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The 2018 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover that slots below the larger XC90 and can seat up to five passengers. Front-wheel drive will likely be standard on the base XC60 T5 while all-wheel drive should be available on all variants.

The 2018 XC60 will be offered in three powertrain options including a 2.0-liter turbo-four in the T5, a 2.0-liter super- and turbocharged I-4 in the T6, and a 400-hp plug-in hybrid that couples the T6’s engine to an electric motor. Expect the base 2.0-liter turbo-four to be rated around 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, with the super- and turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 checking in at 316 hp and 295 lb-ft. An eight-speed automatic transmission should be the only gearbox available across the entire lineup. Volvo also says that the lighter and smaller XC60 plug-in hybrid should be able to travel more miles in EV mode compared to the heavier XC90.

Available features include a large digital multi-information display replacing traditional gauges, leather upholstery, a Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system, LED headlights, Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system with a portrait-style 9-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and a panoramic sunroof.

The NHTSA and IIHS haven’t crash tested the 2018 Volvo XC60. A full suite of active safety and driver assistance features will be available, including adaptive cruise control, pedestrian and cyclist detection, large animal detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and Pilot Assist, Volvo’s semi-autonomous driving assistance system that takes control of steering, braking and lane changing at speeds of up to 80 mph on roads that are well-marked. New safety features include Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which is designed to prevent head-on collisions.