The Volvo V60 is a stylish mid-size estate that competes with the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate
The V60 looks good but Volvo’s image is not quite as strong as its German rivals
Volvo has a great reputation for building big estate cars but the V60 majors on style
The V60 is low and sleek rather than big and boxy
Underway, the Volvo is a refined cruiser that excels on the motorway
The diesel hybrid version can return a claimed 155mpg
The V60’s boot is only 431 litres with the rear seats up and 1,246 litres with them folded down
The Volvo V60’s D4 diesel engine is very efficient and cheap to run
The V60’s build quality is very good but owners have concerns about the model’s reliability
The V60 has plenty of grip in corners and safe, predictable handling but isn't fun to drive
The V60 has artificially heavy steering and firm suspension but still leans heavily in corners
The V60 is an extremely comfortable car with supportive seats and low noise levels
The dashboard is well made and distinctive but starting to look its age
The seats are snug and comfortable but lack sufficient lateral support
All versions have a seven-inch display
Most comfort and infotainment services can be controlled form the centre console
Even in standard trim the V60 has no shortage of features
The optional eight-speed automatic transmission is smooth and quick-shifting
The dashboard is smart and well-equipped with automatic versions have steering wheel-mounted gearchange paddles
Sporty R-Design versions of the Volvo V60 have alloy pedals