Happy Friday everyone! Last week we spent some time in the new extended range XC60 Recharge. It gets some HUGE upgrades this year and really brings it to the same if not better level than the new Lexus NX 450h+. We do want to point out, there are a few times where we call this model a 2023, its actually a 2022 model years but when looking on dealer lots, you want to find the "Extended Range" title in the window stickers. That is the model that gets the increased power and range versus the old T8 Recharge.
Unless I’m mistaken, I think your battery was empty when you were doing your 0-60 runs. As I understand, that would have a big impact on overall performance.
Just Traded in my 2020 xc60 T8 Inscription. Because I wanted the New Extended Range R model. When it came in, a 2022 Polestar Engineered model came in with mine off the truck, and with Extended Range. So they tempted me with a switch as it was not anybody's order. ( a Timing thing they said) I was told that it was just a more Flashy R-model. ... Well its got Wide Tires & Gold Brakes. And Wow , NOT the same ride as my Inscription At All. But they said swing by & they would change some olhins Dampener adjusters on the car to make my ride smoother have yet to swing by. AS for the new * ANDROID AUTO SYSTEM * The jury is still out for me. I have a I-phone so Apple car play is not an option, yet all I can do is play over Bluetooth. Like many have mentioned before there are very Few customization features for the center display screen. (yet ) In fact id say only Half the control Options I had on my 2020 T8 Inscription. The New Android system does feel Beta for sure. The Dealer assured me that Many more Apps & Things are to come as this new Android System has almost unlimited Upgradable potential. Note: The Google Navigation is way better with my voice. ... My Primary reason for the switch was to get the Extended Range T8. It Almost double the the full EV Range, & Wow the new Battery & Motor does not disappoint. As for the Polestar Engineered part of the car? its got Massive Gold Brakes behind the rims? and Yes, they stop the Car. ... they R Growing on me. I've been told by multiple Volvo reps now all my concerns re: the Android infotainment System would be fixed in the " NEAR " future. We will see. *Update:*: I got the Ohlins Dampers set to #12 , smooths out the ride, Way Better. ( #1- 22 notches ) 😜 👍 dealer showed my how " Luv it Now more than ever"
I always have to say one thing in this review: I consider as an volvo / polestar products especially this one, Because they have safety features on their vehicles. Also this will be my top pick over it's competition, Because it had less emissions than gas vehicles of course & Also this vehicle is fun to drive around town with & Show it to my friends & family as well. Overall, incredible job & review sofyan.
Whoa, this is awesome! I was drifting back to considering Volvo again and this comes out now! I'd have to stick with the mild hybrid for cost and practical reasons, but this is really very impressive. Great review.
Thanks for a good review. Wish for a bit more focus on safety, cause it must be almost impossible to beat Volvo in that aspect. Just walked out the front door of the 2018 model after a head on collision doing 50m. Alle 4 door opened from the inside, and the glass roof did not break!! How amazing is that?
Love it. This is what all cars should have been years ago - Plug-in Hybrids and a rebate to help with the final cost. With 35 miles of range, most people can get to work on electric power alone; maybe recharge at work, then get home on electric power? With an 18 gallon tank, you could go 600 miles between fill-ups. Full electric is great and I will get one soon, but the plug-in hybrid is the way to go until the next generation battery is ready.
It's not a rebate, it is a tax credit. You have to owe at least $7500 in federal taxes in order to claim this credit. I used this credit when I bought my 2018 Honda Clarity, bringing the cost down to $27K.
@DOGS LOL So far, the Clarity has been a very economical and reliable vehicle. Styling is odd, but I can live with that since I can go months without buying any gas. I get about 40 miles of EV range in winter, 50 in summer.
@@mowcowbell Clarity owner here as well. I am thinking of trading in my clarity for the S60 PHEV...The EV range difference is only 5 miles, but the volvo is a lot more luxurious inside and much more powerful with 400+HP!
Bought my new Subaru 2021 Impreza in 2020. Plan on doing the maintenance religiously. Want car to last many years. Todays prices are nuts. Glad I bought mine before the ---- hit the fan.
I actually live in Palm Springs are Cooled seats available? In the past when i looked at volvo it had remote start for climate. Does this have this? Very important when its now 110-115 degrees.
The woven material on the interior looks so great in my opinion. It’s definitely more suiting for this class of vehicle that’s meant to haul family, kids, relatives, and just actual people 😂 much better than having to worry about others messing up the premium leather in other similarly classed “family” suvs, plus it just looks so cozy and “at-home” to spend time in and go on long road trips with.
Still waiting! Just bought r design 9k on clock, and 1 year old. 5th Volvo, fantastic car, but can’t understand why no Apple CarPlay. Have to plug in iPhone each time. Was told OTA on the way! So is Xmas. 😂
I love Volvo personally I would get r design or polestar looks better but Volvo is way better looking than lexus bmw and Mercedes’ Audi imo looks classier
The ONLY useful review of the XC60 T8 Extended I’ve seen yet, and I’ve watched dozens of these videos. Why does no one believe in showing the true performance, 0-60, etc? Thank you.
@@jasonkuhn4019 there is another possible reason it wouldn’t go into electric mode. If the car is started and the gas engine has not come on yet and then you make it come on, it will run for a min or two to warm up before it lets you turn it off.
Lovely vehicle! I am waiting for the delivery of a new Volvo V60 T6 Recharge Inscription. One thing that I see reviewers all over the world do: Leave the battery empty or almost empty for the reviews. Your performance tests, and especially the fully electric one is completely off due to this. Thanks for the walk through. But make sure to charge the car one way or another before similar test drives.
I am a child, but when you said "push the P button" I laughed, I don't even really understand why it was funny... That being said very thorough review, better than most.
Have owned Volvos for years but I'm not a fan of all the controls being put on a touch screen. And hopefully they've sped up the boot up time. My wife's S90 takes too long. You can't even turn the radio off or on after engine start until the computer boots up. I love Volvos but the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has caught my attention.
Well... we took delivery of ours, charged it one time and then something in they system glitched. Our Volvo dealer has now had it for almost two weeks and can not get it to remain "connected" through the google/telematics system. It's basically bricked. We're awaiting another trial part from Sweden.
I wonder why Volvo does not use a under the hood liner/insulation? Does that not help with noise from the engine and keeping the hood and paint from getting too hot?
If only they were reliable. Between the supercharged, turbocharged, electrified, etc power plants they have, they are nothing but problems. Anyone wondering should go watch Savageese's ownership review of his XC90. Supercharger broke before 40k miles.
I’ve owned two S90s with the T6 engine, and while I have NVH issues with the power train, both cars have been exceptionally reliable, and they don’t have a reputation for being anything otherwise.
I have a 2019 S60 T8 and a 2019 XC90 T6 and combined over 55k miles with zero issues on powertrain. Had only 1 brake issue known on the XC90 but that’s been it in the last 2.5 years of ownership.
no supercharger on this ER model... But it's been the electronics that have been dreadfully bad in Volvos for decades now... Volvo-forum owners report lots of problems with GPS going out often and the 12-volt battery dying when the car is not started for several days (2021-2022 XC60 T8s)...
Well... we took delivery of ours, charged it one time and then something in they system glitched. Our Volvo dealer has now had it for almost two weeks and can not get it to remain "connected" through the google/telematics system. It's basically bricked. We're awaiting another trial part from Sweden.
Lexus the sportier to drive 😂😂😆😆🤣🤣? Anything else in the class drives better than the dressed up outdated rav4 The xc60 drives way better than the nx. It has a fancier double wishbone fronts and bigger wheels and tires and better overall polish to the suspension
Hey Sofyan: I test drove the previous version with 400hp and found it to be very bumpy on rough roads, and it’s handling to be practically non-existent around the curves. I also found the steering, even in its firmest setting, to be very soft. Has any of that changed with this new refresh/update?
That's a lot of hp/torque from a 2.0. Must run a quite high compression ratio. How are these Volvo engines regarded as far as long-term durability is concerned?
The Volvo engines are actually quite reliable. No issues with any of the 2.0L turbo or turbo/supercharged engines since 2016. The main issue with these high end T8 Volvos tend to be the air suspension if you live in a VERY cold climate. They tend to form ice crystals and the compressor works overtime then dies. Very fringe case though.
I do know for a fact these engines are noisy AF. Terrible NVH for a luxury car. I have driven a few and they are all significantly louder inside the cabin than most non-luxury cars now days.
When cars that normally would come with very expensive leather and wood, now come with vinyl or cloth and plastic (or recycled rubber mats) as interior materials, are the prices reflecting this de-contenting?? On most cars the leather upgrade is $4000+ so if cars that once had it standard are now removing it are the cars $4000 less expensive??? Seems like manufacturers are pulling a fast one with this "ohh, this is animal-free" (but we'll charge you the same as if we put Connolly Leather in there)....
LOL, wishful thinking. If anything, they are charging more for less now and expect you to to happily go along with it because you are “saving the planet” in the process.
@@mattspeer01 Porsche has manual-adjusting steering wheels in most of its base models up to about $120k (before options); power-telescoping steering wheel comes as part of a seating package in most "cheaper" Porsches (i.e., those < $120k) for about $1500-$2000... I wouldn't pay extra for the feature, but I always get the upgraded-seating package and do enjoy the power-adjusting steering wheel (which moves with the seats when you start the car and turn it off, to allow easier ingress/egress).
love redline review's but not everyone has a iPhone. Sofyan never acknowledges Android auto when you're at this level you should start considering it.😊
Not at all a fan of the crystal shift knob. Seems cheesy. Also,...the HP and Torque numbers seem way too high for the performance. I get that this is a pretty heavy vehicle, but those numbers make me think this getting below 4 secs in 0-60.
Gearing, aerodynamics (which isn't bad), torque curve, etc are also factors. It could have all the power it wants but you have to factor things as I listed to make it especially quick.
yes, the crystal shifter is very cheesy... And all the chrome (inside and out) makes it too feminine, for sure... The R-Design exterior looks way better (as he says in the review), and it gets rid of that too-feminine crystal shifter ... But no cars should have any chrome inside or out; my 2001 V70XC Volvo wagon has no chrome anywhere (other than the wheels and the badging), and it looks way better than even the R-Design does on the inside (yes, a 21-year-old Volvo looks way better than a 2022 Volvo)... Volvo started bringing chrome in big-time in the Ford era, and increased it in the Geely era...
Android Automotive (Google) infotainment system, but the screen looks the same when turned off (i.e., no change in dimensions)... Personally, I think that most people prefer "landscape-style" screens rather than "portrait-style" screens, which is why all computer and laptop screens are landscape and not portrait... The best-looking car screens are (a) landscape-style and (b) integrated into the dashboard (rather than looking like glued-on tablet computers).
My 2019 S60 Inscription has been horrible. Horrible build quality. My first and last Volvo. Has been plagued with rattles, buzzes and vibration issues. Additionally, power steering, windows/sunroof and buttons just stop working. Reached out to Volvo USA and dealer it was purchased at, been in and out of the shop too many times to remember. Volvo USA puts it on the dealer....dealer puts it on Volvo....horrible experience. Asked them to buy the piece of crap back and denied my request. I make everyone who is shopping a Volvo, aware of my experience. I am sure I have cost them at least 3 sales at this point. Shame cause it is an attractive sedan, but was never so happy to get rid of a vehicle! Simply making other consumers aware of the issues I had with the piece of crap Volvo produced and the horrible customer service they can expect to receive if god forbid they do have issues like me. At the end of the day we are all consumers, and we should make sure we inform each other of poor companies like Volvo. I recently sold it back to Volvo’s dealer network, and they happily accepted it with the dictionary thick service record on it…..for what….to make a quick buck. That right there should tell you everything you need to know about Volvo. But it doesn’t undo the fact that for the first 2 years of ownership I was unable to take advantage of high used car prices and was stuck with returning my car for service every month. Since day 3 of ownership the car was plagued with quality and reliability issues!!! Funny thing is Volvo is so incompetent that the car is still linked to my phone and it is currently in Chicago at McGrath Volvo for $39500. 2019 black S60 Inscription with 33,915 miles on the odo. I feel sorry for the poor soul that buys it next.
@@naveenthemachine why do you got to be so rude, "no one cares". he's just sharing his experience owning a volvo for people who are looking for a new luxury brand and considering volvo
This is exactly what I would expect from any new Volvo. I always try to warn people about their garbage build quality and reliability, but people errantly seem to think Volvo builds quality products. Nothing could be further from the truth. There’s a reason Volvos are consistently at or near the bottom of all published reliability lists.
While there are always outliers and exceptions for every product, Volvos have a good reputation for reliability. So to counter this single individual’s experience with one Volvo, I’ve owned three with virtually zero issues. While I take exception to some things about our S90, reliability is not one of them.
@@wesleywalls7582 Most of Volvo's SUV's are reliable and a very good buy. Not to mention that their entire lineup now earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award.
Beautiful car, Timeless styling, very expensive yes but with that $7,500 tax rebate it is definitely more appealing. Odd that they got rid of the leather key fob, they didn't even have to use real leather on the fob but it was such a nice touch. Also it just baffles me that they have yet to put a power steering wheel on any of their models. For this price it is unacceptable. Even the Polestar 1 160k Coupe was manual....
@@cbatiau2528 the 2022 V60 T8 is at the edge of affordability for me, so i imagine a V90 CC would be too far gone... ...but the 2022 V60 T8 dropped like 12k CAD in base price this year, so who knows. fingers crossed for 2023. if not for CC's, then at very least, more allocations for standard wagon T8 allocations... i dunno when orders closed, i just know i missed it a while ago for 2022
@@Cal94 I hear ya... I don't think they're worth the prices that Volvo charges for them, either, although here in the US you can still get a $7500 tax credit. Given the problems with the Volvo infotainment system (GPS going in and out erratically) and 12-volt-battery issues in the 2021/2022 Volvo T8s, these vehicles seem like they need a lot more testing before inflicting them on buyers, especially at these price points... It probably makes more sense (for me, anyway) to wait for a Cross Country BEV wagon in 2-3 years, hoping that the electronics are vastly improved (and the battery range and DC-charging speeds are highly elevated over the current Volvo BEVs)...
3:25: I agree totally about the R-Design looking way better than the Inscriptions because they don't have the silly-looking chrome all around the car's exterior (save for badging)... I'm at a loss as to why automakers put chrome on their cars exterior at all; I have never seen a car where chrome makes the car look better (and that goes for interior as well as exterior)... I'd like to see automakers do away with chrome "badging", as well; few automakers allow the option to paint or remove exterior badging at the factory (Porsche being one of the few)... Why doesn't anybody question these stupid practices? They don't make any car look better; they make them look cheap and tacky at best, and at worst they reflect sunlight into peoples' eyes in interiors (and ditto for "piano black" surfaces, which should all be matte black and non-reflective).
The 24 model year will change that for this XC60. The Momentum, Inscription, and R Design trims will go away. New trim names will be used and a light or dark package will be available in I think all of them. Light is chrome accents and dark is black accents and window surrounds. For me, I like this better. I too want the black trim but did not want the R Design because the suede seats are way too hot and gives me swamp ass. I'll opt mine to be the top trim phev (which in 24 should have 50 miles of electric only range), denim blue, maroon brown seats, dark trim. You can see what the new optioning will look like on the Volvo Italia web site right now.
@@jeffs6090 It's crazy how Volvo (and other carmakers) have such different configuration options from one country to another... Why not just have more a-la-carte options available to everybody? Seems like a huge waste of resources, and the end result is that buyers in some countries are really cheated in terms of what they can option...
Sad they will go "fully electric" by 2030 ... I'll never go fully electric. Plug-ins are a great alternative ... and give me leather. Cows do die ... it's also renewable.
PHEV VERSION. The singular most disappointing aspect of the charge system is it inability to set a charge timer either through the car or app. So unless you have a smart home charger people like me on an economy 7 tariff need to be nocturnal to benefit from off peak charging. Volvo UK offer no solution. A retrograde step from earlier models and spoiling my enjoyment of a brand new car!
62k,72k really...i swear i will start doing my own car review,to tell people the real truth behind all this crap cars,they ad an electric motor of about 35mile really 😑
Volvo for 72k? fuck ya Volvo is a luxury brand but it is not that great luxury one. People will buy Mercedez, BMW and Audi instead of Volvo for that price range the German vehicles are better in reputation and brand image and brand stratification
@@panameradan6860 Who pays 72k for Volvo? Volvo is not that in the lux perception. It is a luxury brand but does not have the brand reputation and popularity like the German lux vehicles
Happy Friday everyone! Last week we spent some time in the new extended range XC60 Recharge. It gets some HUGE upgrades this year and really brings it to the same if not better level than the new Lexus NX 450h+. We do want to point out, there are a few times where we call this model a 2023, its actually a 2022 model years but when looking on dealer lots, you want to find the "Extended Range" title in the window stickers. That is the model that gets the increased power and range versus the old T8 Recharge.
The xc60 is on a level comparable to bmw Mercedes Audi genesis vs the dressed up rav4 😂 which is down there with Infiniti 😂
Well done Volvo 👏
Unless I’m mistaken, I think your battery was empty when you were doing your 0-60 runs. As I understand, that would have a big impact on overall performance.
Just Traded in my 2020 xc60 T8 Inscription. Because I wanted the New Extended Range R model. When it came in, a 2022 Polestar Engineered model came in with mine off the truck, and with Extended Range. So they tempted me with a switch as it was not anybody's order. ( a Timing thing they said)
I was told that it was just a more Flashy R-model. ... Well its got Wide Tires & Gold Brakes.
And Wow , NOT the same ride as my Inscription At All. But they said swing by & they would change some olhins Dampener adjusters on the car to make my ride smoother have yet to swing by.
AS for the new * ANDROID AUTO SYSTEM * The jury is still out for me. I have a I-phone so Apple car play is not an option, yet all I can do is play over Bluetooth. Like many have mentioned before there are very Few customization features for the center display screen. (yet ) In fact id say only Half the control Options I had on my 2020 T8 Inscription. The New Android system does feel Beta for sure. The Dealer assured me that Many more Apps & Things are to come as this new Android System has almost unlimited Upgradable potential.
Note: The Google Navigation is way better with my voice. ... My Primary reason for the switch was to get the Extended Range T8.
It Almost double the the full EV Range, & Wow the new Battery & Motor does not disappoint. As for the Polestar Engineered part of the car? its got Massive Gold Brakes behind the rims? and Yes, they stop the Car. ... they R Growing on me. I've been told by multiple Volvo reps now all my concerns re: the Android infotainment System would be fixed in the " NEAR " future. We will see.
*Update:*: I got the Ohlins Dampers set to #12 , smooths out the ride, Way Better. ( #1- 22 notches ) 😜 👍 dealer showed my how
" Luv it Now more than ever"
Yup, Timing is Key with picking up one of those. NOICE !!! 😁
I always have to say one thing in this review: I consider as an volvo / polestar products especially this one, Because they have safety features on their vehicles. Also this will be my top pick over it's competition, Because it had less emissions than gas vehicles of course & Also this vehicle is fun to drive around town with & Show it to my friends & family as well. Overall, incredible job & review sofyan.
When the refreshed model comes out, model year 23, the plug in will have around 50 miles of electric only range. That one will be my next car.
Whoa, this is awesome! I was drifting back to considering Volvo again and this comes out now! I'd have to stick with the mild hybrid for cost and practical reasons, but this is really very impressive. Great review.
Thanks for a good review. Wish for a bit more focus on safety, cause it must be almost impossible to beat Volvo in that aspect. Just walked out the front door of the 2018 model after a head on collision doing 50m. Alle 4 door opened from the inside, and the glass roof did not break!! How amazing is that?
volvo doesn’t do electric assist steering wheel adjustments for safety in case of an accident so the wheel can be moved out of the way of the driver.
Love it. This is what all cars should have been years ago - Plug-in Hybrids and a rebate to help with the final cost. With 35 miles of range, most people can get to work on electric power alone; maybe recharge at work, then get home on electric power? With an 18 gallon tank, you could go 600 miles between fill-ups. Full electric is great and I will get one soon, but the plug-in hybrid is the way to go until the next generation battery is ready.
@DOGS LOL I didn't invent or ask the rebate for EVs. But I not going to turn it down. I doubt you would eit.
It's not a rebate, it is a tax credit. You have to owe at least $7500 in federal taxes in order to claim this credit. I used this credit when I bought my 2018 Honda Clarity, bringing the cost down to $27K.
@DOGS LOL So far, the Clarity has been a very economical and reliable vehicle. Styling is odd, but I can live with that since I can go months without buying any gas. I get about 40 miles of EV range in winter, 50 in summer.
@@mowcowbell Clarity owner here as well. I am thinking of trading in my clarity for the S60 PHEV...The EV range difference is only 5 miles, but the volvo is a lot more luxurious inside and much more powerful with 400+HP!
These seats look amazing and comfortable!
you drove the Volvo xc60 recharge and the BMW x5 45e. in your opinion which would you buy and why. thanks for any info
Bought my new Subaru 2021 Impreza in 2020. Plan on doing the maintenance religiously. Want car to last many years. Todays prices are nuts. Glad I bought mine before the ---- hit the fan.
I actually live in Palm Springs are Cooled seats available? In the past when i looked at volvo it had remote start for climate. Does this have this? Very important when its now 110-115 degrees.
The woven material on the interior looks so great in my opinion. It’s definitely more suiting for this class of vehicle that’s meant to haul family, kids, relatives, and just actual people 😂 much better than having to worry about others messing up the premium leather in other similarly classed “family” suvs, plus it just looks so cozy and “at-home” to spend time in and go on long road trips with.
Great review! The Apple CarPlay omission is unforgivable
but the review said it's coming!!!!!
Still waiting! Just bought r design 9k on clock, and 1 year old. 5th Volvo, fantastic car, but can’t understand why no Apple CarPlay. Have to plug in iPhone each time. Was told OTA on the way! So is Xmas. 😂
I love Volvo personally I would get r design or polestar looks better but Volvo is way better looking than lexus bmw and Mercedes’ Audi imo looks classier
The ONLY useful review of the XC60 T8 Extended I’ve seen yet, and I’ve watched dozens of these videos. Why does no one believe in showing the true performance, 0-60, etc? Thank you.
His battery was dead, as indicated by the fact that it wouldnt let him go into pure mode.
@@jasonkuhn4019 And yet it performed profoundly well regardless. Imagine how much better it would be WITH the rear end contributing.
@@jasonkuhn4019 there is another possible reason it wouldn’t go into electric mode.
If the car is started and the gas engine has not come on yet and then you make it come on, it will run for a min or two to warm up before it lets you turn it off.
The only usable, but still somewhat unusable review due to the fact the battery was flat during the drive.
Sorry to see.
Thank you for graciously making this in 93°F weather :’)
Lovely vehicle!
I am waiting for the delivery of a new Volvo V60 T6 Recharge Inscription.
One thing that I see reviewers all over the world do: Leave the battery empty or almost empty for the reviews.
Your performance tests, and especially the fully electric one is completely off due to this.
Thanks for the walk through. But make sure to charge the car one way or another before similar test drives.
I am a child, but when you said "push the P button" I laughed, I don't even really understand why it was funny... That being said very thorough review, better than most.
They’ve been saying CarPlay is coming forever.
what it is consumption every 100 km with in hibrit mode with out pure mode.... just benzin and hibrit in city consumption ?
Have owned Volvos for years but I'm not a fan of all the controls being put on a touch screen. And hopefully they've sped up the boot up time. My wife's S90 takes too long. You can't even turn the radio off or on after engine start until the computer boots up. I love Volvos but the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has caught my attention.
NO Massaging seats!!!??? Did Volvo discontinue this on all their models with Inscription/ultimate trim or just the xC60?
How does this compare size wise to the NX450h+? I was going to check them out but eye test tells me nx450h+ is substantially smaller
Love your vids....fully informative
What would be a comparable model to NX 450h+? Also which one do you think is better, NX or XC60?
Well... we took delivery of ours, charged it one time and then something in they system glitched. Our Volvo dealer has now had it for almost two weeks and can not get it to remain "connected" through the google/telematics system. It's basically bricked. We're awaiting another trial part from Sweden.
I wonder why Volvo does not use a under the hood liner/insulation? Does that not help with noise from the engine and keeping the hood and paint from getting too hot?
Are the 400+ hp only available in the Polestar version?
If only they were reliable. Between the supercharged, turbocharged, electrified, etc power plants they have, they are nothing but problems. Anyone wondering should go watch Savageese's ownership review of his XC90. Supercharger broke before 40k miles.
I’ve owned two S90s with the T6 engine, and while I have NVH issues with the power train, both cars have been exceptionally reliable, and they don’t have a reputation for being anything otherwise.
I have a 2019 S60 T8 and a 2019 XC90 T6 and combined over 55k miles with zero issues on powertrain. Had only 1 brake issue known on the XC90 but that’s been it in the last 2.5 years of ownership.
no supercharger on this ER model... But it's been the electronics that have been dreadfully bad in Volvos for decades now... Volvo-forum owners report lots of problems with GPS going out often and the 12-volt battery dying when the car is not started for several days (2021-2022 XC60 T8s)...
Well... we took delivery of ours, charged it one time and then something in they system glitched. Our Volvo dealer has now had it for almost two weeks and can not get it to remain "connected" through the google/telematics system. It's basically bricked. We're awaiting another trial part from Sweden.
I must say that new Lexus NX plug-in hybid is a nice car with great design. But I don't think the drive train is at the same division as the Volvo.
My wife is going to be in the market. Looking at this, the Audi SQ8, Acura RDX, BMW X3 M40i, and the Lexus RX. Which way would you go?
Can you use regular gas or high test is mandatory
Great review thanks ! Between this & a NX 450h+ which one do you recommend ? Is the Lexus more sporty to drive ?
Lexus the sportier to drive 😂😂😆😆🤣🤣? Anything else in the class drives better than the dressed up outdated rav4
The xc60 drives way better than the nx. It has a fancier double wishbone fronts and bigger wheels and tires and better overall polish to the suspension
Hey Sofyan: I test drove the previous version with 400hp and found it to be very bumpy on rough roads, and it’s handling to be practically non-existent around the curves. I also found the steering, even in its firmest setting, to be very soft. Has any of that changed with this new refresh/update?
I dont get what Volvo means when they say leather is not renewable. It. comes. from. cows. Vinyl comes from oil (or gas).
That's a lot of hp/torque from a 2.0. Must run a quite high compression ratio. How are these Volvo engines regarded as far as long-term durability is concerned?
if I'm not mistaken, they're not lol
@@Shadarif1901 reliability isn’t important. The first few years it should be reliable
The Volvo engines are actually quite reliable. No issues with any of the 2.0L turbo or turbo/supercharged engines since 2016. The main issue with these high end T8 Volvos tend to be the air suspension if you live in a VERY cold climate. They tend to form ice crystals and the compressor works overtime then dies. Very fringe case though.
I do know for a fact these engines are noisy AF. Terrible NVH for a luxury car. I have driven a few and they are all significantly louder inside the cabin than most non-luxury cars now days.
It's not the engine you need to worry about, it's the gearing in the electric drive unit and the brakes causing vibrations at speed.
The leather option is a Soft touch Nappa leather, not fake leather
The colour is called Silver Dawn, not silver Ice
The color is called Silver Dawn not Silver Ice.
Just ordered this color in mild hybrid Momentum trim.
I want one for the S60 and see if it gets near 3.9 seconds for 0-60
Looks beautiful but at this price point there are too many short comings imo
When cars that normally would come with very expensive leather and wood, now come with vinyl or cloth and plastic (or recycled rubber mats) as interior materials, are the prices reflecting this de-contenting?? On most cars the leather upgrade is $4000+ so if cars that once had it standard are now removing it are the cars $4000 less expensive??? Seems like manufacturers are pulling a fast one with this "ohh, this is animal-free" (but we'll charge you the same as if we put Connolly Leather in there)....
LOL, wishful thinking. If anything, they are charging more for less now and expect you to to happily go along with it because you are “saving the planet” in the process.
Hell no they aren't charging less this is still a 75,000 dollar vehicle with a manual adjustable steering wheel lol.
@@OM_42 The manual adjustable steering wheel in a car at this price still blows my mind. Volvo is so unbelievably cheap in so many ways...
@@mattspeer01 Porsche has manual-adjusting steering wheels in most of its base models up to about $120k (before options); power-telescoping steering wheel comes as part of a seating package in most "cheaper" Porsches (i.e., those < $120k) for about $1500-$2000... I wouldn't pay extra for the feature, but I always get the upgraded-seating package and do enjoy the power-adjusting steering wheel (which moves with the seats when you start the car and turn it off, to allow easier ingress/egress).
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Don't forget all new Volvos have the wonderful heated wiper now also.
love redline review's but not everyone has a iPhone. Sofyan never acknowledges Android auto when you're at this level you should start considering it.😊
Crazy how this channel mostly reviews SUV's now. I miss the old days.
regular gas?
I’m sad to see the Volvo gas engines go in 2030 but all good things must come to an end and go green
Volvo hasn't made a decent ICE since their 5-, 6-, and 8-cylinder models...
@@cbatiau2528 I know it’s sad I know back then Volvo was owned by Ford but idk if it helped after Geely took over the Swedish brand
That’s the same 455HP as the Camaro SS
I drove the Kia Sorento PHEV and it felt slow to me, this would be a lot better choice.
Incorrect about previous T8, on any T8 from 2020 onwards, it will hold electric in Pure mode. Nothing new on this model.
Not at all a fan of the crystal shift knob. Seems cheesy.
Also,...the HP and Torque numbers seem way too high for the performance. I get that this is a pretty heavy vehicle, but those numbers make me think this getting below 4 secs in 0-60.
Gearing, aerodynamics (which isn't bad), torque curve, etc are also factors. It could have all the power it wants but you have to factor things as I listed to make it especially quick.
yes, the crystal shifter is very cheesy... And all the chrome (inside and out) makes it too feminine, for sure... The R-Design exterior looks way better (as he says in the review), and it gets rid of that too-feminine crystal shifter ... But no cars should have any chrome inside or out; my 2001 V70XC Volvo wagon has no chrome anywhere (other than the wheels and the badging), and it looks way better than even the R-Design does on the inside (yes, a 21-year-old Volvo looks way better than a 2022 Volvo)... Volvo started bringing chrome in big-time in the Ford era, and increased it in the Geely era...
In my opinion Volvo makes the best looking SUVs but the electrical issues are a nightmare. So I've read
wow amazing
Volvo still goin with the old infontainment?
Android Automotive (Google) infotainment system, but the screen looks the same when turned off (i.e., no change in dimensions)... Personally, I think that most people prefer "landscape-style" screens rather than "portrait-style" screens, which is why all computer and laptop screens are landscape and not portrait... The best-looking car screens are (a) landscape-style and (b) integrated into the dashboard (rather than looking like glued-on tablet computers).
Leather is very sustainable
2023 model and we still in first quarter of 2022, everything is changed
no, this is still a 2022 model (2022.5) ...
2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge eAWD Inscription!
My 2019 S60 Inscription has been horrible. Horrible build quality. My first and last Volvo. Has been plagued with rattles, buzzes and vibration issues. Additionally, power steering, windows/sunroof and buttons just stop working. Reached out to Volvo USA and dealer it was purchased at, been in and out of the shop too many times to remember. Volvo USA puts it on the dealer....dealer puts it on Volvo....horrible experience. Asked them to buy the piece of crap back and denied my request. I make everyone who is shopping a Volvo, aware of my experience. I am sure I have cost them at least 3 sales at this point. Shame cause it is an attractive sedan, but was never so happy to get rid of a vehicle!
Simply making other consumers aware of the issues I had with the piece of crap Volvo produced and the horrible customer service they can expect to receive if god forbid they do have issues like me. At the end of the day we are all consumers, and we should make sure we inform each other of poor companies like Volvo. I recently sold it back to Volvo’s dealer network, and they happily accepted it with the dictionary thick service record on it…..for what….to make a quick buck. That right there should tell you everything you need to know about Volvo. But it doesn’t undo the fact that for the first 2 years of ownership I was unable to take advantage of high used car prices and was stuck with returning my car for service every month. Since day 3 of ownership the car was plagued with quality and reliability issues!!! Funny thing is Volvo is so incompetent that the car is still linked to my phone and it is currently in Chicago at McGrath Volvo for $39500. 2019 black S60 Inscription with 33,915 miles on the odo. I feel sorry for the poor soul that buys it next.
@@naveenthemachine why do you got to be so rude, "no one cares". he's just sharing his experience owning a volvo for people who are looking for a new luxury brand and considering volvo
I would stay away from Volvo's manufactured in the US. The ones made in Sweden or China are built to a higher standard in general.
This is exactly what I would expect from any new Volvo. I always try to warn people about their garbage build quality and reliability, but people errantly seem to think Volvo builds quality products. Nothing could be further from the truth. There’s a reason Volvos are consistently at or near the bottom of all published reliability lists.
While there are always outliers and exceptions for every product, Volvos have a good reputation for reliability. So to counter this single individual’s experience with one Volvo, I’ve owned three with virtually zero issues. While I take exception to some things about our S90, reliability is not one of them.
@@wesleywalls7582 Most of Volvo's SUV's are reliable and a very good buy. Not to mention that their entire lineup now earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award.
Too expensive. Polestar 2 is less and looks better inside and out.
Beautiful car, Timeless styling, very expensive yes but with that $7,500 tax rebate it is definitely more appealing. Odd that they got rid of the leather key fob, they didn't even have to use real leather on the fob but it was such a nice touch. Also it just baffles me that they have yet to put a power steering wheel on any of their models. For this price it is unacceptable. Even the Polestar 1 160k Coupe was manual....
No power steering for crash protection. Something to do with the collapsible steering column
Volvo, more T8s plz. preferably, a T8 V60 CC in canada.
yes, I'd buy a Cross Country T8 in a heartbeat (V60 or V90) ... Don't know why they aren't making them...
@@cbatiau2528 the 2022 V60 T8 is at the edge of affordability for me, so i imagine a V90 CC would be too far gone...
...but the 2022 V60 T8 dropped like 12k CAD in base price this year, so who knows. fingers crossed for 2023. if not for CC's, then at very least, more allocations for standard wagon T8 allocations... i dunno when orders closed, i just know i missed it a while ago for 2022
@@Cal94 I hear ya... I don't think they're worth the prices that Volvo charges for them, either, although here in the US you can still get a $7500 tax credit. Given the problems with the Volvo infotainment system (GPS going in and out erratically) and 12-volt-battery issues in the 2021/2022 Volvo T8s, these vehicles seem like they need a lot more testing before inflicting them on buyers, especially at these price points... It probably makes more sense (for me, anyway) to wait for a Cross Country BEV wagon in 2-3 years, hoping that the electronics are vastly improved (and the battery range and DC-charging speeds are highly elevated over the current Volvo BEVs)...
Can you review cars the average folk can afford. Thanks.
3:25: I agree totally about the R-Design looking way better than the Inscriptions because they don't have the silly-looking chrome all around the car's exterior (save for badging)... I'm at a loss as to why automakers put chrome on their cars exterior at all; I have never seen a car where chrome makes the car look better (and that goes for interior as well as exterior)... I'd like to see automakers do away with chrome "badging", as well; few automakers allow the option to paint or remove exterior badging at the factory (Porsche being one of the few)... Why doesn't anybody question these stupid practices? They don't make any car look better; they make them look cheap and tacky at best, and at worst they reflect sunlight into peoples' eyes in interiors (and ditto for "piano black" surfaces, which should all be matte black and non-reflective).
The 24 model year will change that for this XC60. The Momentum, Inscription, and R Design trims will go away. New trim names will be used and a light or dark package will be available in I think all of them. Light is chrome accents and dark is black accents and window surrounds. For me, I like this better. I too want the black trim but did not want the R Design because the suede seats are way too hot and gives me swamp ass. I'll opt mine to be the top trim phev (which in 24 should have 50 miles of electric only range), denim blue, maroon brown seats, dark trim. You can see what the new optioning will look like on the Volvo Italia web site right now.
@@jeffs6090 It's crazy how Volvo (and other carmakers) have such different configuration options from one country to another... Why not just have more a-la-carte options available to everybody? Seems like a huge waste of resources, and the end result is that buyers in some countries are really cheated in terms of what they can option...
9 inch display is not enough for a expensive premium car, the competitors give´s more to the customers.
Sad they will go "fully electric" by 2030 ... I'll never go fully electric. Plug-ins are a great alternative ... and give me leather. Cows do die ... it's also renewable.
Is it a ford?
Congratulations to Volvo for matching the all-electric range of an 11 year old Chevy Volt!
And congrats to Volvo for actually having a vehicle that isn’t embarrassing to be seen it.
And gets to 60 in half the time.
Replacement batteries can cost up to $20,000 dollars. Just ask Google
PHEV VERSION. The singular most disappointing aspect of the charge system is it inability to set a charge timer either through the car or app. So unless you have a smart home charger people like me on an economy 7 tariff need to be nocturnal to benefit from off peak charging. Volvo UK offer no solution. A retrograde step from earlier models and spoiling my enjoyment of a brand new car!
I stopped watching as soon as I heard , “now let’s do a 0 to 60 test in all electric”… maybe you could do a 0 to 60 in reverse too!
62k,72k really...i swear i will start doing my own car review,to tell people the real truth behind all this crap cars,they ad an electric motor of about 35mile really 😑
nobody should be excited about this car
Nobody should be excited? This is way better than the newest phev in the class in just about every way
too messy and imprecise, you miss a lot of details and information. Looks like you're in a hurry to go to the bathroom...
ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT). ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).
Seats are awful
Very bad car. I am very disappointed. I have the car 1 month and i have problems
Aren't these horribly unreliable?
This car is a de-contented POS being billed as a facelift. Lol.
Volvo for 72k? fuck ya Volvo is a luxury brand but it is not that great luxury one. People will buy Mercedez, BMW and Audi instead of Volvo for that price range the German vehicles are better in reputation and brand image and brand stratification
to my eyes, those three brands that you cited all look much uglier, and I don't think Merc and BMW reliability is better than Volvo reliability...
@@panameradan6860 Who pays 72k for Volvo? Volvo is not that in the lux perception. It is a luxury brand but does not have the brand reputation and popularity like the German lux vehicles