What’s new

• No longer you can get a car with front-wheel drive or a powerful engine.
• Upgraded windows and air filters are now standard in several classes.
• The second model, XC60, will come out in 2018.

Customers who want a high-end SUV that is comfy and well-made SUV may want to look at well-known brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. Unlike its more German severe competitors, the 2024 Volvo XC60 has a beautiful Scandinavian look. The XC60 is the only car in its class with a plug-in hybrid model that can go 35 miles on electricity alone, a trunk that can fit five people, and more space inside than most competitors. Even though it doesn’t have the smooth ride of the Benz or the quick handling of the Audi or BMW, the XC60 has its style.

Volvo has always gone its way in the luxury car market in Europe. The XC60 is no different. It has both a standard gas engine and a plug-in hybrid engine. This is a feature that few competitors offer, with the Audi Q5 being a notable exception. This gives the XC60 an edge, even though the base drivetrain is more than $11,000 more expensive. The extra power is excellent, and the additional cost may be worth it based on how you drive. The T8 may “self-recharge” by using its gas engine to add to the charge of its batteries. Even though it doesn’t replace charging and plugging, it is a valuable feature that can increase the electric range. The T8 is listed at 63 miles per gallon equivalent for everything.

Customers can choose from several small luxury SUVs, such as the agile Audi Q5, the sporty BMW X3, and the elegant Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Lexus RX is beautiful and comfortable, but the Genesis GV70 looks like a Bentley but doesn’t cost as much as one. The Cadillac XT5 looks tiny but drives quickly and looks good. The only car that can compete with the T8 Recharge is the Audi Q5, even though it has a lower electric range rating (23 miles) than the Volvo.