“Love how safe this car is and how safe I feel driving my child around. My car door was hit while I was putting my son in his car seat and seeing how strong the door was impressed me. The only things I don't like is how finicky the Apple play can be.”
2020 Volvo XC60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Volvo XC60 is the new 415-hp T8 Polestar Engineered, a performance-focused plug-in hybrid with upgraded suspension and brakes. The rest of the lineup receives smaller battery, cabin, parking-assistance, and appearance updates rather than a full redesign.
About the 2020 Volvo XC60
2nd generation (2018-2021), third model year before the 2022 refresh.
Volvo positions the XC60 as a midsize luxury SUV that blends calm Scandinavian design, everyday comfort, and a strong safety story with a more athletic feel than the larger XC90. It is meant for buyers who want a premium cabin and useful technology without flashy excess. Key differentiators are Volvo’s safety systems, the portrait-style touchscreen interface, standard panoramic roof on core trims, and a wide spread of turbo, higher-output gas, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The 2020 XC60 lineup ranges from the straightforward Momentum to the comfort-focused Inscription and sharper-looking R-Design. Gas versions use either a 250-hp T5 engine or a 316-hp T6 engine, while T8 models have a 400-hp plug-in hybrid system and AWD. The new 415-hp T8 Polestar Engineered stands apart with adjustable dampers, stronger front brakes, forged 21-inch wheels, and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new T8 Polestar Engineered joins the lineup with a 415-hp plug-in hybrid system. Other T8 trims receive a larger 11.6-kWh battery while retaining their 400-hp output.
Structural
The T8 Polestar Engineered adds adjustable Öhlins dampers, a front strut bar, Akebono front brakes, and lightweight forged 21-inch wheels for sharper handling and braking.
Styling
R-Design trims gain Nappa leather contour seats with textured fabric inserts, a tailored dashboard, and gloss-black trim on the window surrounds, mirror caps, and roof rails. The Polestar Engineered adds its own dark grille, black chrome tailpipes, gold brake calipers, and badging.
Safety
Momentum trims gain rear parking sensors for 2020.
Tech
Momentum trims make leather upholstery standard. R-Design receives four-zone climate control and upgraded interior lighting, while the new Polestar Engineered includes Bowers & Wilkins premium audio.
2020 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 | 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 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 | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 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 | 317 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5070 lb | 5070 lb | 5291 lb | 5291 lb | 5291 lb | 5291 lb | 5070 lb | 5291 lb | 5291 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 | 63.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 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 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | ||||||
| MPGe Combined | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | ||||||
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| 360 Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||||
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| Head-Up Display | ||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Volvo XC60?
The biggest change is the new T8 Polestar Engineered model. It combines a 415-hp plug-in hybrid system with adjustable dampers, a front strut bar, stronger Akebono front brakes, forged 21-inch wheels, and Bowers & Wilkins audio.
Is the 2020 Volvo XC60 a redesign?
No, the 2020 XC60 is not a redesign. It is the third model year of the second generation, and its updates center on the new T8 Polestar Engineered plus equipment changes for Momentum, R-Design, and other T8 trims.
What changed on the 2020 XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid models?
The regular 2020 T8 models receive a larger 11.6-kWh battery and retain a 400-hp plug-in hybrid system with AWD. Volvo also adds the separate 415-hp T8 Polestar Engineered performance model.
What changed on the 2020 XC60 Momentum?
The 2020 XC60 Momentum gains standard leather upholstery and rear parking sensors. These updates apply to the T5, T6, and T8 Momentum versions, while the T8 also receives the larger 11.6-kWh battery.
What changed on the 2020 XC60 R-Design?
The 2020 XC60 R-Design gains Nappa leather contour seats with textured fabric inserts, a tailored dashboard, four-zone climate control, upgraded interior lighting, and more gloss-black exterior trim. The T8 R-Design also receives the larger 11.6-kWh battery.
2020 Volvo XC60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Volvo XC60.
4.3
2020 Volvo XC60
(423 reviews)
“The Volvo XC60 is the best ever! Now I don't want or care to drive anything else outside of the Volvo brand.”
“I love the exterior design and interior styling. Distinct looking and better styling compared to what the German luxury cars offer. Even the interior is spacious. The standard safety features offered are excellent. If anyone is looking at X3, Q5 or GLC 300 definitely consider giving xc60 a chance.”