The verdict is in and the critics agree, the Volvo XC60 earns 2018 North American Utility of the Year Award at the North American International Show. Setting the standard – and setting it high – the five-passenger 2018 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover that is big on features. See what makes the Volvo XC60 stand out above the competition.
How the 2018 Volvo XC60 Won
Chosen by a panel of more than 60 jurors from print, online and broadcast media across the United States and Canada, the awards are among the most prestigious in the industry. The process started in June 2017 by determining vehicle eligibility and included three rounds of voting. Referred to as the “Oscars of the Auto Industry”, jurors choose from numerous new vehicles and evaluate the finalists based on:
- Segment leadership
- Innovation
- Design
- Safety
- Handling
- Driver satisfaction
- Value for the dollar
“Like the XC90, the XC60 offers Volvo’s distinct brand of luxury and it may even be more appealing than its bigger brother. The ride is exemplary, and when smartly equipped, it is a fine value,” said 2018 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) juror and freelance auto writer Kirk Bell.
Setting the standard – and setting it high – the five-passenger all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover that is big on features. Some key areas where the XC60 stands out are:
- Powerful Engines
- Roomy Cargo Area
- Strong Safety Scores
- Technology Features
- Comfort Features
Meet the 2018 North American Utility of the Year!
The 2018 Volvo XC60 is available in three trim levels: Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. Each of the three trim levels can be paired with any of the available powertrains, designated by T5, T6 and T8. The Volvo T5 features a 250-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine.
Those are looking to bump up the horsepower will want to check out the T6. The T6 is comparable to the T5, but with the addition of turbo- and supercharging will boost the horsepower to 316. At the top of the powertrain range, the award-winning T8 Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid delivers an impressive 400 horsepower while delivering an EPA-rated economy of 56 MPGe.
The 2018 Volvo XC60 is the total package, that offers more standard safety, tech and comfort features than any car in its class – even the Audi Q5. Some of the key standard features of the XC60 include:
- Power Moonroof
- Power Seats with Massage and Ventilation
- LED Headlights
- Power Tailgate
- 9" Sensus Touchscreen
- Premium Bowers & Wilkens Sound System
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Blind Spot Information System
Head to Volvo Cars Ramsey and get to know the car that introduces a new form of luxury, offering more standard safety, tech and comfort features than any car in its class. Power, style, comfort and technologies, and numerous safety features that gives you the confidence to know your most precious contents are secure – the all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 is the total package.
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