2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Trims & Specs

In terms of mechanical specs, all four Volvo XC60 Recharge trims - Core, Plus, Ultimate, and Polestar Engineered - are identical: They all come with the T8 powertrain that pushes out 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque, with the Polestar Engineered model having no more power than the rest. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are common to all trim levels, but only the Polestar Engineered variant comes with specifications like Ohlins sport-tuned suspension and forged 21-inch wheels.

The Core has the most basic features to remain relatively affordable. It comes with a quality ten-speaker audio system while mid-tier models get a premium 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system, and the Polestar Engineered a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system. Higher trim levels include a tailored instrument panel, upgraded Nappa leather upholstery, ambient cabin lighting, additional power front-seat lumbar support, and passenger-seat memory settings. Some of the ways to upgrade the standard specs of any Volvo XC60 Recharge model are options like upgraded audio systems and running boards, in addition to packages such as the Climate package that comes with a heated steering wheel and rear seas.