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Volvo V60

What’s new?

The Cross Country is the pseudo-off-roader version of the V60 estate, with a higher ride height and four-wheel drive. It’s available with the T5 petrol engine or the D4 diesel. We think the diesel – the version tested here – is the more likely tow car. Prices start at just over £40,000.

What are we looking for?

Does this halfway-house between an estate and an SUV make sense for caravanners?

Towing ability

Volvo quotes both a minimum

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