A few months have passed since the Volvo XC60 T5 AWD arrived, and it’s spent plenty of time in torturous traffic thanks to my 50-mile commute through downtown Los Angeles. Over the last few months, the XC60 proved itself a wonderful commuter, a car that turns into your private sanctuary of calmness during the daily grind.
Volvo is famous for its seats, and our long-term XC60 is proof that it’s a master at designing them. Well contoured, softly padded, and bolstered just enough without making you feel confined, the front seats offer supreme levels of comfort. Executive editor Mark Rechtin drove from Monterey, California, back to Los Angeles nonstop and raved about how lovely the thrones were. The wide array of adjustments ensures front occupants can easily find the perfect position. Those sitting in the back are treated to plenty of head- and legroom and seats that are nearly as comfortable as those in the front, making the XC60 a fine road-trip vehicle.
The XC60’s cabin is more than just eye-candy; it delights you with its functionality and solidity, all while oozing style. Everything you touch feels expensive; there are plenty of soft molded plastics and padding wherever your arms fall. Cheap materials are few and far between, but even those bits are tactile; they’re used in areas away from touchpoints like the lower part of the center console. The car’s interior imparts a sense of serenity once you sit inside, which is especially appreciated after a long workday.
Our long-term XC60 is proof of Volvo’s mastery in crafting comfortable, beautiful, and tech-packed interiors that indulge the senses. Even with the massive touchscreen and digital gauge cluster, the car’s cabin is approachable, refreshingly simple, and elegant. Compared to rivals such as the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the Volvo XC60’s interior is distinctive; there’s nothing else like it. This is Swedish design at its finest, every bit as premium (or more) as its competitors without screaming about it.
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