It may have lost out to the Discovery, but the Volvo XC60 can still hold its head high. This is an excellent tow car. The XC60 was one of the top performers in the lane-change test, firmly in control of the caravan at all speeds.
That same stability was evident all the way to 70mph. Even when slowing from high speeds the Al-Ko ATC system detected barely a twitch from the caravan.
The Volvo tackled our 1-in-6 test hill in its sleep, and the D5 engine pulled car and caravan from 30-60mph in 13 seconds. The same engine delivers easy overtaking when driven solo, and surprising economy for such a big, heavy car. Expect 40.4mpg. With or without a van, the ride is comfortable,
and cornering is composed.
The luggage area has room for a full load of holiday bags and boxes. A compact spare wheel is available as a no-cost option. Volvo advises it may be used when towing.
The XC60’s price has risen over the past 12 months, and the engine is much noisier than the Discovery’s. However, the Volvo is still one of the best towcars on sale.
