

Matt Campbell
2026 Volvo XC60 review
Pros
- Lovely to look at
- Great interior treatment
- Feels plush and cosy
Cons
- Rivals offer dramatically different tech
- Not very efficient
- Showing its age in some ways
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The 2013 Volvo XC60 is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $55,490 for the base variant and topping out at $78,490 for the R-Design variant.
There are 3 variants of the XC60 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2011.
The 2013 XC60 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volvo XC60 include 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (177kW/320Nm), 2.0 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (120kW/400Nm), 2.4 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (158kW/440Nm), 2.4 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (169kW/470Nm), 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (224kW/440Nm), 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (242kW/480Nm) and 3.2 in-line 6-cylinder (179kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Volvo XC60 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R-Design.


Matt Campbell
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2024
$73,990
2026
$74,990
2026
$74,990
2024
$80,090
2026
$81,990
2024
$92,390
2026
$92,990
2024
$101,390
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,627 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,891 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,713 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,774 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 564 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volvo XC60 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2013 Volvo XC60
The cheapest Volvo XC60 is the base variant that starts from $55,490.
See all Volvo XC60 PricingThe most expensive Volvo XC60 is the R-Design variant that starts from $78,490.
See all Volvo XC60 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volvo XC60 is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volvo XC60 towing capacityThe largest Volvo XC60 is the base variant which measures 1891mm wide, 4627mm in length and sits 1713mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo XC60 is the R-Design variant which has 242kW of power and 480nm of torque.
The Volvo XC60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC60 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2505 kg.
The Volvo XC60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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