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2022 Volvo XC60 Inches Toward Electrification.Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Gets More Everything.Tested: 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Extended Range.The ride can feel a touch harsh when driving over rougher stretches of road, but on smooth sections it's agreeable and calm. The XC60 takes corners well, feels tied to the road while cruising, and changes directions with confidence, but doesn't inspire hooliganism like the Porsche Macan. We haven't had a chance to test that model yet, but in a brief first drive we praised the T8 powertrain's quick acceleration nearly seamless operation. The plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain borrows the B6's engine and pairs it with a set of electric motors for a total of 455 horsepower in the Recharge models. With 295 ponies in its stable, the B6 powertrain feels a bit peppier than models with the base B5 but it proved to be slower than the outgoing T6 model with a 6.6-second zero-to-60-mph run at our test track. The B6 is powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the B5, but a supercharger is added for more oomph. Under the hood of base B5-badged XC60s is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 48-volt hybrid system making 247 horsepower.

Volvo offers three different powertrains-B5, B6, and T8-in the XC60, all mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The R-Design comes with a Harman/Kardon audio system, prettier wheels, a power-operated rear liftgate, and four-zone automatic climate control. The extra cost versus the base Momentum trim is worth it here, with all sorts of features becoming standard. We're suckers for the R-Design's racy appearance, and we've enjoyed the T6 powertrain's peppy performance in our long-term XC60 test vehicle, so the R-Design B6 is our recommendation. In addition to the styling refresh and the new infotainment, Volvo also says there have been upgrades to the XC60's various radar, camera, and ultrasonic sensors that provide data for the SUV's driver-assistance systems. Several subtle styling changes help mark the 2022 model year as well, including a tweaked grille, a re-worked front bumper, updated wheel designs, and the introduction of Volvo's City Weave cloth upholstery as an option for the first time on the XC60.

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The screen is the same 9.0-inch vertically-oriented shape, but new software offers more personalization options, a voice-assistant feature, and navigation via Google Maps. Volvo is also replacing the XC60's Sensus infotainment system with a more modern Google Android-based interface that's borrowed from the electric XC40 Recharge.

The XC60's T5 and T6 powertrains have been dropped from the lineup this year and replaced with similar setups called B5 and B6, both of which utilize a 48-volt hybrid system the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain continues to serve as the SUV's top powertrain but gains a larger battery pack which extends the SUV's electric driving range to 35 miles.

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