Hey everybody! We are just trying to figure out if we had an MY22 or MY23 car. The MY23 dropped the supercharger (now turbocharged only). The last T8 Polestar I drove had a noticeable supercharger whine that was missing from our test car. Finding out now whether we had an MY22 or MY23 - Australian stock is delayed from the rest of the world so it could be either way.
Just to confuse things, they dropped the supercharger mid way through the FY22 model year when they upgraded the battery and electric motor. The FY23 has the updated Android infotainment and changes the model names. Both changes are the same for XC60 and XC90
@@howardtang618 the knob depends on which seats You’ve taken. At least in Europe. And We don’t have any mistakes. There is 2022Y model and previous one. There is nothing different for 2023 or mid 2022. My cousin has received his few months ago and every order made last year since like August was for the „new” aka 22 model. I don’t know Why in other countries are confusion. But IF APPLE CARPLAY is available it is the „new” aka 2022 model. Maybe at your place it is called 2023 model. In America for example the strongest version is called „Extended range”. The naming at Volvo is a mess.
@@OG_Horsechuck Yeah, because Volvo Australia has updated their web site for MY23 for Australian model, Rechange in Australia only has ONE trim level and all MY23 will come with Crystal Gear Knob
I down sized from a 2018 xc90 d5 to this car around a month ago. Such a great car and is addictive to drive. It is seriously fast. Had many surprised looks from euro hot hatches. Adds to the fun with its sleeper vibe. Super comfortable and quiet. I charge everyday, have just clicked over 1000klms and still have just above half a tank left of fuel.
Just up to 10000 km on my 2023 XC60 T8. Test drove the others BM / Audi / Merc and this was simply the best. Never thought i would buy a Volvo but this is a fast elegant, well appointed car. 9/10. Minus 1 for infotainment software which is still acceptable
This is an amazing car. I’ve had mine since January 2023. A few things. The camera system faulted after one week and I was instructed to return it to Volvo where they did a hard reset - fixed the problem. I also had an error message about tyre pressure when driving at ~40C one day. No real issue!. The car is incredible around town on short city trips, veery frugal due to the electric motors, and of course on trips the petrol motor has lots of power. My biggest criticism is the low profile tyres and 22” rims which I guarantee you will scuff no matter how careful you are.
I have this exact model (plate starts with ET..). The silver dawn colour is so nice and understated. We do mostly city driving and went about a month without using a single ML of fuel. It was only for the random trips to the Southern Highlands or our latest snow trip did we use fuel. It takes about 9 hours to charge with the included charger plugged into a household outlet. The infotainment system was recently updated to support Apple CarPlay which I thought would be a game changer but to be honest, the Google system with Spotify and Google Maps integrate with the car extremely nicely and I rarely plug in to CarPlay. The speakers are the best I've ever heard in a car. The car is seriously quick, and the lane assist works great at 110km/h on the freeways. I love my orange key. The biggest annoyance is the lack of DC/fast charging however the non-Tesla network is so terrible right now that anyone would struggle with a pure EV. This is why we went with the PHEV.
I have the 2022 xc60 since April and managed to keep fuel consumption at 2.0L/100km after 4500km of driving. Where 600km freeway drive without battery and the rest are daily commute. So as long as you charge it up every night, it is very economical and it drives like an EV.
@@sabok6282 @Howard Tang thank you both. Honestly I was worried about that consumption without EV support. You really need to keep that battery topped up to get the best out of it.
Thank you for the review Paul. I have been driving my T8 recharge for about 3 months now. If you do a daily run of about 63kms then come home and plug it in to have same sort of electric range available for next day. There is room for further optimisation of drive modes as I think ICE can kick in speeds of 80 and above to increase electric range and increase efficiencies. I see this as an evolution of XC60 and room for improvement. OTA can be leveraged and make the ownership more fun and satisfying.
I have this car (t8 with r-design) and it is a blast to drive, really quick and sexy. I feel like a king when driving it!! Only downside is the fuel consumption. Really hard not to floor it
I bought one. Its exceptionally good. Best car Ive ever owned and driven. Performance is off the charts and fuel economy is excellent. Only small negative Ive found is the reflection from the dash onto the windscreen in certain lighting conditions is a bit annoying. So Im going to hunt down a dash mat to fix that issue.
I love this car but it's a little big for my liking, can you do a review on the gas version of the xc40. There are other videos but none are as good as your. Thanks!
Had ours for three weeks now, averaging 67 mpg.! We use a standard 120v outlet to charge, absolutely shocked how well it does. As far as how fast or quick it is, we’re not road ragers, but it’s never left us wanting for acceleration.
Great Review Paul! Volvos always stand out and do good :) - Can you guys do a review on the Yaris Cross Hybrid? (Urban Trim FWD/AWD) Thanks! + a new s60 review would be nice since it's been 2 years :))
The Volvo's interior is so unbeatable, and I really like the level they keep in building their vehicles. The only concern that prevents me from buying a Volvo is the fuel economy. At least, their non-hybrid cars are really thirsty, except for the outgoing diesel versions. So, how's the feasibility of their PHEV solution is a big point in judging whether to buy a Volvo.
Since they're going EV only they'll be going current gen for PHEVs vs. next gen for full EVs. I don't know how much the current gen cars can be improved regarding fuel economy based on their current platform. The BEVs will get better range, due to their aerodynamics and ground-up made for BEV platform.
2022 owner here, it's not feasible if you enjoy sporty driving. You'll deplete the battery quickly in Pure and once you kick down guaranteed 15liters per 100kms all day.If you don't care about performance and don't want to buy gas get a single motor Polestar 2, Tesla or Ioniq5 EV.
Hi Paul, great review as always!!! Such a treat to watch ! Can you also please review XC90 MY23 T8, it would be interesting to see how it performs against the last one (2020) you reviewed after all the refinements they have done. Thanks
have an xc40 BEV since october, if you think that is quick try one of those, would have loved the airsuspension though!! nothings gone wrong and get a monthly update which has added things to improve the range etc. Good review and loved your surprise about the performance!!! mine is speed limited to 180kph
I really think the PHEV reviews need to change a little to begin to incorporate city driving and actually attempting to achieve the stated fuel figure. I know a few people that own a PHEV and they really do see a benefit to owning one, but coming off these reviews, you'd think they are spending the extra money for no real reason. Anyway, I love the videos like always Paul.
I agree. And as the owner of a 2022 XC60 T8 "Extended Range" (my third PHEV), I can say that it does really well in city driving, especially in "B" mode which is one-pedal driving that maximizes regen to the traction battery, extending all-electric range. I easily and consistently get 40 miles of all-electric range in non-highway driving (< 40 mph) "around town", and if I tried "hypermiling", I would not be surprised to get 50 miles. This review emphasizes driving at highway speeds too much, where you don't use all-electric driving unless it's local driving only (for short distances), whereas this vehicle really shines because of the ability to drive locally for weeks without the ICE ever coming on once.
@Alfie Tilly Yes, I suspect that this is why 90-95% of T8 Recharge buyers buy these vehicles -- mostly all-electric local driving but without range anxiety on longer trips away from home. The real-world local all-electric range of 40 miles (64 km) and the 19-gallon gas/petrol tank are really good to keep one from going to gas stations very often, even on road trips.
Yes Great looking wagon, but not a lot of sales, in Australia All the sheeple buy SUV The V60 CC wagon replaced the normal V60 as of August last year. V60 CC is selling ok..
@@StephenFogarty2023 Lmao. I don't understand how people expect car companies to make and keep models that don't sell just because "they are more practical." Volvo have realised that nobody is buying their wagon so they have done what every other company does and canned it. I don't think its fair to call SUV buyers sheep just because they prefer SUVs, which are a lot easier to get into and out of for parents of young children and the elderly. There are drawbacks to this, but consumers have made their choice and companies have responded. Its how the world works.
@@satya.anandakrishnan On a worldwide basis, Volvo wagons are still selling well. The higher height of SUV, does have a benefit for some people. However many smaller SUV are FWD only Absolutely no off road ability. In many / most cases, a similar size wagon, or the hatchback, that the SUV is based on, has more cargo room v the SUV version of that same vehicle. And most SUV have very little off road ability, due to very basic driveline systems. A lot of people buy SUV, on the basis that they “intend” to go off road, but they never do, and their vehicle has very little off road ability anyway. People buying an SUV style of vehicle, is definitely a popular trend at the moment. Most people have NFI, so there is most definitely a “sheeple” factor, of a huge number of people buying an SUV style of vehicle, even when a wagon or something else, would actually be better for them.
Good review, learned some good info. But could you please keep you voice volume up at a consistent (higher) level. When you're in a car it absorbs a lot of your sound. Just helpful to those of us listening in a variable environment.
Car reviewers: Subaru put everything on the screen and would love to see some knobs. Just too many buttons around. Same reviewers: Volvo interior is fantastic, and the infotainment is excellent.
Difference: Subarus (WRX excluded) are boring cars to drive. so boring that its infotainment system has to share a great weight in terms of driver's experience; Volvos are exiting and refined, and the infotainment does not need to take the centre stage.
So much to like! Massage seats as an $850 option gets a big tick from me. Faster charging option and a 1500w onboard 240v outlet would make this perfect
@@currybh yep.....but any additional functionality? Eg the differerence in additional features in the Audi ranges is easy to find.....not so much on the Volvo websites.
VOLVO allways been my favourite car allways been good looking also good build quality. This turbo and supercharged engine I would love to have it I'm my VOLVO S60 😁
Best and safe’s SUV in entire world. Was owner of Toyota cars entire my life. 2020 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid, then when I have tried my neighbor T8, i just changed that joke to this perfect SUV. Sorry Toyota, but it’s time to say good buy until you make it better car that this Volvo XC 60 T8.
Great review - I have had mine for 4 months. Do daily commutes to work largely on hybrid mode and only had to use petrol on a couple of long drives like Melb to Adelaide. Extremely comfortable, roomy, and tows very well. Battery gets an estimated 53klms. Some reviews say range is about 80klms and others say 53klms. When not using electric it is thirsty. Steering needs to be firmer. A question for owners or Paul - general web charging recommendations say charge to 80% for battery longevity. Does anyone know what Volvo’s recommendations are for this car. Given it’s a manual process to stop charging at 80%, it will be pretty difficult to not go past 80%. Would be good if Volvo had on car controls to set charge limits.
The charge controller inside the car handles all that. Just have the charging made available to the car regularly and the internal controller will handle all the charging. For battery life the packs are not drained fully in each commute I think so although shows 0% I’m pretty sure it’s like 20% to maintain battery life. Just plug-in every time you can and enjoy!
I’m not an SUV/4WD person but this is gorgeous, much better looking than the Germans by a long long way. I still can’t understand why paint costs so much more for different colours, it’s not a case of paint v no paint… just colour differences 🤔
Got mine 2 month ago. A Polestar version and I had to restart the infotianment system several times....Once Ac stoped working, another time GPS signal was lost etc! Also a big drwabck is that you cant turn steering assist off and on from steering anymore! You have to go to main menu each time and take your eyes off the road for a long time, pretty dangerous I must say! Overall, is a good car, but I regret that I chose this over Audi Q5 55e...
I have similar experiences with my XC60 T8 ER that I got in June. The Google Maps have frozen on my twice (temporarily), and my air conditioning went out -- solved by re-booting the infotainment screen, strangely enough. I always keep steering-assist off, but the car sometimes will try to control the steering by jerking the steering wheel left and/or right just after I've gotten onto an expressway -- very unsettling. Otherwise mine has been fine. I upgraded to ver. 2.2 of the Google OS and now have CarPlay, but I find CarPlay to be pretty limited and doubt that I'll use it all that much...
Great review, thanks! I drive this car here in the US and we get the new turbocharged only engine ( the previous version was turbo- and supercharged). Are you guys getting a different engine or is it a small oversight? Love the car!
yes, we have the new ER version as well, in the US, and having extensively test-driven the pre-ER version, I can say that the ER version without the supercharger is MUCH better in terms of drivetrain functionality and performance and smoothness and capability...
Hi, I am still thinking of buying one of these in mid 2023, the charging apparently is twice as quick in the 2024 Y model. My only concern is that since Volvo announced last week that they are going full EV by 2026, and not selling anymore ICE vehicles after that date, what about spare parts for the ICE engine in this model after say 5 to 6 years from now? Am I still purchasing a fossil?? Would appreciate anyone's thoughts on this topic.............. :)
2022 XC60 T8 Recharge PS owner, love interior and exterior styling but we need a proper EV. This drivetrain is a love hate affair and turning into more hate despite what non owning fanboys says. Driving this in pure is frustrating since unless you granny drive and stay under kickdown, this confused drivetrain will often revert to gas when it wants. Drive in power and it drinks petrol like an F150 V8. You are always wishing you had 300-400km EV range so you can enjoy the drive. I'm waiting for the XC60 full EV as next vehicle. I may get the Polestar 2 until Volvo delivers on a proper EV.
sounds like you have the 2022.0 version of the T8; I knew to wait for the 2022.5 version, which is the "Extended Range" version, and which is night-and-day better. The 2022.0 version has a much smaller battery pack, a supercharger, and a horrible drive-train shift/experience; I test-drove a couple, so know how bad they are. The ER versions are superb, seriously; no need for Polestar upgrade, which is a waste.
I came from a xc90 built in Sweden to this car built in China. The quality of the fit and finish is as good if not better then the xc90. Regardless of where a product is assembled it is always going to consist of parts made in China.
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can help me with a question I have in regards to the sunroof? I am going to take one of these cars for a test drive in about a months time. (XC60 plug in) I am moving to the Sunshine Coast from North QLD. I am concerned about the heat transfer through the glass roof into the cabin. I know it comes with an automatically deployed sunshade, but I'm just wondering if that is sufficient enough to block out the heat? Has anyone found this to be a problem in a hot climate like Queensland? Would appreciate you comments. Kind regards, Gordon
Seriously considering one of these, two small annoying things missing though. No Wireless car play yet a wireless phone charger? No physical climate control knobs, only via the digital control pad ! Really? So to keep your eyes on the road you need a co pilot or front passenger to do it for you. Am I being too picky? I dunno, even my little Hyundai I30 N- Line has wireless CarPlay and dual zone climate control that can easily be tweaked without taking eyes off the road.
with the Extended Range XC60 T8, I get 40+ miles in local driving when staying under 40 mph. That will reduce to about 30 miles at 60-70 mph on highway driving. For me, this is decent, and about the minimum that anybody should expect for a PHEV.
With PHEV models could you do a 0-100 in battery mode only? If I was to choose a PHEV to do the work commute I have to travel on the Monash freeway so would be good to see if they are quick to get to speed or slugs. Thanks again.
I can answer that, it is about 10 seconds from 0-100km/h in pure EV mode. If you are in hybrid mode, as soon as your right foot is too heavy, it will fire up the engine to help pushing the car.
we have crappy roads, and my 2022 XC60 T8 ER is decent (not as good as my four-door Porsches for absorbing bumps)... But I note that this XC60 has huge ground clearance -- around 9 inches -- so you won't be scraping bottom in most daily driving situations, even with big driveway dips or having to go over some curbs.
@Alfie Tilly thanks for the response. If you really want to test out the suspension, have a drive up to Barrington- like the Southern Highlands, beautiful place with crap roads!
My XC60 T8 ER is my third PHEV, and I've never had a problem with any PHEV drivetrains, but then I've never owned one outside of warranty yet (nor do I plan to own this Volvo PHEV outside of warranty, which is 4 years, 50k miles, here in the US). We also get three years of free routine maintenance including free oil changes.
yep, the instrument panel is pretty dreadful ... very poor design... doesn't even show odometer (full-time), or engine/coolant temperature, or 12-volt battery charge, or tire pressure for each tire, or a full-time tachometer, or a full-time regen indicator (the latter two of which are important for PHEVs), or what music/audio is being played, ...
DONT BUY A VOLVO XC60 my mother bought one less then a year ago and has been on a tow truck 6 seperate times and at the Volvo mechanics for more then half the time she has had it… $90,000 and it’s been nothing but a piece of junk… Volvo will not help her with a refund or replacing the car bunch of pricks..
Great review but I guess I'm nit picking but you literally touch everything. I'd hate to be the person having to clean off the finger prints. But overall, good review
Checked one EU configurator: 700 Nm of torque and only 2250 kg towing capacity??? Charging 20k euro for the high end spec and not even including privacy glass.
Got the XC60 T8 recharge with thunder grey colour in April and done around 5000km , it's an absolute joy to drive. The air suspension and seats makes it super comfortable. I can keep the car mostly on Pure mode for my daily commutes to and from work, and so far only fueled the car up twice. Putting the car in power mode turns it into a beast , truly a sleeper car.
Mine takes about 4 hours. Have smart Ohme EPod wall charger, using Octopus Go @ 9.5 p per kWh!! Only had my July 22 T8 for a week 9k on clock, but it’s awesome. My 5th Volvo but a fab car with 22 inch wheels in Denin, R design. Wouldn’t want any more power😱😳😱
For a car design that’s been around since 2018 (Even though this design has been tweaked each year since) i must utterly commend the Volvo team for how innovative and futuristic they’ve kept it looking whilst maintaining the current volvo xc60 design ethos. Truly a remarkable vehicle and a real bargain when you compare it upon its competitors in its class. I got my xc60 inscription + in 2018 and my car still feels new and modern every time I drive it.
Hi Paul, This is best review on 👍the XC60 PHEV I've watched. I have the T6 MY22 and absolutely love it. So much value for money and put a smile on your face constantly 😊
I’d suggest another competitor in the class is the Discovery Sport. The little doodad under the mirror is the external temperature sensor. Most European vehicles have them located under the mirror. Not good when parked over a hot road but there you go. Japanese vehicles usually have them mounted low in the front of the vehicle - where they collect engine heat when stopped. So there’s no perfect location. Those cameras are rubbish - the worst I’ve seen. Have you noticed that in (almost) all vehicles the window test passes when there is a two-section glass but when it’s one piece, it generally fails to go all the way down. This is due to the larger glass size not being able to fit down past the curve in the rear door for the wheel arch. So there are trade offs in both designs.
Yes Disco Sport is a competitor It’s a great vehicle. Unfortunately LR only sold 843 DS in Australia last year In 2022, YTD sales to July 31 is only 375. LR Australia suffering extremely badly getting supply at the moment, due to semi conductor shortages. People don’t want to wait 12 months for a car, and whilst u r waiting, there r price rises, and some features become ( temporarily ) unavailable. 🤷🏻♂️ In Australia, XC60 sales - 3,406 in 2019 2,858 in 2020 3,688 in 2021 And Volvo sales very strong in 2022. Total sales are 6,419 YTD LR total sales are 2,890 YTD
@@StephenFogarty2023 great at what? Consistently being at the bottom of reliability rankings? BMW, Mercedes and Audi are far more believable competitors.
@@brentmuldoon1780 I agree. 💯 Cars are very complex etc nowadays Things can go wrong, and they do with vehicles from ALL brands. With regards to LR product in Australia, whether it’s a minor or major vehicular problem, how the dealer & LRA handle the matter, IMO, is of vital importance. If the customer service and support is poor, people are definitely not happy, and u don’t get repeat business. Seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence that poor customer service is a ( big ) factor, in why LRA sales have plummeted by a lot in recent years in Australia. 🤷🏻♂️
@@StephenFogarty2023 I’d happily wait 12 months for the exact vehicle I want in the exact specs I want. It would be worth it. It’s not like (most) people update their car every year or two. Most of us can’t afford that. As for semi-conductor issues. That’s a joke. It’s a made up shortage that never needed to occur. It’s BS and an excuse. I have a DS. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned (out of maybe 15+ vehicles). Cust service is rubbish but I don’t drive cust service and the vehicle is just plain brilliant. Petrol version of course as who wants a diesel? I did consider the XC60 and very nearly bought one but as I do some off-roading the LR won and it’s premium.
Hey Paul The Recharge no longer has the supercharger, instead it has just the turbo for more power up higher using the electric motor to fill in the torque curve down below. This is new for the updated model with bigger battery and electric motor.
The new variants B4204T53/56/57 do not have a bigger turbo. It’s the same as the previous T8s (they share the same turbo part number). The powertrain have been re-optimized to feel similar in linearity to the outgoing T8s. The C-ISG though has been upgraded from 34kW to 52kW for an additional boost and to charge the larger battery.
@@gipper4790 The T8's power figures also varies depending on market likely due to emission regulations. Previously, power (ICE only) ranges from 303hp-320hp without Polestar's Optimisation; and 317-334hp with Polestar's Optimisation. The extended range T8s ICE also range in power between 228-223kW, or 310-317hp.
Hey everybody! We are just trying to figure out if we had an MY22 or MY23 car. The MY23 dropped the supercharger (now turbocharged only). The last T8 Polestar I drove had a noticeable supercharger whine that was missing from our test car. Finding out now whether we had an MY22 or MY23 - Australian stock is delayed from the rest of the world so it could be either way.
Just to confuse things, they dropped the supercharger mid way through the FY22 model year when they upgraded the battery and electric motor. The FY23 has the updated Android infotainment and changes the model names. Both changes are the same for XC60 and XC90
You have a MY22 because MY23 has the crystal shift knob. Also from another source, MY23 no longer requires double taps to shift to R or D.
@@howardtang618 I thought crystal shift knob is only for inscription model not recharge which got the leather shift knob
@@howardtang618 the knob depends on which seats You’ve taken. At least in Europe. And We don’t have any mistakes. There is 2022Y model and previous one. There is nothing different for 2023 or mid 2022. My cousin has received his few months ago and every order made last year since like August was for the „new” aka 22 model.
I don’t know Why in other countries are confusion.
But IF APPLE CARPLAY is available it is the „new” aka 2022 model. Maybe at your place it is called 2023 model.
In America for example the strongest version is called „Extended range”.
The naming at Volvo is a mess.
@@OG_Horsechuck Yeah, because Volvo Australia has updated their web site for MY23 for Australian model, Rechange in Australia only has ONE trim level and all MY23 will come with Crystal Gear Knob
I down sized from a 2018 xc90 d5 to this car around a month ago.
Such a great car and is addictive to drive.
It is seriously fast.
Had many surprised looks from euro hot hatches.
Adds to the fun with its sleeper vibe.
Super comfortable and quiet.
I charge everyday, have just clicked over 1000klms and still have just above half a tank left of fuel.
Did the same thing last week, but from a d4 instead of a d5. I miss the size of the xc90, but the xc60 is amazing aswell.
Just up to 10000 km on my 2023 XC60 T8. Test drove the others BM / Audi / Merc and this was simply the best. Never thought i would buy a Volvo but this is a fast elegant, well appointed car. 9/10. Minus 1 for infotainment software which is still acceptable
This is an amazing car. I’ve had mine since January 2023. A few things. The camera system faulted after one week and I was instructed to return it to Volvo where they did a hard reset - fixed the problem. I also had an error message about tyre pressure when driving at ~40C one day. No real issue!. The car is incredible around town on short city trips, veery frugal due to the electric motors, and of course on trips the petrol motor has lots of power. My biggest criticism is the low profile tyres and 22” rims which I guarantee you will scuff no matter how careful you are.
I have this exact model (plate starts with ET..). The silver dawn colour is so nice and understated. We do mostly city driving and went about a month without using a single ML of fuel. It was only for the random trips to the Southern Highlands or our latest snow trip did we use fuel. It takes about 9 hours to charge with the included charger plugged into a household outlet.
The infotainment system was recently updated to support Apple CarPlay which I thought would be a game changer but to be honest, the Google system with Spotify and Google Maps integrate with the car extremely nicely and I rarely plug in to CarPlay. The speakers are the best I've ever heard in a car.
The car is seriously quick, and the lane assist works great at 110km/h on the freeways. I love my orange key.
The biggest annoyance is the lack of DC/fast charging however the non-Tesla network is so terrible right now that anyone would struggle with a pure EV. This is why we went with the PHEV.
Great summary Chris! Glad you’re enjoying the car 😁
I have the 2022 xc60 since April and managed to keep fuel consumption at 2.0L/100km after 4500km of driving. Where 600km freeway drive without battery and the rest are daily commute. So as long as you charge it up every night, it is very economical and it drives like an EV.
whats the fuel consumption like on the ICE alone when the battery is depleted or not being used while in hold mode?
@@KevGoesRiding 7 - 8L/100km on freeway.
@@KevGoesRiding It´s closer to 12-13 L/100 km in combined of city/freeway when EV-mode is not active.
Really impressive numbers.
@@sabok6282 @Howard Tang thank you both. Honestly I was worried about that consumption without EV support. You really need to keep that battery topped up to get the best out of it.
Thank you for the review Paul. I have been driving my T8 recharge for about 3 months now. If you do a daily run of about 63kms then come home and plug it in to have same sort of electric range available for next day. There is room for further optimisation of drive modes as I think ICE can kick in speeds of 80 and above to increase electric range and increase efficiencies. I see this as an evolution of XC60 and room for improvement. OTA can be leveraged and make the ownership more fun and satisfying.
We got ours two weeks ago. After driving BMW, Merc and Audi - this was an obvious choice. Great review btw!
Best looking SUV in the market
Next to the Xc90😜
I reckon
I think so too.
I love that Paul you took the effort to test the lane keep assist function!
Liking the Volvo suv range. Would love to see some more reviews, maybe the xc40 next?
I have this car (t8 with r-design) and it is a blast to drive, really quick and sexy. I feel like a king when driving it!! Only downside is the fuel consumption. Really hard not to floor it
I bought one. Its exceptionally good. Best car Ive ever owned and driven. Performance is off the charts and fuel economy is excellent. Only small negative Ive found is the reflection from the dash onto the windscreen in certain lighting conditions is a bit annoying. So Im going to hunt down a dash mat to fix that issue.
I love this car but it's a little big for my liking, can you do a review on the gas version of the xc40. There are other videos but none are as good as your. Thanks!
Had ours for three weeks now, averaging 67 mpg.! We use a standard 120v outlet to charge, absolutely shocked how well it does. As far as how fast or quick it is, we’re not road ragers, but it’s never left us wanting for acceleration.
Great Review Paul! Volvos always stand out and do good :) - Can you guys do a review on the Yaris Cross Hybrid? (Urban Trim FWD/AWD) Thanks! + a new s60 review would be nice since it's been 2 years :))
One of best looking and valuable suv
The Volvo's interior is so unbeatable, and I really like the level they keep in building their vehicles. The only concern that prevents me from buying a Volvo is the fuel economy. At least, their non-hybrid cars are really thirsty, except for the outgoing diesel versions. So, how's the feasibility of their PHEV solution is a big point in judging whether to buy a Volvo.
Since they're going EV only they'll be going current gen for PHEVs vs. next gen for full EVs. I don't know how much the current gen cars can be improved regarding fuel economy based on their current platform. The BEVs will get better range, due to their aerodynamics and ground-up made for BEV platform.
2022 owner here, it's not feasible if you enjoy sporty driving. You'll deplete the battery quickly in Pure and once you kick down guaranteed 15liters per 100kms all day.If you don't care about performance and don't want to buy gas get a single motor Polestar 2, Tesla or Ioniq5 EV.
unbeatable - yes, cuz its the ugliest interior design ever
Hi Paul, great review as always!!! Such a treat to watch ! Can you also please review XC90 MY23 T8, it would be interesting to see how it performs against the last one (2020) you reviewed after all the refinements they have done.
Thanks
have an xc40 BEV since october, if you think that is quick try one of those, would have loved the airsuspension though!! nothings gone wrong and get a monthly update which has added things to improve the range etc. Good review and loved your surprise about the performance!!! mine is speed limited to 180kph
You are really good at reviewing cars. You are also humourous. Thanks for the video!
I really think the PHEV reviews need to change a little to begin to incorporate city driving and actually attempting to achieve the stated fuel figure. I know a few people that own a PHEV and they really do see a benefit to owning one, but coming off these reviews, you'd think they are spending the extra money for no real reason.
Anyway, I love the videos like always Paul.
I agree. And as the owner of a 2022 XC60 T8 "Extended Range" (my third PHEV), I can say that it does really well in city driving, especially in "B" mode which is one-pedal driving that maximizes regen to the traction battery, extending all-electric range. I easily and consistently get 40 miles of all-electric range in non-highway driving (< 40 mph) "around town", and if I tried "hypermiling", I would not be surprised to get 50 miles. This review emphasizes driving at highway speeds too much, where you don't use all-electric driving unless it's local driving only (for short distances), whereas this vehicle really shines because of the ability to drive locally for weeks without the ICE ever coming on once.
@Alfie Tilly Yes, I suspect that this is why 90-95% of T8 Recharge buyers buy these vehicles -- mostly all-electric local driving but without range anxiety on longer trips away from home. The real-world local all-electric range of 40 miles (64 km) and the 19-gallon gas/petrol tank are really good to keep one from going to gas stations very often, even on road trips.
Great car and great review with reasonable comments and professional video capturing.
Great car!
But why o why, have they stopped the V60 wagon? That’s one of the best looking station wagon’s on the market!
Yes
Great looking wagon, but not a lot of sales, in Australia
All the sheeple buy SUV
The V60 CC wagon replaced the normal V60 as of August last year.
V60 CC is selling ok..
@@StephenFogarty2023 Lmao. I don't understand how people expect car companies to make and keep models that don't sell just because "they are more practical." Volvo have realised that nobody is buying their wagon so they have done what every other company does and canned it. I don't think its fair to call SUV buyers sheep just because they prefer SUVs, which are a lot easier to get into and out of for parents of young children and the elderly. There are drawbacks to this, but consumers have made their choice and companies have responded. Its how the world works.
@@satya.anandakrishnan
On a worldwide basis, Volvo wagons are still selling well.
The higher height of SUV, does have a benefit for some people.
However many smaller SUV are FWD only
Absolutely no off road ability.
In many / most cases, a similar size wagon, or the hatchback, that the SUV is based on, has more cargo room v the SUV version of that same vehicle.
And most SUV have very little off road ability, due to very basic driveline systems.
A lot of people buy SUV, on the basis that they “intend” to go off road, but they never do, and their vehicle has very little off road ability anyway.
People buying an SUV style of vehicle, is definitely a popular trend at the moment.
Most people have NFI, so there is most definitely a “sheeple” factor, of a huge number of people buying an SUV style of vehicle, even when a wagon or something else, would actually be better for them.
still a beauty even in this age and that boy is super quick
100k+ Just unbelievable and such complicated engineering impressive. Paul is having fun 🙂
Thank you for reviewing this car !!
Thanks Paul for the review. I would love to see the Xc90 recharge review when you can get hold one . Cheers.
Good review, learned some good info. But could you please keep you voice volume up at a consistent (higher) level. When you're in a car it absorbs a lot of your sound. Just helpful to those of us listening in a variable environment.
Great video, however just remember Paul that sometimes you have the window open when doing the door test. This completely changes the sound.
We have a Volvo v60 and xc40- love Volvo’s! When it’s time to replace the xc40 I will be definitely looking at a xc60! Love the new design.
Car reviewers: Subaru put everything on the screen and would love to see some knobs. Just too many buttons around.
Same reviewers: Volvo interior is fantastic, and the infotainment is excellent.
Difference: Subarus (WRX excluded) are boring cars to drive. so boring that its infotainment system has to share a great weight in terms of driver's experience; Volvos are exiting and refined, and the infotainment does not need to take the centre stage.
@@ColdSplash Hammond, get this bloody idiot out of here.
So much to like! Massage seats as an $850 option gets a big tick from me.
Faster charging option and a 1500w onboard 240v outlet would make this perfect
Hey Paul I would love for you to review the new Volovo XC90 Recharge, love to see your verdict on that!
....and what the differences between the XC60 and XC90 are.
@@deancollinsdroid xc90 is much bigger an has 7 seats so want to see if paul fits in the 3rd row
@@currybh yep.....but any additional functionality? Eg the differerence in additional features in the Audi ranges is easy to find.....not so much on the Volvo websites.
Ordered -- hope to have nov/dec
VOLVO allways been my favourite car allways been good looking also good build quality. This turbo and supercharged engine I would love to have it I'm my VOLVO S60 😁
Best and safe’s SUV in entire world. Was owner of Toyota cars entire my life. 2020 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid, then when I have tried my neighbor T8, i just changed that joke to this perfect SUV. Sorry Toyota, but it’s time to say good buy until you make it better car that this Volvo XC 60 T8.
Another wicked review, thank you 🙏
Going to get this bad boy in 5 weeks! Cant wait
Great review - I have had mine for 4 months. Do daily commutes to work largely on hybrid mode and only had to use petrol on a couple of long drives like Melb to Adelaide. Extremely comfortable, roomy, and tows very well. Battery gets an estimated 53klms. Some reviews say range is about 80klms and others say 53klms. When not using electric it is thirsty. Steering needs to be firmer.
A question for owners or Paul - general web charging recommendations say charge to 80% for battery longevity. Does anyone know what Volvo’s recommendations are for this car. Given it’s a manual process to stop charging at 80%, it will be pretty difficult to not go past 80%. Would be good if Volvo had on car controls to set charge limits.
The charge controller inside the car handles all that. Just have the charging made available to the car regularly and the internal controller will handle all the charging. For battery life the packs are not drained fully in each commute I think so although shows 0% I’m pretty sure it’s like 20% to maintain battery life. Just plug-in every time you can and enjoy!
Paul. What about this compared to the Lexus NX range? Seems to be quite similar with a PHEV and closed circuit hybrids.
I’m not an SUV/4WD person but this is gorgeous, much better looking than the Germans by a long long way. I still can’t understand why paint costs so much more for different colours, it’s not a case of paint v no paint… just colour differences 🤔
The little knob under the mirror is the outside temp sensor
Awesome review Paul. U think you could review a Suzuki Jimny?
That little button thingy under the side mirror is most probably an outside temp sensor. I could be wrong though.
Loved how Paul lost his sh*t with the performance of this thing. He looked genuinely nervous, even scared a little. Fun 😀
At 3:06 it’s the ambient air temperature sensor 🙃
Such a pretty car. Beautiful
Great review
I have Volvo T6 R-design and they are so good🫠
Got mine 2 month ago. A Polestar version and I had to restart the infotianment system several times....Once Ac stoped working, another time GPS signal was lost etc! Also a big drwabck is that you cant turn steering assist off and on from steering anymore! You have to go to main menu each time and take your eyes off the road for a long time, pretty dangerous I must say! Overall, is a good car, but I regret that I chose this over Audi Q5 55e...
I have similar experiences with my XC60 T8 ER that I got in June. The Google Maps have frozen on my twice (temporarily), and my air conditioning went out -- solved by re-booting the infotainment screen, strangely enough. I always keep steering-assist off, but the car sometimes will try to control the steering by jerking the steering wheel left and/or right just after I've gotten onto an expressway -- very unsettling. Otherwise mine has been fine. I upgraded to ver. 2.2 of the Google OS and now have CarPlay, but I find CarPlay to be pretty limited and doubt that I'll use it all that much...
Great review, thanks! I drive this car here in the US and we get the new turbocharged only engine ( the previous version was turbo- and supercharged). Are you guys getting a different engine or is it a small oversight? Love the car!
yes, we have the new ER version as well, in the US, and having extensively test-driven the pre-ER version, I can say that the ER version without the supercharger is MUCH better in terms of drivetrain functionality and performance and smoothness and capability...
Great review but too many ads
Beautiful car. Just wonder about reliability with turbo and supercharging.
Thank you for the US Conversions
I really don’t want an SUV, but considering there’s zero PHEV or EV wagons, and I need the space, this is seriously looking like a good contender.
V60 wagon recharge, dude
@@ystebadvonschlegel3295 yeah if they come to Australia. The only wagon Volvo offer over here now is the V60 Cross Country.
I'm totally with you, love wagons but currently looking at this or the genesis gv70 3.5
Hi,
I am still thinking of buying one of these in mid 2023, the charging apparently is twice as quick in the 2024 Y model. My only concern is that since Volvo announced last week that they are going full EV by 2026, and not selling anymore ICE vehicles after that date, what about spare parts for the ICE engine in this model after say 5 to 6 years from now? Am I still purchasing a fossil??
Would appreciate anyone's thoughts on this topic.............. :)
eee the echidna at 16:33!!
I'm pretty sure that thing under the side mirror is a spray nozzle to wash the side camera
I wonder if Marty from Mighty Car Mods could squeeze the Tesla back end onto his March Super Turbo, haha.
2022 XC60 T8 Recharge PS owner, love interior and exterior styling but we need a proper EV. This drivetrain is a love hate affair and turning into more hate despite what non owning fanboys says. Driving this in pure is frustrating since unless you granny drive and stay under kickdown, this confused drivetrain will often revert to gas when it wants. Drive in power and it drinks petrol like an F150 V8. You are always wishing you had 300-400km EV range so you can enjoy the drive. I'm waiting for the XC60 full EV as next vehicle. I may get the Polestar 2 until Volvo delivers on a proper EV.
sounds like you have the 2022.0 version of the T8; I knew to wait for the 2022.5 version, which is the "Extended Range" version, and which is night-and-day better. The 2022.0 version has a much smaller battery pack, a supercharger, and a horrible drive-train shift/experience; I test-drove a couple, so know how bad they are. The ER versions are superb, seriously; no need for Polestar upgrade, which is a waste.
FYI. Went to a Volvo dealership in California and 10+ Polestar 2's we're their because of computer issues.
The smale thing under the mirror is a temp sensor
how about bright blue LEDs at night?
1:33 that means it has active shadowing right?
Making a car this fast and then downgrading the brakes 🤔
What is that color ? Vapour Grey?
Do a review on the xc90 t8 recharge
Beautiful car
A good choice for someone wanting a quality SUV without needing a pretentious badge.
Exactly why I purchased it….and it drives better than the others.
Hvala Pavle
great cars. what are you thoughts on being made in china now? have you noticed any cuts in quality?
I came from a xc90 built in Sweden to this car built in China. The quality of the fit and finish is as good if not better then the xc90. Regardless of where a product is assembled it is always going to consist of parts made in China.
Whats the service schedule and cost?
Every 15000klms or 12 months what ever falls first. Service package for 5 years cost me 3k.
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can help me with a question I have in regards to the sunroof? I am going to take one of these cars for a test drive in about a months time. (XC60 plug in) I am moving to the Sunshine Coast from North QLD. I am concerned about the heat transfer through the glass roof into the cabin. I know it comes with an automatically deployed sunshade, but I'm just wondering if that is sufficient enough to block out the heat? Has anyone found this to be a problem in a hot climate like Queensland? Would appreciate you comments. Kind regards, Gordon
I have one in Thailand and it radiates heat badly through the glass into the mat beneath. Mine is black but it’s my major gripe with the car.
Seriously considering one of these, two small annoying things missing though. No Wireless car play yet a wireless phone charger? No physical climate control knobs, only via the digital control pad ! Really? So to keep your eyes on the road you need a co pilot or front passenger to do it for you. Am I being too picky? I dunno, even my little Hyundai I30 N- Line has wireless CarPlay and dual zone climate control that can easily be tweaked without taking eyes off the road.
What's the range in pure electric mode?
with the Extended Range XC60 T8, I get 40+ miles in local driving when staying under 40 mph. That will reduce to about 30 miles at 60-70 mph on highway driving. For me, this is decent, and about the minimum that anybody should expect for a PHEV.
3.09 Outside temperature sensor.
This Volvo model Made in China or other country ??
not sure about Australia's version, but our USA version is made in Sweden...
Made in China and no issue. China are leading the world in hybrid cars.
With PHEV models could you do a 0-100 in battery mode only? If I was to choose a PHEV to do the work commute I have to travel on the Monash freeway so would be good to see if they are quick to get to speed or slugs. Thanks again.
I can answer that, it is about 10 seconds from 0-100km/h in pure EV mode. If you are in hybrid mode, as soon as your right foot is too heavy, it will fire up the engine to help pushing the car.
@@howardtang618 thank you
$80k - yes
$100k - no
Actually close to $110k, with on-road costs !!!
@@Nicholas.T Actually 120k for 2023 models
@@dennisy9114 Yes, just priced one the other day, with the massage seats, A$116,476 ...ouch!!!
Is it Made in Malaysia.?
[reads this to the tune of _Escape (The Piña Colada Song)_ by Rupert Holmes]
No
Volvo factories are in
Sweden. USA. and China
Unfortunately the AUDM is built in China now thanks to Trump.
@@StephenFogarty2023 so where is this model made?
@@cx5870
2023 MY and onwards, XC60 coming to Australia are made in China.
XC60 also made in Sweden, but these vehicles don’t come to Australia
Has anyone driven this car over the typical NSW pot-holed back roads and if so how did the suspension perform, both in ride and noise feedback?
we have crappy roads, and my 2022 XC60 T8 ER is decent (not as good as my four-door Porsches for absorbing bumps)... But I note that this XC60 has huge ground clearance -- around 9 inches -- so you won't be scraping bottom in most daily driving situations, even with big driveway dips or having to go over some curbs.
@Alfie Tilly thanks for the response. If you really want to test out the suspension, have a drive up to Barrington- like the Southern Highlands, beautiful place with crap roads!
Luckily Volvo’s never go wrong, that drivetrain sounds ridiculously complicated and pricy to fix…
My XC60 T8 ER is my third PHEV, and I've never had a problem with any PHEV drivetrains, but then I've never owned one outside of warranty yet (nor do I plan to own this Volvo PHEV outside of warranty, which is 4 years, 50k miles, here in the US). We also get three years of free routine maintenance including free oil changes.
How in this day and age can the car not have Android auto installed....
Because it has Android Automotive instead. Google built-in.
they should better change the name from volvo (latin for "i roll") to volo (i fly)
Sub to him
Hi Paul ❤️ sorry mate but am not a fan of the speedometer layout.. gauges and everything,it's wack!! Video games these days
yep, the instrument panel is pretty dreadful ... very poor design... doesn't even show odometer (full-time), or engine/coolant temperature, or 12-volt battery charge, or tire pressure for each tire, or a full-time tachometer, or a full-time regen indicator (the latter two of which are important for PHEVs), or what music/audio is being played, ...
Powered by Android Automotive but doesn't have Android Auto?........
So close...yet so far...😀
DONT BUY A VOLVO XC60 my mother bought one less then a year ago and has been on a tow truck 6 seperate times and at the Volvo mechanics for more then half the time she has had it… $90,000 and it’s been nothing but a piece of junk… Volvo will not help her with a refund or replacing the car bunch of pricks..
ANNNNNND................ MADE IN CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!
nope, made in Sweden...
Mine is made in China and so what? Many Chinese factories I work with put out superb product
Great review but I guess I'm nit picking but you literally touch everything. I'd hate to be the person having to clean off the finger prints. But overall, good review
Checked one EU configurator: 700 Nm of torque and only 2250 kg towing capacity??? Charging 20k euro for the high end spec and not even including privacy glass.
Got the XC60 T8 recharge with thunder grey colour in April and done around 5000km , it's an absolute joy to drive. The air suspension and seats makes it super comfortable. I can keep the car mostly on Pure mode for my daily commutes to and from work, and so far only fueled the car up twice. Putting the car in power mode turns it into a beast , truly a sleeper car.
How long does it take to charged up ?
Mine takes about 4 hours. Have smart Ohme EPod wall charger, using Octopus Go @ 9.5 p per kWh!!
Only had my July 22 T8 for a week 9k on clock, but it’s awesome. My 5th Volvo but a fab car with 22 inch wheels in Denin, R design. Wouldn’t want any more power😱😳😱
Proud owner! First 1000km mostly city driving and overnight charging managed 1,9l/100km.
For a car design that’s been around since 2018 (Even though this design has been tweaked each year since) i must utterly commend the Volvo team for how innovative and futuristic they’ve kept it looking whilst maintaining the current volvo xc60 design ethos. Truly a remarkable vehicle and a real bargain when you compare it upon its competitors in its class. I got my xc60 inscription + in 2018 and my car still feels new and modern every time I drive it.
Wow ! Love your review n love this XC60 look … so cool
N sexy looking SUV. Thanks Paul👍
Hi Paul, This is best review on 👍the XC60 PHEV I've watched. I have the T6 MY22 and absolutely love it. So much value for money and put a smile on your face constantly 😊
I’d suggest another competitor in the class is the Discovery Sport.
The little doodad under the mirror is the external temperature sensor. Most European vehicles have them located under the mirror. Not good when parked over a hot road but there you go. Japanese vehicles usually have them mounted low in the front of the vehicle - where they collect engine heat when stopped. So there’s no perfect location.
Those cameras are rubbish - the worst I’ve seen.
Have you noticed that in (almost) all vehicles the window test passes when there is a two-section glass but when it’s one piece, it generally fails to go all the way down. This is due to the larger glass size not being able to fit down past the curve in the rear door for the wheel arch. So there are trade offs in both designs.
Yes
Disco Sport is a competitor
It’s a great vehicle.
Unfortunately LR only sold 843 DS in Australia last year
In 2022, YTD sales to July 31 is only 375.
LR Australia suffering extremely badly getting supply at the moment, due to semi conductor shortages.
People don’t want to wait 12 months for a car, and whilst u r waiting, there r price rises, and some features become ( temporarily ) unavailable. 🤷🏻♂️
In Australia, XC60 sales -
3,406 in 2019
2,858 in 2020
3,688 in 2021
And Volvo sales very strong in 2022.
Total sales are 6,419 YTD
LR total sales are 2,890 YTD
@@StephenFogarty2023 great at what? Consistently being at the bottom of reliability rankings? BMW, Mercedes and Audi are far more believable competitors.
@@StephenFogarty2023 - LR sales are dropping because of their rubbish customer support - speaking as a former DS and current Volvo customer.
@@brentmuldoon1780
I agree. 💯
Cars are very complex etc nowadays
Things can go wrong, and they do with vehicles from ALL brands.
With regards to LR product in Australia, whether it’s a minor or major vehicular problem, how the dealer & LRA handle the matter, IMO, is of vital importance.
If the customer service and support is poor, people are definitely not happy, and u don’t get repeat business.
Seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence that poor customer service is a ( big ) factor, in why LRA sales have plummeted by a lot in recent years in Australia. 🤷🏻♂️
@@StephenFogarty2023 I’d happily wait 12 months for the exact vehicle I want in the exact specs I want. It would be worth it. It’s not like (most) people update their car every year or two. Most of us can’t afford that.
As for semi-conductor issues. That’s a joke. It’s a made up shortage that never needed to occur. It’s BS and an excuse.
I have a DS. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned (out of maybe 15+ vehicles). Cust service is rubbish but I don’t drive cust service and the vehicle is just plain brilliant. Petrol version of course as who wants a diesel?
I did consider the XC60 and very nearly bought one but as I do some off-roading the LR won and it’s premium.
it's temp sensor under the sild mirror
Hey Paul
The Recharge no longer has the supercharger, instead it has just the turbo for more power up higher using the electric motor to fill in the torque curve down below. This is new for the updated model with bigger battery and electric motor.
The new variants B4204T53/56/57 do not have a bigger turbo. It’s the same as the previous T8s (they share the same turbo part number). The powertrain have been re-optimized to feel similar in linearity to the outgoing T8s. The C-ISG though has been upgraded from 34kW to 52kW for an additional boost and to charge the larger battery.
@@NTLovesMusic thanks for the clarification. Looks like just a increase in power with the same turbo then (233kw vs 220kw for twin charged)
@@gipper4790 The T8's power figures also varies depending on market likely due to emission regulations.
Previously, power (ICE only) ranges from 303hp-320hp without Polestar's Optimisation; and 317-334hp with Polestar's Optimisation.
The extended range T8s ICE also range in power between 228-223kW, or 310-317hp.
Wow what a sleeper. Very cool car.loving your car testing and choice of vehicles. 👍