Volvo V60 Cross Country 2021 Review

Volvo's station wagons have been a staple of families since the 1980s. And while other manufacturers no longer sell their wagons in the United States (or anywhere else for that matter), Volvo continues to produce some of the most stylish and functional examples you can buy. With its extra ground clearance and plastic body cladding, the V60 Cross Country adds off-road credentials to the already handsome and practical V60. For 2021, Volvo has kept things largely the same for the Cross Country but added an ever-more popular feature of massaging front seats.

Wagons are rare these days, but there's still some competition for the Cross Country. The A4 Allroad offers similar features and capabilities, while the rugged Subaru Outback can take you farther off the beaten path but with less refinement. Larger wagons are available but can cost considerably more money without being any more adept off the highway. Will the V60 Cross Country hit the sweet spot for your stylish adventures? Read our Expert Rating below to find out more.

Which V60 Cross Country does MatoCar recommend?

The 2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a variant of the standard V60 wagon but with a higher ride height. Only one trim level is offered: T5 AWD, powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic is the only available transmission and all-wheel drive is included. Only three option packages are available along with a smattering of stand-alone options, which include larger wheels, upgraded audio systems and a few luxury items. Highlighted features include:

T5 AWD Comes well equipped with a fair number of standard features, such as:

• 18-inch wheels
• LED exterior lighting
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Roof rails
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Keyless entry
• Power liftgate
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• Power-adjustable and heated front seats
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Dual-zone climate control
• Leather upholstery
• 9-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 10-speaker audio system

Standard advanced driver aids:

• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Option packages:

• Advanced package
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volvo and the car in front)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the V60 Cross Country and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Wireless phone charger
• Lounge package
• Upgraded leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats with additional adjustments
• Four-zone climate control
• Power-adjustable passenger seat with memory functions
• Climate package
• Heated wiper blades
• Heated rear seats
• Heated steering wheel