I gotta say, the pace of this review is very good. Going through the details of things as though it would be someone who's using the vehicle versus rushing through all the features. Really appreciate the timing of this one 🙌.
No, just no..! It’s effing ugly from behind! It was ugly when new, it is uglier now 7 years later, and will be even uglier in the future… The first gen xc60 is timeless in design if we are honest! Not this gen!
I bought the 2023 XC60. My first Volvo after 30 years of Toyota ownership. Very pleased. Volvo does an excellent job keeping you posted through emails.
Last year I convinced my dad to buy the this car. I felt so proud and really love the car. I remember showing him your original vid of the 2017 model. He got the 2021 momentum model, it is really great. Thanks for the great content and humour!
My dad got a Volvo S60. Left us stranded after a month and had issue after issue. Turbo and electric issues. Hope yall have better luck. Never buying European again.
I tried to do the same with my friend. He almost bought it but totally changed his mind when we casually visited the cross street BMW dealership. He finally got the X3.
@Joshua Duarte Americam cars aren't really that good here in the US either lol. Only thing they got going for them is brand recognition and slightly cheaper.
We bought one last week! Very happy with it in general. The android infotainment system is great with Spotify and Google Maps but it occasionally has its issues lags/freezes etc. The air suspensions makes it the most comfortable Volvo I have ever driven but it kinda drives like a boat because of it. We found the GLC too expensive for its interior quality. The X3 was also great but 22/23 models lack crucial features because of chip shortage.
The Volvo's front drive or Haldex (as in the Passat) puts me off a bit. And the biggest disadvantage of the volvo is that there are no engines above 2.0. I don't know about this model, but in other Volvos the fit of the interior is at a nightmare level, everything creaks when you touch it. Since the Chinese bought them, the quality has dropped dramatically.
I've been a mechanic for over forty years at a dealership Not a volvo dealership but my wife and I both drive volvos and alot of my neighbors do now because of us Built strong and reliable
Same !! I was rear ended while at a dead stop, minding my own business when all of a sudden a Toyota Tacoma coming at 45-50 mph rear ended me and I was scared needless to say but my Volvo kept me safe and the inside was completely un phased with the exception of the side airbags being deployed and as well as outside of the car was basically intact meanwhile the Tacoma that hit me was smashed ! I am so thankful to have been in my Volvo XC90 when that happened! And will forever buy Volvos because Safety is my priority !! Everything else are merely bonuses ….
When my family went car shopping, I steered my mom into the volvo dealership after looking at a tesla model y and she instantly fell in love with the xc60 and forgot about the tesla. I think that was a good move on my part
EV’s are soulless , and not everyone would be able to own one the demand for charging would be impossible to cover and its time consuming. I don’t think ICE will be going just yet , not when someone releases Hydrogen cars.
I've been watching Matt since he was working for Carbuyer and just today my dad called me out of thin air that he and mum are considering buying an XC60, and 5 mins later I get a notification that you are reviewing the exact same car. Unbelivable.
The only thing that might be "the same as it's always been" regarding the main infotainment screen might be the LCD itself. The software is completely new. It was Volvo's own Sensus at launch, but has been replaced with a new Android Automotive based system from model year 2022. Otherwise, a great punchy review, Mat!
I just bought a T8 hybrid last week. Its a 69plate. It is F**King rapid. The Mrs fancied me a wee bit more that day. Genuinely an amazing bit of kit and it drives like a dream.
@@purwantiallan5089 thank you. Yes i think indeed. But in the review, they said that the maximum speed is 180km/h or 112 mph (software locked) … so I was curious … its a bit of a shame to have 450 hp and not being able to drive faster than those speed …
Excellen review. Matt, as for the headrest: You cannot move it as on all Volvos. It is higher than most, so it fits all heights. The idea is, that most people do not adjust their headrest completely. Also, the steering wheels on Volvos are manual, so the driver isn not locked in case of a collision when the power is out.
Mat and as it seems no other journalist understands Volvo fix headrests and speed limiters or counless other details Volvo does with a purpose. Its based on research but the journalists dont even try to cover it yet make an in depth research why some features are as they are...
20"tyres might look beter than 18" ones but the 18" ones are cheaper to buy and replace . Also I think that smaler wheels are more comfortable than the biger ones . Great rewiew though 😉
My wife's is on 18'' Michelin CrossClimate2's and is more comfortable as a result. Drove one with 20'' wheels (without air suspension) and just wasn't as composed.
@@steventhosebyyou can test what the difference would be like by adjusting the pressure in your tires and I was amazed what a difference squishier rubber makes so I think I would do the happy medium of 19”s you still have a chunky sidewall but the car doesn’t look like it’s on donor wheels
@@lbnewell23 the only reason in my personal opinion why would anyone put 20" and bigger than that wheels on any car is to look cool . Sacrificing ride comfort in the proces. But hey that is my opinion and I know for a fact that I would newer put 20 on mu car no mater how cooler they would look
Mine is a 2012 version and still going strong, having done only 100,000 km. Think it will be good for another few years. Great car, and to be honest, all that I need. Safe car, reliable and easy to drive. Not sure I really like too much electronics, prefer a driver’s car.
Best seller over here in Sweden. Excellent comfort, equipment, practicality, handling, reliability and much cheaper to own than German and Asian competitors.
Had 2 XC60’s and more recently a GLC the xc60 is by far my favourite, I would have got another but the prices went mental , great car but too much cash
@@binflydushy some shocking news… Volvo have production plants outside of China too! Even more shocking news is that Volvo has full control over the manufacturing plants in China!
I had the 2018 xc60 and now own a current 2021 model, and the bonnet is a thing!! When k first opened the new one thought they left the struts in service mode but turns out they haven't! I can close it as I'll over 6 foot but my wife at just over 5 foot can only stand and dream 😂
I also have a 2018 XC60, I don’t know how the trims differ, but I have the range topping one in Mexico and it is a marvel, my dad has a Q8 but I prefer to drive the Volvo. and also the dealership modified mine adding 40 hp without cancelling the warranty, the thing is a rocket, I raised it to 230kmh effortlessly , shame that they have limited it to 180kmh
Matt, as for the climate, just press the voice button, ask for, switch on air con, raise fan speed set temp in fact everything, so you don’t need to use the central screen. I’ve a b4 which is the mucky oil burner with hybrid assistance and regularly see 50 mpg..
Strange that they got rid of the Drive Mode Selector roller switch that was always by the Engine Start switch in the center console and made it go via the infotainment but I guess thats a way to implement some cost saving especially if theres a supply issue... not a good solution imo though. Physical buttons are better! To a point...
Yup, seems like a stupid descision and its annoying. The left hand button on the left hand of the steering wheel in the Google based cars now does nothing, they could put the drive modes on that!
I had a Fiat Coupe 20VT from 1998.. it’s washer nozzle was also hidden inside the wiper arm. I don’t know why it got phased out, it was so much better than the standard sprayers. Glad to see it’s slowly coming back..
8 Top Volvo XC60 Competitors 1. Porsche Macan 2. Mercedes-Benz GLC Class 3. Genesis GV70 4. BMW X3 5. Acura RDX 6. Audi Q5 7. Lincoln Nautilus 8. Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio thank you for the video mat watson
I still have my 2012 R design which is @0:55 they are amazing vehicles, fast and sleek not a heat seeker like M's or AMG's. They have classy designs like Audi's in my opinion and it's very quick. The Swedish are doing it right. 😊
I've got a 2015 with 120k mi on it. I absolutely love this car And considered getting this exact version. Those seats are fantastic for long. But really aching for a little more off-road capacity. Sadly, moving to a TRD rav4. But of course, if Volvo ever comes out with something similar, I will go back to Volvo in a heartbeat.
I like the review and the car! I actually own a V60 myself - just one minor complaint - at 8:16 you can actually see the two buttons you can use to fold down the rear seats. So you dont need to lean inside the car at all
As a testdriver at Volvo, the google maps in the infotainment is GOLDEN. They removed some nice and useful things from the former infotainment system (like being able to swipe to the sides to get to the lighter settings) but overall this new android based one is better, not as good as Polestar 2 maybe but it is up there. Not a fan of you having to enter the settings to switch between charging and hold mode if you have a hybrid (the little wheel to change the modes doesnt work on our testcars so I dont know exactly what you can change with it now).
I am not sure about the complaint of the HVAC controls not being physical, as if you set the HVAC to auto it will keep the vehicle at the perfect temperature. If you want to adjust the temperature, you just say Hey Google set the temperature to 20 degrees Celsius. It works quite well, and allows you not to have to ever take your eyes off the road or be distracted.
Had a v90 in top spec with 20" wheels. Best car i ever owned. Oozed class and quality without the nob image. Sad to see it go. Pretty dull to drive but if you want to go long distances in the worlds comfiest seats and get out feeling fresh theyre awesome. Serious dosh currently but there's not a lot of competition for those who don't like merc and bmw.
I've noticed that car reviewers hardly ever talk about the stereos. When they do it's almost always the briefest mention possible too. It's strange. I guess since UA-cam is so aggressive about copyright strikes or whatever it makes sense basically no one lets us hear anything, but to avoid talking about it entirely? And yeah I definitely pay attention to stereos when I'm shopping. It's one of the top considerations. Some people plan to take the car to an aftermarket place immediately anyway but that's not always an option.
Hello! Thank you for the great review. I just wanted to mention that you didn't use launch control during your test of the 0-60 acceleration time. As a result, you weren't able to achieve the claimed time. I recommend trying out Volvo's launch control feature in your next test as it performs quite well. Best regards.
@@bianzidan I heard that it wasn't compatible with the Google os! Nonetheless was a brilliant shortcut that was safe to use whilst on the move. We use the individual mode to disable the start/stop system.
My parents have that car (MY2022), and the long term average fuel consumption is 73,5 mpg or 3,2 l/100km. At wintertime, you can expect about 30 miles or 40-50km of electric range, and at summertime you can pretty easily reach 50 miles or 80km of pure electric range.
I had a fully loaded T5 Inscription Pro from new back in 2018 and absolutely loved it. It was a genuinely nice place to be on long or short journeys. I swapped it out for a Tesla MYLR back in March and honestly, I miss nothing about the Volvo, except maybe the massage seats 😃. It was a great car, was superbly well built but it now feels like a dinosaur by comparison.
Hi Matt. at 10:00 you will have the same problem with a Mercedes from the 70`80`and 90` and they go all the way 90 ` degree . Even in the 2015 Merc has that . But it is not that hard... Jump or stair !!! Or good will! If non works
We bought a new Volvo XC60 last year in September. So far, I have been in the service center 4 times because of various problems, the most dangerous of which was that the car stopped on the highway at a speed of 130 km/h. My wife and I have been thinking about a Volvo for a long time, having previously owned an AudiQ5 and a BMW X3, and I have to admit that in the end I was disappointed with the Volvo.
I’m on to my third XC60 in its current incarnation. Have to say the change to Android/Google is a disappointing backward step compared to the old Volvo system. It might improve with future updates but so far mine has been back to the dealership twice since it was purchased in January. The first over air update completely crashed the car which had to be dragged on to a low loader. Generally the IT is more laggy than the old system and routinely fails to recognise my mobile. Final grouch, for a £50k car why does it only offer wired Apple Car Play??
I had several Volvo's in the past and they were great value for a fairly premium feel car, but then they just got silly expensive and now largely punching above their weight.
Is there by any chance you could do a mid-size luxury SUV comparison with this, an Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, BMW X3, Porsche Macan and a Tesla Model Y just to create an overall context? Thank you.
A comparison video is coming up check the time stamp 8:00 where you can see the Q5, X3 and GLC parked together while Mat is showing the boot space of them individually…
Couldn't help but notice your follow (lead) car, Citroën, is my favourite. I own one. Could be slightly biased there. Yup. And I've been renting a V90 T6 Recharge for 2 months. It is too da-m expensive to run. And unless you have charging possibilities, you will only drive using liquid power. But boy, oh boy, is it a joy to drive. If you have the money, get it.
We owned a 2020 XC60 R-Design, and have just taken delivery of our 2023 B6 Ultimate. Both cars had the maximum configuration. I have to say, I'm not particularly impressed with this iteration. Sure the wireless Android Auto is cool. The trade-offs are however: a less sporty feel (yes, I know, it's a comfort SUV), no self-parking (this was such a nice feature for tight spots downtown), speed limiter at 180 kph (I've gotten, sorry *heard*, our 2020 could get up to 220 with relative ease), the driving mode switching is unnecessarily complicated. It's disappointing to see such changes. Maybe the speed limiter is a Canada only thing.
On working days I drive my xc90 b5 diesel 125 kms. A mix of motorways, country roads and town driving. My average is 5.5 litres per 100kms ! This is 51 miles to an imperial gallon.
I'm not sure about the latest model but in my XC60 T8 in the boot there is a second pair of buttons that allows you to auto fold rear seats. As for the mode change then on the center consol there is a "scroll button", when you press it down it allows you to change the driving modes.
Auto fold rear seats function was removed on all Volvos after a tragic accident in the US. Moving the drive mode selection from the scroll wheel to the display was the idea of on of the VP's. He's no longer working for Volvo...
Yeah the 2024 doesn’t have that little scroll to change the driving mode (I had the 2020 xc90 so I know exactly what you are referring to…) I was considered at first looking for it lol but it’s in the infotainment system , not a fan of that I much rather the scroll button 🤷🏽♀️ but I guess choose your mode before you start driving and that way you don’t have to struggle looking for it…
bitter truth, but its sad to see that you can clearly tell volvo is starting to look more like its chinese counterparts thanks to a chinese company owning volvo itself
It's good of you MR Matt Watson to point out the front bonnet how high it is and how who ever but it is going to have to put some effort into closing it and also the speed too over all you did a very good review of this vehicle so keep giving it in that way fair and true 👍👍
Agree re:dials, but i find it easier to change the A/C temp by voice control. You can turn the seat warmer/steering wheel warmer with the same. Dial screen looks better when u click google maps on it so u can use the infotainment screen while getting directions. Dunno about the uk but in aus the car has its own sim card and runs on android operating system, so i havent needed to use android auto via the phone Phone just connects via bluetooth so u can use the phone wirelessly.
Would you pick an XC60 over a GLC or Q5?!
ye
yes
Q5
Of course because of the design but I will still pick a glc.
whats a GLC?
This channel needs to get back to reviews. Drag races are cool, but I still think the reviews are the best part of this channel
@@user-sk1le4yl6g What are you on about, it's new :D. It's just the car that is quite old so it's the 2nd review of it already.
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I gotta say, the pace of this review is very good. Going through the details of things as though it would be someone who's using the vehicle versus rushing through all the features. Really appreciate the timing of this one 🙌.
The pace is as quick as Lexus NX.
There's a reason they have 8mil+ subs
This gen design of Volvo is really timeless its absolutely lovely
Can't really claim timeless on a 7 year old design. Wait another 13 years then let's see
No, just no..!
It’s effing ugly from behind!
It was ugly when new, it is uglier now 7 years later, and will be even uglier in the future…
The first gen xc60 is timeless in design if we are honest!
Not this gen!
U.S. too
I bought the 2023 XC60. My first Volvo after 30 years of Toyota ownership. Very pleased. Volvo does an excellent job keeping you posted through emails.
What do you do to afford such a car?
How do you enroll into those emails? I recently purchased an XC60 as well - cheers!
We have a ‘17 on the family, right when it came out. Got 60k miles and is still going strong, love it!
Last year I convinced my dad to buy the this car. I felt so proud and really love the car. I remember showing him your original vid of the 2017 model. He got the 2021 momentum model, it is really great. Thanks for the great content and humour!
Agreed.
My dad got a Volvo S60.
Left us stranded after a month and had issue after issue. Turbo and electric issues.
Hope yall have better luck. Never buying European again.
I tried to do the same with my friend. He almost bought it but totally changed his mind when we casually visited the cross street BMW dealership.
He finally got the X3.
Interesting that you say that. Here in Europe it’s well known American cars are awful in most ways
@Joshua Duarte Americam cars aren't really that good here in the US either lol. Only thing they got going for them is brand recognition and slightly cheaper.
We bought one last week! Very happy with it in general. The android infotainment system is great with Spotify and Google Maps but it occasionally has its issues lags/freezes etc. The air suspensions makes it the most comfortable Volvo I have ever driven but it kinda drives like a boat because of it. We found the GLC too expensive for its interior quality. The X3 was also great but 22/23 models lack crucial features because of chip shortage.
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Which crucial features?
you expect an SUV to drive like a sports car?
it's a fucking cruise ship bro.
The Volvo's front drive or Haldex (as in the Passat) puts me off a bit. And the biggest disadvantage of the volvo is that there are no engines above 2.0. I don't know about this model, but in other Volvos the fit of the interior is at a nightmare level, everything creaks when you touch it. Since the Chinese bought them, the quality has dropped dramatically.
It's a hatchback not a SUV
I've been a mechanic for over forty years at a dealership
Not a volvo dealership but my wife and I both drive volvos and alot of my neighbors do now because of us
Built strong and reliable
I was in a 2023 Volvo xc60 when I was hit head on by another car. The car kept me safe. Definitely one of the most safest cars out there to buy
But did you DIE though?!! 😉
Same !! I was rear ended while at a dead stop, minding my own business when all of a sudden a Toyota Tacoma coming at 45-50 mph rear ended me and I was scared needless to say but my Volvo kept me safe and the inside was completely un phased with the exception of the side airbags being deployed and as well as outside of the car was basically intact meanwhile the Tacoma that hit me was smashed ! I am so thankful to have been in my Volvo XC90 when that happened! And will forever buy Volvos because Safety is my priority !! Everything else are merely bonuses ….
When my family went car shopping, I steered my mom into the volvo dealership after looking at a tesla model y and she instantly fell in love with the xc60 and forgot about the tesla. I think that was a good move on my part
Wait we did the same thing, but I told my dad to choose the Tesla model y lmao.
How is going for an ICE car a good move versus an EV?
@@lucaandreamifsudbuhagiar9375 The ICE will always be better.
@@milbin1795 Even though you (or family) own a Tesla Model Y?
EV’s are soulless , and not everyone would be able to own one the demand for charging would be impossible to cover and its time consuming. I don’t think ICE will be going just yet , not when someone releases Hydrogen cars.
I've been watching Matt since he was working for Carbuyer and just today my dad called me out of thin air that he and mum are considering buying an XC60, and 5 mins later I get a notification that you are reviewing the exact same car. Unbelivable.
the signs
Finally Matt! A normal car…I was starting to think Carwow had forgot it’s roots..
Matt should review 1996 Dodge Viper GTS.
@@purwantiallan5089 great car, my daily driver 😂
I like the Volvo a lot. I recommended it to a friend and he still bought a Q5. I forgot how much Matt loves the reach-around
Best looking medium size suv on the market right now ❤ and yes I own one 😊
Agree, and same! 2 years now coming from an XC40. 😁
@@jeffs6090 XC40 and XC60 are as cool and awesome as the RAV4.
And one of the most boring
@@lolitapitpong3826Cant be more borring than any audi out there 😂
@@jeffs6090which do you like better? Deciding between xc40 and xc60
The only thing that might be "the same as it's always been" regarding the main infotainment screen might be the LCD itself. The software is completely new. It was Volvo's own Sensus at launch, but has been replaced with a new Android Automotive based system from model year 2022. Otherwise, a great punchy review, Mat!
It even allows to show google maps on the driver's display!
I just bought a T8 hybrid last week. Its a 69plate. It is F**King rapid. The Mrs fancied me a wee bit more that day. Genuinely an amazing bit of kit and it drives like a dream.
Can you drive it faster than 180km/h ? Or is it speed limited ? Thnaks :)
What means 69plate?
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 Sept 2019 model year.
@@jbhns This XC60 imo accelerated faster than even Renault 5 Turbo and Peugeot 405 Turbo 16.
@@purwantiallan5089 thank you. Yes i think indeed. But in the review, they said that the maximum speed is 180km/h or 112 mph (software locked) … so I was curious … its a bit of a shame to have 450 hp and not being able to drive faster than those speed …
my like is for the script writer. I remember watching Mat asking us to help him spec the xc60 back in 2018 and the days of the pop up banner.
Excellen review. Matt, as for the headrest: You cannot move it as on all Volvos. It is higher than most, so it fits all heights. The idea is, that most people do not adjust their headrest completely. Also, the steering wheels on Volvos are manual, so the driver isn not locked in case of a collision when the power is out.
Matt doesn’t understand these things. For example he doesn’t understand why manufacturers fit “soft limiters”.
Mat and as it seems no other journalist understands Volvo fix headrests and speed limiters or counless other details Volvo does with a purpose.
Its based on research but the journalists dont even try to cover it yet make an in depth research why some features are as they are...
20"tyres might look beter than 18" ones but the 18" ones are cheaper to buy and replace . Also I think that smaler wheels are more comfortable than the biger ones . Great rewiew though 😉
My wife's is on 18'' Michelin CrossClimate2's and is more comfortable as a result. Drove one with 20'' wheels (without air suspension) and just wasn't as composed.
@@steventhosebyyou can test what the difference would be like by adjusting the pressure in your tires and I was amazed what a difference squishier rubber makes so I think I would do the happy medium of 19”s you still have a chunky sidewall but the car doesn’t look like it’s on donor wheels
@@steventhoseby my point exactly😉
@@lbnewell23 the only reason in my personal opinion why would anyone put 20" and bigger than that wheels on any car is to look cool . Sacrificing ride comfort in the proces. But hey that is my opinion and I know for a fact that I would newer put 20 on mu car no mater how cooler they would look
@@tomazikov yeah but I suppose if you have a car that already rides hard what are big wheels going to do
Mine is a 2012 version and still going strong, having done only 100,000 km. Think it will be good for another few years. Great car, and to be honest, all that I need. Safe car, reliable and easy to drive. Not sure I really like too much electronics, prefer a driver’s car.
Best seller over here in Sweden. Excellent comfort, equipment, practicality, handling, reliability and much cheaper to own than German and Asian competitors.
Had 2 XC60’s and more recently a GLC the xc60 is by far my favourite, I would have got another but the prices went mental , great car but too much cash
Yeah totally not understandable, especially for a Made in China car
@@binflydushy Martin Gunther, and also amazing to ride. Although can be a rather dull to drive tho.
@@binflydushy some shocking news… Volvo have production plants outside of China too!
Even more shocking news is that Volvo has full control over the manufacturing plants in China!
@@binflydushy AFAIK only some XC40 are built in china
Wish i had the money for one of these. I’ve always had a soft spot for volvo as a kid and still do today. These are one of the only SUVs i’d buy
Mat is the goat of car reviews .
Agreed. Along with TH and Doug Demuro.
@purwantiallan5089 who is TH ?
Supercar Blondie is overrated
I had the 2018 xc60 and now own a current 2021 model, and the bonnet is a thing!! When k first opened the new one thought they left the struts in service mode but turns out they haven't! I can close it as I'll over 6 foot but my wife at just over 5 foot can only stand and dream 😂
2018 XC60 also has 6bhp more than 2023 counterpart.
I also have a 2018 XC60, I don’t know how the trims differ, but I have the range topping one in Mexico and it is a marvel, my dad has a Q8 but I prefer to drive the Volvo. and also the dealership modified mine adding 40 hp without cancelling the warranty, the thing is a rocket, I raised it to 230kmh effortlessly , shame that they have limited it to 180kmh
Matt, as for the climate, just press the voice button, ask for, switch on air con, raise fan speed set temp in fact everything, so you don’t need to use the central screen. I’ve a b4 which is the mucky oil burner with hybrid assistance and regularly see 50 mpg..
B4 trim?
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 B4 and B7 trims are equally awesome man.
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 b4 inscription 4wd
Strange that they got rid of the Drive Mode Selector roller switch that was always by the Engine Start switch in the center console and made it go via the infotainment but I guess thats a way to implement some cost saving especially if theres a supply issue... not a good solution imo though. Physical buttons are better! To a point...
Yup, seems like a stupid descision and its annoying. The left hand button on the left hand of the steering wheel in the Google based cars now does nothing, they could put the drive modes on that!
I had a Fiat Coupe 20VT from 1998.. it’s washer nozzle was also hidden inside the wiper arm. I don’t know why it got phased out, it was so much better than the standard sprayers. Glad to see it’s slowly coming back..
Bought a T8 last week. Love it! Have not used any petrol yet. Comfy with easy to use controls.
Here before you change the thumbnail 20 times.
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Had a few as hire cars, including hybrids and LOVED them. One of the few new cars I enjoy driving.
Its a amazing car, and now its available the black edition which is super aggressive and such a beauty
19:50 The flies have spoken. Its a definite buy for me. Great review by the way.
No you don't have to use touch controls for anything, except the driving modes! You can do that with voice commands!
8 Top Volvo XC60 Competitors
1. Porsche Macan
2. Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
3. Genesis GV70
4. BMW X3
5. Acura RDX
6. Audi Q5
7. Lincoln Nautilus
8. Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
thank you for the video mat watson
I still have my 2012 R design which is @0:55 they are amazing vehicles, fast and sleek not a heat seeker like M's or AMG's. They have classy designs like Audi's in my opinion and it's very quick. The Swedish are doing it right. 😊
2012 R and 2009 Volvo S30 R both are still as good as this XC60.
Chinese*
@@vinayakgupta6105 so is BMW and Audi. Check where the parts are made.
I've got a 2015 with 120k mi on it. I absolutely love this car And considered getting this exact version. Those seats are fantastic for long. But really aching for a little more off-road capacity. Sadly, moving to a TRD rav4. But of course, if Volvo ever comes out with something similar, I will go back to Volvo in a heartbeat.
I have one on order. The dark trim looks way better than the bright version.
Blacked out front grille and sportier front trim. @@cx5870 If you google volvo xc60 dark trim, you'll find a bunch of images.
Mat thank you so much for this insane video!
One of the best SUV ever! I love everything about this Volvo XC60!
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This was the best SUV of the 2010s in terms of design and value as far as I'm concerned. It really revived Volvo as a brand.
I like the review and the car! I actually own a V60 myself - just one minor complaint - at 8:16 you can actually see the two buttons you can use to fold down the rear seats. So you dont need to lean inside the car at all
Those are the buttons to raise or lower the suspension
@@mathiasvdk up and down buttons actually?
Oh, they are? In thar case nevermind. 😅
In my car those Buttons are for the seats.
As a testdriver at Volvo, the google maps in the infotainment is GOLDEN. They removed some nice and useful things from the former infotainment system (like being able to swipe to the sides to get to the lighter settings) but overall this new android based one is better, not as good as Polestar 2 maybe but it is up there. Not a fan of you having to enter the settings to switch between charging and hold mode if you have a hybrid (the little wheel to change the modes doesnt work on our testcars so I dont know exactly what you can change with it now).
Mat that was a hell of a voice crack there😂 (13:11)
10:25 there is a button taht reads "driving mode" next the the volume button underneath the screen
18:29 another XC60?
yes another one 👍
I am not sure about the complaint of the HVAC controls not being physical, as if you set the HVAC to auto it will keep the vehicle at the perfect temperature. If you want to adjust the temperature, you just say Hey Google set the temperature to 20 degrees Celsius. It works quite well, and allows you not to have to ever take your eyes off the road or be distracted.
Had a v90 in top spec with 20" wheels. Best car i ever owned. Oozed class and quality without the nob image. Sad to see it go. Pretty dull to drive but if you want to go long distances in the worlds comfiest seats and get out feeling fresh theyre awesome. Serious dosh currently but there's not a lot of competition for those who don't like merc and bmw.
The car has a brilliant Bowers & Wilkins stereo from what I've heard but how come Mat didn't even mention it?
I'd only have this car for that
Im surprised too that b&w system is next level
I've noticed that car reviewers hardly ever talk about the stereos. When they do it's almost always the briefest mention possible too. It's strange. I guess since UA-cam is so aggressive about copyright strikes or whatever it makes sense basically no one lets us hear anything, but to avoid talking about it entirely?
And yeah I definitely pay attention to stereos when I'm shopping. It's one of the top considerations. Some people plan to take the car to an aftermarket place immediately anyway but that's not always an option.
$5000 extra
@@hassanger8128 not really around 3k to the harman/kardon. In BMWs it costs 7 grand
I have an xc60 which I really like, my only worry is that when they unveil the ev xc60 it’ll likely be almost double the price
Hello! Thank you for the great review. I just wanted to mention that you didn't use launch control during your test of the 0-60 acceleration time. As a result, you weren't able to achieve the claimed time. I recommend trying out Volvo's launch control feature in your next test as it performs quite well. Best regards.
Can you review the Mazda cx-60?
it has the price of volvo xc60. better taking volvo.
My wife's 2019 B4 has a configurable individual drive mode, accessed via the rotary dial by the gear stick
My 2018 xc90 has the rotary dial as well, it was removed for cost saving due to car shortages.
@@bianzidan I heard that it wasn't compatible with the Google os! Nonetheless was a brilliant shortcut that was safe to use whilst on the move. We use the individual mode to disable the start/stop system.
@@steventhoseby nah,it was removed from 2022 XC90 which is not Google OS yet.
@@bianzidan cheap skates!
My v60 t6 recharge 2021 also has a dial to change the dynamic mode
I had a windscreen washer built-in into windscreen wipers in my Peugeot 405 from 1991, nice job Volvo!
405 is another dream rally car that only appeared in VRally 2.
15:47 I wasn’t expecting that van in the left… 😳 such a cool car
The parcel shelf fits under the boot floor dude!
I am not really fan of Volvo but I think it is one of the best cars at this size and price. Thanks for reviewing this car. ❤❤💙💙🚙🚙
My parents have that car (MY2022), and the long term average fuel consumption is 73,5 mpg or 3,2 l/100km.
At wintertime, you can expect about 30 miles or 40-50km of electric range, and at summertime you can pretty easily reach 50 miles or 80km of pure electric range.
2022 VOLVO XC60 apparently not quite cool but its 7.5/10 for me.
I wonder what its gonna be in 5-6 years. I hope those cars aint gonna be a throwaway in several years. Not really eco.
Can you do a PHEV group test with the new F-Pace, this XC60, maybe a Velar P400e and the germans?
Or even XR-PHEV?
In terms of Power this Volvo is now in the same bracket as a Ferrari F40.
😯😲
I remember when that infotainment screen used to seem massive to me..there are now cars with even bigger screens
This is actually one of the safest SUVs and it is also one of the strongest ones in the market 😄
Not this case. Model Y is the safest SUYs right now.
@@EverydayCats1994 yep. Along with X1.
I miss my XC60 had a 2017 model when then first did the new shape drove like a dream should never have got rid
Always love a Volvo!
So do the Chinese
@@Kronos0999 So do Hyundai and Proto Motors.
@@purwantiallan5089 They weren't bought out.
@@Kronos0999your phone was made in china and almost all your appliances, just because it’s Chinese doesn’t mean it’s bad in quality
What were Volvo playing at changing the drive select. My S90 has a really handy scroll wheel just behind the gear selector 🤣
13:10 for those that want to relive the voice crack. Sorry Mat
On older models there was a driving mode selector in center console. Strange to remove that
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8:59 It looks like there is a space to store it front-to-back on the right?
I had a fully loaded T5 Inscription Pro from new back in 2018 and absolutely loved it. It was a genuinely nice place to be on long or short journeys. I swapped it out for a Tesla MYLR back in March and honestly, I miss nothing about the Volvo, except maybe the massage seats 😃. It was a great car, was superbly well built but it now feels like a dinosaur by comparison.
I did the opposite. Sold back the Tesla because i hated the interior and bought myself the 2022 xc90. Haven't looked back since.
Hi Matt. at 10:00 you will have the same problem with a Mercedes from the 70`80`and 90` and they go all the way 90 ` degree . Even in the 2015 Merc has that . But it is not that hard... Jump or stair !!!
Or good will! If non works
We bought a new Volvo XC60 last year in September. So far, I have been in the service center 4 times because of various problems, the most dangerous of which was that the car stopped on the highway at a speed of 130 km/h.
My wife and I have been thinking about a Volvo for a long time, having previously owned an AudiQ5 and a BMW X3, and I have to admit that in the end I was disappointed with the Volvo.
I’m on to my third XC60 in its current incarnation. Have to say the change to Android/Google is a disappointing backward step compared to the old Volvo system. It might improve with future updates but so far mine has been back to the dealership twice since it was purchased in January. The first over air update completely crashed the car which had to be dragged on to a low loader. Generally the IT is more laggy than the old system and routinely fails to recognise my mobile. Final grouch, for a £50k car why does it only offer wired Apple Car Play??
I also think Sensus Infotainment system was better overall.
The 2020 XC60 is way more practical than the later versions and the display is alot better you should do a reveiw on that👍 And it has launch control
I had several Volvo's in the past and they were great value for a fairly premium feel car, but then they just got silly expensive and now largely punching above their weight.
One question: Why volvo removed paddle shifters on R-design verion?
good question
Is there by any chance you could do a mid-size luxury SUV comparison with this, an Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, BMW X3, Porsche Macan and a Tesla Model Y just to create an overall context? Thank you.
And Stelvio
A comparison video is coming up check the time stamp 8:00 where you can see the Q5, X3 and GLC parked together while Mat is showing the boot space of them individually…
Couldn't help but notice your follow (lead) car, Citroën, is my favourite. I own one. Could be slightly biased there. Yup. And I've been renting a V90 T6 Recharge for 2 months. It is too da-m expensive to run. And unless you have charging possibilities, you will only drive using liquid power. But boy, oh boy, is it a joy to drive. If you have the money, get it.
Cheap luxury isn't what Volvo would like you to put in the thumbnail 😭
Yep. Seems like Carwow loved to change those thumbnails.
I really want to see a review of lynk&co 05. I'm interested in your opinion
We owned a 2020 XC60 R-Design, and have just taken delivery of our 2023 B6 Ultimate. Both cars had the maximum configuration.
I have to say, I'm not particularly impressed with this iteration. Sure the wireless Android Auto is cool. The trade-offs are however: a less sporty feel (yes, I know, it's a comfort SUV), no self-parking (this was such a nice feature for tight spots downtown), speed limiter at 180 kph (I've gotten, sorry *heard*, our 2020 could get up to 220 with relative ease), the driving mode switching is unnecessarily complicated.
It's disappointing to see such changes.
Maybe the speed limiter is a Canada only thing.
My XC60 will be delivered feb24. Speed limiter 180km/h as well here in Belgium, and not in Belgium only but all over Europe I guess.
I had the 2018 version, always happy with it. But i dont see what is new with it except the infotainment and speed limitation.
Can we all take a moment to appreciate just how terrible the crease looks on Mat's phone?
Yep. Its funny but terrible crease to say the least.
On working days I drive my xc90 b5 diesel 125 kms. A mix of motorways, country roads and town driving. My average is 5.5 litres per 100kms ! This is 51 miles to an imperial gallon.
NEVER be afraid to use terrible puns..!
I'm not sure about the latest model but in my XC60 T8 in the boot there is a second pair of buttons that allows you to auto fold rear seats. As for the mode change then on the center consol there is a "scroll button", when you press it down it allows you to change the driving modes.
Auto fold rear seats function was removed on all Volvos after a tragic accident in the US.
Moving the drive mode selection from the scroll wheel to the display was the idea of on of the VP's. He's no longer working for Volvo...
Yeah the 2024 doesn’t have that little scroll to change the driving mode (I had the 2020 xc90 so I know exactly what you are referring to…) I was considered at first looking for it lol but it’s in the infotainment system , not a fan of that I much rather the scroll button 🤷🏽♀️ but I guess choose your mode before you start driving and that way you don’t have to struggle looking for it…
Has to be one of the most dated cars on the market
One of the dumbest comments on this video
Parcel cover storage is under the load floor on the right. Front to back, slotted.
Same old dull crap exterior design.
Too conservative for these modern days.
This was the first and probably the last time we heard Matt saying a glovebox is massive
bitter truth, but its sad to see that you can clearly tell volvo is starting to look more like its chinese counterparts thanks to a chinese company owning volvo itself
Except that the appearance of the XC60 hasn't changed for years, so you'd need to be hallucinating.
XC60 VOLVO apparently a solid choiced car. 7.4/10.
doesn't all cars have a panic button? My 2009 scion tc has, and if remember correctly our 2003 chevy trailblazer had one too!
Do a review on the new one 2024 xc60 and the s60 recharge 2024 please
It's good of you MR Matt Watson to point out the front bonnet how high it is and how who ever but it is going to have to put some effort into closing it and also the speed too over all you did a very good review of this vehicle so keep giving it in that way fair and true 👍👍
Great video! 👍
Agree re:dials, but i find it easier to change the A/C temp by voice control. You can turn the seat warmer/steering wheel warmer with the same. Dial screen looks better when u click google maps on it so u can use the infotainment screen while getting directions. Dunno about the uk but in aus the car has its own sim card and runs on android operating system, so i havent needed to use android auto via the phone Phone just connects via bluetooth so u can use the phone wirelessly.
Enjoying the content on the channel well done everyone 👌👌
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