My daughter has recently bought a 2021 XC60 R Design what a fabulous car, she has the B5 with 250 bhp petrol engine, which is unbelievably quite when ticking over, but very rapid, though has front wheel drive only, so it's quite easy to get wheel spin from a standstill, it's more comfortable than the previous model XC60 which she had previously, much smoother over uneven roads, plus the fit, finish and quality are first class !
The Chinese who took over Volvo have done such a good job. Basically let the swedes do what they do best and finance it. I wish GM had the same attitude with Saab.
Saab was the most unique car maker. It’s such a shame indeed. Still enjoying my 2005 93 convertible with 158k miles and the engine is so smooth. They really made cars with safety and durability in mind first.
I definitely agree with all the comments, had the 2016 xc90 when they first launched, but road noise was too much, now have the 22 T8 XC60, much quieter and better proportions. Although mine has the air suspension on 22" wheels it's still very supple. I've never been a fan of German cars, massively over rated. Being an auto electrician I have plenty of experience working on them and they're shockingly unreliable. Wouldn't go with any other brand, Volvo are absolutely on form at the moment.
What a good review...I have just done something I thought i would never do...and that's own a Volvo .... after owning high end Mercs..BMW ,s Toyotas I have just relieved my bank of 65k for the XC60 Black Ultra . I was close to completing on a new Mercedes GLS and a friend said the 2025 Volvo is worth looking at try it...I test drove and instantly liked it better...and after 250 miles now know I made the right decision. The build quality is better the ride is better...Its a solid well made vehicle and with the 22 inch alloys a very nice thing to look at....Buying direct from Volvo as you have to do now however was not the best experience. But that is history now.
Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !
Howard. Not wishing anything more bad to befall old Freddie Flintoff, but there just might be an opening for another presenter on *_TopGear._* 8-))... And you're right about the Insulate Britain viewers. You had 20,866 viewers at the start, you've now got just 20,864. And I'm assuming the pair of them will be supergluing themselves to your front drive as we speak 8-))... A great review again Sir 8-))... _EDIT -_ *FYI - Sweden does NOT have any Grey Squirrels. Only the native Red Squirrels!* ;-))...
All TH-cam reviewers fail to note, the car they are reviewing is a press car, meaning , an all decked out, top of the line, all packages, all niceties included, which you cannot find on any dealership unless you order it as such from the manufacturer
Great and entertaining review! Coming from German only, I am thinking about Volvo for a while now; as you already said, it is probably the best looking SUV in its class, modern and smart. Coming to the interior however I have some concerns. Besides looking as clean and smart as the exterior, the "Google Tablet" and Apple Car Play with cable only(!) in 2023 is a shame (I think 99% of Volvo Drivers are iPhone users, regarding taste in design and usability) and in the end of the day, you sit in the car the most, not outside looking at it. Furthermore, in this video it looks like a very full package, crystal gear shifter, sound system, panorama roof; just why such an expensive car has a bright roof interior? And I've seen many and none of them had a black roof interior - it must exist, but I don't know in which package. For me a bright roof interior reduces the prestige and feeling of sitting in a premium car down to what's a basic Golf. - However, I would still consider a XC60 due to its fantastic looks, safety, comfort and not being overloaded with displays, however, a little bit more (and wireless Apple Car Play for god's sake) wouldn't hurt Volvo. - How would you compare it to a premium Japanese such as a Lexus NX?
I’ve got the B4 plus version of this and adaptive cruise (which I assume he’s talking about when he says radar controlled cruise) is standard across the range. That’s as a private buyer, maybe it’s different as a lease customer…🤷🏼♂️
Hi great review I’ve got a xc40 B4 AWD 250 hp in November I get my second service from new so I’m looking to change to a new Volvo however they don’t have AWD in the xc40 2024 so I’m now going to test drive an xc60 not sure if I want petrol which I have always had your review has helped a bit but still not sure especially what is happening with ICE but just to this car is the BEST car I have ever had so I will let you know when I purchase my new Volvo 👍
As a fully committed BEV owner (I'm on my 5th over 14 years) I think I'll stick with my Skoda Enyaq IV80x with it's very quiet excellent handling & trailer towing ability. My longest journey so far was 800+ km with 1 charge.
The reviews from this channel are hands down the best! You are not funny, but it’s so natural and engaging. I think you are simply the best. However, I just ask, is Matt Watson your brother?
As much as I have enjoyed the quality and reliability of a C70 for 16 years, a fantastic car which never failed me, as much as I'm absolutely not trusting the new models and bought a Lexus instead of a Volvo, few weeks ago.
Have you tried to park one at an airport for 2 weeks while you go on holiday , just saying good luck on it starting , also not as reliable as you think , talking from experience,having owned 2 of these from new over the last 13 years
My opinion - as I am still (for now) allowed to have in a democratic part of the world: Unfortunately, "Volvo Cars" is no longer Swedish - it is Chinese. American Ford (owner fom 1999-2010) sold "Volvo Cars" to Chinese Geely in 2010. And several Volvo car models sold i Europe are produced 100% in China - including some versions of XC60 (petrol hybrid?) and XC40 (Recharge Pure Electric?). Although unfortunately I quite often buy smaller things made in China (often there are no options anymore) I could not imagine buying a car "Made in China". Neither Volvo nor Geely. Europe and the US must stop providing indirect financial support to the National Socialists in China (CCP). Both for political reasons and to protect European and American jobs. We need to start treating China the way they treat us. We must end the economic advantages enjoyed by China for more than three decades. China's status in world trade as a developing country must end. Introduce equal trade rules with China - based on documented working- and wage conditions. If China wants to sell cars in Europe and the US, they should start car factories with "joint ventures" in Europe and the US, where the Chinese company only owns 49%. Because that is what China requires VW, BMW, Mercedes and others to do in China. This is one of the ways China gets free access to European technology. Volvo should never have been allowed to sell to Chinese Geely. It was a massive technology transfer that spared the Chinese a lot of industrial espionage. Naive or corrupt European and American industrial and political leaders made it possible.
Ol Karl: your message seems to be very discriminated the way how you wrote it. The brand is Swedish brand still. Is it so important who owned the brand or company? Who cares? Volvo cars are designed and tested 100% in Sweden without any interference from the Geely. For your infomation, Volvo cars are manufactured in different regions from Sweden, China, Malaysia, and etc. Please do your home works before condemning the Volvo car brand.
over 45% parts made in sweden; few % from czech republic; 1% from US and so on. I read this from a flyer one of the retailers had in his hand when showing the vehicle to me. It's same with JLR who make range rovers etc and are mainly owned by Tata India but they are left to do what they do best. Btw, US is biggest trade partner of china in case you are from the US & as per wikipedia China holds 58% of their forex reserves in USD. The best way to deal with competition is to compete!
Pseudo-Luxury. Luxury brand MSRP, massive discounts at dealerships. Horrific resell value after warranty has expired. Worrying turbo issues. Regular electric issues. This is a disposable item, not built to last. It's planned around the average PCP contract length.
I can't speak for the new china built ones but my near decade old S60 has been incredible I bought it years ago with 60000kms on the clock. Now it's at 200000kms and I've had very little issues. Its aged gracefully and held its value quite well. And the amount of times people have been mindblown at the features on it is insane. Adaptive cruise, active lane keeping, auto matrix highbeams, digital dash, collision avoidance and heaps more (none of its ever gone wrong surprisingly!). It's a T6 with a polestar tune so it's no slouch either. Perfect daily driver imo.
@@cx5870 They're made in Sweden, Belgium, US and China. Most of the design and development work is done in Sweden. The XC60 is assembled both in Sweden and in China. Bluntly stating that "Volvo is from China" is daft.
XC60 SUCKS. Head space is NONE. Only 2 fingers with your head and ceiling and I'm 5"7. The front window starts very low at the height. Such a disappointment after '03 XC90. Seats are ROUGH as well. DON'T BUY TILL YOU TEST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !
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My daughter has recently bought a 2021 XC60 R Design what a fabulous car, she has the B5 with 250 bhp petrol engine, which is unbelievably quite when ticking over, but very rapid, though has front wheel drive only, so it's quite easy to get wheel spin from a standstill, it's more comfortable than the previous model XC60 which she had previously, much smoother over uneven roads, plus the fit, finish and quality are first class !
The Chinese who took over Volvo have done such a good job. Basically let the swedes do what they do best and finance it. I wish GM had the same attitude with Saab.
Xc60 is still built in Sweden
That's why the Chinese are smart - you didn't even realize it's a Chinese car now@@systemler44
nonsense. china massacre its own people to hide Chinese communist dictator.
Spot on about poor old Saab my favourite brand of all time... The world changed when Saab left
Saab was the most unique car maker. It’s such a shame indeed. Still enjoying my 2005 93 convertible with 158k miles and the engine is so smooth. They really made cars with safety and durability in mind first.
Got d5 r design with polestar upgrade...Best car I've owned 👌
Had the new V60 T5 for 3 years ....fantastic. Will be changing for a XC60 T8.
I’m not even interested in this Volvo, but the way Howard reviewed it made me whatch the video till the very end.
We will let him know that he will be paid for this one then.
I definitely agree with all the comments, had the 2016 xc90 when they first launched, but road noise was too much, now have the 22 T8 XC60, much quieter and better proportions. Although mine has the air suspension on 22" wheels it's still very supple.
I've never been a fan of German cars, massively over rated. Being an auto electrician I have plenty of experience working on them and they're shockingly unreliable.
Wouldn't go with any other brand, Volvo are absolutely on form at the moment.
you probably owned vw, not bmw nor porche. dint kid yourself.
What a good review...I have just done something I thought i would never do...and that's own a Volvo .... after owning high end Mercs..BMW ,s Toyotas I have just relieved my bank of 65k for the XC60 Black Ultra . I was close to completing on a new Mercedes GLS and a friend said the 2025 Volvo is worth looking at try it...I test drove and instantly liked it better...and after 250 miles now know I made the right decision. The build quality is better the ride is better...Its a solid well made vehicle and with the 22 inch alloys a very nice thing to look at....Buying direct from Volvo as you have to do now however was not the best experience. But that is history now.
I've got petrol hybrid 350hp awesome here in France. I've got the laminated glass much quieter and keeps it much cooler in summer
Please make a succinct comparison between this Volvo and the Lexus NX. Which one would be your choice. Many thanks!
Well Howard I’ve booked a test drive in a XC60 B5 Ultimate today I’ll let you know how it goes 👍
Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !
Exactly what you mentioned in video (regarding make and engine) I own and I am very satisfied!
Howard!! The new best Car reviewer!! We love Mat but we do need something more exciting.
Nice car, Howard does the absolute best reviews I always look forward to them
I have a xc60 b4 inscription, put in eco mode easy 47 mpg I’ve never seen 20+ on my dash in 12k miles.
Love it. Have a 2018 and so so comfortable. Don't have the massage seats but will upgrade when done with this one.
Howard. Not wishing anything more bad to befall old Freddie Flintoff, but there just might be an opening for another presenter on *_TopGear._* 8-))...
And you're right about the Insulate Britain viewers. You had 20,866 viewers at the start, you've now got just 20,864.
And I'm assuming the pair of them will be supergluing themselves to your front drive as we speak 8-))...
A great review again Sir 8-))...
_EDIT -_ *FYI - Sweden does NOT have any Grey Squirrels. Only the native Red Squirrels!* ;-))...
Thank you! If you have to chose between this car and the Mazda cx 60, what would be? They have 3.3 diesel.
This
All TH-cam reviewers fail to note, the car they are reviewing is a press car, meaning , an all decked out, top of the line, all packages, all niceties included, which you cannot find on any dealership unless you order it as such from the manufacturer
XC60 T8 on order. I can’t wait!
Great and entertaining review! Coming from German only, I am thinking about Volvo for a while now; as you already said, it is probably the best looking SUV in its class, modern and smart. Coming to the interior however I have some concerns. Besides looking as clean and smart as the exterior, the "Google Tablet" and Apple Car Play with cable only(!) in 2023 is a shame (I think 99% of Volvo Drivers are iPhone users, regarding taste in design and usability) and in the end of the day, you sit in the car the most, not outside looking at it. Furthermore, in this video it looks like a very full package, crystal gear shifter, sound system, panorama roof; just why such an expensive car has a bright roof interior? And I've seen many and none of them had a black roof interior - it must exist, but I don't know in which package. For me a bright roof interior reduces the prestige and feeling of sitting in a premium car down to what's a basic Golf. - However, I would still consider a XC60 due to its fantastic looks, safety, comfort and not being overloaded with displays, however, a little bit more (and wireless Apple Car Play for god's sake) wouldn't hurt Volvo. - How would you compare it to a premium Japanese such as a Lexus NX?
R Design = black headlining. I’ve got the T8 R Design with polestar tuning & air suspension and it will beat anything that can’t do 0-60 in 4.5secs.
I’ve got the B4 plus version of this and adaptive cruise (which I assume he’s talking about when he says radar controlled cruise) is standard across the range. That’s as a private buyer, maybe it’s different as a lease customer…🤷🏼♂️
Best xc60 is the T8 plugin hybrid by a mile..all the above plus 400bhp 60mpg in hybrid..25 mile range in pure electric, 0.60 in under 5 sec
great video but I would have liked more about available trims or at least go into more detail which trim you reviewed
Hi great review I’ve got a xc40 B4 AWD 250 hp in November I get my second service from new so I’m looking to change to a new Volvo however they don’t have AWD in the xc40 2024 so I’m now going to test drive an xc60 not sure if I want petrol which I have always had your review has helped a bit but still not sure especially what is happening with ICE but just to this car is the BEST car I have ever had so I will let you know when I purchase my new Volvo 👍
As a fully committed BEV owner (I'm on my 5th over 14 years) I think I'll stick with my Skoda Enyaq IV80x with it's very quiet excellent handling & trailer towing ability.
My longest journey so far was 800+ km with 1 charge.
🙏Thanks so much, loved this review....Am picking mine up in a couple of days.......and by the way, I think you are funny..😉
Love ❤ the video, thanks for being so thorough, any chance you could shoot one about the Corolla Cross?
The reviews from this channel are hands down the best! You are not funny, but it’s so natural and engaging. I think you are simply the best. However, I just ask, is Matt Watson your brother?
This is our best comment of the week. "You are not funny". No relation.
Love an H video
I’m surprised you said it breaks the mould as Volvo appears to have had that interior for around 5 years.
Love this fella and his sense of humour. Reminds me of Ian Collins a bit. I’d love to have this car next (an XC90 T8 owner)
Talk UK - ha Collins bit a of radio legend too. We pass that on :)
Is it just me are modern cars needlessly complicated to build
Volvo Australia dropped all diesel variants here at the end of 2021. What a bummer it was a popular variant here
My dream car but I wish Volvo did more colours for the interor like brown or red seats!
Mine too but i wont support China.
"7500 more expensive than (or to?) buy"? what does that mean?
This may be a reference to the difference between the overall payment on PCP vs Leasing the same or similar car.
That jacket is the fashion equivalent of a bingo hall 😂
You don't shop at Reiss yourself?
HOW COME VOLVO DO NOT HAVE FRONT CENETR AIRBAG TO PROTECT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO BUMP EACH OTHER HEADS, WHILE LEXUS NX DOES???
No diesel available now!
The underneath portion
Drove one a couple of years ago. Nice car but the steering was dreadful completely numb like most Volvos. A real shame.
was going so well until jordan peterson
Thank you thank you po 👄👩❤️👨
Nothing worth upgrading from volvo xc60 2018 d4. Same interior and exterior, same hp and engine
As much as I have enjoyed the quality and reliability of a C70 for 16 years, a fantastic car which never failed me, as much as I'm absolutely not trusting the new models and bought a Lexus instead of a Volvo, few weeks ago.
Volvos no longer reliable?
@@joelthorne7434 not anymore I'm afraid.
Neither are lexus
Ef Jordan Peterson! Are you kidding me with that reference?
Funny chap. He's sarcastic about being sarcastic. Pretty fresh review
Please, no more SUVs. Enough is enough.
We love Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer.
@@leasingdotcom Not from the last one.
Wow!
Grey Squirrels in Sweden. 🙄 🤣😂🤣
Have you tried to park one at an airport for 2 weeks while you go on holiday , just saying good luck on it starting , also not as reliable as you think , talking from experience,having owned 2 of these from new over the last 13 years
Why is that, it wont start if you keep it for a while parked?
@@Besart12057 Yes it will not start battery goes flat after 2 weeks , found this out after coming back off holiday for 2 weeks
Never had that problem and I leave it for 2-3 weeks without driving T times
Consumer Report was not impressed.
I live in the US and I have a T8. Love it. 455hp!
Me too.
99.917% of the features in this car are optional upgrades that aren’t included in the base spec. Just so people know…….
Is quite the other way around compared to the germans
140,240,740,940 last real volvos nykyään nämä uudet ovat kiina volvoja
My opinion - as I am still (for now) allowed to have in a democratic part of the world:
Unfortunately, "Volvo Cars" is no longer Swedish - it is Chinese. American Ford (owner fom 1999-2010) sold "Volvo Cars" to Chinese Geely in 2010.
And several Volvo car models sold i Europe are produced 100% in China - including some versions of XC60 (petrol hybrid?) and XC40 (Recharge Pure Electric?).
Although unfortunately I quite often buy smaller things made in China (often there are no options anymore) I could not imagine buying a car "Made in China". Neither Volvo nor Geely.
Europe and the US must stop providing indirect financial support to the National Socialists in China (CCP). Both for political reasons and to protect European and American jobs.
We need to start treating China the way they treat us. We must end the economic advantages enjoyed by China for more than three decades.
China's status in world trade as a developing country must end. Introduce equal trade rules with China - based on documented working- and wage conditions.
If China wants to sell cars in Europe and the US, they should start car factories with "joint ventures" in Europe and the US, where the Chinese company only owns 49%.
Because that is what China requires VW, BMW, Mercedes and others to do in China. This is one of the ways China gets free access to European technology.
Volvo should never have been allowed to sell to Chinese Geely. It was a massive technology transfer that spared the Chinese a lot of industrial espionage.
Naive or corrupt European and American industrial and political leaders made it possible.
Vovo is Swedish. This is nonsense.
Ol Karl: your message seems to be very discriminated the way how you wrote it. The brand is Swedish brand still. Is it so important who owned the brand or company? Who cares? Volvo cars are designed and tested 100% in Sweden without any interference from the Geely.
For your infomation, Volvo cars are manufactured in different regions from Sweden, China, Malaysia, and etc. Please do your home works before condemning the Volvo car brand.
over 45% parts made in sweden; few % from czech republic; 1% from US and so on. I read this from a flyer one of the retailers had in his hand when showing the vehicle to me. It's same with JLR who make range rovers etc and are mainly owned by Tata India but they are left to do what they do best. Btw, US is biggest trade partner of china in case you are from the US & as per wikipedia China holds 58% of their forex reserves in USD. The best way to deal with competition is to compete!
Volvo from the land of many tree's.
Yet they use wood in the interior, which looks faux anyway.
It is faux, luckely.
If Jordan Peterson has one, I don't want one.
Do you think this guy talks like this when ordering a sandwich?
Pseudo-Luxury. Luxury brand MSRP, massive discounts at dealerships. Horrific resell value after warranty has expired. Worrying turbo issues. Regular electric issues. This is a disposable item, not built to last. It's planned around the average PCP contract length.
I can't speak for the new china built ones but my near decade old S60 has been incredible I bought it years ago with 60000kms on the clock. Now it's at 200000kms and I've had very little issues. Its aged gracefully and held its value quite well. And the amount of times people have been mindblown at the features on it is insane. Adaptive cruise, active lane keeping, auto matrix highbeams, digital dash, collision avoidance and heaps more (none of its ever gone wrong surprisingly!). It's a T6 with a polestar tune so it's no slouch either. Perfect daily driver imo.
Turbos + superchargers + hybrid.
Chinese!.
Volvo is from China
Yes.
Geely is a major shareholder for Volvo, but no, Volvo is certainly not from China.
@@PriitKaru they made in China
@@cx5870 They're made in Sweden, Belgium, US and China. Most of the design and development work is done in Sweden. The XC60 is assembled both in Sweden and in China. Bluntly stating that "Volvo is from China" is daft.
xc60 b5 is made in sweden ... and its a really good car
chinese made volvo are craps
terrible presenter
Shockingly bad isn't he. Thanks so much, we thought it was just us.
Volvo nowadays are chinese stuff
XC60 SUCKS. Head space is NONE. Only 2 fingers with your head and ceiling and I'm 5"7. The front window starts very low at the height. Such a disappointment after '03 XC90.
Seats are ROUGH as well. DON'T BUY TILL YOU TEST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too much shit to go wrong.
Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !