Car of the Week: Volvo V60 Cross Country B4 Diesel AWD
31/05/2026
This is the kind of car the industry keeps telling us we no longer need.
Not every Car of the Week needs to shout. Last time, we went full collector mode with a nearly new BMW ALPINA B5 GT Touring in Imola Red. This week, the recipe is very different. Less fantasy garage, more real-life perfection.
And honestly? That might make this Volvo V60 Cross Country B4 Diesel AWD even more relevant. A diesel. Four-wheel drive. Space for the family. Enough ground clearance for bad roads, winter trips and countryside weekends. And all of that without pretending to be yet another SUV.
The anti-SUV SUV
The Volvo V60 Cross Country has always been one of those cars that quietly makes a lot of sense. It gives you the practicality of a station wagon, the comfort of a long-distance cruiser and just enough ruggedness to make it feel ready for actual life. Not fake adventure. Not oversized crossover theatre. Just a clean, smart and extremely usable family car with the right stance.
This example, finished in Onyx Black Metallic, looks particularly strong. The Cross Country details give it presence without making it look forced, while the raised ride height and protective body elements add exactly the right amount of toughness.
Diesel still makes sense here
Under the bonnet sits Volvo’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder B4 mild-hybrid diesel, producing 197 hp and a strong 400 Nm of torque. Power goes to all four wheels through an 8-speed Geartronic automatic gearbox, which is exactly the combination you want in this type of car.
With an average consumption of around 5.3 l/100 km, this is the kind of car that still makes enormous sense for people who drive real distances. Add the 60-litre fuel tank, standard AWD and a towing capacity of 2,000 kg, and you quickly understand why this format has such a loyal fanbase.
A proper family car, not a lifestyle compromise
This 2024 Volvo V60 Cross Country has covered 31,055 km, comes with dealer-maintained service history, two keys, a 12-month Van Mossel Used Cars warranty and a very complete equipment list.
The spec is exactly what you want in a modern Volvo: adaptive cruise control, BLIS blind spot monitoring, Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping Aid, City Safety, rear-view camera, Apple CarPlay, Google services, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, keyless entry, electric seats with memory, semi-electric tow bar and 19-inch alloy wheels.
In other words: it is ready. Ready for daily use. Ready for holidays. Ready for bad weather. Ready for school runs, ski trips, dogs, bikes, luggage and everything normal life throws at you. And still, it looks good.
Why you should care now
The painful part? Cars like this are disappearing. Volvo has already built its last diesel-powered cars, with the final diesel V60 coming out of the Ghent plant in early 2024. That makes a late, well-equipped V60 Cross Country diesel like this feel more relevant than ever.
Not because it is exotic. But because it represents a type of car manufacturers are slowly walking away from: a premium diesel estate that is efficient, comfortable, practical and quietly cool. We love performance cars. We love rare collector pieces. But sometimes the best car is the one that simply fits your life perfectly. This V60 Cross Country does exactly that.
Key details
Year: 2024
Mileage: 31,055 km
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder mild-hybrid diesel
Power: 197 hp
Torque: 400 Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Average consumption: 5.3 l/100 km
CO₂ emissions: 135 g/km
Colour: Onyx Black Metallic
Interior: Charcoal
Towing capacity: 2,000 kg
Warranty: Van Mossel Used Cars, 12 months / 100,000 km
AutoNext Take
We are big fans of this kind of car. A Volvo V60 Cross Country is not trying too hard, and that is exactly its strength. It gives you the comfort and space of a proper estate, the confidence of AWD, the efficiency of a diesel and the tougher look of a crossover, without becoming one.
In a market full of oversized SUVs and electric lifestyle statements, this feels almost refreshing. So yes, our message is simple. Buy it. That’s the message.
View this Volvo V60 Cross Country B4 Diesel AWD on Gocar.be
