Driving the 2024 Volvo V60 T6 Recharge (EV60 soon?)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Let's find out if the 2024 Volvo V60 T6 Recharge is a relevant option in todays car market..
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I am a huge fan of our XC60 T8, but I always point out, with a PHEV it's really about your driving pattern. If you mostly drive within the EV range between opportunities to charge, it is the best way to go, IMO. I love the V60, wanted to get it but my wife wanted the XC60, so we I voted and I lost 1-1.
Haha! Perhaps next time more luck... 😉
Ahahahha loved the end… your wife is worth 2 votes
Great Video again! As i said, love my own V 60 D4 mj 2019 a lot! But yes indeed, getting into the car is sometimes a bit uncomfortable, as the car is that low. But this makes it look really sporty!❤
We have the Volvo V60 T8 Long range 2023 and it's the best car we ever had. It is so quick and steady (even at 180kmh speeds in Germany). We love it. (2 adults, 3 kids ) We had two V90 D3 (2018 and 2021) and this is so much better in every way. It is also so safe to drive in winter, cause we live in Finland.
Heeey Thom, I’m now for already 3 months the owner of a S60 T8 PE my 2024.
Far away the best car I ever had. So happy with the hybrid engine.
A Wolf in a sheep skin 😊
Btw, love your videos
Love to see plenty of headroom for a tall person like you, great review!
Absolutely! Thanks 😊
The D6 truly is an amazing car, enjoyed a lot! New, current , V60 also really nice of course 👌
I have the V60 T8 AWD Recharge in the UK and love it!
I couldn't find a MY23 V60 with the specs that I wanted so I went for the MY23 S60 mild hybrid. I don't regret it one bit, but I gotta say, the V60 looks awesome! I got mine with only 13000km and a great price! More people should consider buying a Volvo.
Did they remove the “power” driving mode from the t6?
What is happening when you run out of electric range 50km? It charge itself or it works as a basic engine? Then what average consumption?
Simply ❤ it !
Owner of a 2019 Volvo V60 T5. Such a great package. I have loved the spot-on proportions of the V60 ever since it was revealed and I bet the looks won't get worse with age ;). From an overall user experience standpoint, the car is amazing. The ergonomics and comfort levels are great. Pre-heating and remote start with Volvo app makes it so nice on chilly mornings. The cruise control / driver aids package is super easy to use, non-intrusive and works smoothly, Pilot Assist really takes the strain away on longer trips. The ventilated Nappa seats in mine give it a sense of uniqueness as few V60s have these. It has loads of room in both rows and a huge boot area, but doesn't feel or look like I'm driving a barge. All touchpoints are high quality and the car feels like it's made to last.
A small downside compared to a couple of other cars I've owned in the recent past is that the powertrain isn't exactly engaging or characterful. Nor is the steering feel. But it's not an issue if you don't push the car and get used to the relaxed driving style it excels at.
From the software side I wish they would have kept improving Sensus a bit more with some software updates - the 1/2 screen Apple Carplay isn't the best, especially as the other system tiles visible on top don't carry any extra value. The FM radio tile doesn't show the RDS data row when condensed, also it's not displayed in the driver's display so I'm missing out on song titles etc. Even my 2006 C30 had a better setup. Also, accessing Favourite radio stations or destinations in the built-in navi could be more upfront in the interface. Anyway, this all applies to pre-Google cars, so I apologise for the off-topic rant.
All in all, I'm finding the V60 such a pleasant overall package that without any true shortcomings. The Alfa Romeo Giulia I had before was the ultimate driving machine, but much mediocre user overall experience as an everyday vehicle, mostly because of the basic software and little to no driver aids (pre-facelift). It also didn't turn very well when manouvering, probably had the turning radius of a P2 Volvo. The current-gen pre-LCI BMW 320d xDrive I had before that was amazing in many ways, but a 2.0 diesel with M-sport package - as they most are - was quite an oxymoron and beyond being really competent - dare I say a bit soulless. The super highly trimmed B8 Passat before that could actually match the Volvo and even exceed it in terms of the powertrain, technology, comfort and quality inside, but it did feel more of a barge to drive and make me feel like middle-aged executive, plus I'd see another Passat on every traffic light. Unlike these three though, the Volvo just does not have anything that annoys me to the extent that I'd like to get rid of it.
Appreciate your extensive review!
@@thom-lov Anything to convince more people to buy these great station wagons!
I love this car, i was going to get a subscription for it, but I cannot longer configure it on NL volvo website, only de B4 version :/
And also, I would miss 360 camera, which is not possible to get with this one.
Im driving a 2023 v60 T6. Best car i have driven🙂 VW is soon coming with ID.7 Tourer. Could also be a nice station wagon EV.
Glad you enjoy it! Fortunately the station EV's are coming in slowly now thanks to the Germans.. haha!
I have ordered this car with expected date of delivery mid May. Although i have seen a lot of videos in UA-cam I have a question. If i need to recharge the battery during driving the better way is to use the ''CHARGE'' from infotainment system or the ''B'' from the gear. Thanks your advice in advance.
Use charge!
thanks a lot@@thom-lov
Great video thank you!!! I own V90 T6 Ultimate fantastic car...could only be better if it was a Cross Country....sadly all Volvo estates now out of production for UK..I can't see them selling EV wagons here....no demand when I was looking on Volvo selekt used the were 1500 SUVs for sale and 150 wagons.
So sad for us in the UK. I bought a 2018 V60 last year and I had my sights set on a new version in a few years time. A real shame that won't be possible. They are such a good looking car.
Hi Thom, how do you find electric range and luggage room v60 vs xc60 (my wife has no problem w packing up to the roof and playing tetris:) ), Coming from a skoda superb iv plugin.
More or less same same actually. As for luggage space the XC60 is a bit better. Then for electric range the V60 is a bit better due to its shape/height. All in all they are quite similar in my opinion. Be aware that nothing can probably beat the space of a superb, haha!
@@thom-lovthanks! Yup I agree..superb is huuge. However end of company lease so need to pick something new.
Btw how do you like in real life the vapour grey compared to the silver dawn?
@CoreProject05 that’s nice! I really like vapour. It’s Grey so still a bit formal (maybe boring) but I like that more than the silver. 😊
hah in fact the final decision is
blue w dark trim :) :) @@thom-lov
Think the hybrids (used) will increase in value, as the users get out of the pure EV "hype mode". I want/need the freedom of my V60 Recharge (same model as you tested here). I get a sensible city and shorter distance car, combined with a fantastic long range travel car.
Full EV Volvo wagon is my "attainable" dream car ❤......fingers crossed Volvo will come out with one in the near futrure.
Exactly, though, EV60 sounds a bit Kia, lol!
@@thom-lov I have heard it may be ET60 (Electric touring)
I guess Nio will not like that with their touring ET5, haha! @@LosPotatis
Comment got paved, but there's a LinkedIn post from Jim Rowan about an EV wagon...
Has there been any sign of a BEV successor to the XC60?
There are rumors yes, and I’m sure they will (they have to..)
That particular car is very good looking.. actually better than its big brother V90. But that v60 is a surprisingly small car.. Another great Volvo V60 review
@@AndySouvlakis superb
@@Mriggs98 Yeah but a superb isn't even in same class looking at dimensions, it's more comparable to a v90, e-class, or 5 series. Yes in price it might be comparable, but it's a lot less premium and you have a lot less horse power.
@@thijmenegels7610 It's bigger inside than the v90, more head and shoulder space for the passenger as well as the driver, and also bigger than the v90mk2 in terms of luggage space, it's also better to drive and doesn't have brave steering than volvos have. Last week the ex30 itself test drive still enyaq or audi q4 q8 better to drive than volvos
@@Mriggs98well the v60 doesn’t have more luggage space (471 vs 551). And yeah the superb is more spacious but doesn’t drive nearly as good as the Volvo or the other cars in the same segment dimension wise
@@Mriggs98and you’re really comparing an ex30 to a Audi Q8? The price difference between the 2 is 70k easily
nio makes a very nice full electric station wagon with the ET5 touring
Yes that is a good looking one!
agreed
An electric wagon would be my dream car. I love these plug-in hybrid wagons but I have a feeling I’m going to stick with my electric truck. There’s just so much room for gear, etc..
Just bought a V60 Recharge Polestar Engineered and said goodbye to my 2007 V70R. I will miss it. Visibility is down a bit and getting used to that. Not worried about resale since I plan to drive this for another 16 years. Why not EV? I’m getting EV for 80% of my driving and I don’t have to fight for the few chargers in the US when I really need it. I am also betting current EVs may not have great resale as the tech improves and charger wars are allowed to continue.
Wagons look so much better than SUVs, I really really hope that one day Volvo return to the UK with their wagons. These V60s look so damn good!
Absolutely. I did see a linkedin post from Volvo's CEO mentioning something about if they should bring an electric wagon. Fingers crossed..
@@thom-lov where do I sign?! 😀
@James_08_07 Lets sign together 😂
Have you come across any cases of a Volvo 'EV OR HYBRID' catching on fire like some other brands have ?
I think a lot of this 'EV catching fire' stuff is very biased. Promoted by people/companies with non-EV interests.
Beste hybride die ik ooit gereden heb. Alleen de kwaliteit van het spul ben ik minder over te spreken.
Specifieke punten Ruben? Ben wel benieuwd wat je bedoelt 😊
In welke uitvoering heb je gereden Thom? Ik lees nu op de website van Volvo dat er een Essential uitvoering is van de plug in hybride voor 51.995 euro.
Dit was een dark ultimate met alles er op en aan.. stevige 70k
@@thom-lov: Oké thanks. Dat is wel iets te gortig voor mij.
mij ook, haha! @@luc7990
EV60 with either rwd or awd with a 82kwH battery, Frunk and decent fast charging is what i want.
Sign me up too! 😉
I would like that. But I expect it will be more XC60 like than V60 like.
@@DennisBell-dbn just keep in mind that will shorten the range. I also prefer sportier driving
I wonder what is going on? The petrol-engines are almost reaching for the Group B-era, regarding horsepower and power in general. Who is interested in being friendly regarding nature, with these beasts? I prefer and I am driving a diesel-volvo and I am going to buy a D6 for my daily driving. Not for the enviroment, but for the practicality and I get the electricity for "free". 300-500 bhp for driving a car? Makes no sense. Especially not a Volvo. If it were a SAAB, it would of course be a total different thing. 🙂
I believe EV's are the cars to buy now and in the future, not plug in hybrids
Tell that to the people losing tens of thousands in a few years in depreciation.
€25k in less than 2 years, and counting…