The outgoing Volvo XC60 continued to be the best seller in its class right up until the end of production. Whereas other “new” Volvos — the XC90, S90, V90 — replaced cars that were so old people had forgotten they existed, the previous XC60’s success presents a challenge for the replacement model: people liked the old car, so how can Volvo keep them happy, but change, move forward and improve?

Volvo XC60 review: Getting behind the wheel

The main weapon in Volvo’s arsenal is its new SPA platform — which also sits under the XC90 and V90. The XC60 will be one of the smallest cars (it’s 4.68m long) to sit on SPA, but the advantage of using the kit of bits that the bigger cars get is a range of diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains, smooth 8-speed gearboxes, great crash performance and good proportions.

All of which means that when you get behind the wheel of the new XC60, you’ll find the drive far more enjoyable than in the old car.
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