The Volvo XC60 represents the best from this well-loved Swedish brand – indeed, it’s Volvo’s best-selling model of all. A mid-size premium SUV, it competes with rivals such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.

There’s something satisfying about discovering a car that feels far better than its reputation suggests. The 2019 Volvo XC60, especially in its plug-in hybrid form, is exactly that kind of surprise.