daniel tang highly recommend! You’ll love it. Gas mileage is pretty bad though. I average about 22 miles a gallon. That being said, I also have a heavy foot with this car.
The interior is amazing... really the only plastic feeling element is the sides of the center console, which is not at all a deal breaker... all other surfaces are quality... the build quality in mine is excellent.
Good review Paul. Except for a couple of “poor fit” in the centre console armrest, the S60 is a very sleek looking sedan. It’s amazing how much sedans have grown in size over the last few years. TheVolvo S40 was the direct competitor to BMW 3 series (E46) and the Mercedes Benz C Class (W204).
@@vstube3764 it used to be similar. But BMW and Mercedes got so carried away with an upmarket pricing strategy since covid and now they are way overpriced considering the car is fundamentally the same as it was in 2019.
On a non car related side of things...as a Canadian who's never been to Australia, I'd love to know where each of these videos are shot as some of the locations look great. Even if you could give a brief mention at the beginning of each video "we're in the Torquay outside of Melbourne" type of thing. Beyond that, great videos everytime...
Hey Paul, nice detailed review. Is there a V60 review on the way ? Also, with highlighting some flaws, you give buyers some negotiating points which is awesome.
I thought that the climate control screen was difficult while driving however I found out that the voice control thing can control it so you don't have to findle around with it while driving. Also the pilot assist is brilliant if you need to not look at the road for a while.
Great review Paul. The S60 is a good looking vehicle, and AWD is standard. It’s a great alternative to a 3 series or C class. I’d choose a V60 wagon instead of the S60 sedan. It looks better and much more space & practicality.
@@mharro88 I've handled lots of 3 series and S60s. I think they outclass BMW at almost everything except narrow turns and performance breaking. The 3 Series simply cannot compete with S60 wide banking, slalom, and most other handling methods. They are much tighter, which is a preference for northern climate. 3 Series is a gorgeous car. Falls short as a long term commuter. BMW really dominates pedigree over Volvo.
By the way, the hammer front headlights, if it breaks, the whole headlight have to be replaced, that's 3300aud on part, and another 3k for labour since the bumper and fender etc have to come off, then have to re calibrate for the matrix headlight. I had issue with my hammer light on my xc90, lucky it was after an accident and insurance replaced it
If the transmission were not legitimately useless in manual shifting mode, I would have one of these. Love this car, but I drive in manual mode effectively 100% of the time and I just cannot get over how completely terrible the transmission in the Volvos is for shifting on your own.
I know not many of you would remember but there was a time a Center Console really was one of the coolest features of a passenger “SPORT CAR” and a 4dr Center Console was like a needle in a hay stack back in the day. Bucket seats any a console in a passenger Wagon was also extremely rare. People were a lot more practical and wouldn’t give up a seat for a sporty looking bucket seat. In the 1980’s is when the Buckets became common place with consoles. Ford Taurus is one example.
Good review, @CarExpert We had a loan of a T5 Inscription over the weekend from a Volvo dealer when we were shopping around for a car, and the T5 R-Design was on the shortlist. (They had an Inscription for loan) We found the S60 excellent for how we'd use the car with 2 young kids. It would have been very easy to live with, with lots of little features (like the B-pillar air vents for the rear passengers, why doesn't every carmaker do this?) that shows the designers thought about how people would actually use the car. Like you report, we found the car sure-footed, comfortable and pleasant to drive. The cameras and good visibility make it easy to park, and there is plenty of interior space. I did test drive the T5 R-Design at a later date, but found that when compared to the competition, the S60s tended to be heavier, and so power-to-weight suffered. That would have been fixed with the T8 R-Design, but I didn't have the extra money. In the end, I went with a different car, as the S60 T5 R-Design wasn't "silly" enough for what I was looking for.
They gave the Mercedes-Benz EQC car of the year and one year also awarded the gong to the Honda CR-Z - I think that says all that needs to be said about Wheels.
It would be interesting to compare the standard plastic dash with the optional leather dashes using the hardness tester for brands that have an option.
As a family who have owned Volvo, BMW and Mercedes I have to say Volvo is by far the comfiest (maybe not the best handling but for long drives there’s no comparison) best looking inside and out, but I’m wary of the S60 being US built if American built BMW and Mercs are anything o go by. Not having physical buttons on the climate control is a missed step though. I just wish they’d bring out the V90 wagon in Oz.
PS Loving this channel Paul. If you get time, I know you focus on new cars, but would be interesting to see your take on some older models by way of comparison as well, eg. new 5 series vs previous ones, changes, whether you think it's worth the extra cash (apart from the obvious advantages of every new car) etc
Hi Paul, the T8 recharge has been re-released in Aus. Would you be able to review it. Probably the most premium car available that will fall under the FBT limit for PHEVs
Nice looking car and I have always thought the Volvo was quite often the 'head' choice rather than the 'heart'. Disappointed in the option prices though. Would be a great buy second hand.
Yep they've long been known for there cheeky options pricing! They are getting better, but it's not hard to spend a whole lot more money than you were meant to.
@@CarExpertAus I think its pricing works out pretty well if opt for the Inscription + Lifestyle/Premium pack. After price negotiation, it will end up a bit cheaper than G20 and quite a lot cheaper than a C300 but a bit better equipped
Option prices. Every car nowadays has heaps of option packs / options u can add to ur car. Look at any BMW, Mbenz, Audi etc... not just a Volvo thing. Can b annoying, but u can pick the spec u want, instead of the only option being a $ 100 k vehicle with every possible option standard in a one model range...
Good looking car. Great review. Was thinking about the V60 for the family. How are you coping with the lockdown? Can you still do the reviews at Cardinia Reservoir (or anywhere else) or was this filmed a while ago?
Another great review Paul. I recently tested one and was rather concerned of the poor quality of the centre console too. Joins were misaligned, glue was visible, and the sliding cover near the gear lever was so loose it slammed open when I accelerated, and slammed shut when I braked. The car itself though was fine; just nothing special.
I am a big fan of yours from India. I have a request for you.... plz make a detailed comparison between Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol....plz, plz, plz...
I object. I love SUVs, I mean the proper ones (AWD, higher ground clearance), not those FWD crossovers. Besides, my wife is a little bit over 183cm tall, with really long legs and she usually sits at the back with our child - and she needs higher seating position with lots of leg room. A sedan or SW simply doesn't provide. Not to mention good practicality of SUVs.
Besides, it’s not jsut suv vs sedan/wagon. There are other types of vehicles that provide the space and access (better than in most cases) of the SUVs without the dangerous handling and high centre of gravity. They also look cooler than an suv...
@@froggy0162 again there are pros and cons. I collided with a small deer. Because SUV (it was RAV4) I literally went over him. Car with minimal damage, deer with terminal damage. A colleague of mine also collided with a deer, but a big one. With RAV4 too. Both car and the deer totalled. None of three passengers had a single scratch. One guy from the rescue team told my colleague that they were lucky to have SUV, in hatcback or sedan they would be most likely badly injured, possibly killed (at least those two at the front).
@@CarMojo Not sure hitting wildlife is a representative test... Good thing you didnt swerve to avoid it though, RAV4s have particularly dangerous handling. th-cam.com/video/VtQ24W_lamY/w-d-xo.html
Every benz squeak when you press on the interior so why pay more for the same I love this Volvo sold my Ben and bought one then use the difference to personalize it
What's the go with the head lights? You can't find any details anywhere about if there's active shadowing. The Volvo website says some models have it. That's it.
Loved the review Paul thank you. Out of interest, what would the approximate savings be over the C class or 3 series competition. I don’t think there would be much in it? Also, How does the S60 compare to the recently tested, Passat. Is there a definite step up in on road feel and presentation? Or is the Passat just as good?
No Henry, my understanding is the 180km/hr speed limit is being implemented by Volvo on all new cars manufactured from 2021 onwards. In practice, won’t make any meaningful real world difference in the vast majority of countries, except in Germany of course, where they have (some) unlimited speed autobahns.
S60. The car Passat driver pretends he's not interested in but buys when his pension kicks in, cos by now he really needs that suite of safety cack to get to the golf course without crashing. Nice review Paul. Any fun cars lined up, like a supra update?
another objection :) there's one cool journalist in my country, he's also a rally driver and he has a dedicated track where he tests the cars. if I remember well, in his top 3 quickest cars there is an SUV (Stelvio Quadrifoglio). Nowadays SUVs drive pretty well. They are not primarily for crazy sport driving, but their limits are far beyond limits of most of the drivers. If someone thinks SUV is a sports car and drives dangerously like an a-hole, it's not problem of the car.
@@CarMojo The problems are not generally when the driver gets over enthusiastic - its when the driver suddenly finds themselves in an emergency situation and tries to take evasive maneuverers. Its one thing that bugs me most about car reviews - lots about the trinkets and acceleration and all the marketing spiels, nothing about the inherent traits that may save your life one day, or about inherent flaws (ie a high centre of gravity...) that might kill you when things go pear shaped.
@@froggy0162 cars (including SUVs) can handle emergency situations better than most of the drivers with theirs limits and driving skills. if there is enough time (distance vs. speed), SUVs too can handle most of what driver needs. but when something suddenly crosses your path, right in front of you (like in my cases), handling of your car doesn't matter, because during that split second from the moment you realize the danger until the collision you'll probably manage to let your feet off the gas pedal. then extra height and bulkiness of a SUV can be the only thing that protects your health/life. apparently you don't like SUVs, but people do, for various reasons, and they wouldn't buy them if they were coffins on wheels.
@@CarMojo You missed my point again. Its simple physics, all things being equal higher COG means higher risk of rollover. Its not my opinion, its reflected in road trauma statistics - you are simply more likely to die in an suv. I dont like them - they are less safe, less efficient, less space efficient, poorer handling, more dangerous to pedestrians. etc etc... They are all image with no substance, a triumph of marketing over common sense. People buy them because they buy into the marketing and myths around "size equals safety" - reality rarely gets a consideration.
@@froggy0162 I see that CoG and rollovers is your mantra here, ignoring the fact, that when you're not a total a-hole driver ignoring limits of the car, you'll not roll over an SUV, at least not that easy as you try to suggest. Since 2012 ESC (reduces rollover risk) is mandatory. According to Consumer Reports, majority of 6,800 occupants killed in rollovers in 2010 were not wearing seat belts (it's more about unresponsible people rather than the car). But you consider things too general. Are SUVs less safe? well, are there SUVs with 5* NCAP? yes. are there sedans/hatchbacks with 2-3*? yes. are those 3* sedans safer than 5* SUV? the same for pedestrian safety. CoG is not the only thing, you can't ignore structure, materials, etc... the same for handling. there are SUVs that handle better than some sedans/hatchbacks. efficiency? take e.g. toyota hybrids (yes, even RAV4) vs. non-hybrid sedans... but even some non-hybrid SUVs do have better fuel consuption that this S60. unless you claim, that CoG is more important than engine's thermal efficiency. less space efficient? another bs. I had 4.40m long SUV, boot space over 520L, I could fit there (among other things) bike with 20" wheels without removing them (b*tch please, sedans) and my wife had full comfort on the back seats. Finally, in car vs. SUV head-on crashes, the study found that the odds of death were 7.6 times higher for the car driver than the SUV driver.
Volvo might make some nice vehicles but they sell so few in Australia. And with such a small customer base maintenance and spare parts are expensive. Warrantee work and recalls through a tiny dealership network is not good either and training people in the dealerships will be limited by the low funds available through the importer/distributor. And who will buy it from you when you want to get a new vehicle? Resale value will be low. All round buying a new Volvo in Australia is not a good idea.
Such a narrow minded comment & totally incorrect. Volvo been in Australia forever and very well established here. 6,700 sales in 2018. 7,800 sales in 2019. Covid issues aside, all of their cars r popular & selling well. More models etc on the way. Volvo r extremely well funded by their parent owner Company. Dealers in all capital cities & many other places etc. They r not as big as some, such as BMW, but their vehicles r highly recommended by those in the know.
@@StephenFogarty2023 COVID-19 had no significant presence in Oz in 2019. First lock-down started in March 2020, some cautions and restrictions in February 2020 but nothing in 2019.
Wire Rubbish Bin Correct. I mentioned Covid because it has caused a big downturn in new car sales so far this year. 442,000 cars sold to June 30, 2020 compared to 555,000 sales in first 6 months of 2019. A drop of 20% , 110,000 vehicles. Covid caused factory closures etc and delays in cars getting shipped to Australia and many other countries. In this very difficult situation, Volvo still doing very well with sales here. No brands will have a brilliant 2020. Covid will affect the economy etc, and new car sales will b down for a while, but will bounce back in due course.
@@StephenFogarty2023 I am hoping to buy a new car either later this year or some time next year. Probably a Toyota RAV4, but maybe something else. Volvo without doubt has made some good cars and probably still does but they are relatively expensive and - as previously observed - low salves volume in Australia compared to brands like Toyota. I kind of like to looks of vehicles like Skoda's Octavia and Kodiaq but I will not buy one because it too is a brand with low sales volume in Oz.
Wire Rubbish Bin Toyota sell over 200,000 cars per year in Australia. The next closest is Mazda / Hyundai at close to 100,000 annual sales. Toyota dominate the market here. Ur comment that Volvo does not sell in same volume as Toyota is absolutely hilarious. Volvo r more expensive then a comparable Toyota. U r paying more for a thoroughly engineered vehicle with quality and substance. This is also the case with BMW / Audi etc. Skoda Kodiaq is a great car. The Octavia is great and all new model Octavia in Australia next year. But Skoda don’t sell 200,000 cars in Australia either, so on that basis, then of course don’t buy one. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. Like Volvo, Skoda sales continue on a big upward curve in Australia. Anyway. Go ahead and buy a Toyota coz a lot of other people do. This thought process clearly confirms ur lack of personal confidence and stupid narrow mindedness.
Volvo quality is still sub standard and they even make excuses in the owners manual (5:55). Newsflash. Consendation in headlamps and rear lamps is NOT normal. I have a 2018 Sportage and 2019 Mazda 3 in the family fleet and neither suffer from Condensation.
You're right about the condensation. Mind you, we had a Kia recently that had permanent condensation within the headlight cluster. That review should be live soon.
Get the smallest engine, all Volvos are speed limited to 180 km/h. Or chose a real premium brand without Big Brother syndrome instead like Audi or BMW.
DO NOT BUY A VOLVO! I am the current owner of a 2019 S60 T6 Inscription and the vehicle has been a complete nightmare. It is plagued with quality issues and has been in the shop more than all my previous cars were combined, I am in my late 30’s. Worse of all, dealing with the Volvo dealership network and Volvo USA has been even a worse experience. Endless circle of taking the vehicle to the shop to have quality issues and defects documented then calling Volvo USA for resolution but receiving no courtesy or care. I bought a $60k piece of crap that I do not even trust to drive more than 30 miles from my house. Asked them to buy it back or forgive my loan, would not. Asked them to give me a replacement vehicle, would not. Even though I have a service record the thickness of a dictionary on a car with 33k miles on it. They do not care about their customers unless they are selling you the car, after that you are on your own!
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One of the best reviewers around and a bonus that you're reviewing cars available in Australia
Thank you ! :)
I love my my 2020 S60 T6 inscription! Smoothest car I've ever owned. Totally underrated and stands out among the BMW's and mercs
Hi Mate, I am considering getting a T6 for myself. How is the Fuel economy for this model?
daniel tang highly recommend! You’ll love it. Gas mileage is pretty bad though. I average about 22 miles a gallon. That being said, I also have a heavy foot with this car.
@@encino78 Thanks Mate! planning to drop by the dealer this weekend.
@@encino78 btw 22 miles a gallon does not sound that bad lol converting to 9.5 Liters/100km so it seems pretty good for commuting here in Australia)
@@danieltang2446 Enjoy and use it in good health!
Volvo is designing some good looking cars... much better to look at then recent BMWs and Audis IMO
This review is amazing. I recon in the next 2 years this channel will be as big as carw*w
Thanks, mate!
This car is completely beautiful... I love any single detail
One of the thinks you missed is that it has voice control, which means you can control temperature as well as other functions.
Not from Australia, but I think this review was thoroughly accomplished. I will subscribe
The interior is amazing... really the only plastic feeling element is the sides of the center console, which is not at all a deal breaker... all other surfaces are quality... the build quality in mine is excellent.
Whocares if it's not plastic Build quality is terrible.
Good review Paul. Except for a couple of “poor fit” in the centre console armrest, the S60 is a very sleek looking sedan. It’s amazing how much sedans have grown in size over the last few years. TheVolvo S40 was the direct competitor to BMW 3 series (E46) and the Mercedes Benz C Class (W204).
Thanks mate! Yeah this is a nice size - my gauge for that is actually being able to fit in the second row and this ticks that box :-D
I really like you reviews mate. I’ve been a fan of Volvo since the 850R wagon. Nice work, as always. 👍
Thanks mate! How cool is the 850R - a true beast of a wagon :-D
The S60, especially the V60 are gorgeous, but the G20 3 Series is just so bloody good that I just can't get myself to prefer the Volvo.
The new 3 Series is a ripper! Really nice car.
But your also looking at around 10+k more for the BMW
@@dtomic17 BMW does negotiate quite well, maybe not 10k but a decent chunk. Although Volvo could be the same.
The 3 series is way more expensive. This is a good alternative to an A4.
@@vstube3764 it used to be similar. But BMW and Mercedes got so carried away with an upmarket pricing strategy since covid and now they are way overpriced considering the car is fundamentally the same as it was in 2019.
On a non car related side of things...as a Canadian who's never been to Australia, I'd love to know where each of these videos are shot as some of the locations look great. Even if you could give a brief mention at the beginning of each video "we're in the Torquay outside of Melbourne" type of thing. Beyond that, great videos everytime...
Purchased the 2021 S60 agree with Paul's review had a C300 and after 1,000 miles think the Volvo is an outstanding buy.
Still waiting for a Honda review, but thanks for this, Volvo's my all time favourite car maker!
Hey @1000lightyrs - we don't have any in the pipeline, but will hopefully have some cars through in the coming months. Perhaps with the new CR-V!
Hey Paul, nice detailed review. Is there a V60 review on the way ? Also, with highlighting some flaws, you give buyers some negotiating points which is awesome.
Thanks, Nick! We don't have a review of the V60 in the plans just yet - we will try and get our hands on one though.
I thought that the climate control screen was difficult while driving however I found out that the voice control thing can control it so you don't have to findle around with it while driving.
Also the pilot assist is brilliant if you need to not look at the road for a while.
Thanks for that feedback, Tyler!
The heating can be controlled by voice , like many of the other functions, a fact that is regularly omitted by the reviewers
Another great review Paul. Resale? May I suggest you include typical, NOT REDBOOK trade-in prices after 3-4 years.
Great review Paul. The S60 is a good looking vehicle, and AWD is standard. It’s a great alternative to a 3 series or C class. I’d choose a V60 wagon instead of the S60 sedan. It looks better and much more space & practicality.
Me too! I love the wagon :-D
CarExpert Very annoying that Volvo Australia decided to not bring the V60 CC to Australia !! That would have been my # 1 choice 🤷🏻♂️ 🤷🏻♂️ 😩😩
Drives worse though
@@mharro88 I've handled lots of 3 series and S60s. I think they outclass BMW at almost everything except narrow turns and performance breaking.
The 3 Series simply cannot compete with S60 wide banking, slalom, and most other handling methods. They are much tighter, which is a preference for northern climate.
3 Series is a gorgeous car. Falls short as a long term commuter.
BMW really dominates pedigree over Volvo.
Paul is the man for car reviews
By the way, the hammer front headlights, if it breaks, the whole headlight have to be replaced, that's 3300aud on part, and another 3k for labour since the bumper and fender etc have to come off, then have to re calibrate for the matrix headlight.
I had issue with my hammer light on my xc90, lucky it was after an accident and insurance replaced it
If the transmission were not legitimately useless in manual shifting mode, I would have one of these. Love this car, but I drive in manual mode effectively 100% of the time and I just cannot get over how completely terrible the transmission in the Volvos is for shifting on your own.
I know not many of you would remember but there was a time a Center Console really was one of the coolest features of a passenger “SPORT CAR” and a 4dr Center Console was like a needle in a hay stack back in the day. Bucket seats any a console in a passenger Wagon was also extremely rare. People were a lot more practical and wouldn’t give up a seat for a sporty looking bucket seat. In the 1980’s is when the Buckets became common place with consoles. Ford Taurus is one example.
Good review, @CarExpert
We had a loan of a T5 Inscription over the weekend from a Volvo dealer when we were shopping around for a car, and the T5 R-Design was on the shortlist. (They had an Inscription for loan) We found the S60 excellent for how we'd use the car with 2 young kids. It would have been very easy to live with, with lots of little features (like the B-pillar air vents for the rear passengers, why doesn't every carmaker do this?) that shows the designers thought about how people would actually use the car.
Like you report, we found the car sure-footed, comfortable and pleasant to drive. The cameras and good visibility make it easy to park, and there is plenty of interior space.
I did test drive the T5 R-Design at a later date, but found that when compared to the competition, the S60s tended to be heavier, and so power-to-weight suffered. That would have been fixed with the T8 R-Design, but I didn't have the extra money. In the end, I went with a different car, as the S60 T5 R-Design wasn't "silly" enough for what I was looking for.
Kevin Loo which car did you go with?
@@HughRussell06 Ended up in a 2018 Audi S4. Plenty of silly!
Kevin Loo nice
Thanks, Kevin - some great feedback there!
Good review Paul glad you did not give the S60 T5 the bagging Wheels car of the year did.
They gave the Mercedes-Benz EQC car of the year and one year also awarded the gong to the Honda CR-Z - I think that says all that needs to be said about Wheels.
Love the front but the back not so much. It just seems sparse in the middle yet busy on the sides where the lights are.
Love mine. Really affordable too...which is why we got it
Great review. Love the strength of design & the fact it’s not one of the usual German suspects. I’d certainly consider one.
It would be interesting to compare the standard plastic dash with the optional leather dashes using the hardness tester for brands that have an option.
Great idea - we are changing the format of our test and will have a table linked that you can compare brands :-D
Love 💕 the s60 .
As a family who have owned Volvo, BMW and Mercedes I have to say Volvo is by far the comfiest (maybe not the best handling but for long drives there’s no comparison) best looking inside and out, but I’m wary of the S60 being US built if American built BMW and Mercs are anything o go by. Not having physical buttons on the climate control is a missed step though. I just wish they’d bring out the V90 wagon in Oz.
Agree on those points! You can get a V90 in Australia, but we only get the V90 Cross Country, we don't get a non off-road spec of the V90.
Can you flip down the rear headrests when there's passengers sitting behind you? That could be a laugh to smack them in the back of the head 🤣
@@CarExpertAus I didn't want the XC, prefer the lower to the ground normal version plus I don't like the faux offroader look :)
@@dan.m.e6259 That's for misbehaving rear passengers... "are we there yet?" 🤣
PS Loving this channel Paul. If you get time, I know you focus on new cars, but would be interesting to see your take on some older models by way of comparison as well, eg. new 5 series vs previous ones, changes, whether you think it's worth the extra cash (apart from the obvious advantages of every new car) etc
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Great review as you did...
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Hi Paul, the T8 recharge has been re-released in Aus. Would you be able to review it. Probably the most premium car available that will fall under the FBT limit for PHEVs
I am thinking to buy 2023 model. Any major changes?
you can use the voice button to change the temp....
can you please make a review on the volvo V60
The portrait infortainment system is so annoy when it cannot show Apple Carplay and Android Auto full screen, not only Volvo has this issue
Nice looking car and I have always thought the Volvo was quite often the 'head' choice rather than the 'heart'. Disappointed in the option prices though. Would be a great buy second hand.
Yep they've long been known for there cheeky options pricing! They are getting better, but it's not hard to spend a whole lot more money than you were meant to.
@@CarExpertAus I think its pricing works out pretty well if opt for the Inscription + Lifestyle/Premium pack. After price negotiation, it will end up a bit cheaper than G20 and quite a lot cheaper than a C300 but a bit better equipped
Option prices. Every car nowadays has heaps of option packs / options u can add to ur car. Look at any BMW, Mbenz, Audi etc... not just a Volvo thing. Can b annoying, but u can pick the spec u want, instead of the only option being a $ 100 k vehicle with every possible option standard in a one model range...
Good looking car. Great review. Was thinking about the V60 for the family. How are you coping with the lockdown? Can you still do the reviews at Cardinia Reservoir (or anywhere else) or was this filmed a while ago?
Another great review Paul. I recently tested one and was rather concerned of the poor quality of the centre console too. Joins were misaligned, glue was visible, and the sliding cover near the gear lever was so loose it slammed open when I accelerated, and slammed shut when I braked. The car itself though was fine; just nothing special.
I am a big fan of yours from India. I have a request for you.... plz make a detailed comparison between Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol....plz, plz, plz...
At least you can still buy a nice station wagon. Soooo much nicer than a dumb suv!
I object. I love SUVs, I mean the proper ones (AWD, higher ground clearance), not those FWD crossovers. Besides, my wife is a little bit over 183cm tall, with really long legs and she usually sits at the back with our child - and she needs higher seating position with lots of leg room. A sedan or SW simply doesn't provide. Not to mention good practicality of SUVs.
Car Mojo Fair enough. But I value the safety of my family - so no way I’d put them in an suv... Rollovers are very likely to kill kids especially.
Besides, it’s not jsut suv vs sedan/wagon. There are other types of vehicles that provide the space and access (better than in most cases) of the SUVs without the dangerous handling and high centre of gravity. They also look cooler than an suv...
@@froggy0162 again there are pros and cons. I collided with a small deer. Because SUV (it was RAV4) I literally went over him. Car with minimal damage, deer with terminal damage. A colleague of mine also collided with a deer, but a big one. With RAV4 too. Both car and the deer totalled. None of three passengers had a single scratch. One guy from the rescue team told my colleague that they were lucky to have SUV, in hatcback or sedan they would be most likely badly injured, possibly killed (at least those two at the front).
@@CarMojo Not sure hitting wildlife is a representative test... Good thing you didnt swerve to avoid it though, RAV4s have particularly dangerous handling. th-cam.com/video/VtQ24W_lamY/w-d-xo.html
Nice one Paul. When will start seeing comparison video reviews from Mike and you?
I wish they still made the s80 T6
Every benz squeak when you press on the interior so why pay more for the same I love this Volvo sold my Ben and bought one then use the difference to personalize it
Looks slick👍🏼😎
It's a looker! Even in base model trim it looks pretty decent.
amazing car
The rear seat pass through don’t open from the inside as a safety feature. kids pocking hands in the whole
Is that just with Volvo? They open in most cars we've tested or they're able to be unlocked from the boot to allow entry from inside the cabin.
How did you find the seats Paul I still reckon Volvo makes the best seats.
Amazing! Very comfy - and they look pretty cool as well.
What's the go with the head lights? You can't find any details anywhere about if there's active shadowing. The Volvo website says some models have it. That's it.
Love 💓 you’re Page Paul.
Cheers mate!
Rated it until that creaking plastic, another wicked review none the less
Agreed - a big miss there. It's a shame because the rest of the car was great!
Goodday i'm paul !
Loved the review Paul thank you. Out of interest, what would the approximate savings be over the C class or 3 series competition. I don’t think there would be much in it? Also, How does the S60 compare to the recently tested, Passat. Is there a definite step up in on road feel and presentation? Or is the Passat just as good?
Do Kia Sportage review please
That’s not the home screen in the volvo. You needed to press the home button again to get home.
What do you do if you want to search the manual for trouble shooting the screen not turning on?
Can you do 2020 nissan patrol?
I wonder if the limiter is already applied on this one?
No Henry, my understanding is the 180km/hr speed limit is being implemented by Volvo on all new cars manufactured from 2021 onwards. In practice, won’t make any meaningful real world difference in the vast majority of countries, except in Germany of course, where they have (some) unlimited speed autobahns.
This one is 'derestricted', but as Nicholas said, the universal speed limiting won't come into action until next year.
Ah, its just a nice to have you know.
Any chance you'll be reviewing the 3 Series or C Class down the line?
The Volvo seems very nice but I drove a S60 of a friend and honestly it feels a cut under the Mercedes Benz C class
I have an s60 and I have driven both the s60 and c class and a Volvo is supposed to be a cut under a Mercedes 👍🏿
S60. The car Passat driver pretends he's not interested in but buys when his pension kicks in, cos by now he really needs that suite of safety cack to get to the golf course without crashing. Nice review Paul. Any fun cars lined up, like a supra update?
38 600 usd and Australians complain that the cars are expensive in OZ?
The ride is good because it’s not an suv. High riding stuff needs the spring rates cranked up to counter the high centre of gravity.
another objection :) there's one cool journalist in my country, he's also a rally driver and he has a dedicated track where he tests the cars. if I remember well, in his top 3 quickest cars there is an SUV (Stelvio Quadrifoglio). Nowadays SUVs drive pretty well. They are not primarily for crazy sport driving, but their limits are far beyond limits of most of the drivers. If someone thinks SUV is a sports car and drives dangerously like an a-hole, it's not problem of the car.
@@CarMojo The problems are not generally when the driver gets over enthusiastic - its when the driver suddenly finds themselves in an emergency situation and tries to take evasive maneuverers.
Its one thing that bugs me most about car reviews - lots about the trinkets and acceleration and all the marketing spiels, nothing about the inherent traits that may save your life one day, or about inherent flaws (ie a high centre of gravity...) that might kill you when things go pear shaped.
@@froggy0162 cars (including SUVs) can handle emergency situations better than most of the drivers with theirs limits and driving skills. if there is enough time (distance vs. speed), SUVs too can handle most of what driver needs. but when something suddenly crosses your path, right in front of you (like in my cases), handling of your car doesn't matter, because during that split second from the moment you realize the danger until the collision you'll probably manage to let your feet off the gas pedal. then extra height and bulkiness of a SUV can be the only thing that protects your health/life.
apparently you don't like SUVs, but people do, for various reasons, and they wouldn't buy them if they were coffins on wheels.
@@CarMojo You missed my point again. Its simple physics, all things being equal higher COG means higher risk of rollover. Its not my opinion, its reflected in road trauma statistics - you are simply more likely to die in an suv.
I dont like them - they are less safe, less efficient, less space efficient, poorer handling, more dangerous to pedestrians. etc etc... They are all image with no substance, a triumph of marketing over common sense. People buy them because they buy into the marketing and myths around "size equals safety" - reality rarely gets a consideration.
@@froggy0162 I see that CoG and rollovers is your mantra here, ignoring the fact, that when you're not a total a-hole driver ignoring limits of the car, you'll not roll over an SUV, at least not that easy as you try to suggest. Since 2012 ESC (reduces rollover risk) is mandatory. According to Consumer Reports, majority of 6,800 occupants killed in rollovers in 2010 were not wearing seat belts (it's more about unresponsible people rather than the car).
But you consider things too general. Are SUVs less safe? well, are there SUVs with 5* NCAP? yes. are there sedans/hatchbacks with 2-3*? yes. are those 3* sedans safer than 5* SUV? the same for pedestrian safety. CoG is not the only thing, you can't ignore structure, materials, etc...
the same for handling. there are SUVs that handle better than some sedans/hatchbacks.
efficiency? take e.g. toyota hybrids (yes, even RAV4) vs. non-hybrid sedans... but even some non-hybrid SUVs do have better fuel consuption that this S60. unless you claim, that CoG is more important than engine's thermal efficiency.
less space efficient? another bs. I had 4.40m long SUV, boot space over 520L, I could fit there (among other things) bike with 20" wheels without removing them (b*tch please, sedans) and my wife had full comfort on the back seats.
Finally, in car vs. SUV head-on crashes, the study found that the odds of death were 7.6 times higher for the car driver than the SUV driver.
Volvo might make some nice vehicles but they sell so few in Australia. And with such a small customer base maintenance and spare parts are expensive. Warrantee work and recalls through a tiny dealership network is not good either and training people in the dealerships will be limited by the low funds available through the importer/distributor. And who will buy it from you when you want to get a new vehicle? Resale value will be low. All round buying a new Volvo in Australia is not a good idea.
Such a narrow minded comment & totally incorrect. Volvo been in Australia forever and very well established here. 6,700 sales in 2018. 7,800 sales in 2019. Covid issues aside, all of their cars r popular & selling well. More models etc on the way. Volvo r extremely well funded by their parent owner Company. Dealers in all capital cities & many other places etc. They r not as big as some, such as BMW, but their vehicles r highly recommended by those in the know.
@@StephenFogarty2023 COVID-19 had no significant presence in Oz in 2019. First lock-down started in March 2020, some cautions and restrictions in February 2020 but nothing in 2019.
Wire Rubbish Bin Correct. I mentioned Covid because it has caused a big downturn in new car sales so far this year. 442,000 cars sold to June 30, 2020 compared to 555,000 sales in first 6 months of 2019. A drop of 20% , 110,000 vehicles. Covid caused factory closures etc and delays in cars getting shipped to Australia and many other countries. In this very difficult situation, Volvo still doing very well with sales here. No brands will have a brilliant 2020. Covid will affect the economy etc, and new car sales will b down for a while, but will bounce back in due course.
@@StephenFogarty2023 I am hoping to buy a new car either later this year or some time next year. Probably a Toyota RAV4, but maybe something else.
Volvo without doubt has made some good cars and probably still does but they are relatively expensive and - as previously observed - low salves volume in Australia compared to brands like Toyota.
I kind of like to looks of vehicles like Skoda's Octavia and Kodiaq but I will not buy one because it too is a brand with low sales volume in Oz.
Wire Rubbish Bin Toyota sell over 200,000 cars per year in Australia. The next closest is Mazda / Hyundai at close to 100,000 annual sales. Toyota dominate the market here. Ur comment that Volvo does not sell in same volume as Toyota is absolutely hilarious. Volvo r more expensive then a comparable Toyota. U r paying more for a thoroughly engineered vehicle with quality and substance. This is also the case with BMW / Audi etc. Skoda Kodiaq is a great car. The Octavia is great and all new model Octavia in Australia next year. But Skoda don’t sell 200,000 cars in Australia either, so on that basis, then of course don’t buy one. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. Like Volvo, Skoda sales continue on a big upward curve in Australia. Anyway. Go ahead and buy a Toyota coz a lot of other people do. This thought process clearly confirms ur lack of personal confidence and stupid narrow mindedness.
Volvo made a big mistake building the sedan in the usa. They should have kept building them in sweden. The wagon is the pick.
Awesome car but touchscreen is a killer.
Volvo quality is still sub standard and they even make excuses in the owners manual (5:55). Newsflash. Consendation in headlamps and rear lamps is NOT normal. I have a 2018 Sportage and 2019 Mazda 3 in the family fleet and neither suffer from Condensation.
You're right about the condensation. Mind you, we had a Kia recently that had permanent condensation within the headlight cluster. That review should be live soon.
Looks like a polestar 1
Loox like value 4 money
Definitely!
Id buy the new Lexus IS
Looking forward to having a drive of the new one!
@@CarExpertAus Paul can't wait t
For the review dude
0 100?
Get the smallest engine, all Volvos are speed limited to 180 km/h. Or chose a real premium brand without Big Brother syndrome instead like Audi or BMW.
No paddle shifters is a deal breaker for me
It’s built in the us that’s why it is quality issues. The production has already been halted due to American incompetence
He mentioned the material used, not the quality of the craftsmanship. So, the choice of using plastic isn't in American hands...
Set temp ??! Verbal instruction works perfectly. You should have done your homework!
Lol. We know the voice command, but who has time for that?!
@@CarExpertAus I saw one review where the reviewer said "I'm cold". Temp went up!
As Homer would say, "Doh!"
DO NOT BUY A VOLVO! I am the current owner of a 2019 S60 T6 Inscription and the vehicle has been a complete nightmare. It is plagued with quality issues and has been in the shop more than all my previous cars were combined, I am in my late 30’s. Worse of all, dealing with the Volvo dealership network and Volvo USA has been even a worse experience. Endless circle of taking the vehicle to the shop to have quality issues and defects documented then calling Volvo USA for resolution but receiving no courtesy or care. I bought a $60k piece of crap that I do not even trust to drive more than 30 miles from my house. Asked them to buy it back or forgive my loan, would not. Asked them to give me a replacement vehicle, would not. Even though I have a service record the thickness of a dictionary on a car with 33k miles on it. They do not care about their customers unless they are selling you the car, after that you are on your own!
What issues did you face?
i hate dudes like this
"Built in the U.S".
End review at 3.39.