We have owned an XC60 R Design for just over 3 years now and while we love the car, the biggest disappointment has been the way it goes through brake rotors and pads. We had to replace both front and rear brake rotors and pads at 18 months ($2K) and just replaced the rear brake rotors and pads again ($800) and the fronts will be due again soon. Car has less than 40K kms and is driven sedately mostly for school and shopping runs. Explanation given is the stability control but find these running costs totally unacceptable. Was the first and now the last Volvo we buy.
For some reason, rotors are being replaced along with pads. I don't see why. I remember about 10 years ago only the pads would be replaced and the rotors wouldn't be replaced for a long time. That's a short life for pads and rotors. But some other Volvos have actually bigger problems. All-in-all, your car seems to be doing well.
My 2016 GLC had its rear rotor + pad replaced at 30k km. This is the biggest reason for me to look at non euro cars in oz unfortunately. A family member got more than 100k out of his original pad + rotor from his Tiguan, I would guess it’s because it’s localised to his country? Why can’t we have it here in oz 🙄
Yes this was exactly my experience on the previous shape. Rear brakes and discs wore ridiculously quickly and cost was also similar. Too expensive for our average family.
This one would likely be my choice in this segment. The 21in wheels look great. The front fascia is simple-no crazy lines or fake vents-yet it looks modern and elegant. I also love that Volvo has kept the separate fog lights in the lower part of the bumper. Then you add what is arguably the best sound system, based on testimonies from car journalists around the world, and I am sold.
21 inch wheels look good for 6 months… 3 year old 21 wheels with gravel rash look terrible. I prefer 18 inch wheels for regional touring and zero gravel rash.
In Europe you can get 2 Diesel engines - b4 and b5 - these are called exactly as petrol ones - hard to tell what's under the bonnet. The momentum, inscription and r-design are gone. Now we have light and dark exteriors - where dark is the r-design one. You can also choose from six interior colors. Currently drive XC40 r-design d4, but picking up XC60 r-design in Cristal white b5 (petrol one) next month.
I do have a 2021 XC60 T5 and it’s a joy to drive. Weirdly enough, although all reviewers mention the seats are super comfortable, I’m little bit uncomfortable on the seat. I feel the base is a bit too firm and I find myself leaning a bit towards the centre console. It is to the point that I actually put a level on the seat to make sure it’s not crooked and it actually wasn’t. It might be because I lean a bit subconsciously to rest my arm on the centre console but I also do have a GLB and I don’t feel the same way but other than that which might be just the way I sit or maybe my seat, I cannot fault the car. It’s an eye candy, accelerates like a hot hatch, perfectly priced and oh my God about the safety features. They’re second to none. The lane centring feels like it’s me driving! Comparing to the GLB which kind of jiggles little bit in the lane, the XC60 drives perfectly. I mean that the car behind cannot tell it’s the car driving. The wireless charger is useless though. It’s not cooled (doesn’t have a fan) so if you put your phone on it for more than a little while it cooks your phone. It’s only for emergencies. I only wish it had a cooled glovebox or centre console. BTW, do not forget to get the cooled seat. Black leather in Australia, you’ll regret saving that money everyday like me!
I bought a 2022 xc60 r-design in December 2021 and I have had nothing but an endless stream of software and electronic issues. Even the mechanics shrug their shoulders at these issues as they are not trained to troubleshoot and resolve non-mechanical problems with this vehicle. Caveat emptor!
Same here. A brand new T8 polestar and tins of infotainment issues. What I learned is that hard-resetting the infotainment system helps and saves your trips to the dealer for repair. It became my daily routine to solve issue such AC not working or search box is missing on maps! A total disappointment
I own a MY21 XC60 T6 R-Design with Polestar. Polestar ECU upgrade was standard in all T6 R-design in Australia. Since it is now a breakaway company, the B6 R-Design missed out on the extra tune and down on power compared to T6 R-Design. I previously own a Lexus RX400h & Mercedes GLC250, both doesn’t ride as good, less power and surprisingly used more fuel on my regular long trips to the regional area. I never thought I would buy a Volvo because of the stigma of “bloody Volvo driver” 🤣 until I test drove the XC60. I've got the Bower & Wilkins in the XC60. Based on my experience, it's slightly better than the Burmester and Bang & Olufsen, miles ahead of Harman Kardon and Mark Levinson.
I love my 2022 XC60 B5 Inscription. It drives and ride like you’re on a cloud. Really smooth. There’s so much it does, I haven’t learned it all. Mine is crystal white with blonde interior, sunroof and tinted windows. I would have preferred Siri than google but it’s ok.
Nice review, thorough and fair. Air suspension. Well, if and when it breaks or needs servicing, it's ridiculously expensive. So you may want to think about that. Yes, the regular suspension may not be as fluid but it's not as expensive to fix if and when it's needed. If opting for the regular suspension, smallest tires possible, take off 2 lbs of psi from what Volvo recommends. The overall car is a familiar design. It's middle-aged and I guess I'm ready for the next-gen EV Volvos (although I can't get one new, out of my means). I'm just interested in seeing them and what they're like and test-driving them. I've driven a Polestar 2. I feel that's a Volvo albeit with a sportier suspension. Loved it. For now, this is a classic, elegant Volvo. Be aware it's expensive to run and you'll be OK. But expect the maintenance bills to be Euro expensive.
Remove 2 lbs air in the tire? You will pay more for gaz and more for the tires, losing driving experience… after 4 years under warranty, you will loss enough money to regret not buying the air suspension!
@@Skye_the_toller Yes. There's no need to use the psi Volvo recommends. It will make the ride more comfortable but still well controlled. the air suspension is a lot of money to replace if it goes. But that's the customer's choice.
About the V60, why do we only have that in a cross country? Wish we still got the normal V60's and the polestar in Australia!! And great review Tom! It's always good to hear your own opinions and not a repeat of what everyone else is saying. Thanks.
More regular car than Stupid Urban Vehicle. I like it. An SUV/Hatch/Wagon hybrid of sorts. Blonde interior looks great. Bummer no diesel tho. Now to bring back the XC70 and I'm in. Great review as usual 👍 Totally agree with your spec verdict.
Tom, you didn’t mention the absolutely ridiculous design flaw at 3:43 The bonnet lifts so (unnecessarily) high, that, if you are of average height, say around 5’8”, it is impossible to close it, as you would normally do, from the front middle edge. As I discovered in person, one has to grab it on the side, which is quite difficult and awkward because one cannot get enough leverage on it! Has anyone else noticed this ?
Volvo are now winding down diesel production globally. Remaining MY22 oilers are reserved for Europe & some other markets. Diesel production will finish completely by yrs end . There are still stocks of MY21 Diesels still available & these will last on sale here for several more months. The fact that diesel variants won't return may put some buyers off once the last of the current diesels are sold .
theres a diesel (b5) 2022 version in cyprus got it like 5 months ago with a custom order (about 6 months wait) 6.5 l/100km highway 9/100km city real . love it. no air suspension but adaptive cruise wich i think is more important :) great review btw !
just bought one of the last diesel mild hybrids, tow a caravan, just like a million others in the uk, what will they do once diesels are not sold anymore! Got the diesel now before its too late
😂 yes. you're right ✅️ it's the air suspension. it is automatic and it regulates the car like if it was calibrating the suspension height. i have one with air suspension and when you park the car, it's normal to see the car calibrating the air suspension, as you get out of the car.
It seems like Volvo really don’t have their range well sorted. Leather this, plastic that and the opposite on another model? Stating they’re moving toward zero emissions but delete the most fuel efficient models (diesel) and only offer rather thirsty petrol engines?
Personally, I feel the market is quickly getting to the point where I would want an element of electric assistance / propulsion in anything I buy, from hybrid (if needing range reassurance for longer trips) through to full electric. I do think that ICE vehicle running costs will be rising over the next 5 years, while their resale values substantially diminish. Seems to me too, that electric based vehicles are the ones that will from now on be bringing the greater degree of technological development including chassis and safety gear. As "nice" or "good" as this XC60 may be - and I definitely do think that a vehicle should be a hell of a lot better than nice or good at the suggested drive away prices - to me, ICE vehicles are starting to feel like the 'past', and a poor investment over all. Sure, electric vehicles could do with some further, next gen developments such as solid-state batteries and longer range to deserve their pricing. However, to me, that simply means I will delay my next car purchase for another few years, even if I were to feel tempted to buy a new car now. My current, six year old vehicle (Hyundai Santa Fe) will easily see out another few years unti then.
I think you are partially correct - but the switch won’t just flick in 2025 and suddenly everyone will be buying BEVs - it will be a slow slide towards that conclusion in the 2030s. And not everybody has the luxury of waiting until the latter half of the decade to buy their next car - people’s families are growing all the time and their tastes change. I am of the view that one final ICE purchase is OK - but probably not for much longer
This car's EV successor is coming around 2025. The XC90 successor is due out late this year but probably on sale early next year. It seems it will look a lot different inside than this car does. You can get plug in hybrid versions of this current xc60. I'm ready for the next-gen Volvos. While still elegant, this cabin now has become very familiar. Still, it's quite elegant. Delaying buying a car makes sense. Let the EV market mature some and right now, there's a shortage of EV cars and long waiting lists. Also, infrastructure and charging networks hopefully will improve in a few years.
@@chasingcars The inscription really only has chrome/luxury accents + HUD over the Momentum, so I still think personally that the Momentum and R Design are better value. I can also consistently get sub 7L/100km on the highway. Finally, the electronic tailgate is being phased out on newer stock this year to alleviate microchip shortage stock issues. Source: Volvo Salesperson
Bought a Polestar engineered one and am very disappointed with the infotainment system! Lots of functions such as control of cruise control have moved to the main menu, and that makes it useless! Also, the finish is not on par with Germans like Mercedes GLC! Just check the empty hole in the back pumper, where the trailer hitch should be, and they didn't bother to cover it! or the finishes in the cabin, how they handle the area under the steering wheel or beneath the seats. Remember that the car is around 70-80K, loaded, and it doesn't live up to the standards of German cars like BMWX3 or AUDI Q5.
Disagree. I looked at the X3 i30 M and it has no option for adaptive cruise control! It also falls way short in performance. 185kw compared to 220kw in the XC60. Way better stereo in the Volvo and it’s 15k cheaper! Bought an XC60 r design with polestar chip and money in the pocket
@@krissostaric5065 I think build quality and engine power are two different and independent things. Since I have my brand new XC60 polestar, I had to restart the infotainment system couple of times to resolve GPS signal loss, AC malfunctioning, Google assistant lack of response etc… I didn’t have any of these problems in my BMW 320d. And there wasn’t a big hole beneath rear bumper with explanation that this is for trailer hitch! Volvo lacks the quality if German brands… Driving dynamics aren't comparable to the ones of BMW, Build quality is not close to the one of AUDI and interior design is not close to GLC... Safety is what remains, and You buy Volvo because of it! Then, with that touch screen and removing every single button on the car, safety is more of the past story for Volvo! Worst and the most expensive purchase of my life!
I have a 2022 XC60 B5 Inscription. Very comfortable seats. Otherwise, the car is a huge disappointment. Start with the technology and go from there. So many little design flaws, right down to the crappy and useless sun visor. I'll be trading it in as soon as there's cars on the lots again to choose from.
I have the 2022 Volvo XC60 AWD momentum. It’s weird because the tech does suck. Sometimes the break assist doesn’t work. I too want to trade it but used car prices in the United States has gone through the roof and I have to wait a few months for a new one. I just got the windows tinted(which helps) but it’s weird because I like it but then I don’t like the car lol.
It has plenty of problems with google/android OS and their volvo on call app (2022 models) simply does not work. As an owner, I am very dissapointed and definately not worth of selling price.
The Boot Space! It’s awful. It fits just one pram, than you need to play Tetris with the groceries. My wife compares king trips to feeling like we are in an airlines economy class (crammed in). Lovely car to drive, comfortable, powerful and quiet. But yeh. Not a family car.
Kiábrándító az XC60. A navogációja gyatra, speed limit össze-vissza mutat. A mobil telefonon széleskörben használható applikációk a Volvo-ban csak előfizetéssel érhető el... Internet nélkül még rádiózni sem lehet az autóban. A volvo fejlesztése visszafelé tart nem fejlődik. A karosszéria tele van híbás fejlesztésű részletekkel....It' is not a luxory car, it's a crappy car!!!
PHEV VERSION. The singular most disappointing aspect of the charge system is it inability to set a charge timer either through the car or app. So unless you have a smart home charger people like me on an economy 7 tariff need to be nocturnal to benefit from off peak charging. Volvo UK offer no solution. A retrograde step from earlier models and spoiling my enjoyment of a brand new car!
Just test drive it. I own an xc60 2010 by the way. The look and feel is familiar and I don’t mean that as a complement. The car has a big front that makes you feel like you are driving a truck. The media screen is small cluttered with poor color contrast. The dashboard screen is large but has little usable information. The engine modes are in a sub menu big mistake. Disappointed.
Volvo system was garbage lets just not act like it was not and slow, this new one is way better faster updates and ppl need to learn to use google assistant that is probably the best on the market now !
The new 2022 has a lot of bugs. The new infotainment, the android automotive that replaced the previous sensus has a lot of big problems. Problems with radio, with google assistant, with phone, with parking sensor, with autopilot/acc, and many others that you find every day. The app volvo cars doesn't work yet , android / apple car are not yet on board , and Volvo has already launched 11 updates but without any improvements. This car is full of software defects , worldwide . I would suggest don't buy this car. I have it now and it is completely different vs the perfect 2021 version with sensus infotainment and now it is a poor car now.
DONT BUY A VOLVO XC60 my mother bought one less then a year ago and has been on a tow truck 6 seperate times and at the Volvo mechanics for more then half the time she has had it… $90,000 and it’s been nothing but a piece of junk… Volvo will not help her with a refund or replacing the car bunch of pricks..
What makes it a Chinese car? IMO, since it is engineered, designed and tested in Sweden by the European personnel that has created Volvos over the years, it's Swedish. I buy many products that are assembled in China. Assembled in China no longer means cheap. Volvos are made in several factories. From what I've read, there's no difference in quality at all in the factories except there are some issues with some s60s built in the USA. You're not getting a cheaper Volvo made in one factory vs. another.
Volvos have awful interiors, hope these seats are better than the last model they were shockers and those awful headrests, a safe car definitely, but owned by and made in China … that’s a deal breaker
owed by China but not made in China. It is made in Belgium, Ghent city, Sweden Torslanda region and also in USA. let me only ask you this.... Land Rover is owned and built in India, by an indian company called Tata motors. Is it less refined and luxurious, and high end quality because of that? of course not. come on...be intellectually fair.
@@MrTribalsun horrible build quality and nothing close to German rivals. You clearly see they are cutting here and there to save money. I own one and I might say it seems that there wasn’t any proper Quality control. A big waste of money! One example, AC of my brand new XC60 has stopped working in middle if summer, TWICE, had to stop the car, park, hard-reset the infotainment system and it started to work again! We are talking about a car with same price tag of Mercedes GLC and AUDI Q5!!! RUBBISH
Don’t miss Johnny’s review of the V60 Cross Country, which provides a wagon alternative to the XC60: ua-cam.com/video/FAOkCPY2BjM/v-deo.html
We have owned an XC60 R Design for just over 3 years now and while we love the car, the biggest disappointment has been the way it goes through brake rotors and pads. We had to replace both front and rear brake rotors and pads at 18 months ($2K) and just replaced the rear brake rotors and pads again ($800) and the fronts will be due again soon. Car has less than 40K kms and is driven sedately mostly for school and shopping runs. Explanation given is the stability control but find these running costs totally unacceptable. Was the first and now the last Volvo we buy.
Do you use the adaptive cruise control by chance? That relies only on the rear brakes
@@chasingcars Hardly ever, only on long trips on the motorway. Maybe used it 20 times in all the time we have owned it.
For some reason, rotors are being replaced along with pads. I don't see why. I remember about 10 years ago only the pads would be replaced and the rotors wouldn't be replaced for a long time. That's a short life for pads and rotors. But some other Volvos have actually bigger problems. All-in-all, your car seems to be doing well.
My 2016 GLC had its rear rotor + pad replaced at 30k km. This is the biggest reason for me to look at non euro cars in oz unfortunately. A family member got more than 100k out of his original pad + rotor from his Tiguan, I would guess it’s because it’s localised to his country? Why can’t we have it here in oz 🙄
Yes this was exactly my experience on the previous shape. Rear brakes and discs wore ridiculously quickly and cost was also similar. Too expensive for our average family.
This one would likely be my choice in this segment. The 21in wheels look great. The front fascia is simple-no crazy lines or fake vents-yet it looks modern and elegant. I also love that Volvo has kept the separate fog lights in the lower part of the bumper. Then you add what is arguably the best sound system, based on testimonies from car journalists around the world, and I am sold.
Agree - going for the Bowers & Wilkins is a must if you like your music.
21 inch wheels look good for 6 months… 3 year old 21 wheels with gravel rash look terrible. I prefer 18 inch wheels for regional touring and zero gravel rash.
In Europe you can get 2 Diesel engines - b4 and b5 - these are called exactly as petrol ones - hard to tell what's under the bonnet. The momentum, inscription and r-design are gone. Now we have light and dark exteriors - where dark is the r-design one. You can also choose from six interior colors. Currently drive XC40 r-design d4, but picking up XC60 r-design in Cristal white b5 (petrol one) next month.
I traded a 2020 fully optioned XC60 Inscription for the new V60CC. Love it.
I do have a 2021 XC60 T5 and it’s a joy to drive. Weirdly enough, although all reviewers mention the seats are super comfortable, I’m little bit uncomfortable on the seat. I feel the base is a bit too firm and I find myself leaning a bit towards the centre console. It is to the point that I actually put a level on the seat to make sure it’s not crooked and it actually wasn’t. It might be because I lean a bit subconsciously to rest my arm on the centre console but I also do have a GLB and I don’t feel the same way but other than that which might be just the way I sit or maybe my seat, I cannot fault the car. It’s an eye candy, accelerates like a hot hatch, perfectly priced and oh my God about the safety features. They’re second to none. The lane centring feels like it’s me driving! Comparing to the GLB which kind of jiggles little bit in the lane, the XC60 drives perfectly. I mean that the car behind cannot tell it’s the car driving. The wireless charger is useless though. It’s not cooled (doesn’t have a fan) so if you put your phone on it for more than a little while it cooks your phone. It’s only for emergencies. I only wish it had a cooled glovebox or centre console. BTW, do not forget to get the cooled seat. Black leather in Australia, you’ll regret saving that money everyday like me!
The glove box doesn't lock, either. WTF?
I bought a 2022 xc60 r-design in December 2021 and I have had nothing but an endless stream of software and electronic issues. Even the mechanics shrug their shoulders at these issues as they are not trained to troubleshoot and resolve non-mechanical problems with this vehicle. Caveat emptor!
Same here. A brand new T8 polestar and tins of infotainment issues.
What I learned is that hard-resetting the infotainment system helps and saves your trips to the dealer for repair. It became my daily routine to solve issue such AC not working or search box is missing on maps!
A total disappointment
I own a MY21 XC60 T6 R-Design with Polestar. Polestar ECU upgrade was standard in all T6 R-design in Australia. Since it is now a breakaway company, the B6 R-Design missed out on the extra tune and down on power compared to T6 R-Design. I previously own a Lexus RX400h & Mercedes GLC250, both doesn’t ride as good, less power and surprisingly used more fuel on my regular long trips to the regional area. I never thought I would buy a Volvo because of the stigma of “bloody Volvo driver” 🤣 until I test drove the XC60. I've got the Bower & Wilkins in the XC60. Based on my experience, it's slightly better than the Burmester and Bang & Olufsen, miles ahead of Harman Kardon and Mark Levinson.
You value the same things in a car as I do. Shout out to Volvo standard stereos though. The best stock stereo I've experienced. Do you agree?
I love my 2022 XC60 B5 Inscription. It drives and ride like you’re on a cloud. Really smooth. There’s so much it does, I haven’t learned it all. Mine is crystal white with blonde interior, sunroof and tinted windows. I would have preferred Siri than google but it’s ok.
Nice review, thorough and fair. Air suspension. Well, if and when it breaks or needs servicing, it's ridiculously expensive. So you may want to think about that. Yes, the regular suspension may not be as fluid but it's not as expensive to fix if and when it's needed. If opting for the regular suspension, smallest tires possible, take off 2 lbs of psi from what Volvo recommends.
The overall car is a familiar design. It's middle-aged and I guess I'm ready for the next-gen EV Volvos (although I can't get one new, out of my means). I'm just interested in seeing them and what they're like and test-driving them. I've driven a Polestar 2. I feel that's a Volvo albeit with a sportier suspension. Loved it. For now, this is a classic, elegant Volvo. Be aware it's expensive to run and you'll be OK. But expect the maintenance bills to be Euro expensive.
Remove 2 lbs air in the tire? You will pay more for gaz and more for the tires, losing driving experience… after 4 years under warranty, you will loss enough money to regret not buying the air suspension!
@@Skye_the_toller Yes. There's no need to use the psi Volvo recommends. It will make the ride more comfortable but still well controlled. the air suspension is a lot of money to replace if it goes. But that's the customer's choice.
Thanks for such a detailed review . Always wait for chasing cars video which hosts amazing stars for commentary and content. Keep it going!!
I have the XC40 T5 R-Design. Loving the facelift XC60 but I'll only get it when I start a family
can you please test the 0-100 times of the cars that you review?
About the V60, why do we only have that in a cross country? Wish we still got the normal V60's and the polestar in Australia!! And great review Tom! It's always good to hear your own opinions and not a repeat of what everyone else is saying. Thanks.
Volvo are worth the money
More regular car than Stupid Urban Vehicle. I like it. An SUV/Hatch/Wagon hybrid of sorts.
Blonde interior looks great. Bummer no diesel tho. Now to bring back the XC70 and I'm in.
Great review as usual 👍 Totally agree with your spec verdict.
Those seats look amazing and modern
And they are very comfortable.
Tom, you didn’t mention the absolutely ridiculous design flaw at 3:43
The bonnet lifts so (unnecessarily) high, that, if you are of average height, say around 5’8”, it is impossible to close it, as you would normally do, from the front middle edge. As I discovered in person, one has to grab it on the side, which is quite difficult and awkward because one cannot get enough leverage on it!
Has anyone else noticed this ?
Quick tip for you all. Just buy the V60 Cross Country. This just ain`t got no sense, still everybody wants one.
never been in volvo, or own one, but the design i really like it, even the previous before facelift i like it but thats design wise only for me
Can one play music via a USB C thumb drive? Thank you in advance.
Volvo are now winding down diesel production globally. Remaining MY22 oilers are reserved for Europe & some other markets. Diesel production will finish completely by yrs end . There are still stocks of MY21 Diesels still available & these will last on sale here for several more months. The fact that diesel variants won't return may put some buyers off once the last of the current diesels are sold .
Excellent review
Luv the XC 60
black is my choice of colour
Hi Tom great review as normal, is the XC40 due for a face lift in the next year and are you looking to review one soon?
Volvo seats are the best in any car at any price in my experience.
theres a diesel (b5) 2022 version in cyprus got it like 5 months ago with a custom order (about 6 months wait) 6.5 l/100km highway 9/100km city real . love it. no air suspension but adaptive cruise wich i think is more important :) great review btw !
just bought one of the last diesel mild hybrids, tow a caravan, just like a million others in the uk, what will they do once diesels are not sold anymore! Got the diesel now before its too late
What currency are you quoting your prices in?
Great review - lots of content, helpful opinions, well-paced delivery, no hype!
Love the look of these things.
Same, the design is just about right
1:47 you are Wong:
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r design is medium
momentum is base
I think I will stick with the new Genesis GV70 instead. For the same price it's fully optioned and a powerhouse for an engine.
GV70 3.5 is also an interesting choice, yes - but it’s not as comfortable
But a better blend between comfort and performance.
The GV70 is very thirsty
Nice car to live with, excited for the recharge version of the xc60. Also can you please review the vw Arteon 2022. Cant see much about them
0:58 is it just me or did the car have some movement
😂 yes. you're right ✅️ it's the air suspension. it is automatic and it regulates the car like if it was calibrating the suspension height.
i have one with air suspension and when you park the car, it's normal to see the car calibrating the air suspension, as you get out of the car.
The Volvo XC60 models manufactured for the Australian market are built in China.
True, though this car had no quality concerns
Ok thanks good to know.
@@chasingcars Chinese built Volvos are not an issue. Some made in the USA are. But those are s60s for the American market.
They oversee the production rather than outsourcing it, so the quality remains the highest standard
Also made in Belgium, Ghent and in Sweden, Torslanda.
It seems like Volvo really don’t have their range well sorted.
Leather this, plastic that and the opposite on another model?
Stating they’re moving toward zero emissions but delete the most fuel efficient models (diesel) and only offer rather thirsty petrol engines?
Yes - there’s a bit of confusion there which takes some polish off an otherwise almost unimpeachable car
Personally, I feel the market is quickly getting to the point where I would want an element of electric assistance / propulsion in anything I buy, from hybrid (if needing range reassurance for longer trips) through to full electric. I do think that ICE vehicle running costs will be rising over the next 5 years, while their resale values substantially diminish. Seems to me too, that electric based vehicles are the ones that will from now on be bringing the greater degree of technological development including chassis and safety gear.
As "nice" or "good" as this XC60 may be - and I definitely do think that a vehicle should be a hell of a lot better than nice or good at the suggested drive away prices - to me, ICE vehicles are starting to feel like the 'past', and a poor investment over all.
Sure, electric vehicles could do with some further, next gen developments such as solid-state batteries and longer range to deserve their pricing. However, to me, that simply means I will delay my next car purchase for another few years, even if I were to feel tempted to buy a new car now. My current, six year old vehicle (Hyundai Santa Fe) will easily see out another few years unti then.
I think you are partially correct - but the switch won’t just flick in 2025 and suddenly everyone will be buying BEVs - it will be a slow slide towards that conclusion in the 2030s. And not everybody has the luxury of waiting until the latter half of the decade to buy their next car - people’s families are growing all the time and their tastes change. I am of the view that one final ICE purchase is OK - but probably not for much longer
This car's EV successor is coming around 2025. The XC90 successor is due out late this year but probably on sale early next year. It seems it will look a lot different inside than this car does. You can get plug in hybrid versions of this current xc60. I'm ready for the next-gen Volvos. While still elegant, this cabin now has become very familiar. Still, it's quite elegant.
Delaying buying a car makes sense. Let the EV market mature some and right now, there's a shortage of EV cars and long waiting lists. Also, infrastructure and charging networks hopefully will improve in a few years.
I test drove one of these recently, and the lack of CarPlay was annoying. Do you know if it will be available later as a software update?
Inscription gets a crystal gear shifter in all Volvo incription models, not polyurethane.
Ah, excellent pickup - so it really does make a case for itself.
@@chasingcars The inscription really only has chrome/luxury accents + HUD over the Momentum, so I still think personally that the Momentum and R Design are better value.
I can also consistently get sub 7L/100km on the highway.
Finally, the electronic tailgate is being phased out on newer stock this year to alleviate microchip shortage stock issues.
Source: Volvo Salesperson
I don’t suppose you guys will be getting your hands on a Lexus NX 350 anytime soon?
Driving it next week, can talk about it on 16 February.
Good job mate from South Africa 🇿🇦
is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ACTUALLY available? They don't come in with the car, Volvo promised an update but nothing so far.
It is in UK and EU vehicles since 2021 maybe not on all trims
maybe if you test inscription we get in uk you understand what luxury Volvo is about
Okay, I had to rewind it a few times at 0.58 to check as the car seems to slightly ‘grow’ a little.
Lol, true
Allowing an 8mm overrun in the midsize category? When will it stop!? 10mm!? 15!? Won't someone think of the next category up!?
20:18, was that a stop line that the driver failed to come to a complete stop at…?
…no officer 🙄
Fun comment.
What that’s a speed limit sign.
seen a lot of em! great car!
They’re a good thing all up.
@@chasingcars Yep! Though the rear lights bug me a little bit… just like the xc90…
Bought a Polestar engineered one and am very disappointed with the infotainment system! Lots of functions such as control of cruise control have moved to the main menu, and that makes it useless! Also, the finish is not on par with Germans like Mercedes GLC! Just check the empty hole in the back pumper, where the trailer hitch should be, and they didn't bother to cover it! or the finishes in the cabin, how they handle the area under the steering wheel or beneath the seats. Remember that the car is around 70-80K, loaded, and it doesn't live up to the standards of German cars like BMWX3 or AUDI Q5.
Disagree. I looked at the X3 i30 M and it has no option for adaptive cruise control! It also falls way short in performance. 185kw compared to 220kw in the XC60. Way better stereo in the Volvo and it’s 15k cheaper! Bought an XC60 r design with polestar chip and money in the pocket
@@krissostaric5065 I think build quality and engine power are two different and independent things. Since I have my brand new XC60 polestar, I had to restart the infotainment system couple of times to resolve GPS signal loss, AC malfunctioning, Google assistant lack of response etc…
I didn’t have any of these problems in my BMW 320d. And there wasn’t a big hole beneath rear bumper with explanation that this is for trailer hitch!
Volvo lacks the quality if German brands…
Driving dynamics aren't comparable to the ones of BMW, Build quality is not close to the one of AUDI and interior design is not close to GLC...
Safety is what remains, and You buy Volvo because of it! Then, with that touch screen and removing every single button on the car, safety is more of the past story for Volvo!
Worst and the most expensive purchase of my life!
Disagree with the way you suggest optioning the B5. Yes, great features to have but the R spec will return better residuals come trade in time
Did you try the massage ?
I have a 2022 XC60 B5 Inscription. Very comfortable seats. Otherwise, the car is a huge disappointment. Start with the technology and go from there. So many little design flaws, right down to the crappy and useless sun visor. I'll be trading it in as soon as there's cars on the lots again to choose from.
I have the 2022 Volvo XC60 AWD momentum. It’s weird because the tech does suck. Sometimes the break assist doesn’t work.
I too want to trade it but used car prices in the United States has gone through the roof and I have to wait a few months for a new one. I just got the windows tinted(which helps) but it’s weird because I like it but then I don’t like the car lol.
It has plenty of problems with google/android OS and their volvo on call app (2022 models) simply does not work. As an owner, I am very dissapointed and definately not worth of selling price.
The Google infotainment feels like it needs polish - whereas the Volvo Sensus system was actually pretty good by the end!
I don’t like the way they’re going with specs, stripping functionality, plastics etc. next time I’ll buy something else
Just get a 2019 version. More power and better materials
23.5 MPG.
Can't believe they don't have car play or even an option to buy it. Ridiculous. I drove it last week, I loved it, but won't buy it because of this.
slip slop slap Tom. :-)
Wise words.
The Boot Space! It’s awful. It fits just one pram, than you need to play Tetris with the groceries.
My wife compares king trips to feeling like we are in an airlines economy class (crammed in).
Lovely car to drive, comfortable, powerful and quiet. But yeh. Not a family car.
Kiábrándító az XC60. A navogációja gyatra, speed limit össze-vissza mutat. A mobil telefonon széleskörben használható applikációk a Volvo-ban csak előfizetéssel érhető el... Internet nélkül még rádiózni sem lehet az autóban. A volvo fejlesztése visszafelé tart nem fejlődik. A karosszéria tele van híbás fejlesztésű részletekkel....It' is not a luxory car, it's a crappy car!!!
PHEV VERSION. The singular most disappointing aspect of the charge system is it inability to set a charge timer either through the car or app. So unless you have a smart home charger people like me on an economy 7 tariff need to be nocturnal to benefit from off peak charging. Volvo UK offer no solution. A retrograde step from earlier models and spoiling my enjoyment of a brand new car!
Just test drive it. I own an xc60 2010 by the way. The look and feel is familiar and I don’t mean that as a complement. The car has a big front that makes you feel like you are driving a truck. The media screen is small cluttered with poor color contrast. The dashboard screen is large but has little usable information. The engine modes are in a sub menu big mistake. Disappointed.
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carwaw outro
Volvo system was garbage lets just not act like it was not and slow, this new one is way better faster updates and ppl need to learn to use google assistant that is probably the best on the market now !
The new 2022 has a lot of bugs. The new infotainment, the android automotive that replaced the previous sensus has a lot of big problems. Problems with radio, with google assistant, with phone, with parking sensor, with autopilot/acc, and many others that you find every day. The app volvo cars doesn't work yet , android / apple car are not yet on board , and Volvo has already launched 11 updates but without any improvements. This car is full of software defects , worldwide . I would suggest don't buy this car. I have it now and it is completely different vs the perfect 2021 version with sensus infotainment and now it is a poor car now.
Same here, bought a brand new one and it sucks!
Shame they are Chinese owned.
DONT BUY A VOLVO XC60 my mother bought one less then a year ago and has been on a tow truck 6 seperate times and at the Volvo mechanics for more then half the time she has had it… $90,000 and it’s been nothing but a piece of junk… Volvo will not help her with a refund or replacing the car bunch of pricks..
How to ruin a good looking car…. Poor instrument dash, poor boot space and no diesel
Too much for a Chinese car.
Swedish*
Its not made in China even though its owners are.
@@michaelmcclown5593 The Volvo XC60 models manufactured for the Australian market are built in China.
What makes it a Chinese car? IMO, since it is engineered, designed and tested in Sweden by the European personnel that has created Volvos over the years, it's Swedish. I buy many products that are assembled in China. Assembled in China no longer means cheap. Volvos are made in several factories. From what I've read, there's no difference in quality at all in the factories except there are some issues with some s60s built in the USA. You're not getting a cheaper Volvo made in one factory vs. another.
Trash. Buy Genesis for that price.
Genesis is the real trash 🗑 😂
Volvos have awful interiors, hope these seats are better than the last model they were shockers and those awful headrests, a safe car definitely, but owned by and made in China … that’s a deal breaker
owed by China but not made in China. It is made in Belgium, Ghent city, Sweden Torslanda region and also in USA.
let me only ask you this.... Land Rover is owned and built in India, by an indian company called Tata motors. Is it less refined and luxurious, and high end quality because of that? of course not. come on...be intellectually fair.
@@MrTribalsun horrible build quality and nothing close to German rivals. You clearly see they are cutting here and there to save money. I own one and I might say it seems that there wasn’t any proper Quality control.
A big waste of money!
One example, AC of my brand new XC60 has stopped working in middle if summer, TWICE, had to stop the car, park, hard-reset the infotainment system and it started to work again! We are talking about a car with same price tag of Mercedes GLC and AUDI Q5!!!
RUBBISH