“If safety is important to you, Volvo's platform has so many unique safety features there is truly no comparison to any other brand.”
2019 Volvo XC60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Volvo XC60 is the addition of a front-wheel-drive T5 Momentum as the new entry point. This is otherwise a light update, with the same basic design and engine lineup but a broad equipment shuffle across the trims.
About the 2019 Volvo XC60
2nd generation XC60 (2018-2021 pre-refresh), second model year.
The XC60 is Volvo’s 5-seat midsize luxury SUV for buyers who want a calm, upscale cabin, strong safety technology, and clean Scandinavian design without moving up to the larger XC90. Volvo positions it as a family-friendly premium SUV that balances comfort and everyday usability with available performance-focused and plug-in hybrid versions. Its strongest calling cards are the interior design, safety-first engineering, and the availability of both sporty R-Design and more comfort-focused Inscription personalities.
Momentum is the straightforward version, with a panoramic moonroof, a 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Volvo’s collision-avoidance safety suite. R-Design emphasizes a sportier look, firmer suspension, and contour seats, while Inscription focuses on leather, wood trim, and comfort. The T8 plug-in hybrid stands out with 400 horsepower and electric all-wheel drive.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A front-wheel-drive T5 Momentum joins the lineup as the new entry point. The turbocharged T5, stronger turbocharged and supercharged T6, and T8 plug-in hybrid powertrains otherwise continue.
Safety
Power-operated rear child locks are added across the lineup. Blind-spot monitoring changes from standard to optional on Momentum trims, while the T6 R-Design’s adaptive cruise control also changes from standard to optional. R-Design and Inscription trims gain a broader standard assistance bundle that includes blind-spot monitoring and self-parking assist.
Tech
A cargo-area 12-volt outlet is added. R-Design and Inscription trims gain Harman Kardon premium audio and additional convenience equipment, while heated front seats become standard across the T6 and T8 trims.
2019 Volvo XC60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | |||
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 17 | 17 | 17 | ||||||
| MPGe Combined | 58 | 58 | 58 | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power 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 Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Volvo XC60?
The biggest change is a new front-wheel-drive T5 Momentum. It gives the 2019 lineup a simpler entry version, while the XC60’s overall design and three-engine strategy remain unchanged.
Is the 2019 Volvo XC60 a redesign?
No. The 2019 XC60 is the second model year of the second-generation design introduced for 2018, so its body, cabin layout, and core engineering carry over.
Does every 2019 Volvo XC60 have all-wheel drive?
No. The 2019 lineup adds a front-wheel-drive T5 Momentum. The T6 uses all-wheel drive, and the T8 plug-in hybrid has electric all-wheel drive.
Which 2019 Volvo XC60 trims gained standard heated front seats?
Heated front seats became standard on every T6 and T8 trim for 2019. That covers Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription versions with those two powertrains.
Did any 2019 Volvo XC60 driver-assistance features become optional?
Yes. Blind-spot monitoring changed from standard to optional on the T5, T6, and T8 Momentum trims, and adaptive cruise control changed from standard to optional on the T6 R-Design.
2019 Volvo XC60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Volvo XC60.
4.2
2019 Volvo XC60
(501 reviews)
“The car is amazing: technology is superior and it's one of the finest I've ever owned. However, the hybrid technology is not sufficient due to the very short battery life. It's not worth plugging it in for the minor benefit to the gas mileage and little mileage it can sustain on battery.”
“I always feel safe and comfortable driving. I know that this car will last for a long time.”