I love my XC60! I bought it after my 3 year lease. I don't like that the new ones still don't come with the wireless phone charger. They took it out after the parts and chips shortage during the pandemic. At this point, you'd think that situation is all better and the new ones would get it, but still nothing. Maybe someone has a good explanation of that?
This is truly excellent. I wish they had something similar for their smallest SUV - the XC40. Volvo's take on the "Hot Hatch" segment. I'd be interested. Frankly, I am not sure why they decided to ax their PHEV XC40 model in North America. We now have the option of the regular B5 mild hybrid or full electric. The 400+ hp PHEV option, especially one with extra Polestar details would be exceptional. BTW, all these infotainments will be up-gradable over the air to include their brand new system seen in the newest XC90 model. Should makes the user experience much more smooth. Finally, once you hear this audio system, it will ruin all other systems (in a vehicle under $100k) for you. It is absolutely spectacular.
I have a ‘24 XC60 T8 Plus. I prefer it over the Ultra or P* trims, the smaller wheels ride better. I lack the B+W stereo, but have the HK option. Mine was $65,440 MSRP. I leased it to get the $7,500 plus a bunch of other incentives - I ended up with a selling price of $47,600 after all the incentives and leased it for 2 years. With all the incentives on the T8 I ended up getting it for a tad less than a comparable B5 AWD Plus with the same level of equipment so it was a no brainer. It’s a rocket - I like it.
What about brakes?? Does it feel like brakes are enough? Cause the one he is testing looks like upgraded ones, not sure if they have more pistones or just have bigger calipers to make them look sportier lol
@@zoom3d90 i’m quite sure the standard Volvo brakes will lock up the wheels. Your question is only important if you’re concerned about bragging rights.
Exterior while not exciting still looks handsome. Interior still looks 5 or so years behind. Something at this price point should definitely have a power steering column. Paddles would’ve been nice but isn’t a nonstarter for me. Not having the option to select ventilated seats with one of the lighter interior choices is one of the reasons the X3 isn’t high on my list anymore. Black interiors is almost always a no go for me. At $77K I want Rear Ventilation controls and I definitely want a recline option in the rear. Taller drivers will eat into that rear seat legroom and a recline option would help to ease the pain. The primary reason of even be interested in the Volvo is because of the massaging seats and you can’t have that on the performance variant. No mention of the GV70 in the whole video. It costs less, is just as fast, rides really well and the interior looks leagues better. Question Sofiyan.. No shade but what’s the math behind the jacket and the shorts? I’m seeing this look outside but I’m always in the car and never get to ask anyone.
Been driving XC60s for 15 years and just drove a Lincoln Nautilus Premier 2 for about the same money as this one.Any thoughts on which way to go and why? Thanks for your advice!!
I recently test drove a V60 Polestar. While it’s nice that it has Google built in, the screen is not only small but it’s also not very high res. Text just seems super pixelated on it. This car is definitely feeling long in the tooth the more time you spend inside it.
They should rename this dejavu, because it reminds you of every other year before it, and every other volvo product. They need to do some heavy refreshing at minimum or a redesign. The only thing that changes with Volvo’s are the year.
@@detroitplayboi I own a Volvo, and I prefer the more traditional interior and the materials and fit / finish is second to none. I Audi like that it still reminds of Volvo’s past
FYI, there is the "Creep" setting in the driving page that does allow for full 1-pedal driving esp. if you turn on auto brake hold. Creep will make it feel more like a traditional ICE car in that it will roll slowly forwards when you let off the brake.
I like the traditional brake feel. Although I will often engage cruise when almost stopped. That stops the car for me when within 20 feet of the car in front.
You need to clarify how the drive modes actually work: The gas engine is connected to front wheels while the electric motor drives the rear. Hybrid - Gas or Electric based on speed and battery level. Will use battery at low speed, etc. Gas and Electric never work at same time, switches between FWD and RWD. Polestar - Combination of gas and electric all of the time working together, gas drives front wheels and electric drives rear wheels. how you get highest performance and 455HP. Pure - Pure electric mode only which is also RWD. Of course this depends on battery level.
All modes use both gasoline and electric motors, the only difference is when they engage depending on throttle input, and how agressive the shifts/ engagements are
Although I sort of wish that I had the current version of the XC60 T8 power train, my 2022 XC60 T8 Recharge R-Design version with 400 HP and 472 lb-ft of torque is sufficient, if a bit less enthusiast-oriented. The published all-electric range for my 2022 T8 is only 20 miles, but I usually get about 24 miles in all-electric (a/k/a “Pure”) mode, and the fuel economy in hybrid mode exceeds 30 MPG. Ofcourse, it gets 138 MPG in hybrid mode when the electric battery is fully-charged, so I am basically using no gasoline at all while doing local trips and short errands. I’d love to have the Polestar Engineered version, as I drove either Polestar or Polestar Engineered Volvos prior to getting this R-Design version of the XC60 T8 Recharge. Still, the one I have a in’t bad for how I use it, and it’s the sportiest version of the XC60 that was available when I bought mine. Oh yeah, one additional reason that I bought this one is because the local Volvo dealer was offering a super-steep discount on the 2022 model after the 2022-1/2 version with the added electric motor power and all-electric range was introduced, and I got almost $15,000 off of the sticker price on one with less than 5K miles on it that had been a Manager’s demo vehicle.
I went to Texas, Houston, and when I say I was doing 100 mph and everybody else is doing like 115… this car is gonna get eaten up. To be going 95 mph and the cops are driving around you is insane..
VOLVO - decades renowned for producing high-quality, long-lasting, safe vehicles. POLESTAR - new, Chinese EV manufacturer. Can I get a "Volvo Engineered" version instead..? ;)
Drive modes embedded in the screen?? Care makers are getting more and more crazy. They need to understand that the purpose of technology is to make life easier not more complicated without any good reason. No need to watch rest of the review
I test drove the T8 and the Lexus RX500h like back to back last year. This T8 is a real sleeper that will surprise most drivers. It is only the reliability and after sales services that hold me back. The RX500h is so boring.
J D Power: a three year old Lexus is likely to have 1.35 reliability issues in its third year. A three year oldVolvo is likely to have about one more issue than a Lexus. Big deal.
@@martintokinaga5261 I am quoting J D Power's survey. I don't have other time periods. Point is, there are anechdotal stories (even a Lexus is a lemon occasionally) and there are surveys of thousands of cars. Broadly measured there isn't that much difference, in my opinion.
@@billurban1581 Generally first 3 years of most new cars do not have serious problems. I myself has experienced Sweden car falling apart right after 3 years. And then another relative of mine with volvo problems right at 3 years time frame. His engine was replaced as it was 2 days before the warranty expired. Once they have problems, they will carry on to have problems. Another issue is how the dealer takes care of your problems. How willing the dealer is fixing your problems.
@@martintokinaga5261 Anecdotal would be my reply. In my experience of 55 years in a related field, the relatively small difference described in that survey can be offset by a competent dealership. Anecdotal, but I own a Volvo engine bought new in 1998 that is approaching a quarter million miles and has never been apart (oil changes only by me :^). Would you suspect that there are more positive experiences with a Volvo than negative ones? Anecdotal is the keyword.
4:07 V A P O R G R A Y!!!! Looks sexaaay!!! It’s a neutral color that suits the XC90 Polestar Engineered T8 very well eventhough they offer it in either white black and silver in addition to the vapor gray idk if it’s a exclusive color or premium color
Rav4 is nowhere near as competitive or as worthwhile or as interesting. Any other brand wakes you up when you drive but Toyotas force you to drink more coffee just to wake up
I know you're being sarcastic, but those types of comments (except those are dead serious) are all over TH-cam. Obviously, RAV can't hold a candle to this in any way, shape or form. :)
You were saying how they got rid of the fog lights since 2022, I've got 2019 XC60 T8 that I bought new, no fog lights. They weren't available on the T8, only the T6. Also not available was the AM radio and the CD player. Not sure about the CD player, but the T6 version did have AM radio, at least in 2019.
oh how a straight 6 turbo would be ideal here. redesign redesign redisign inside and out already volvo. body style has basically been the same since this car came out, and no wonder you have issues with the electronics.......made in china with china parts. all that to save a buck. thats not how you keep buyers. my 2013 s60 t6 RD awd is my 3rd volvo and i have always kept an eye on the xc60, BUT these mentions have kept me from buying one, along with all the step down in quality. if i see a "made in china" on the vin sticker in the drivers door well. im out!
Notice any other vehicle all the piano black is hideous; but in a Volvo cheap materials receive a bias opinion. Gold / Orange seat belts look disgusting; are they trying to be DOT compliant to enhance visual compliance of seat belt use. Great advertisement for this Chinese Company; 2 year old probably get one for 35K with depreciation.
It’s not a good choice if you don’t have a 110 V outlet nearby. I do, takes me five seconds to plug-in or unplug. I drive about 900 miles a month, I need to buy gas about once every seven weeks. Oh, there is the 106 mpg “feature.”
To be fair, this is an SUV. It's not a track car. You can't drive this close to 113 mph anywhere. This will go 75-80 on a highway most of the time, 90 if you're passing. That's it.
you are testing the highest trim level which is why it is $77k. You can get a XC60 T8 with the same engine for $65k FYI
The core model is less than that? And you get $7500 credit and the discounts are steep on these
I love my XC60! I bought it after my 3 year lease. I don't like that the new ones still don't come with the wireless phone charger. They took it out after the parts and chips shortage during the pandemic. At this point, you'd think that situation is all better and the new ones would get it, but still nothing. Maybe someone has a good explanation of that?
He’s not stupid lol
Actually 2024 XC60 T8 Core starts at 58K and comes with the same HP/Torque as the model tested in the video. With the tax credit it's low 50K range.
@ I remember for the 24 model we had aggressive discounts, this is a good car for 3 year lease
Gorgeous. Love these and the design continues to be fresh.
Those wheels are cool looking.
Should definitely have cooled and massaging seats for this price!
Used Q7 2020+ prestige would give all that for like $40K and much larger engine and 3rd row. Gesh
@@timsouttahere it’s a sports car and the material used here isn’t compatible. ultra models have it
@@jackz4149 a sports car lol... ummm ya ok..
@ I don’t think a regular non sport tuned car will give u 22 inch wheels, 6 piston akebono brakes and adjustable damper Ohlins suspensions
21” wheel with thicker rubber sounds great. This 22” wheel has rubber band tires. Not ideal for winter driving in the northeast.
I was JUST looking into this a few days ago. Perfect timing!!
This is truly excellent. I wish they had something similar for their smallest SUV - the XC40. Volvo's take on the "Hot Hatch" segment. I'd be interested. Frankly, I am not sure why they decided to ax their PHEV XC40 model in North America. We now have the option of the regular B5 mild hybrid or full electric. The 400+ hp PHEV option, especially one with extra Polestar details would be exceptional. BTW, all these infotainments will be up-gradable over the air to include their brand new system seen in the newest XC90 model. Should makes the user experience much more smooth. Finally, once you hear this audio system, it will ruin all other systems (in a vehicle under $100k) for you. It is absolutely spectacular.
I have a ‘24 XC60 T8 Plus. I prefer it over the Ultra or P* trims, the smaller wheels ride better. I lack the B+W stereo, but have the HK option. Mine was $65,440 MSRP. I leased it to get the $7,500 plus a bunch of other incentives - I ended up with a selling price of $47,600 after all the incentives and leased it for 2 years. With all the incentives on the T8 I ended up getting it for a tad less than a comparable B5 AWD Plus with the same level of equipment so it was a no brainer. It’s a rocket - I like it.
What about brakes?? Does it feel like brakes are enough? Cause the one he is testing looks like upgraded ones, not sure if they have more pistones or just have bigger calipers to make them look sportier lol
@@zoom3d90 i’m quite sure the standard Volvo brakes will lock up the wheels. Your question is only important if you’re concerned about bragging rights.
How much is your monthly payment if you dont mind me asking
Exterior while not exciting still looks handsome. Interior still looks 5 or so years behind. Something at this price point should definitely have a power steering column. Paddles would’ve been nice but isn’t a nonstarter for me. Not having the option to select ventilated seats with one of the lighter interior choices is one of the reasons the X3 isn’t high on my list anymore. Black interiors is almost always a no go for me. At $77K I want
Rear
Ventilation controls and I definitely want a recline option in the rear. Taller drivers will eat into that rear seat legroom and a recline option would help to ease the pain. The primary reason of even be interested in the Volvo is because of the massaging seats and you can’t have that on the performance variant. No mention of the GV70 in the whole video. It costs less, is just as fast, rides really well and the interior looks leagues better.
Question Sofiyan.. No shade but what’s the math behind the jacket and the shorts? I’m seeing this look outside but I’m always in the car and never get to ask anyone.
Been driving XC60s for 15 years and just drove a Lincoln Nautilus Premier 2 for about the same money as this one.Any thoughts on which way to go and why? Thanks for your advice!!
Good question, would like to know the answer too lol
Best PHEV full stop both for compact and midsize.
Can’t go wrong with a 60 or xc90
XC60 T8 is best value in its segment…features and performance are truly exceptional…
Almost as much performance as my S60, and now it’s a collectible :^)
Best PHEV full stop both for compact and midsize.
Great summary- was assessing used Panamera e-Hybrid but we'll be sure to have a look at the new T8 for sure.
I recently test drove a V60 Polestar. While it’s nice that it has Google built in, the screen is not only small but it’s also not very high res. Text just seems super pixelated on it. This car is definitely feeling long in the tooth the more time you spend inside it.
I’m ready for a new design from Volvo. This model and the rest of their line up hasn’t changed in so many years.
Yep, still elegant, still competes with the others.
Nice car. It actually has great specs for the price. Can't beat the mpg, HP and handling without going German and spending thousands more.
They should rename this dejavu, because it reminds you of every other year before it, and every other volvo product. They need to do some heavy refreshing at minimum or a redesign. The only thing that changes with Volvo’s are the year.
And that bad because…? I’d bet an arm that’s what Volvo target users are looking for
@@robertodiaz538 said by someone also NOT buying a volvo. So hope that’s working for sales.
@@detroitplayboi I own a Volvo, and I prefer the more traditional interior and the materials and fit / finish is second to none. I Audi like that it still reminds of Volvo’s past
FYI, there is the "Creep" setting in the driving page that does allow for full 1-pedal driving esp. if you turn on auto brake hold. Creep will make it feel more like a traditional ICE car in that it will roll slowly forwards when you let off the brake.
I like the traditional brake feel. Although I will often engage cruise when almost stopped. That stops the car for me when within 20 feet of the car in front.
You need to clarify how the drive modes actually work: The gas engine is connected to front wheels while the electric motor drives the rear.
Hybrid - Gas or Electric based on speed and battery level. Will use battery at low speed, etc. Gas and Electric never work at same time, switches between FWD and RWD.
Polestar - Combination of gas and electric all of the time working together, gas drives front wheels and electric drives rear wheels. how you get highest performance and 455HP.
Pure - Pure electric mode only which is also RWD. Of course this depends on battery level.
The last year T8 version also get 455 hp. Not just this Polestar version.
You need to read the manual.
All modes use both gasoline and electric motors, the only difference is when they engage depending on throttle input, and how agressive the shifts/ engagements are
Although I sort of wish that I had the current version of the XC60 T8 power train, my 2022 XC60 T8 Recharge R-Design version with 400 HP and 472 lb-ft of torque is sufficient, if a bit less enthusiast-oriented. The published all-electric range for my 2022 T8 is only 20 miles, but I usually get about 24 miles in all-electric (a/k/a “Pure”) mode, and the fuel economy in hybrid mode exceeds 30 MPG. Ofcourse, it gets 138 MPG in hybrid mode when the electric battery is fully-charged, so I am basically using no gasoline at all while doing local trips and short errands. I’d love to have the Polestar Engineered version, as I drove either Polestar or Polestar Engineered Volvos prior to getting this R-Design version of the XC60 T8 Recharge. Still, the one I have a in’t bad for how I use it, and it’s the sportiest version of the XC60 that was available when I bought mine. Oh yeah, one additional reason that I bought this one is because the local Volvo dealer was offering a super-steep discount on the 2022 model after the 2022-1/2 version with the added electric motor power and all-electric range was introduced, and I got almost $15,000 off of the sticker price on one with less than 5K miles on it that had been a Manager’s demo vehicle.
Ready for a new interior Sweden
This friggin trim is almost $100,000 in Canada. I’m not paying 30 grand for some shocks and brakes.
I went to Texas, Houston, and when I say I was doing 100 mph and everybody else is doing like 115… this car is gonna get eaten up. To be going 95 mph and the cops are driving around you is insane..
Still no wireless carplay right?
VOLVO - decades renowned for producing high-quality, long-lasting, safe vehicles.
POLESTAR - new, Chinese EV manufacturer.
Can I get a "Volvo Engineered" version instead..? ;)
You're behind the times and oversensitive to China, political comment rather than coming from a (EV) car person.
Volvo, decades of long lasting Goodwill, now being spent by Geely.
what's the sound system?
i know that SEPA landscape!!!
What’s with all the bots in the comment section lmfao
Drive modes embedded in the screen?? Care makers are getting more and more crazy. They need to understand that the purpose of technology is to make life easier not more complicated without any good reason. No need to watch rest of the review
Can't justify going for an SUV or crossover so I ended up with a V60 Polestar Engineered instead. Oddly, it has more room than the XC60!
Love your video 📹 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💗
This doesn’t have the motor between the trans. Just a rear electric motor.
I test drove the T8 and the Lexus RX500h like back to back last year. This T8 is a real sleeper that will surprise most drivers. It is only the reliability and after sales services that hold me back. The RX500h is so boring.
J D Power: a three year old Lexus is likely to have 1.35 reliability issues in its third year. A three year oldVolvo is likely to have about one more issue than a Lexus. Big deal.
@@billurban1581 Do you have figures for 5 years ?
@@martintokinaga5261 I am quoting J D Power's survey. I don't have other time periods.
Point is, there are anechdotal stories (even a Lexus is a lemon occasionally) and there are surveys of thousands of cars. Broadly measured there isn't that much difference, in my opinion.
@@billurban1581 Generally first 3 years of most new cars do not have serious problems. I myself has experienced Sweden car falling apart right after 3 years. And then another relative of mine with volvo problems right at 3 years time frame. His engine was replaced as it was 2 days before the warranty expired. Once they have problems, they will carry on to have problems.
Another issue is how the dealer takes care of your problems. How willing the dealer is fixing your problems.
@@martintokinaga5261 Anecdotal would be my reply. In my experience of 55 years in a related field, the relatively small difference described in that survey can be offset by a competent dealership.
Anecdotal, but I own a Volvo engine bought new in 1998 that is approaching a quarter million miles and has never been apart (oil changes only by me :^). Would you suspect that there are more positive experiences with a Volvo than negative ones? Anecdotal is the keyword.
Looks good, still with a moped engine. This design deserves a nice I6.
2L, four cyl engines are the standard of the industry. Total output is what’s important - 455 and 523.😊
@@billurban1581No refinement is the point. You can get numbers from any type of engine. Standard of the industry is irrelevant. It’s a luxury vehicle.
OK.
I don't get why they have removed the paddles from all models
At least you can move the shifter laterally if you want to control the gear.
Better hybrid range than the cX90/70 or grand highlander ? I say those two cause they are cheaper than this and bigger
Then there is horsepower and torque. That’s not nothing.
4:07 V A P O R G R A Y!!!! Looks sexaaay!!! It’s a neutral color that suits the XC90 Polestar Engineered T8 very well eventhough they offer it in either white black and silver in addition to the vapor gray idk if it’s a exclusive color or premium color
This or Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro, Right?
Wouldnt be caught dead in a toyota especially that ugly as hell rav4.
@991carreras3 I Know Brother
Rav4 is nowhere near as competitive or as worthwhile or as interesting.
Any other brand wakes you up when you drive but Toyotas force you to drink more coffee just to wake up
I know you're being sarcastic, but those types of comments (except those are dead serious) are all over TH-cam. Obviously, RAV can't hold a candle to this in any way, shape or form. :)
@@karacha I would hope this is the case given how much more it costs vs the most expensive RAV4.
I was intrigued until i heard 4 cylinder and electric motor.
You were saying how they got rid of the fog lights since 2022, I've got 2019 XC60 T8 that I bought new, no fog lights. They weren't available on the T8, only the T6. Also not available was the AM radio and the CD player. Not sure about the CD player, but the T6 version did have AM radio, at least in 2019.
14:58 built in cabin air filter… most cars have cabin air filters💀
he probably meant a PM 2.5 filter which is separate from the regular cabin air filter
@@itslucien and you can monitor air quality on the screen.
The car does not have wired or wireless android auto. Just wired CarPlay.
2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge eAWD Polestar Engineered PHEV!
Very difficult to say whether this is a year 2002 model or year 2966 model. Good job, Volvo for keeping the design unchanged for centuries.
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Only bots beat me. I expect a cookie Sofyan
Under 1 second 😆
@@Sikh1.5Accordthen you gotta be a bot 😂
Pity the don’t have an polestar engineered XC90
I want a V90 Recharge. Anyone listening? I feel sad for Volvo marketing.
Almost 1
Designed in Sweeden, owned by China, built in Japan, sold I don't know where 😂😂😂😂
I got one of the good ones, built in South Carolina.
Is Volvo a smart expensive buy ?
No premium/luxury buy is smart or worth your money. It’s all about how it makes you feel
No, Lexus shits on Volvo
oh how a straight 6 turbo would be ideal here. redesign redesign redisign inside and out already volvo. body style has basically been the same since this car came out, and no wonder you have issues with the electronics.......made in china with china parts. all that to save a buck. thats not how you keep buyers. my 2013 s60 t6 RD awd is my 3rd volvo and i have always kept an eye on the xc60, BUT these mentions have kept me from buying one, along with all the step down in quality. if i see a "made in china" on the vin sticker in the drivers door well. im out!
Not easy to do transverse.
$77,000 no rear climate control 😭🤦🏾♂️
X3 is smaller than the XC60…in side and outside
This car is vastly overpriced for the amount of options it doesn’t have.
You are not wrong. Specially those impractical, horrendous, so-called sport seats. It’s a family SUV, give me ventilated and massaging seats!!
rinse repeat by volvo
Notice any other vehicle all the piano black is hideous; but in a Volvo cheap materials receive a bias opinion. Gold / Orange seat belts look disgusting; are they trying to be DOT compliant to enhance visual compliance of seat belt use. Great advertisement for this Chinese Company; 2 year old probably get one for 35K with depreciation.
Absolutely hate touch climate control
Just a spec read…..
Under 5 min group here
Cool, you have to put gas in it AND charge it, how progressive and convenient 🙄 … love it without the inconvenient “plug in” “feature”.
It’s not a good choice if you don’t have a 110 V outlet nearby. I do, takes me five seconds to plug-in or unplug. I drive about 900 miles a month, I need to buy gas about once every seven weeks. Oh, there is the 106 mpg “feature.”
overpriced.
🤔Geely Auto Group 78.7% in shares This car is Chinese
Terrible seatbelt color imo.
Now Volvo dead wrong for not updating this suv!
80 grand for that !!! No thanks
Top Speed: 113 MPH 😂
To be fair, this is an SUV. It's not a track car. You can't drive this close to 113 mph anywhere. This will go 75-80 on a highway most of the time, 90 if you're passing. That's it.
Silly.....
Haha now you got me googling my cars top speed. 120 btw...
All volvos are limited to 112. Ya know, because safety.
@@karacha Volvo just doesn’t care about the customers that need to go 115. That probably cost them five sales a year.
Fake, endless plastic and missing features lol. This is a joke.