This generation of XC60 was launched in 2013 and was the second generation of the premium SUV built by Volvo. It was a very important model for the Swedish brand.
The XC60 accounted for around 30 percent of the Volvo sales worldwide.
While the first generation was based mostly on the former Ford Mondeo platform, the second generation was based on a new Volvo SPA platform (Scalable Platform Architecture) used by other Volvo models as well.
Inside, Volvo insisted on putting as many recycled materials as possible. The wood grain on the dash and door panels, the cloth, and the man-made leather upholstery were of top quality, with premium fits and finishes.
The safety features covered most of the areas, including automatic lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitor. The XC60 was among the first vehicles on the market to offer a standard automatic braking system with pedestrian detection.