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Volvo launched the 2021 XC60 facelift in India recently replacing the diesel motor with a mild-hybrid turbo petrol. We hop in the driver’s seat to see exactly how it fares

- Dipayan Dutta

The Volvo XC60 has long been the company’s top-selling car across the world. But in India, it’s yet to make much of an impact in the steadily expanding premium space. For 2021 the Volvo XC60 gets a rework with fresher styling cues, more features on the inside and a mild-hybrid petrol motor replacing the D5 diesel on sale earlier. While the changes aren’t monumental, it does seem like Volvo has finally brought an XC60 to India that is a more rounded competitor for the Indian market, not just for the added safety but also a strong set of value-adding features at par if not exceeding segment benchmarks. The question remains as to whether it will be enough to make a dent in the German-dominated space.

Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Inscription

Engine 1,969cc 4-cyl mildhybrid turbo petrol

Power 250bhp

Max torque 350Nm

Gearbox 8-speed auto

Wheelbase(mm) 2,865 LxWxH (mm) 4,688x1,902x1,658

0-100kmph 6.9 seconds Top speed 180kmph

Price: Rs 61.90 lakh (ex-showroom) On sale Now