2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R Design - The Most Comfortable SUV
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 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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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?
The new Volvo’s are so clean and modern, I love them.
@ - lmao, get help
@ No, seriously. Get help
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.
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.
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.
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 best LED daytime running light!
And the worst night time headlights.
But Jakub is not worthy of lifting it!
+FedoraMcGentlesir yuri likes to think he's Thor
This is an impressive SUV. Talking about Volvo's safety, it is ironic how the least car likely to hurt you, actually did.
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.
As always, great video, happy to see these every Tuesdays and Thursdays. As for me, I car shop based on car, specifically hybrids. I couldn't imagine driving larger SUVs/trucks.
Well, this just popped up on my recommended and I couldn’t even happier.
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)
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 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.
I saw my first new XC60 today, I watched an X60 Review on Carwow (UK review base) and now this! Volvo XC60 day!
Kacper Ziajka haha awesome
Same for me buddy !
And Savagegeese tested the T8 version....has some pretty severe reserves (and I think I agree...). Sad 'cause the T8 was on my list. SQ5 is way better value though...The PHEV is just not mature enough.
The T8 will be better in value if you account for the government PHEV tax incentive and state/local credit towards PHEV purchase. Both T8 and SQ5 are solid cars, if you can cash in the incentive and have charging facility at home/work, T8 will be worth a shot.
These new Volvos have such nice interiors! I love the engine start/stop switch in particular
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
Such a nice vehicle.. I grew up around a family who always had Volvos and they have literally THE BEST seats in the auto industry. So comfortable, love Volvo interiors as a whole. I'd rock this thing for sure.
The reason you guys are so good to watch is because you are never negative. There’s no negativity in your videos. When you don’t like something you still remain smiling. Cool happy dudes. 😎
Best part about this channel is they find the best in every car. There is never an episode bagging a car the entire time.
Nice job, guys. They do a really great review of the Evoque as well. Great points that even the Edmunds reviewers don't think of.
I want to see that Lane keep assist challenge! Better yet, make it a series of episodes for a tournament with every good "autopilot" equipped car!
I've definitely cross shopped by price. My first major car purchase was narrowed down to a Juke, Beetle, GTI, Tacoma, RAV4, and a Silverado. The only factors I wanted for sure were side airbags, stability control, less than 50k miles, and an $18k limit. The trucks gas mileage we're offset by comparatively low price and great insurance rates compared to the others due to being slightly older and closer to my 50k mile threshold. Surprisingly, the estimated cost to own was highest on the RAV4.
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
Another great review..love how you point out the cost of options.. awesome
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.
This channel keeps growing with every upload I can see it at millions now
+Genaro Vargas hopefully soon!
Great job- u guys do such a good job and the humor is spot on🤘🏻
And another great video 💪🏽you guys are on a role 👌🏽love you vids man!
The only SUV I would ever consider owning. Great review!
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.
I'm a recent subscriber, I'm surprised that I hadn't found you guys before!! Awesome channel and I'm glad that your subscriber count is growing!!
Whoever disliked this deserves punishment
Spit on the non-believer
That was me. Lol jk jk... I like these guys
There's seriously only one person and they don't know the difference between the like and the dislike button. They meant to click like.
Matt Wright they're just too broke and get too jealous
Ryzen is better than FX
Whoo! Can't wait for you two to be able to review the XC40
I have had 3 different Volvo XC60 and the new one is unbelievable comfortable.
I’m excited to see the new v60 Xc wagon on your channel,maybe I’ll still be shopping for another vehicle!either way I appreciate the honest reviews
Guys, I own both Genesis and Volvo. I honestly love the Volvo Pilot Assist - its great for long drives... cruising along Hwy 401.
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
Both You guys are doing really great videos... love from Scarborough Toronto
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
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
Again good job guys! simple funny and refreshing! :)
Awesome job guys! Greetings from Brazil!
about time you guys get this car! nice review.
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! :)
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.
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 :)
I took delivery of mine 1st of April. Only a T5 but has all the good stuff.
T5 is great!
Tim Locke imo the T5 is enough for most people, I just got a 2019 S60 T5 Inscription and I’ve been loving it and enjoying it everyday
I've never heard these 2 disagree so much. Love it!
I'd call the side feature "Scalloped Contouring" :-) Great Vid once again guys.
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 is so angry 😡, i love it 😂😂. Love the car, watched this 3x 🙈
Dudes, you get me sold. Nice video
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
Nice video guys. Thanks.
great video guys - loved what you guys did with the Thor hammer! Can you please review the Volvo S90?
Great review, thank you. Jacob needs to make a video about his watch collection
+Anoosh Mokhtarian it's not very big or expensive
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 am a huge fan of this channel
Almost at 100K straight pipers!!!!!!!!!!
They deserve it too. They're by far the funniest, most likable, most entertaining and yet equally as factual automotive YT channel out there.
AlMost at 1M straighTpipers!!
Glad you reviewing the T6 R Design. Everyone else is reviewing the T8 Inscription which is painfully expensive.
you guys, savagegeese, and redline reviews are my favourite!
Nice vid! Really nice ride.
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
YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
It sucks that most of the cars that you guys review isn't available in my country. But your videos are super dope.
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.
1:03 best reenactment ever 10/10
Beautiful car inside and out. Probably next purchase here.
You guys make the best reviews! i'm subscribed and wish you the best of luck!
Thanks!
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 recently bought a 2018 Skoda superb l&k and It would be awesome to see u review it, really great family car!
This channel really should have WAAAAAAAY more subscribers
Dub V no way man. Keep these numbers down.
great vid
Dual objectives in this video: 1 review car and 2 talk trash about each other , I love it
Early comments on this video are favourable. Good work. Set the fan to 'loud' at 3:06 !
He hit his head !!!
Great reviews guys love the channel. Can you try to do a review on the Volvo xc40 that would be great. Thanks.
YES!!! I do look at price range and not just a single segment.
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
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.
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.
I do crosshop by price that's how I end up buying an SUV instead of a Pick-up got a great deal
was shopping for a small hatch. purchased and s60r. best purchase.
Next time you drive a Volvo, try to get a manual. My dad bought a v90 in manual as he cannot stand automatics (very nice that they still offer one) and he was really impressed as the clutch is assisted so every time you start it will have the perfect clutch/gas proportion. And you can manually press the clutch and change gears whilst in pilot assist/cruise control without the system stopping. Trust me, you will be gladly impressed! ;)
I absolutely cross shop. I'm set by price, and the coolest option available for that price. Currently a Jeep GC.
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!
You should drive around the Lake to the Finger Lakes. The background scenery is much better over here.
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.
T5 with Polestar optimization makes this a solid daily driver. Refined luxury in the inside with enough sportiness to make driving fun.
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
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!
Bumper music is on point.
YESSSS!!!! Do the DVP challenge!!! Just avoid mid day when it converts to a parking lot 🙃
My wife and I have a 2005 xc90 and the first time i drove it, i did the same exact thing! Sliced my forehead right open. It's not getting in an accident that will injure you, it's opening the doors!!
Great wide!!, you are so funny :)
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
cool video guys
Like loved the intro in gave me early 2000s vibes
My old '91 Lumina APV had a raked back door like that. You learn *real* fast to dodge it.