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INFOTAINMENT Nine-inch portrait screen is standard across the range and features satellite navigation and voice control wide range of powertrains, and impressive build quality. They’re all available with fourwheel drive, and because the German trio sells in bigger numbers than the S60, you shouldn’t have to travel far to find your perfect example. However, as with the Volvo, there are no bargains to be had

If you fancy something with a bit more brio, the Alfa Romeo Giulia might suit, or a more left-field choice would be the Jaguar XE The hybrid-only Lexus IS is reliable and well equipped, the Volkswagen Arteon has hatchback practicality, while the Mazda 6 is classy and terrific to drive.

Verdict

WITH the introduction of the Mk3 S60, Volvo was finally able to compete on equal terms with the more obvious premium brands

Admittedly the S60 is more about luxury than it is about a sporty drive, but for many that’s a good thing. When we pitched an S60 T8 plug-in hybrid against the BMW 330e it was the German that won, but this