Review: 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design
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- I review the 2014 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design. Huge thanks to South Park Mitsubishi for providing the car. This car has already been sold, but you can view their inventory here: www.southparkmitsubishi.com/
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"Let's turn onto this back road here and see how it does" My favorite sentence you say in every review!!
This S60 caught me by surprise. Actually a pretty neat car.
Thanks TJ! Yeah I felt the same way!
Tj Hunt should drive the polestar. Its a beast!!! And a great sleeper car.
Right. I've owned Bimmers and Mercedes, and even though this car isn't QUITE as sharp handling, it makes up for that in personality and character. It's just like with Guitars. There's plusses and minuses to them all :)
@@1970borntorun I actually think this car handles as good as the non M cars.
LOVE this car, if I had a family I would try my hardest to find a beautiful V60 Polestar. Great review man
Street Speed 717 Yeah, if I needed a wagon I'd be all over a V60 R-Design in Rebel Blue. I just built one on Volvo's site haha.
subaruwrxfan my god yes that blue is amazing, wrxfan in a Volvo wagon, I can dig it haha
What I'm wondering is, who traded a 1yr old Volvo R in for a Mitsubishi?
Traded in for an Evo maybe? That would be the only sensible choice : )
Netcruzer Not all used cars at dealers are trade-ins. Dealers buy from auctions to add to their used car inventory.
Netcruzer It was traded in. The person just wanted to cut back.
could not pay for it
Netcruzer RC TECH CARS u drive a Honda
Infinite love for inline 6's, wish more companies offered them.
Just so everyone knows, the full sized spare that takes up all that trunk space is an option. Normally the trunk floor is flat and there is a fix a flat kit underneath. 👍🏼
I've had 4 Audi's since the late 90's; only my first, a '96 A6 didn't live in the shop. How about my wife's 2011 A4 needing new rings and pistons at 20K miles? Friggin blowing smoke out the exhaust not long after break in. Good luck with your German cars Dudes.
I bought a MY15 V60 R-Design because sport wagons rule and had to replace my A4 Avant with the trashed engine at 127K miles. I wouldn't quite call it a sleeper in bright Rebel Blue color with 19's though. I do really dig the rarity of them, like Audi's used to be. Great car so far, and yes very fast and fun. It has 325 horses and 354 torque so its in the ballpark with the S4. I put a thicker 25mm sway on the back to button it down more, and it could use a thicker one on the front or perhaps some better springs and struts to counter the excessive dive in corners and otherwise iffy dampening (heavy ass engine all at the front towers). It does come with a nice tower brace bar however. The all Polestar car has the best suspension set-up if they'd ever make the parts available.. The steering's ok, but a bit too much of that front wheel drive biased tug at the wheel on long sweepers. The Haldex is set at 90% FWD during normal driving when AWD traction is not needed (to save fuel.. wish it was adjustable or rear biased). Not a deal breaker IMO. The seats are THE best!
BTW, my wife loved my car so much, she had to have the sedan version, MY15 S60 RD after we dumped her '11 A4! Her's is basically a red version of the one tested here. For obvious reasons it's slightly more toss-able and quicker than my wagon.
The kind of cars you look forward to driving often and everywhere. Yes, Volvo's.
I really haven't paid attention to car review blogs on TH-cam for at least 3 years but this one caught my attention. Great quality. Also love how you review cars of the past. Kinda nostalgic, subbed :)
Huge fan of Volvo and this one is awesome.
I always loved the Audi S4 but I sat in the Volvo S60R and fell in love with that as well. Can't decide but if I had to choose I would get the S4. Keep up the great reviews, I really enjoy your videos!
Volvos are also reliable. Same can't be said by some of its competition
Thats awsome, greatings from Sweden man, keep up the great work!
I'd love to see you review the late 1980's Pontiac Trans Am and the 02 Trans Am! Love your vids man! Keep up the good work!
"Let's turn on to this back road"...
Favorite part of each review, nice job! The 12V placement IS very odd though haha.
the spare tire is optional, so most cars dont have that there and the trunk is much bigger
The only reason the Volvo's look different is because it's a Swedish car. If you think that they're weird, then go check out the new XC90. That will change your mind.
I really like your reviews, have been watching for about a year now, just subscribed now for some reason. Hearing the opinions of a regular guy is great after becoming bored with the major outlets that only seem to care about cars that get to 60 in less than 4 sec. Keep it up, and good luck!
I was disappointed in the lack of hand gestures.
They're in the beginning. 😂😂😂
loleeeeew dude this is so accurate its not even funny
loleeeeew Yeah he looks tired!
I wonder Any relation to Beto?
Looks beautiful Volvo is really underrated.
Amazing review
just bought one most incredable car i ever drove and all ready modding it up !!
We have a 2015 and got Volvo roof cross bars and a cargo box for trips. Added 18 cu ft to the 12 cu ft trunk. Even room to toss a compact spare in the box.
Thanks for the review. I'm a big Volvo fan, especially of the new gen S60/V60. Would you be able to do a review of the V60 at Harrison Auto Sales? Thanks!
i LOVE all the content
looking forward to this review. Volvo has always been the mysterious brand not many people know a lot about. I heard they have killer interiors and awesome stereos.
LastHumansGarage the birds chirping at the start is a killer touch. nice day out there
LastHumansGarage Maybe in USA .
***** exactly. but i was also sort of referring to the "modding" crowd, who don't consider Volvo in the top few moddable cars to consider. although i know Volvos do have an aftermarket following also.
LastHumansGarage Yep . Its more popular here in EU . Not only for older people as it used to be but the new looks attract a lot of younger guys .
***** looks hella fun, im halfway thru the video now. i bet it would beat my 2015 WRX easily. But i bet it also costs $10k more..
Well, I bought a Volvo T6 Rdesign on an auction today. Only seen on photos what I am buying. After I watched you driving this car and see your excitement during that, I am sure I made a good decision buying a T6 Volvo :)
Yeah! Volvo for life.. Nice vd ever made! Keep it up dude.
I got the S60 R-Design because first I love Volvos second it's a sleeper in it's own way and third the safety.
I've never seen this polestar edition before :o
Imho I think it should have the polestar body color :) We've had a S60 about 4 years ago, it is really a solid nice car, especially the tank-like feeling when closing the doors!
As always, awesome review :D
S60 R design is t6 I believe.
R design is the trim. There are R-Design D4, T4 etc.
@@Callusny There's T6 badge on the car.
@@davidmozingo97 yes correct- but rdesign does not mean T6 exclusivly
@@ardie72 right but in this case it's referring to a T6 because of the badge that is present.
@@davidmozingo97 yes but that's not what you implied in your post.
Hopefully you can find an s40 with a 5 or 6 speed manual one day. They're huge sleepers.
I really like the look of those seats and interior.
I love Volvos they're so unique, since SAAB is gone this is all I have left for new moderately unique cars. If you ever get a chance you should try and find a SAAB TurboX those things are awesome
1. It's a T6, not a T5. 2. He didn't talk about how you can change the look of the gauge cluster. 3. A bottle will fit fine in the map pockets even with no round shape. And 4. Not all of them have the raised trunk and spare tire. Mine has a flat trunk with way more space, but instead of a spare tire it has a patch kit.
very good review hey swf do you still have the bov on the mustang
You've made me really think about buying this car
Also I liked the blue color
This S60 looks so nice in white :)))))
Finally a Volvo!
Love my 2013 R Design!
Please tell me if you live near moon township or sewickly because i think i have seen you around
What is the exhaust diameter of the exhaust on this car? I have one and would like to know for exhaust work
2014 is the first year for the paddle shifters. always had the manual mode on the gear selector though.
wonder if you tested the r with the optional 19 inch wheels, that would further create harshness. the standard 18 iches make it drive more volvo like (mushy)
I was heading toward Lexus IS or GS 350, rear legroom is terrible on pre facelift IS and I really wondered what the S60 was like in the rear, great review. This has been very helpful. I misheard him I thought he said T5, I really like the V60 wagon…..
Lexus is cheaper to fix
Beautiful and fast as hell car. The t6 is sweet. Takes the s4s with ease
Volvo just looks class
Love those seats. Wish my M235i had more aggressive seats.
You didn't really touch on the Polestar package that car has. Which is basically a factory Volvo tune. Its not a standard option to get that badge you have to pay 1200$ for it
Guys, Can anybody share their experience with a 2014 Rdesign? I'm looking at a used low mile (20k) How's reliability? Is there something I should pay special attention to?
That is one obnoxious bird
Lol I know sorry, it was annoying me too. Sadly my lavalier mic failed for this part so I had to use the camera mic which picks up all the nature sounds haha.
Those seats look sick. Volvo has always done seats well
Beautiful car.
Volvo is so underrated lol my first car was a v70 wagon I got made fun of cause you know as a high school senior a wagon? But man was it fast it soon became known as the white rocket I had the fastest car in that bitch lol t5 FTW.
As for people wondering the car he is reviewing can easily blow the doors off the sti and evos. These things are stupid fast. Especially the polestar editions.
+Fran Fran R my XC90 has 311hp from a V8 and know one can keep up
Why do you keep saying "T5" when its a T6?
Wonderful review again Matt ! I have to say I was never a fan of the S / V60. Even did a review on one a while back. All the controls felt totally weird and odd to me. Nothing about the car felt sporty to me. I doubt AWD and more power would change my impressions. I would never get this car over anything from germany. The wagon is also smaller than a Golf hatchback :D
Thanks Guido! It's not perfect but I like that it's different! Looking forward to your next review!
jagxjs79 I totally agree :)
0-60 is more like 5.1-5.3. One mag got a 4.9 time out of a V60, but that seems to be an outlier.
"Dying to open it up..." while passing a cemetery lol. 12:25
Do a Hyundai Veloster review! Also keep up the vids!
4:34 Matt's T-Swift game is strong
Hopefully you'll get a chance to review a C30 T5 manual, they are dirt cheap in the used market now and like this S60 I feel like they are so underrated. They look so cool and if you put a good catback on them they sound like a Gallardo lol. I was really thinking about getting one awhile back.
AnotherSiGuy I didn't think they were available in a manual, if they are then it would be a great option. I drove one probably 7 years ago that was automatic but it was a lot of fun.
+AnotherSiGuy Yea many of those 5 cylinders out there actually sound like a V10. It's pretty cool. :)
I have a c30 t5 r design and I hate it hehe
Garen Gasparovic I really don't like how that car looks. I like most hatches out there, but not that car lol. :)
INumba1Stunna
It's a piece of shit haha I hate it I'm trying to find a mk7 golf gti.
can you please review the 2015 scion tc? :)
12:23 "I'm dying to open it up" as he drives past a graveyard ;)
I can confirm that nobody knows what it is. I own a l 07 volvo s60 and I get asked sometimes what car that really is because it's one of those cars that aren't shown as a flashy car. It does what it's supposed to do and does it right. A decently fun but comfortable as hell car that gets me one place to another.
15:45 "nobody knows what this is" that seems to include you since you are Calling it T5 all the time and Think it has 235hp...
😂😂😂
Can you review a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
Love volvos! Review the c30
Pretty surprised by the power... nice!
Have you ever reviewed a gt500?
Most of all the other reviews of this car enthusiasts say that the backseats are cramped. You're the only one that said it's spacious. I'm trying to figure it out myself.
Two buddies of mine weigh in at 100kg each had no problem fitting in the backseat of my t6 :)
you mean its supposed to compete with the audi S4?
Bird was also doing its review on the volvo
Is he holding his breath Everytime he floors it? He turns beat red and looks like he's straining...
Did he say t5 ? I believe it’s a t6 6 cylinder not a 5 cylinder.
I had a C30 R-Design for two years and it was a great pocket rocket. I took the catalytic converter and exhaust off and sounded exactly like a Lamborghini Gallardo. Seriously.
Not a bad car for somebody who is interested in a sporty daily driver with all the creature comforts and what-not. Not my taste, but I respect it.
Driving this to ikea while eating Swedish meatballs with blue and yellow markings is a Swedish citizens dream
+SoooKumgry is this Jeremy?
Good car really good
you said t5 design in the beginning
The sleepers have returned!
you mean 2015 right?
i want to buy one
First Volvo that i actually like...
He says "Dying" as he's driving by a cemetery haha.
NICE Review: 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design
I've been looking for a new car for over a year and have driven everything on the market without much success. The best of the worst cars I've driven was an Audi S3. However, I just drove one of these today and I'm surprised to admit, that I liked the Volvo quite a bit. Its an immensely comfortable car. It feels a little big and though (My DD is a JCW Mini). The suspension soaked up bumps well, but it had good road feel. It handled well but had a touch of understeer. Acceleration was good, but the Audi S3 and BMW 235IX have it beat. Hearing the turbo valves was cool. The transmission was ok, but could use some work. Overall, I was very impressed and would rank the V60 T6R quite high. If Volvo could make the car a touch smaller/lighter and improve the transmission, I'd buy one. I'd like to see how this compares to the new Jag XE?...
My 2 year lease on my 2015 R--Design was just up and I test drove the Jaguar XE 35T and the 2016 R-Design (what is now a rare one--it doesn't have the E-Drive and still kicks out 354lbs. of torque). The XE had a smoother ride but the R-Design is way quicker, even in "regular"mode, and then when you slide it into Sport mode it just takes off. The XE's Sport mode made an almost imperceptible difference. Overall I much preferred the R-Design--and signed up for a new, 3 year lease.
Try to make a review on the S60 Polestar, It's fuckin awesome!
This car isn't trying to be something its not, and I really like that. Volvo has always been one to make cars have weird quirks,and I think more manufacturers should take notice. It seems like just about every car produced in the past 2 or 3 years is just so...boring. At least the cars in the average consumer price range. I like that you could genuinely tell this car was fun for you to drive!
Volvo has always been a sleeper brand!
My volvo doesn't have a spare tyre it just have the fix kit
it's an R, the suspension is supposed to be stiff
This is the T6 so why did he keep saying T5?
Probably because they've been T5s forever. I like my old T5 6 speed manual.
Because he’s an idiot
Just found one of these low mileage for my housemate. I don't think she has any idea of what she's driving other than that she was pulled over by a cop the first day driving, and pissed off some guy on the road. :) Going to look for a C30 for her as I think it's probably easier to drive than this. She wishes she had a Mitsubishi Eclipse which she is still looking for and I just shake my head in disbelief. I have a V50 and love it.
A finally some swedish quality!
Volvos are some of the weirdest looking cars. They do everything slightly different, slightly off-kilter
maximus9401 They need to make something truly sporty, that is heavily produced.
MrGovenator1 They do, look up their polestar team.
Spyder423 I know they have their polestar team, but to my knowledge all the cars they produce are in low numbers. I am saying they need to make something in large quantity.
It's always good to step away from the crowd go off and your own thing
maximus9401
Volvos are very luxurious, Very very nice and comfortable in the car.
But, I just don't really like how it looks.
whoa! People expect volvos to have boost gauges?!?
12v in between the cup holders lmao!!! 😂😂😂
Should be polestar blue aka Swedish racing green.
Jay Leno? Lol
Review a saab!
The rite amount of horsepower for this car is 325 not 225 or whatever you said bud
Volvo’s are low key bad af. I have a S60 that totally flew under the radar for me when I was looking to buy a new car. After testing driving it and a ton of research I never knew how much I’d actually love my S60. Great quality great reliability super fun to drive and just all around one of the greatest buys I’ve ever made.
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