Volvo XC60 First generation
Volvo XC60 (First generation) was built from 2008 to 2017. Powertrain: petrol: 2.0 L I4; 2.0–2.5 L I5; 2.9–3.2 L I6; diesel: 2.0 L I4; 2.0–2.5 L I5. Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive. Size: 4,644 x 1,891 x 1,715 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1809 - 1900 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: OSX, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and in North America in early 2009 as a 2010 model. The XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car since 2009. Manufactured by subsidiary Volvo Car Gent in Ghent, Belgium, the first generation XC60 is based on Volvo's P3 platform and the XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007. At the time of development, both Land Rover and Volvo were owned by Ford and development was split between the two subsidiaries. Much of the engineering and tuning of the crossover was done by Volvo in Sweden, although offroad capabilities were developed at Land Rover in England.
XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The powertrain mated a 270 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder driving the front wheels with a 70 hp electric motor driving the rear wheels, giving the powertrain a peak combined output of 350 hp. According to Volvo, the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 35 mi for a fuel economy equivalent of 105 mpgUS and a total range of 600 mi. Fuel economy when running on the gasoline engine is estimated at 50 mpgUS. Recharging time is 3.5 hours from a 220 V outlet and 7.
Safety
The XC60 includes traditional Volvo safety features including a whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain airbags, hill descent control (AWD only), collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights (optional on some models), and patented front, side, and rear structures. The XC60 also introduced a new technology feature that Volvo has named City safety.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)23 mpg = 10.2 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2017, median of 3 listed variants (22 to 26 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km15.3010.2 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1530consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Volvo XC60 (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Volvo XC60 (First generation) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2033); Australia (2033). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Volvo XC60 (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: petrol: 2.0 L I4; 2.0–2.5 L I5; 2.9–3.2 L I6; diesel: 2.0 L I4; 2.0–2.5 L I5.
How big is the Volvo XC60 (First generation)?
4,644 mm long and 1,891 mm wide and 1,715 mm tall, on a 2,774 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Volvo XC60 (First generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) for model year 2017, the median of 3 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2017)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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