Like a kid in a candy shop, I just got to test-drive the 2025 Volvo XC60 Ultra, and in my opinion this mid-size luxury SUV deserves all the accolades.

In Grasso’s Garage, it’s our highest recommended mid-size luxury SUV, and for good reason. Its size delivers plenty of room for all passengers, and all-wheel drive means it's a great choice no matter where you live in the U.S. It boasts great power, the legroom is extraordinary, the technology is easy to use, the exterior and interior aesthetics are flawless, and now it comes as a hybrid. What else could anyone want in a vehicle?

Our tester, the Ultra model, looked great in the popular Denim Blue paint with a Maroon Brown interior leather, which was very subtle. The appeal and design of the Volvo XC60 is what stands out the most. The XC60's sleek curves are unlike no other SUV's in today’s market.

Powering our tester was the 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected engine, producing 247 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Paired with the 48V mild hybrid system with regenerative braking, the XC60 Ultra was potent and not sluggish. The eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission was quiet and effortless. In addition to the Ultra model, our tester included the climate package, trailer hitch, luggage cover, air-ride suspension, a Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system, front seat massagers, and 22-inch 5-double spoke diamond cut alloy wheels. Volvo also included three years of factory schedule maintenance for no additional charge, while their warranty includes 48 months/50,000 miles.

I have owned a Volvo XC60 in the past and currently own a V60 wagon, and I find that Volvo consistently delivers a great array of features that make driving a real enjoyment. For a full-framed 6-foot-1 person, I fit in the back and front comfortably and with plenty of room to stretch out.

In Grasso’s Garage, when it comes to mid-price luxury, Volvo stands on a pedestal. Their vehicles' class, luxury, style, comfort and safety are all chart-toppers, and the XC60 does it best — so well that it has earned the 2025 Grasso’s Garage Overall Vehicle of the Year Award. Congrats, Volvo, on continuing to produce an amazing SUV.

2025 Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra AWD

MSRP: $57,000

MPG: 23 city / 30 highway / 26.4 as tested

As Tested: $68,245

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