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2019 Volvo V60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big news for the 2019 Volvo V60 is a full redesign: it starts the second generation on Volvo's SPA platform. Compared with 2018, this is a major change rather than a light update.
About the 2019 Volvo V60
2nd generation V60, first US model year on Volvo's SPA platform.
Volvo positions the V60 as a premium midsize wagon for drivers who want everyday cargo usefulness without moving to an SUV. Its core appeal is Scandinavian design, strong safety technology, comfortable seating, and an upscale cabin, all in a lower, sleeker wagon shape. For most buyers, the V60 stands out by blending family practicality with a more distinctive look and road feel than a typical luxury crossover.
Momentum is the comfortable, straightforward version, while R-Design adds dark exterior details and supportive sport seats. Inscription takes a more luxury-focused approach with leather comfort seats, wood trim, and four-zone climate control. T5 models pair a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive, while T6 models use a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine with AWD.
What changed, by category
Structural
The V60 moves to Volvo's SPA platform and gets a longer wagon body, greater practicality, and a roomier cabin feel.
Styling
A completely new wagon body brings Volvo's newer design language and Thor's Hammer LED lighting. The redesigned cabin adopts a clean Scandinavian look, while R-Design and Inscription provide distinct sporty and luxury treatments.
Powertrain
The regular lineup is reorganized around T5 models with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, and T6 models with a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and AWD.
Safety
Volvo's collision-mitigation system is standard across the range, with support for detecting pedestrians, cyclists, large animals, and intersection hazards. Blind-spot sensors move from optional to standard, while adaptive cruise control and parking assistance move from standard to optional.
Tech
The redesigned interior introduces Volvo's vertical touchscreen layout. Momentum models feature a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2019 Volvo V60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1650 lb | 1650 lb | 1650 lb | 1650 lb | 1650 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Volvo V60 a new generation?
Yes. The 2019 V60 is the first US model year of the second generation, with Volvo's SPA platform, an all-new body, a redesigned cabin, and a reorganized lineup.
What is the difference between the 2019 V60 T5 and T6 models?
The T5 uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive. The T6 uses a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with AWD.
Which 2019 Volvo V60 versions have all-wheel drive?
The T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, and T6 Inscription have AWD. The T5 Momentum and T5 R-Design use front-wheel drive.
What safety equipment changed on the 2019 Volvo V60?
Blind-spot sensors became standard for 2019, while adaptive cruise control and parking assistance changed from standard to optional. Every version has Volvo's collision-mitigation system with pedestrian, cyclist, large-animal, and intersection support.
How did the 2019 Volvo V60 trim lineup change from 2018?
The redesigned 2019 lineup centers on Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription. T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Momentum, and T6 Inscription joined the range, T6 R-Design continued in redesigned form, and the prior T5 Cross Country, Cross Country Platinum, T5 Dynamic, and T6 Polestar versions were dropped.
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