This car was purchased as a 3 year old lease return and has given us reliable service for the last almost 6 years. It is roomy, comfortable, and an excellent winter car with the AWD. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Prior to purchasing the XC60 I had looked at the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mercedes GLK. I eliminated the Q5 without a test drive owing to the layout of the cargo area. The Mercedes was rather cramped, but the BMW was a strong second to the Volvo. The BMW's handling was a bit crisper than the Volvo's but the styling lacks character. Also, the BMW's repair costs [including those run flat tires] are astronomical after the warantee period.

I have never regretted purchasing the Volvo. It had been completely trouble free, has performed well, is roomy, and has been extremely comfortable both in town, on the way to the cottage, and on road trips. The one drawback in our cold climate is the lack of a heated steering wheel which I heard is going to be offered in the 2014 models. I have seen comments about fuel consumption and agree that consumption is higher than a sedan and certain competitors. However, it does use regular fuel. When I compared the fuel cost to the BMW X3 [my #2 choice], the cost of fuel was similar to the BMW. Overall, I would recommend the XC60 to anyone who is looking at this type of vehicle.