• Stylish, modern and simple dashboard
• Touchscreen media system accepts voice commands
• Onscreen menus could be easier to use while driving

How is the quality and layout?

Volvo hasn’t tried to compete with the dark, sombre interiors of the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate – although you can make the V60’s interior resemble a cave, if you so desire. Instead, a raft of light materials are available, including light leather, carpets and even tweedy seat fabrics that give the V60 a brighter feel.

As a result, whether drivers want a light cabin, amber-coloured leather for a warm feel or charcoal-coloured seats with dark trim, Volvo will oblige. Go for one of the ‘Pro’ models and the quality of leather is very high.

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Other high-end manufacturers may challenge whether Volvo is a premium brand, but the cabin of the V60 more than lives up to the company’s upmarket aspirations. Slick design, strong build quality and appealing materials are a key reason to choose the V60 over comparatively mundane options from rivals such as Volkswagen and Mercedes.

Infotainment and tech

The V60’s features are driven by the 9.0-inch central touchscreen, which is mounted in a portrait orientation. Since 2021, its infotainment system based on the Google Android operating system, which runs on the vast majority of modern smartphones.

That means you get full integration of Google Maps and Google Assistant voice control. These online apps are all very familiar and work very well with the voice control system, which you can interact with at a very human level. It’s not perfect, and we’d still like to see a few more physical buttons and controls.

The V60 also comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, which is crisp, clear and nice to look at. There’s also a head-up display on offer, which gives the driver line-of-sight notification on things like speed limits and road signs. And, although the tech is Google-based, you can hook up a smartphone and use Apple Car Play or Android Auto.

Comfort

• Supremely comfortable front seats
• Suspension smooth on most roads
• Choose smaller wheels for greatest comfort

The V60 has a very comfortable driver’s seat. With good back support, side support and plenty of adjustment, most drivers should be able to find a perfectly tailored driving position. Heated leather, ventilation for the seats and massage functions are available making it easy to stay comfy.

The rear is also very comfortable, with plenty of room for passenger’s legs and heads. Occupants will also enjoy plenty of light, thanks to the car’s wide windows and optional panoramic sunroof.