2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R Design - The Most Comfortable SUV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- We go for a drive in the 2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R Design. It's the North American SUV of the year.
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.
I feel like you guys are the only car reviewers that bring up points that actually matter when you're living with the car. "Are the controls annoying?" "Does the car feel good to drive" "Does the volume knob picture spin with the dial?" "How much crap can you put in it?" "What happens when you send it?" You guys are asking the real questions.
themostballershiteva this channel and carwow are some of the best car reviewers
Oh the volume knob spinning... I couldn't handle that on the VWs haha.
themostballershiteva thanks, that's what we're going for!
Agree, theya re very good. Alex on Autos is also similar in how thorough he is in doing reviews. If you like more technical info and more spirited driving impressions I would also recommend SavageGeese
you missed the most important question: does the door's top smack you in the face when you open it?
I work for Volvo- here's some important things they missed.
1. Climate control works through the Voice Control button on the steering wheel~ "Set climate 72" - "Lower Fan Speed" - "Seat Heat On" - "Auto Fan 1" - Reaching for any climate system while driving is dangerous- voice control is safer and easier.
2. The Driving Mode selector screen will disappear when you press the home button under the touch screen.
3. Lane Keeping Aide works full time as long as it's enabled in the Vehicle Functions screen- at speeds over 40MPH. LKA Does not keep you centered, it keeps you inside the line as you begin to cross the line. As you cross over a line by 2-4CM, it steers you gently back inside the lane. This generally prevents heavy ping-ponging between lanes. Pilot Assist is separate in it's functionality as it uses both lines to keep you centered in the lane and take light turns- as with adaptive cruise control, tapping the brakes or making a hard turn on the steering wheel will disable Pilot Assist. If there are no drive lines on the road- yet Pilot Assist is active- Lane Keeping Aide and Run-Off-Road Mitigation are both still active in trying to keep you on the road.
4. Those are the stock Inscription trim wheels- on an R-Design. I have never seen that anywhere else.
Great review! My customers definitely are not shopping in a price segment- if they are looking at this vehicle- they are looking at Audi Q5's, BMW X3/X5's, Infinity QX50'ss, Lexus RX350's and so forth. Volvo usually ends up giving you more standard equipment and better tech than the others for less money- on a car that promises you won't die in it.
Jacob Thompson how's the reliability these days I want one ,would u buy one ?
@@markopolo619 Absolutely! If I could afford a new one I would- but the reliability is better than ever, software glitches happen to a small few of people but mechanically they have been fantastic.
Hey! How’s the reliablitiy? The XC60 is rated at average, but the XC40 and XC90 are rated at the bottom. Wanted to know from the perspective from someone that works from Volvo to see if that’s true or not
@@hr9592 With the XC40 being so new when those reliability ratings came out, and seeing virtually no service customers complaining about any serious issues with the car- I cant say I understand how its true. The XC90 as well hadnt experienced serious issues- and if I saw any problems it was usually technology related, apps not working, screen loading times running long or freezing- nothing that ever prevented them from driving the car. So this makes me wonder if the low reliability rating comes from people experiencing tech issues-
I spent a lot of time helping people in service re-learn how to operate the car. It was crazy how many folks never got a proper walk through and were furious that their heated seat is on every time they start the car, when I can open the settings up and easily fix it- Bluetooth, wifi and the OnCall system were issues I resolved every day. Once every few months I would get a story from service about someones car needing replacement breaks earlier than I would expect and the XC40 had a hose recall that caused issues for a few people but again nothing serious.
Jacob Thompson thank you for your response. A Volvo SUV (ANY) is my dream car but those relaibility comments make me nervous (Edmunds and US Car Rankings to be specific) . I absolutely love how they look. I don’t understand the complaints about not understanding the Sensus system, asi I can imagine that with regular use, you will get super familiar with it.
These guys do great cinematography, they deserve more subscribers for their content
Since I follow them (like 2 weeks max), they got as little bit less than 10k new subscribers. They are on fire ! Keep it coming, I really enjoy this channel A LOT. Actually waiting to get new videos, doesn't come out fast enough hehe.
My guess is that some of their content is Canadian. So they do a lot of kilometers and liters and things that an American audience wouldn't understand or connect with. These guys are awesome... they're going to have an American/US audience as their fans. If they would talk about the cars in u.s. dollars and with "American" lingo, they would have more subscribers. Otherwise it feels like a small Canadian Channel rather than just a car review Channel.
+CalsVidsKids haha too bad for us I guess
thats what makes you guys great, you are Canadians!
All english sounds the same for me (I'm Swedish) but i knew they where Canadian once i noticed how nice they where.
The best thing that happened to Volvo was divorce from Ford.
But the *inline 5*
And now some Chinese company owns it.
@@name4379 and has been doing an amazing job
@@ashishkalam9337 It's rather that they've backed Volvo with investments and have left them free to do their own thing, which is what good investors do when acquiring competent companies.
@@henjoh69 As someone who has owned a couple late 90's S70 T5's (and still does own one), it saddens me to see a cylinder missing. The sound of those 20V motors was unmistakable and unique and it makes me REALLY wish that they would either bring back the 5th cylinder for cars wearing a T5 badge or rename them to T4 or TS4 for the dual forced induction version.
I love that Volvo is owned by Geely a Chinese company since 2010 and not changed the brand but made it better after Ford. My guess is we are going to see more Chinese vehicles in the USA as electric cars start to become popular. That reenactment was the best. This could be a problem for Volvo as you guys are professional car door openers.
Loganbay Volvo is only owned by Geely, but it’s still Swedish. The cars are designed in Sweden by Swedes. The CEO is Swedish. So everything is still Swedish about Volvo :)
HQ and R&D are still in Sweden, along with a big proportion of the production. The Chinese are merely the biggest shareholders, so it's hardly a Chinese car brand.
Well, when the Chinese recognize good things they never change them; ergo cheap knockoff goods
The new Volvo’s are so clean and modern, I love them.
@ - lmao, get help
@ No, seriously. Get help
cars are like music, having it in your daily lives, feeling passionate about them makes you a beautiful soul, a better/kind person. just look at these two.
This is an impressive SUV. Talking about Volvo's safety, it is ironic how the least car likely to hurt you, actually did.
Their undeniable friendship and playful banter makes me feel like I'm watching a train wreck (in a good way), if that makes sense. I can't take my eyes or ears away from their reviews. Keep up the great work guys, and stay positive! -Eli
Eli Yang :-)
I'm guilty of cross-shopping by price, I'm moving overseas and need to replace my Audi A3,
so far my list is; another A3, BMW X5, Mazda MX-5 or VW Amarok. Such an oddball list but I'm luckily in a position where the only deciding factor is if I like the vehicle
Yuri deserves an award for the dramatic reenactment of his accident. Seriously, I hope you don't end up with a scar though. I currently have a 2015 Volvo V60 and I hate the auto start stop. I have conditioned myself to turn if off each time I get in the car, the button is right by the shifter. Mine has the sport package and it is harsh over bumps because it has 19" wheels.
When it comes to cars I have owned and the pricing, I think I just pick what I like at the time and what will meet my needs and budget. I've had a variety of vehicles over the past 10 years because circumstances change. I've had a Dodge Ram 1500 4 x 4 Hemi QC when I had a car trailer and towed stuff, a Dodge Charger V6 when gas went super high, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6-speed) as fun daily (but too slow), and now the Volvo because I travel a lot for work and it gets good mileage and is decently quick. But I guess I am headed towards a mid-life crisis because I want MX5 or a Mini Cooper, but I'm leaning towards MX5 because I want a manual transmission in a small sporty car, its RWD, and the top goes down. But the newer ones are hard to find in my area with the color and features I want.
+harrismi7 Hahahahah
Buy an NA Miata they are great
Not a bad idea
If you can swing it the ND Miatas are the bomb. So good looking and great to drive too
I test drove one a few months ago and really liked it. There is only one Mazda dealer in my town and they don't have what I'm looking for. I've been searching for used ones and the cars/price I like are 300 or more miles away, so I'm still looking for the right one. I'm trying to be patient.
I bought an xc60 R design with Polestar optimization. I love the SUV. Perfect power, excellent versatility, reliability, affordability and maintenance. Not too showy but not too boring. I got rid of an older model 650I and ML SUV and got just this one vehicle. It definitely meets my spirited driving requirements while being able to downplay it to luxury driving when I have occupants. When I purchased this vehicle I was comparing via similar vehicles and not a price point. I knew I wanted an SUV for sure. Although I can understand some people like my roommate look for anything under a price point.
recently subscribed. Love how in debt your reviews are and the chemistry between you two makes this a great channel. Well done
I guess that's why they started the patreon.
Samuel Behrens we quit our jobs so we can do this full time. Hence the patreon
I'm all for the patreon. I don't think your reviews are in debt at all :P
Others have said it, but you guys have nailed the car review. The only car review I watch every second of with no skipping. Nice work. Keep it up. (I hit my head too on the XC60 R... It happens)
This channel keeps growing with every upload I can see it at millions now
+Genaro Vargas hopefully soon!
I don’t really cross-shop. If I’m looking for a hatchback, I don’t really consider a truck as an option. Speaking of hatchbacks... looking forward to that golf r review 🙂
Alex Lee Me too but since the new story about VW subcontracting emissions testing to animal and human testing....I’m thinking to cancel my R on order. Might go Volvo V60 but really I have nothing else to cross-shop. I can’t fucking believe VW.
Yeah people don't do that.
This comment has f all to do with this clip.
I know many people who've ended up buying a pick-up \ Grand Cherokee.. when nearing the 50K+ , the commanding view of the road, and implemented speed limits really encourage drivers to have spacious cabins of crew cab trucks, and lots of option for gear & hauling. You guys are great Canadians with symbiotic chemistry ! Keep the funny "Thor headlight" & informative reviews coming . The extra ground clearance of trucks are healthy over 4 seasons & road debris, curbstone, beach access, creek crossing, Ice fishing, Kiting etc.
Well, this just popped up on my recommended and I couldn’t even happier.
I have had 3 different Volvo XC60 and the new one is unbelievable comfortable.
Best part about this channel is they find the best in every car. There is never an episode bagging a car the entire time.
These new Volvos have such nice interiors! I love the engine start/stop switch in particular
Awesome as always guys!
Kris Rifa when do you get your polestar 1?
I have no idea :( But Norway is one of the few countries they've said they'll "sell" it in! So fingers crossed! :)
Whoo! Can't wait for you two to be able to review the XC40
Early comments on this video are favourable. Good work. Set the fan to 'loud' at 3:06 !
I cross-shop. I hike and camp. I'm looking at JLURs, ZR2s, Raptors, XC60s, GLEs, X3s..It'd be 100% 4runner if its technology wasnt so behind.
did Rex think the ride was ruff ?
this is a very nice over all vehicle, well done volvo, i would like more physical buttons though. excellent video :)
This channel really should have WAAAAAAAY more subscribers
Dub V no way man. Keep these numbers down.
This review has lead me to believe that, hands down, you two are my favorite reviewers to watch. You both have driven so many cars. I like how you talk about hyper aware stuff such as the time a screen takes to switch after an input. That shit is gold! That’s the stuff you find out after 72 hours and you’re like fuck! If I would have known this before, I wouldn’t have picked this over the other option.
+Matthew Gissentanna haha right on, thanks man
My money was on the ZR2 and offroading being the cause of the head injury. Great work and less than 10K more to go boys!
+Brian Avila thanks!
Glad you reviewing the T6 R Design. Everyone else is reviewing the T8 Inscription which is painfully expensive.
You guys are bloody amazing. I have got the new XC60 D5 R-Design Pro, and you've pretty much nailed every pro and con. The parcel shelf is my biggest con!!!
+Nick Powell awesome thanks man
Hey guys!
I know this is many years into the future but, the issue you have been experiencing with switching the drive modes and the screen staying up for 5-7 seconds after, can be nullified by pressing the 'Main Menu' button at the bottom of the screen. That little white dash*.
*Helpful for anyone else who owns a 2018 +/- Volvo. I was also annoyed at the length of time it stayed active and no way to change that time in Settings (not that I could find)
Thank you for awesome reviews!
My cross-shop is usually price, economy and/or speed. For example, I would cross-shop a Accord 2.0T with a GT86 or MX-5 because they are all around the same price, get about the same economy and their 0-60 times are within half a second of each other.
Another way to learn the location of the fuel cap is which side the fuel nozzle is on the fuel symbol. You can always go out and check 🤷🏽♂️
+Muhannad Aldajan yes that's the back up symbol. Sometimes it doesn't even have that! Or it points the wrong way
I love that you guys are from Toronto, it's where I live, and its funny to understand "Don Valley Parkway" references and things like that. Also nice to hear youtube car reviews in kilometres and Canadian pricing. Really great content!
Thanks
And this is out! Just after my bday! You guys are the greatest ever👌🚀
Luca Molino happy birthday
+Luca Molino happy birthday!
Thanks guys! 😁
I feel Volvo is really moving forward, both in terms of architecture with the 2 scalable products line and in terms of engine downsizing.
I am really looking forward to the new generation of 1.5 litre turbo engine hybrid which, if refined properly, will be massive sellers in Europe.
Yes to the DVP test! Grab all the semi autonomous cars!
As for the gas tank icons, I think the lower one is suppose to show "go to gas station", and the arrow coincidentally is pointed to the correct side.
+Happynoobing correct, but the other one adds confusion
Whenever you guys change driver spot, the transition can be made to look like a magic trick. I hope you do it in next video. Great review as always.
P.s I always cross shop considering price. Irrespective of vehicle class
Guys for the lane assist it is activated and deactivated separately through a button when you slide to the left screen in sensus, if its activated canceling Pilot Assist will keep the lane assist active, if it's not activated then canceling Pilot assist will cancel the lane assist.
RedlineS2K or genesis always on regardless of throttle or brakes as long as you’re above 70kmh :-)
True! I do have an XC90 which I believe shares the same system with the XC60, on certain roads where pavement is cracked and lines are faded the system will struggle and can be pain in the rear, often times it pulls me in an unfavorable direction and that's why I find it a big plus that I can turn it off completely. I haven't driven a Genesis before but I will take your word for it, thank you guys for the great videos!
+RedlineS2K its still active but not as active as with pilot assist
Guys, can we get some shots of Mississauga Road for the next car review? It's got nice scenery and beautiful homes to pass by, perfect for driving shots.
I shop by price and I have bought a truck in the past instead of a suv. Sorry Jakob
Dudes, you get me sold. Nice video
Thanks for keeping these older vids up! Im considering a lease return to purchase snd these 2018-19 vids help before going to test drive
I ABSOLUTELY cross-shop. I'd love to have every type of vehicle, but I can only afford one at a time. I set a price limit, and then buy whatever suits me best, up to that limit. It's all about bang-for-the-buck. And by "bang", I am referring to all of the vehicle's attributes, not only acceleration and handling.
Determining what is best can be difficult, because vehicles' options and advancements come to market at varying times. Due to these changes, I may feel drawn to one vehicle over another at any particular moment. I investigate far in advance of my purchase, so before that time comes, I feel that it is beneficial to gather as much information on as many types of vehicles as possible.
It is the entirety of the vehicle that makes it worthy of consideration, not just into which category it falls.
Yuri is so angry 😡, i love it 😂😂. Love the car, watched this 3x 🙈
I would like to compare vehicle base on price. The most important thing for me is not a car, SUV or Pick-up. I love all these kinds of vehicle.
Why auto companies continue to manufacture Vehicles without moving visors... not a big deal. But I still do not understand it.
Don't get it. Are people so lazy these days they don't bother to use hands to move a visor?
CalsVidsKids I think that if they're big enough they don't need to be expendable
I don't want auto visors or electric steering wheel adjustment. I want manual control so the dumb things don't fail just when you really need them to work. (not to mention won't cost $500 or $1000 to fix when they fail.
Because due to the design of the door/the size of visors, the visor would cover nearly the full length of the window anyway?
I like visor extension, but not slidable. I think that mechanism would prone wear and tear sooner. I like some it like mini that offer an stand alone side visor, and like Nissan that their flap can be extended for mid size vehicle .
Dual objectives in this video: 1 review car and 2 talk trash about each other , I love it
lane keep assist is not turn off when pressing the brakes. it is always on if the lane keep is turned on in the settings menu. only thing that turns off when pressing brakes is the pilot assist and adaptive cruise control.
Awesome job guys! Greetings from Brazil!
you guys, savagegeese, and redline reviews are my favourite!
Again good job guys! simple funny and refreshing! :)
was shopping for a small hatch. purchased and s60r. best purchase.
I know I'm late. But you can control the climate with the voice control. push the button and say "set temperature at 20 degrees" or "I'm cold" or "I'm hot"
2 years late to this particular party but I have definitely cross shopped like that. Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and an Audi A6 (CPO)
Which one did u get (2 years late)
I would say in Scandinavia, top notch sound would be Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins or Harman/Kardon. And personally, I like the new volvos. BUT, the S60 polestar around 2015 model was the prettiest. So beatiful, fast enough, comfortable and soo safe... Amazing cars. Great review guys, you are seriously my to favorites since about a year back. Thumbs up!
Definitely cross shop by price only and not just by type of vehicle. Once I settle on a vehicle type after that I then cross shop between similar models to make sure it’s the right one to get.
And another great video 💪🏽you guys are on a role 👌🏽love you vids man!
Yeah, I've cross-shopped by price before. You just go into the process with a specific budget in mind, then you look at whats available in that price range and see what catches your eye. Then you research from there and narrow it down (I usually end up with a bunch of cars, one or two trucks, and a few SUVs) until you make your choice.
+disinferno06 fair enough!
about time you guys get this car! nice review.
He hit his head !!!
You two peeps really do work well together! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video well done guys. I'm also in the market for an XC60 will hopefully be getting one in the next few weeks in R Design D5.
Great review, thank you. Jacob needs to make a video about his watch collection
+Anoosh Mokhtarian it's not very big or expensive
Gas tanks are pretty easy to remember- on most Japanese and American models, it is on the left hand side whereas European models have it on the right
+Jack Spencer not always!
I ended up in a hatch when I was looking at compact sedans because it was similarly priced & used space better than similarly sized cars
I'm shopping a price limit. The list of vehicles is broad and varied. Around $40k. Golf R, Tour X, Stinger, Regal GS, Audi S3, Dodge Charger. No SUVs, no crossovers, no trucks. I'm also looking forward to that Golf R review :-). Keep it up guys.
I like all your reviews, great work, I've been following you since the beginning and the quality of videowork has gone up slowly and is really great nowadays, but I'm looking for the XC90 review on the channel and can't seem to find it... Really looking forward to the 90's review.
I absolutely cross shop. I'm set by price, and the coolest option available for that price. Currently a Jeep GC.
Probably an awesome car to drive. The interior is clean and luxurious, but the exterior is not exactly eye candy.
My old '91 Lumina APV had a raked back door like that. You learn *real* fast to dodge it.
The inability to make Android Auto / CarPlay maps utilize the full screen is a limitation on Google / Apple's part since they are designed for traditional "landscape-mode" car touchscreens.
A little tip about the FUEL TANK indicator: if a car is missing the little arrow that points to which side the filler is at, 99/100 times, it will be located on the same side as the indicator itself is placed on the dashboard.
+svinto we will test that theory
TheStraightPipes please do! Lemme know what you guys think
I test drove a XC90 last year and loved it, but it was way over our budget. The XC60 seems like a great package & priced, even though expensive, still undercuts the GLC, Q5 and X3. The T8 PHEV version however is the interesting one - and you get $8800 back from Ontario govt. as well.
price is the most important thing when buying kind of product, a car is a car, a phone is a phone, doesnt matter what kind
I also agree that you guys should host a car meet
+ElectronikReviews ok we will at some point
My Chev Cruze has that with the doors as well, I also noticed it just the same. It's Basically a horn sticking out of the door.
I think I'm ready to grow up and this vehicle might make me give up my 4Runner. I saw one the other day and loved the look.
Been enjoying the videos. I like the personality/s in the vids. Also like that you guys are driving cars in areas that I know. So it's cool to see cars I would be interested in on the roads that I drive.
+Banger Asante awesome
Yuri.
Try having no window frame on every car you own, then open any standard vertical door. I smashed my face a few times haha
❤️
Beautiful car inside and out. Probably next purchase here.
Yes, Jacob. I cross shop for price.
I hate to admit it, but I've crossed shopped in the past and will likely do so again. For me, it's all about bang for the buck. If I can get something that is more practical or more sporty than another vehicle in the same price range, I would consider it. My last purchase had pickup trucks, SUVs (what I thought I'd purchase) and some wagons on the list. I ended up with a Volvo V60 wagon because they had an incredible price reduction on it that I couldn't pass up. Additionally, they gave me the price reduction that should have been for vehicles on the lot, but I configured mine online and they had one at the port that fit that build and had it delivered to them. I'm an enthusiast and so I love all cars and would buy whatever appealed to me at the moment of shopping. That being said, If I was shopping for a purposed based vehicle (i.e. I need a pick up truck to haul stuff all the time), I would absolutely stick to that vehicle type. Fortunately, I'm never really in that position, so I'm free to go with whatever pulls at my strings.
The XC60 T8 R design is even better.
I have cross-shopped for cars by price and not style or form for my entire driving career. Always looking for best cost-to-feature ratio. So, for example, if my budget is $30,000 i will look at all the sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, SUVs, vans, trucks, etc. that i could buy for that money, look at what trim level i could afford for each, what options each one would have for that price then after months of research, i choose the one that offers the best mix of value, reliability, good looks, fancy extras and standard features for that money. Sometimes that is a hatch or a sedan, other times it is an SUV or a truck or whatever else. i have NEVER shopped for type of vehicle exclusively and regularly compare everything!
It's a thing Jakub!
I would get the Colorado just cause I think it would be more capable when i'm going off road, or on any type of dirt.
Apples and oranges.
Individually wrapped slices on the "cheese grater" speaker covers. Funny.
Volvo's are super cool.
7 min in I realised it’s not the XC90. Shame on me for not reading the title, but it’s nearly identical, like a mini XC90.
David Bello I did the same thing. Its a real improvement to the 60 that it is now styled like the 90.
The backend is more curved than the XC90
The vents and inlay's are much more sophisticated on the XC60 funnily enough- the XC90 feels more classic, but the XC90 IS getting a refresh for 2020. Captains chairs ahoy!
People totally cross shop based on price and not necessarily vehicle class. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I actually did cross ship by price. I couldn't decide which direction I wanted to go with my new vehicle but narrowed it down to a Mustang or a Wrangler. Not at all similar except that they are both fun and priced similar. I bought Wrangler.
great video guys - loved what you guys did with the Thor hammer! Can you please review the Volvo S90?
He said he does not believe people will buy a truck, and now he has a raptor
Lol yup -Yuri
I recently bought a 2018 Skoda superb l&k and It would be awesome to see u review it, really great family car!
Cross shopping by price is the only way I shop for cars. I set the budget then look at everything my budget can get me.
I saw the notification for a new Straight Pipes video and immediately stopped working to watch it. You guys are best. Watch those doors Yuri🙄🇨🇱
+DeCarlos Williams excellent
Can you move the Apply Car Play portion of the screen to the top? Would be smarter and safer to have the map close to the windshield and eyes on the road!
Amazing cinematography as always❤
Nice video guys. Thanks.
Please review the new Volvo XC40.
You guys should try out the mercedes-benz Glc and see how it compares to that