By Otsile Kadiege

Volvo Car South Africa announced the arrival of a limited number of new XC60 Black Edition units, each boasting an eye-catching all-black design. Only 23 examples have been set aside for South Africa.

XC60 Black Edition exterior

The Black Edition treatment combines a stealthy Onyx Black exterior paint finish – a deep metallic hue with a brilliant sparkle in strong daylight and a solid darkness in reduced light – with several exclusive black details, including a high-gloss black grille and gloss-black 21-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels.

XC60 Black Edition interior

In addition, a blacked-out version of the Swedish firm’s famous “iron mark” logo adorns the grille, while the tailgate’s “Volvo” lettering and other badging likewise gain a dark finish. Inside, the XC60 Black Edition features charcoal headlining, complemented by a choice of premium interior materials: charcoal Nappa leather-and-textile upholstery or charcoal ventilated Nappa leather upholstery.

Engine lineup

Featuring the XC60’s already extensive list of standard features, the Black Edition package is available in conjunction with a choice of two efficient yet potent powertrains: the mild-hybrid XC60 B5 AWD (offering 183 kW and 350 Nm) in Plus specification and the plug-in hybrid XC60 Recharge AWD (generating 340 kW and 709 Nm) in either Plus or Ultimate trim.

Pricing and warranty

XC60 B5 Plus Black Edition – R1,092,500

XC60 Recharge Plus Black Edition – R1,364,000

XC60 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition – R1,438,000

Like all XC60 models, the new Black Edition derivatives come with a 5-year/100 000 km Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Plan, as well as 5-year/unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance, DataDot and Volvo On Call (SOS Roadside Assistance & 24/7 365 Personal Concierge). Plug-in hybrid variants furthermore feature an 8-year warranty specific to the high-voltage battery pack.