I love how Volvo puts the driver information system in the middle of the gauges rather than between them like most cars....could you please review the 2012 S80?
I test drove the T5 yesterday and all I can say is WOW, the ride is comfortable yet sporty, the acceleration and shifting are smooth and seamless, being that it costs about 6 grand less than a BMW thats optioned the same, I say its one of the best bargains out there, an unsung hero if you will
@rob16875 What are you talking about? The idea isn't to just throw on the biggest turbo you can, the idea is to use the turbo to find a balance between efficiency and power.
My mother had an XC90 (2007) new off the lot with everything. The vehicle was acceptably nice and fairly comfortable. There were things that simply shouldn't go wrong with a vehicle though. Like, for one example the air conditioning unit smelt musty and mouldy. It was always stored in a temperature controlled garage too! We brought it back to the dealership for repairs 6 times aswell, every time the problem wasn't resolved. Left a bad taste for Volvo.
I have a volvo 2002 s60 and I love it. I personally like my model better than the newer models because I've found that they have totally gotten away from the classic look Volvos are known for. I saw a Volvo the other day that was 2 doors. I could not believe it was something Sedan would make. I wasn't impressed.
It's very interesting to notice how little Volvo's models changed over the few years when it comes to appearance. Despite of all the new technology applied to the new cars, you can see a front dock very similar to the early 2000 models. I find it fascinating!
Hello Kyle! Hello guys! Wanted to know your opinion in buying used s60 against bmw 3 series and audi a4 2010-2011. I do like Volvo's seats and interior and also the thing that there aren't so many of them as the other two. Thanks!
the volvo is a clear winner as long as you dont intend to use the back seats a lot or got a small-engined version also, find a good mechanic or be prepared to spend another car worth of money on repairs from the dealer within 5-10 years
2.0t 180hp and 2.5t 250hp are the most reliable options while 1.6 and 2.0 from Ford are garbage really and should be avoided at all costs. Car is very reliable if maintained right, once left unmaintainded for the long time it can be very expensive to fix (turbine/cylinder rings/AMT). If threated good, these engines can live up to 300000-500000km without any problems. Volvo's 5 cyl turbo engines is one of the most reliable high pressure turbo engines on the market.
@1006Will Lol dude, the keyless system is just fine, put the key in the slot and start it. The keyfob isn't ugly, it's a simple shape, take a look at the jaguar ones, they're ugly. The speedometer dosen't look cheap, it's what volvo does in there cars, who cares about piece of leather on the gearbox, there's no need. How in the heck is that hazard button ugly? It's a simple hazard button lol
Before you consider buying a Volvo, remember that Volvo is now owned by a Chinese company called Geely, which means that every single new Volvo is anything but safe and Swedish, but designed and built in China by Chinese people. So, if you think you're new Volvo is safe and made by Swedes in the best possible way, you're absolutely wrong.
@UnRoman111 I know, bro. Why do almost every single car manufacturer have to be onwed by various companies all the time? I mean, Volvo was sold to Ford in 1998 and Ford sold it to that Chinese company in 2010. So Volvo's haven't been Volvo's since 1997. But at least they still make them in Sweden.
@bartolo456 What cheaper materials? What are you talking about? Clearly you havent seen this car in person.... All plastic materials in this car are soft to the touch and feel expensive. Also, theres a lot of real wood, aluminum and other metals in the car...nothing cheap inside it.
@20Quirke08 It depends on what you're looking for. If you are looking for a sporty little sedan with cool-looking details, the S60 is a good bet. If you are looking for a luxury, full-sized sedan with luxury details, then get the S80.
@strumem90 Nope, Volvo is currently owned by big chinese company Geely. But Geely has absolutely nothing to do with production of Volvo cars. They just finance them. Volvo's are still 100% developed, engineered and produced in Sweden.
@c0andcaiv I said expensive to own, like when shit goes wrong the parts would be expensive, and regular maintenance costs would be high. I didn't say shit about the MSRP.
@xradio86 It's just like Tata and Jaguar. Tata just finances Jaguar, but all the materials and cars are assembled in Castle Bromwich. You just hear one person say it and you believe it eh?
Why is ppl complaining about bland exteriors and bland interiors on volvo's? They're great! Simple works, you don't need the style, if u want a simple, nice luxury car.
@Yuentsun get the Volvo man, its gorgeous, more reliable, and will last a LOT longer, also is safer, the s80 has always been the safest car ever (no lie)
Beautiful and awesome intelligent car with tons of dependability and power..just like a Volvo. Now make a video of you parking it in my driveway please.
The new V70 (and XC70) will be out next year. I belive Audi will be releasing a new allroad in a couple of months as well (the new A6 is out so I guess its time for the new allroad as well). If you want a new car NOW, then id say buy the Allroad since it will for sure have more fuatures. But then, if you could wait a year I belive the XC70 will be a better choice. The new V40 has marketleading fuel consumption witch will carry on in the XC70 aswell as the 4th (maybe 5th by 2013) gen haldex 4WD.
We used to have a Mercedes Benz SUV, but in 2006 we bought a Volvo SUV (XC90). The Mercedes was horrible, and broke down in the middle of Tennessee. Last year, we got in 2 near-wrecks with our volvo. the first happened when a man was in the wrong lane when we turned into our driveway. his car was totaled, and ours was FINE. the next time a car slammed into the car behind us making it hit us. we were FINE. the other car was totaled. Volvo has GREAT safety! (and reliability)
@fordryan0930 You're telling that to a Swede, who even worked at the Volvo factory. I was saying that Volvo's owned by a Chinese company. The HQ is still in Göteborg, Sweden and the cars are produced here (S80, V70, XC70, XC90 and V60) and in Gent, Belgium (C30, S40, V50 and S60). I hope it remains so.
I'm an audiophile, and though I would love to own this vehicle, it doesn't seem to allow for customized audio applications such as installing a head unit or adding a subwoofer. Sad to say, but other luxury vehicles do offer this option. Therefore, I would pass on the idea of owning this vehicle. :(
@MayelGura I LOVE the new 9-5 exteior, its mean looking and aggressive. However I HATE the interior. It looks dated centrer stack and then the vent styling across the dash hurts my eyes. If it wasn't for the interior styling (and the steep price) I could talk with the saab dealer.
@daveyferraro1602 No it's not - Volvos are some of the most durable and reliable cars on the market. If you own one, you will need to find a competent and certified Volvo independent mechanic. The average age of these vehicles when they are discarded is 19.8 years.
@GayUOPXBoy10 I have owned many Volvos. The last one I had was a 1994. They were totally unique in their styling. By stating they look like Buicks means unfortunately they are no longer unique in their styling looking like nothing else. Basically a generic type style has taken them
Well yeah, I see your point. He shouldn't of said 'I hate Volvo's' anyway, but me, being a proud owner and supporter of Volvo, plus another bunch of people, want to stand up for Volvo due to their discrimination over the years.
@usnusa2003 This car is not made in an Asian country. It's made in Sweden. Unless Volvo believes that the quality of vehicles produced in China for the Chinese market are good enough for the US market, then they will not bring them here.
@YoungOldSchoolRapper I can't believe you actually said referred to a Volvo as a Nissan wanna-be. Volvo is running head-to-head with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, etc... And you ACTUALLY said it wanted to be like a Nissan, of ALL brands.. A NISSAN! Lmao!
@PS2Gameplays It`s very simple in my opinion. Volvo has many ideas, but they don`t have the money. Until now. Geely already brought hundreds milions. As you say, in 5 years Volvo will be able to fight with the german trio.
I though the underarms were Aluminum. In the factory build promotion video, they are made from aluminum but shown here they are steel. I have still yet to test drive a S60 but the BMW and Audi have aluminum underarms.
This car would look 110% better with less fender well gap. Raccoon, cats etc. could reside in there! The tires need to be taller or the car needs to be lower. This is my #1 styling pet peeve.
Very nice vid, though it is missing something. You can definitely tell how you've grown in the past year+. It doesn't have the discriptive content your newest videos. It's all good, though.
I really like the new S60. But I think when it comes time for me to buy a new car I may just go for the 2011 9-5. I do love Volvo. But I can't pay what they want for the new S60. It's outrageous.
@applesmnch2 Yes they are popular in the United States, especially in the Northeast, New England in particular. There are plenty of aftermarket suppliers who produce Volvo parts when factory stuff is NLA.
@MacGyver920 There is nothing we can do anymore man, but one thing is for sure: I will never buy a Volvo. I 'll stick to Euro models and maybe, just maybe...for a Honda Accord.
This might be a silly question, but... What happens if the smart key breaks and you're in the middle of a highway? Do these cars have an override start system or something?
Cadillac, Volvo, Saab, Chevrolet - почему у всех одинаковый руль? Дизайнеры выдохлись? Cadillac, Volvo, Saab, Chevrolet - why all the same wheel? Designers exhausted?
hehe '' Volvo vs Saab '' on the number plate. The war on best '' swedish '' car over here is like the Ford vs Dodge vs Chevy pickup truck war you have in Usa =D
@Volume1216 are you serious? my dad has one from 1993 and it's still running. just because your friend's volvo broke doesn't mean that others will too.
The "i" tells you information about the vehicle from the last time you were near the car with the remote near. So you could be anywhere in the world and check to see if you locked your car (it will illuminate a green light near the lock). Also when approaching the car you may press the "i" to see if your alarm was triggered which will illuminate a red light around the panic key and if the alarm was triggered less then five mins ago it will flash two red lights rapidly...
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i love volvos. theyre an underappreciated brand compared to its overrated competition *cough* mercedes *cough* bmw.
Volvo the best!!
I love how Volvo puts the driver information system in the middle of the gauges rather than between them like most cars....could you please review the 2012 S80?
i've got an 04 s60 2.5t. amazing car! way more options on it than another car from that year! drives like a champ
gorgeous car! I'd love to see some tours of the current s60's :)
Could you do a video about V60 Polestar?
i really like the direction Volvo is going with this car
Pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeee do the new S60!
A lot better than the older S60. I like this car.
FINALLY Volvo has an audible locking sound!
This car sure is sharp
I test drove the T5 yesterday and all I can say is WOW, the ride is comfortable yet sporty, the acceleration and shifting are smooth and seamless, being that it costs about 6 grand less than a BMW thats optioned the same, I say its one of the best bargains out there, an unsung hero if you will
Please could you do the review on Volvo XC60 as well?
I have a 2011 Volvo S60 T4 and I really love it! :D
Beautiful car!!
i love this car!! i want it! >.
@rob16875
What are you talking about? The idea isn't to just throw on the biggest turbo you can, the idea is to use the turbo to find a balance between efficiency and power.
Could you pleaaasssee make a video of the V60? ;)
My mother had an XC90 (2007) new off the lot with everything. The vehicle was acceptably nice and fairly comfortable. There were things that simply shouldn't go wrong with a vehicle though. Like, for one example the air conditioning unit smelt musty and mouldy. It was always stored in a temperature controlled garage too! We brought it back to the dealership for repairs 6 times aswell, every time the problem wasn't resolved. Left a bad taste for Volvo.
Do you think you could do a video on a Volvo S40 T5 or similar like the 2004-2012? Would be much appreciated! :D
I like this model
Nice car!
I have a volvo 2002 s60 and I love it. I personally like my model better than the newer models because I've found that they have totally gotten away from the classic look Volvos are known for.
I saw a Volvo the other day that was 2 doors. I could not believe it was something Sedan would make. I wasn't impressed.
It's very interesting to notice how little Volvo's models changed over the few years when it comes to appearance. Despite of all the new technology applied to the new cars, you can see a front dock very similar to the early 2000 models. I find it fascinating!
Hello Kyle! Hello guys!
Wanted to know your opinion in buying used s60 against bmw 3 series and audi a4 2010-2011.
I do like Volvo's seats and interior and also the thing that there aren't so many of them as the other two.
Thanks!
3 series
Stevan Tosic don't get the bmw or Audi I had both terrible experiences with them
the volvo is a clear winner as long as you dont intend to use the back seats a lot or got a small-engined version
also, find a good mechanic or be prepared to spend another car worth of money on repairs from the dealer within 5-10 years
Looks very nice but how reliable are these
I have always wanted to see a video on a new Volvo, Thank you and as always great job!
Does anyone know if this is an reliable car? Or if a specific engine option more reliable?
2.0t 180hp and 2.5t 250hp are the most reliable options while 1.6 and 2.0 from Ford are garbage really and should be avoided at all costs. Car is very reliable if maintained right, once left unmaintainded for the long time it can be very expensive to fix (turbine/cylinder rings/AMT). If threated good, these engines can live up to 300000-500000km without any problems. Volvo's 5 cyl turbo engines is one of the most reliable high pressure turbo engines on the market.
i think volvo are very good these days, this is a volvo that i would actully like to buy
Both the s60 and s80 have the sport, comfort and the auto park feature right? so witch would you say is better?
the transmission on the 2010-present Volvo S60
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed Powershift automatic
@dnunez84 volvo had this style of controls from way long before hyundai started to use them
wow that car has a lot of setting- accident prevention, active bending lights, steering wheel force adjustment!
@1006Will Lol dude, the keyless system is just fine, put the key in the slot and start it. The keyfob isn't ugly, it's a simple shape, take a look at the jaguar ones, they're ugly. The speedometer dosen't look cheap, it's what volvo does in there cars, who cares about piece of leather on the gearbox, there's no need. How in the heck is that hazard button ugly? It's a simple hazard button lol
the Wonder Years theme
Before you consider buying a Volvo, remember that Volvo is now owned by a Chinese company called Geely, which means that every single new Volvo is anything but safe and Swedish, but designed and built in China by Chinese people. So, if you think you're new Volvo is safe and made by Swedes in the best possible way, you're absolutely wrong.
Pleas make a video on the new volvo s80 pleas
is it rtue volvos are always in the shop?
@UnRoman111 I know, bro. Why do almost every single car manufacturer have to be onwed by various companies all the time? I mean, Volvo was sold to Ford in 1998 and Ford sold it to that Chinese company in 2010. So Volvo's haven't been Volvo's since 1997. But at least they still make them in Sweden.
@bartolo456 What cheaper materials? What are you talking about? Clearly you havent seen this car in person.... All plastic materials in this car are soft to the touch and feel expensive. Also, theres a lot of real wood, aluminum and other metals in the car...nothing cheap inside it.
@20Quirke08 It depends on what you're looking for. If you are looking for a sporty little sedan with cool-looking details, the S60 is a good bet. If you are looking for a luxury, full-sized sedan with luxury details, then get the S80.
@strumem90 Nope, Volvo is currently owned by big chinese company Geely. But Geely has absolutely nothing to do with production of Volvo cars. They just finance them. Volvo's are still 100% developed, engineered and produced in Sweden.
I love the new S60, thanks Kyle!
@c0andcaiv I said expensive to own, like when shit goes wrong the parts would be expensive, and regular maintenance costs would be high. I didn't say shit about the MSRP.
Very nice car!
Just bought a 2011 v60 t6 myself. How do I do the launch control thing ?
@xradio86 It's just like Tata and Jaguar. Tata just finances Jaguar, but all the materials and cars are assembled in Castle Bromwich. You just hear one person say it and you believe it eh?
Why is ppl complaining about bland exteriors and bland interiors on volvo's? They're great! Simple works, you don't need the style, if u want a simple, nice luxury car.
i don't like the way volvo puts their emblem all spread out on the rear. i liked it back when the letters were close to each other.
Undoubtedly the best looking car they ever made...
hello~can you test the S80?
@Yuentsun get the Volvo man, its gorgeous, more reliable, and will last a LOT longer, also is safer, the s80 has always been the safest car ever (no lie)
Beautiful and awesome intelligent car with tons of dependability and power..just like a Volvo. Now make a video of you parking it in my driveway please.
I Just Noticed the Steering Wheel in this Volvo looks the same as the one in the Saab 9-5 Aero....it's quite a nice design....looks nice and thick.
@bartolo456 Well...i dont know which volvo you have, but new S60 has materials as good as those in bmw 3 or audi a4, and those are the best in class.
Again, another car fell victim to the dumb push-button system, though, at least this one requires the key fob to start.
Kyle lacked enthusiasm for this video review but the car is awesome.
psychothefear you know why? It’s because he’s a Saab fan, this is his competition
the front styling of this volvo looks like somthin chevy and buick copied and used for the malibu and regal but nice car anyway.
The new V70 (and XC70) will be out next year. I belive Audi will be releasing a new allroad in a couple of months as well (the new A6 is out so I guess its time for the new allroad as well). If you want a new car NOW, then id say buy the Allroad since it will for sure have more fuatures. But then, if you could wait a year I belive the XC70 will be a better choice. The new V40 has marketleading fuel consumption witch will carry on in the XC70 aswell as the 4th (maybe 5th by 2013) gen haldex 4WD.
Volvo S80 Executive Fully Loaded PLEASE!!
Now that these American auto makers let go some of their brands these cars are looking better than ever.
can you do a s80 please
@dnunez84 actually volvo had this layout since 1998 with the S80, then the S60 in 2001.
It's about time Volvo got rid of the pop-up screen.
thats probably the ugliest s60 thats come out. barely looks like a volvo, more like a hyundai :(
@Waffleater1 except for the Volvo P1800 =) And the Amazon... and volvo 940
We used to have a Mercedes Benz SUV, but in 2006 we bought a Volvo SUV (XC90). The Mercedes was horrible, and broke down in the middle of Tennessee. Last year, we got in 2 near-wrecks with our volvo. the first happened when a man was in the wrong lane when we turned into our driveway. his car was totaled, and ours was FINE. the next time a car slammed into the car behind us making it hit us. we were FINE. the other car was totaled. Volvo has GREAT safety! (and reliability)
this car is a reason to start cooking meth!
@fordryan0930 You're telling that to a Swede, who even worked at the Volvo factory. I was saying that Volvo's owned by a Chinese company. The HQ is still in Göteborg, Sweden and the cars are produced here (S80, V70, XC70, XC90 and V60) and in Gent, Belgium (C30, S40, V50 and S60). I hope it remains so.
I'm an audiophile, and though I would love to own this vehicle, it doesn't seem to allow for customized audio applications such as installing a head unit or adding a subwoofer. Sad to say, but other luxury vehicles do offer this option. Therefore, I would pass on the idea of owning this vehicle. :(
@MayelGura
I LOVE the new 9-5 exteior, its mean looking and aggressive. However I HATE the interior. It looks dated centrer stack and then the vent styling across the dash hurts my eyes. If it wasn't for the interior styling (and the steep price) I could talk with the saab dealer.
@daveyferraro1602 No it's not - Volvos are some of the most durable and reliable cars on the market. If you own one, you will need to find a competent and certified Volvo independent mechanic. The average age of these vehicles when they are discarded is 19.8 years.
@GayUOPXBoy10 I have owned many Volvos. The last one I had was a 1994. They were totally unique in their styling. By stating they look like Buicks means unfortunately they are no longer unique in their styling looking like nothing else. Basically a generic type style has taken them
nice car. just wondering, did you find any V60s during your visit to Volvo of Charlotte?
Well yeah, I see your point. He shouldn't of said 'I hate Volvo's' anyway, but me, being a proud owner and supporter of Volvo, plus another bunch of people, want to stand up for Volvo due to their discrimination over the years.
@usnusa2003 This car is not made in an Asian country. It's made in Sweden. Unless Volvo believes that the quality of vehicles produced in China for the Chinese market are good enough for the US market, then they will not bring them here.
@YoungOldSchoolRapper
I can't believe you actually said referred to a Volvo as a Nissan wanna-be.
Volvo is running head-to-head with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, etc... And you ACTUALLY said it wanted to be like a Nissan, of ALL brands.. A NISSAN! Lmao!
Test drove a manual t4 and there was no foot rest next to clutch I hated it
It's better than my 2009 Honda Accord EX-L.
@PS2Gameplays It`s very simple in my opinion. Volvo has many ideas, but they don`t have the money. Until now. Geely already brought hundreds milions. As you say, in 5 years Volvo will be able to fight with the german trio.
I though the underarms were Aluminum. In the factory build promotion video, they are made from aluminum but shown here they are steel. I have still yet to test drive a S60 but the BMW and Audi have aluminum underarms.
seeing how you do so many cars...do you ever get sick of that "new car" smell?? LOL
This car would look 110% better with less fender well gap. Raccoon, cats etc. could reside in there! The tires need to be taller or the car needs to be lower. This is my #1 styling pet peeve.
Very nice vid, though it is missing something. You can definitely tell how you've grown in the past year+. It doesn't have the discriptive content your newest videos. It's all good, though.
I really like the new S60. But I think when it comes time for me to buy a new car I may just go for the 2011 9-5. I do love Volvo. But I can't pay what they want for the new S60. It's outrageous.
@applesmnch2 Yes they are popular in the United States, especially in the Northeast, New England in particular. There are plenty of aftermarket suppliers who produce Volvo parts when factory stuff is NLA.
@MacGyver920 There is nothing we can do anymore man, but one thing is for sure: I will never buy a Volvo. I 'll stick to Euro models and maybe, just maybe...for a Honda Accord.
This might be a silly question, but... What happens if the smart key breaks and you're in the middle of a highway? Do these cars have an override start system or something?
Cadillac, Volvo, Saab, Chevrolet - почему у всех одинаковый руль? Дизайнеры выдохлись? Cadillac, Volvo, Saab, Chevrolet - why all the same wheel? Designers exhausted?
No temperature gauge?
hehe '' Volvo vs Saab '' on the number plate. The war on best '' swedish '' car over here is like the Ford vs Dodge vs Chevy pickup truck war you have in Usa =D
I like Volvos but I think they should work on the design of their interiors. Center console layout is wierd and steering wheel looks weird as well.
@bunny4t4 They are still being built at the plants in Sweden and Ghent in Belgium.
But i'm sure they'll build more factories in China in the future.
@Volume1216 are you serious? my dad has one from 1993 and it's still running. just because your friend's volvo broke doesn't mean that others will too.
@Vanrocco66 personally i like the style of the s60 but both are really good. u should test drive both and see which one fits your personality.
The "i" tells you information about the vehicle from the last time you were near the car with the remote near. So you could be anywhere in the world and check to see if you locked your car (it will illuminate a green light near the lock). Also when approaching the car you may press the "i" to see if your alarm was triggered which will illuminate a red light around the panic key and if the alarm was triggered less then five mins ago it will flash two red lights rapidly...
I only have one problem with this car....Wheres the stick shift version?! If they make an s60R hopefully they will offer it with a stick.
@90Mrknowitall Oh and since the Malibu design has been around since 08, and this 2011 has the same look, Volvo is the one that copied?!?!?
Anyone is kind enough to tell me what is the name of the song starting at 7:00? Sounds familiar but I cannot recall....... Thank you
@dmatthews210 I have never seen a Volvo S80 with a 4.4L V8 engine... ? i have only heard that the 4.4 V8 comes with the xc90.. :o
Had one on demo, I thought they had't quite got the ride right, bit to harsh, and luggage space was a bit limited for a Volvo,