Volvo V60

IF WAGONS are all about versatility, the all-new V60 from Volvo scores early points against its three key German rivals. A 2872mm wheelbase – 96mm longer than its predecessor – helps deliver 841 litres of luggage space, considerably more than the BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes-benz C-class Estate and Audi A4 Avant. Two turbocharged petrol powertrains – T5 and T6 – will be available, alongside a pair of diesels in D3 and D4 guises. But in line with Volvo’s commitment to introduce electrified variants of all of its models by 2019, the V60 will offer two petrol-electric plug-in hybrid alternatives – a 253kw version in the T6 AWD and a range-topping 290kw T8 AWD. Expect them early next year. AW