Skip advert
Advertisement
Car group tests

Volvo V60 1.6 D2 (115) manual Business Edition, 54%

German cars are usually the residual stars in the exec estate class, but the Volvo V60 bucks this trend

Volvo V60

German cars are usually the residual stars in the exec estate class, but the Volvo V60 bucks this trend. It scores on style rather than space, with the 430-litre boot well behind the 495 litres of a BMW 3 Series Touring.

Yet a facelift this summer has added to the V60’s appeal – and while most models retain 42-45 per cent of their new price, Business Edition versions keep above 50 per cent. Best of all is the D2, which has a clean 113bhp 1.6 diesel and stop-start, and retains 54 per cent.

Advertisement - Article continues below

While this engine isn’t the most powerful around, it promises low running costs, plus Business Edition models get lots of kit, including climate and cruise control, Bluetooth, DAB radio and sat-nav.

Add the V60’s advanced safety kit – including City Safety, which can automatically brake the car if it senses an imminent collision – and it’s a very tempting package.

Price now: £22,195

Value after three years: £11,985

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Mercedes says ‘no thank you’ to EQ: EV brand to be axed
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 - EQS badge
News

Mercedes says ‘no thank you’ to EQ: EV brand to be axed

Mercedes will roll back EQ branding for its electric cars as the first generation of EV models reaches the end of its lifecycle.
15 May 2024
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
DS flagship - exclusive image
News

Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car

The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
15 May 2024
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
Car crash
News

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
17 May 2024