Volvo V60 estate 2013 pictures

The Volvo V60 is a stylish mid-size estate that competes with the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate

The V60 looks good but Volvo’s image is not quite as strong as its German rivals

Volvo has a great reputation for building big estate cars but the V60 majors on style

The V60 is low and sleek rather than big and boxy

Underway, the Volvo is a refined cruiser that excels on the motorway

The diesel hybrid version can return a claimed 155mpg

The V60’s boot is only 431 litres with the rear seats up and 1,246 litres with them folded down

The Volvo V60’s D4 diesel engine is very efficient and cheap to run

The V60’s build quality is very good but owners have concerns about the model’s reliability

The V60 has plenty of grip in corners and safe, predictable handling but isn't fun to drive

The V60 has artificially heavy steering and firm suspension but still leans heavily in corners

The V60 is an extremely comfortable car with supportive seats and low noise levels

The dashboard is well made and distinctive but starting to look its age

The seats are snug and comfortable but lack sufficient lateral support

All versions have a seven-inch display

Most comfort and infotainment services can be controlled form the centre console

Even in standard trim the V60 has no shortage of features

The optional eight-speed automatic transmission is smooth and quick-shifting

The dashboard is smart and well-equipped with automatic versions have steering wheel-mounted gearchange paddles

Sporty R-Design versions of the Volvo V60 have alloy pedals