I've owned my previous gen V60 for two years now. It's been excellent so far -- quick, comfy, practical, safe, efficient, quiet, and relatively inexpensive. It is perhaps the best daily I could hope for.... eeeexxept for the fact I'm ITCHING for that third pedal.
I've been driving a 2022 V60 version of this car for almost a year and love love love it. It reminds me of what I used to like about BMWs: understated, purposeful, and athletic. The interior is such a gorgeous place to spend time and feels way less plastic-y and gimmicky than recent Audis and BMWs. As far as driving dynamics, I actually find it very fun and responsive, as long as everything is set to sport mode. Just crossing my fingers the supercharger doesn't crap out.
Volvo has been making beautiful, albeit understated cars since at least the 90's. The 850, the S40, S60, S80, XC90, V70, XC70, etc. I'm just not happy that they had to ditch their inline 5 and 6 engines (don't forget the Yamaha V8 in the S80 and XC90) for seemingly overstressed turbocharged and supercharged 4 cylinders with hybrid systems. While their cars are faster and more fuel efficient, they've become heavier and much more complex. Unfortunately that's where global auto tech is going.
Reliability is very important for me so you've convinced me that this or any Volvo is for me. Your reviews are very thorough and you hit all of the key points. Great job!!
It was born in it! Fantastic ;) I have ordered a hybrid V60 because I like the console design much more. I have driven the V60 in denim now for 4 years and I am getting another one as mentioned as hybrid in vapour grey. That tells it all, I live in Germany and have no interest in BMW or Audi. BMW was never my design, Aufi is getting very old and never really changed and Mercedes is beautiful from the inside, reminding me on the 20s aero design, but the outside is ugly. Volvo may not be perfect but manages to fulfill outside and inside at around 80% for me. Just sovereign, stylish, elegant.
It's a fast sporty car. I love the steering i found was stiff, which you can change in its settings. Even at say 45mph it can still put you back in your seat if you gun it. Getting to highways speeds is a breeze. Honestly probably the fun'est car i've ever drove
Hi, this Volvo s60 b5 is a beautiful car this has come out especially designed I liked the sinister dark theme however the interior is an ergonomic design seats are very comfortable but the drawback is a sluggish infotainment system is unintuitive and not fun to into mild hybrid trim 2.0L turbocharge rear and all wheel drive goes to 247 hp 258 pound feet of torque I will that nice if we go high Volvo S60 plug in hybrid option that will get huge above 5 hundred of some hp and torque but simultaneously msrp will increase overall this is upscale in my point of view thanks
The lack of ventilated seats is a deal breaker for me. I’m planning on upgrading my car in the next 1-1.5 years. My 22 Sonata Hybrid has ventilated seats for 15k less
LOVED my 2020 T6awd ... drove the new one, just like you i hated the new infotainment system, my pixel phone lost most functionality for some reason, even when wired (dealbreaker for work), i hated the paddle transmission in my xc40 prior the the s60, so that was ehh... then all the issues dealing with VCFS and the dealership (180 flip from prior purchases/leases) ended up having me shop for something else... g70, is350, m340i, a5/s4 .... ended up w the lexus even though it was slower because of the reliability, seat, and stereo. Really sad that the guy i had gotten 4 volvos from went from a great experience to utter buy here/pay here level of games and bs
Omg. ı bought this car 3 days ago. İ have a appointment today for that quality issues. İnfo system shut off completely. Nothing is working. AC,radio exc.. also left front left light not well inserted. Stand a bit front side.
Great looking car, but with its mechanical/electic complexity it really isn't reliable... I have a few family members that have them that are itching to get out of their lease due to all the issues
Really like the squared-off design of these recent volvos. Shame the dynamics don't seem to be up there. The looks could pull off a European muscle or sports sedan.
A bit late maybe, but if you have the money and you like this design but want something truly sporty, get a polestar 1. 620 hp, similar design but more agressive, lots of carbon fiber.
@@markcoopers1930 I mean yeah, understandably, because there are so few. I recon it will probably go up in value again when it becomes a volvo/polestar classic, because of how rare it is and that it is the first polestar car. Would love to get my hands on one someday aswell.
reason not to get it. 1. T6 engine complexity and reliability issues. 2 Infotainment, hvac and features control via big distracting screen which still has tendency to freeze up and be slow at times. 3. profits from this cars will end up in china if thats important to you.
Yes, there’s a reason why I dedicate a whole section of the video to reliability. But I don’t think you paid any attention as they don’t make this in T6 anymore (supercharger is completely gone). I’d also buy a Lexus or something I’d trust more (as I said in the video) but did you just see “Volvo” in the title and suit up?😂
There is a base model without all the hybrid tech, if you want reliability while enjoying the Volvo experience. Still not satisfied with that? Get the Lexus ES350 or the Acura TLX.
Volvo just seems like it has placed itself in a more niche market. They want to be luxurious, but their cars come across as bland. Good review on both the positives and negatives of the car.
Who's gonna buy this turbo 2L 310 hp engine on aftermarket after 150 000 miles? nobody. I wouldn't buy it. It's not reliable..it will be downpriced a lot and I still wouldn't.
5 reason to buy it ???? 123 reason to not buy it reliability, reliability, reliability , did I mention reliability Volvo has been a piece trash for years come on stop this nonsense
How am I one of the only review channels that talks reliability in each video (including this one) and people with goldfish attention spans still comment the same bs after clearly not watching.
I've owned my previous gen V60 for two years now. It's been excellent so far -- quick, comfy, practical, safe, efficient, quiet, and relatively inexpensive. It is perhaps the best daily I could hope for.... eeeexxept for the fact I'm ITCHING for that third pedal.
I've been driving a 2022 V60 version of this car for almost a year and love love love it. It reminds me of what I used to like about BMWs: understated, purposeful, and athletic. The interior is such a gorgeous place to spend time and feels way less plastic-y and gimmicky than recent Audis and BMWs. As far as driving dynamics, I actually find it very fun and responsive, as long as everything is set to sport mode. Just crossing my fingers the supercharger doesn't crap out.
Volvo has been making beautiful, albeit understated cars since at least the 90's. The 850, the S40, S60, S80, XC90, V70, XC70, etc. I'm just not happy that they had to ditch their inline 5 and 6 engines (don't forget the Yamaha V8 in the S80 and XC90) for seemingly overstressed turbocharged and supercharged 4 cylinders with hybrid systems. While their cars are faster and more fuel efficient, they've become heavier and much more complex. Unfortunately that's where global auto tech is going.
I have a 2023 S60 Hybrid black edition and I love it. My all time favorite Volvo.
Reliability is very important for me so you've convinced me that this or any Volvo is for me. Your reviews are very thorough and you hit all of the key points. Great job!!
Wow! What a great review! I can't believe I just discovered your channel today. You now have a new subscriber!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
It was born in it! Fantastic ;)
I have ordered a hybrid V60 because I like the console design much more. I have driven the V60 in denim now for 4 years and I am getting another one as mentioned as hybrid in vapour grey. That tells it all, I live in Germany and have no interest in BMW or Audi. BMW was never my design, Aufi is getting very old and never really changed and Mercedes is beautiful from the inside, reminding me on the 20s aero design, but the outside is ugly. Volvo may not be perfect but manages to fulfill outside and inside at around 80% for me. Just sovereign, stylish, elegant.
Excellent review!
Nice review. Am I correct no ventilated seats in any S60? If true, then have my eye on a Lexus RC300 or it’s 4 door cousin the IS300.
Lol loved the Dark Night reference
It's a fast sporty car. I love the steering i found was stiff, which you can change in its settings. Even at say 45mph it can still put you back in your seat if you gun it. Getting to highways speeds is a breeze. Honestly probably the fun'est car i've ever drove
Awesome car❤
Do a review for the new 2024 s60 recharge ultimate black edition
do the review for the polestar engineered version
Hi, this Volvo s60 b5 is a beautiful car this has come out especially designed I liked the sinister dark theme however the interior is an ergonomic design seats are very comfortable but the drawback is a sluggish infotainment system is unintuitive and not fun to into mild hybrid trim 2.0L turbocharge rear and all wheel drive goes to 247 hp 258 pound feet of torque I will that nice if we go high Volvo S60 plug in hybrid option that will get huge above 5 hundred of some hp and torque but simultaneously msrp will increase overall this is upscale in my point of view thanks
The lack of ventilated seats is a deal breaker for me. I’m planning on upgrading my car in the next 1-1.5 years. My 22 Sonata Hybrid has ventilated seats for 15k less
Yeah and it’s still a Hyundai lol
LOVED my 2020 T6awd ... drove the new one, just like you i hated the new infotainment system, my pixel phone lost most functionality for some reason, even when wired (dealbreaker for work), i hated the paddle transmission in my xc40 prior the the s60, so that was ehh... then all the issues dealing with VCFS and the dealership (180 flip from prior purchases/leases) ended up having me shop for something else... g70, is350, m340i, a5/s4 .... ended up w the lexus even though it was slower because of the reliability, seat, and stereo. Really sad that the guy i had gotten 4 volvos from went from a great experience to utter buy here/pay here level of games and bs
Engine oil chcek method??
What about the air suspension I don’t like to feel the road the bumpers all that
Omg. ı bought this car 3 days ago. İ have a appointment today for that quality issues. İnfo system shut off completely. Nothing is working. AC,radio exc.. also left front left light not well inserted. Stand a bit front side.
I read somewhere this car still comes with an old fashion timing belt
Great looking car, but with its mechanical/electic complexity it really isn't reliable... I have a few family members that have them that are itching to get out of their lease due to all the issues
Really like the squared-off design of these recent volvos. Shame the dynamics don't seem to be up there. The looks could pull off a European muscle or sports sedan.
Agreed, hopefully they can fix that with the next gen and keep that plug-in powertrain.
There are plenty of sports cars out there. I love that some companies still make cruisers
A bit late maybe, but if you have the money and you like this design but want something truly sporty, get a polestar 1. 620 hp, similar design but more agressive, lots of carbon fiber.
@@assarstromblad3280 unfortunately they're holding value. I've looked. Budget will likely not be there for..... A LONG while.
@@markcoopers1930 I mean yeah, understandably, because there are so few. I recon it will probably go up in value again when it becomes a volvo/polestar classic, because of how rare it is and that it is the first polestar car. Would love to get my hands on one someday aswell.
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What about 2024
reason not to get it. 1. T6 engine complexity and reliability issues. 2 Infotainment, hvac and features control via big distracting screen which still has tendency to freeze up and be slow at times. 3. profits from this cars will end up in china if thats important to you.
the rear end is plain and unattractive looking.
Yes, there’s a reason why I dedicate a whole section of the video to reliability. But I don’t think you paid any attention as they don’t make this in T6 anymore (supercharger is completely gone). I’d also buy a Lexus or something I’d trust more (as I said in the video) but did you just see “Volvo” in the title and suit up?😂
@@Realistick yep, just saw the volvo and went to town.
There is a base model without all the hybrid tech, if you want reliability while enjoying the Volvo experience. Still not satisfied with that? Get the Lexus ES350 or the Acura TLX.
I Will tell you one reason why not.
Price.
Volvo just seems like it has placed itself in a more niche market. They want to be luxurious, but their cars come across as bland. Good review on both the positives and negatives of the car.
Who's gonna buy this turbo 2L 310 hp engine on aftermarket after 150 000 miles? nobody. I wouldn't buy it. It's not reliable..it will be downpriced a lot and I still wouldn't.
5 reason to buy it ???? 123 reason to not buy it reliability, reliability, reliability , did I mention reliability Volvo has been a piece trash for years come on stop this nonsense
How am I one of the only review channels that talks reliability in each video (including this one) and people with goldfish attention spans still comment the same bs after clearly not watching.
@@Realistick that's the internet for you. Personally, I am seriously considering the V60 Recharge.