They may not be the sexiest of automakers, but if you’re in the market for a wagon Volvo’s long had you covered. The Swedish marque currently sells two wagons, the first of which is the “compact" V60. It’s basically the same Volvo wagon you may have been driven to school in as a kid, but with a smoother, less boxy shape. The V60 comes in two flavors: the Cross Country and the Recharge. They’re the same except that the Recharge is a plug-in hybrid that sits lower to the ground (the Cross Country is gas-powered). Its electrified powertrain pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor that combines to generate 455 hp and 523 ft lbs of torque, allowing the vehicle to sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. On top of this, the electric motor gives it an all-electric range of 41 miles and helps boost fuel economy to 31 miles per gallon.
In Production Since: 2010
Top Powertrain Option: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and electric motor (Recharge)
Power: 455 hp and 523 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 seconds
Top Speed: 114 mph
Starting Price: $51,495
From the article by Bryan Hood
