This SUV is better the less you pay attention to the numbers. That's because the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 can't compete with the segment's best on the track. We clocked acceleration to 60 mph at 6.5 seconds, completely acceptable overall but behind the competition. That number matches a 2019 XC60 T5 we've tested, and is 0.4-second behind the quickest acceleration we've tested from an XC60 T6.Elsewhere in the class, we've tested a 2021 Acura RDX AWD and 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i at 6.4 seconds each, a 2021 Audi Q5 (45 AWD model) at 5.7 seconds, and a 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD at just 5.4 seconds. When you pay $4,000 more than an XC60 B5 AWD model for the extra power of a B6 AWD trim, we'd like to see a bit more oomph. That said, we haven't tested the standard XC60 B5 model and are curious where it fits into the mix. Volvos have never been the quickest cars in the luxury world, and on the street the XC60 B6 feels plenty powerful. In fact, we'd love the eight-speed automatic to calm down, as it occasionally delivers more power than we want.The Volvo's as-tested 4,372-pound curb weight may have something to do with its merely adequate acceleration—it's more than every luxury SUV mentioned above except the GV70. Braking from 60 to 0 mph required 122 feet, acceptable performance but a few feet behind all those competitors, except the GV70 which came to a stop in 124 feet. As you expect of a Volvo during a panic stop, the 2022 XC60 felt stable. However, we noted rather noticeable nosedive, reflective of the body motions we felt on the street. Bottom line: You may like the R-Design for its sporty styling, but don't expect flat cornering or the quick and engaging steering of the GV70, our 2022MotorTrendSUV of the Year.The Volvo did, however, surprise us on the figure-eight course, a uniqueMotorTrendevaluation that tests acceleration, braking, handling, and the transitions in between. The XC60 B6 AWD's actual performance—27.1 seconds at 0.64 g (average)—is better than the last XC60 T5 we tested but behind the last XC60 T6 we ran around the course. The RDX is slower (27.8 seconds at 0.67-g average) but the Q5, GV70, and X3 all have the XC60 B6 beat. Again, though, this Volvo isn't a numbers-car. We appreciated its brakes, though, as they are easy to predict and modulate during testing. Road-test boss Chris Walton said, "Mild understeer on the skidpad made it easy to carve a neat, full arc. Overall, I enjoyed it far more than I imagined I would." Those comments also apply in real-world driving.See All 39 PhotosOur XC60 B6 test vehicle was equipped with Volvo's air suspension, which helped to smooth out the ride remarkably, in spite of the those large and attractive 21-inch wheels. By no means does it feel like you're riding on a cloud, but the XC60 isn't harsh, either. That's an unexpected bonus for those who maximize curb appeal with an enormous set of wheels. One tip we have for a future XC60: offer quicker-ratio steering at lower speeds to make parking-lot maneuvers easier.B6 Efficiency and That Transmission, The price of the 2022 Volvo XC60 starts at $43,745 and goes up to $51,245 depending on the trim and options. Momentum. $43,745. R-Design. $49,895. Inscription. $51,245. shop used., Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2022 Volvo XC60 provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing .