Luxury Compact SUVs
#1 Volvo XC60
SCORE 8.0/10
Base Price $42,000-$70,500
UNCHANGED We adore the XC60’s uniquely Scandinavian exterior design, rich-feeling interior, and wealth of strong powertrain options. Admittedly, lower-level four-cylinder options feel coarse at times, and plug-in hybrid examples struggle to smoothly blend gas and electric power delivery. A sometimes-jittery ride and tricky infotainment system detract from the experience, but the equipment level and feeling of quality overshadow any gripes. The XC60 doesn’t see any model-specific updates, but there are some new features Volvo is adding to its entire 2021 lineup. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, LED headlights and foglights, and power-folding side mirrors are now standard on all trims. Look for a midcycle refresh and a possible electric variant next year.
0-60 mph 5.1-6.5 sec
EPA Econ City/Hwy 20-26/27-29 mpg; 56/57 mpg-e (PHEV gas+electric)
Basic Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles
Safety NHTSA: 5 Stars
IntelliChoice Value Rating Excellent
Pros Handsome design, generous standard features, excellent seats and stereos
Cons Unsettled ride, complicated infotainment, disappointing Polestar variant
#2 Lincoln Corsair
SCORE 7.9/10
Base Price $37,500-$55,000*
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