2015.5 Volvo V60 Cross Country DETAILED Review and Road Test - In 4K!

V60 Cross Country or Audi allroad? How about V60 vs XC70? What's the right wagon for you? Check this out.
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[@theshiv5288]

Wow......a more thorough report does not exist. Much appreciated

[@tomvalter720]

My 945 Classic from 1998 has a 10-way seat adjustment and a 2-way lumbar support!

[@Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha9]

EXCELLENT, DETAILED & PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE REVIEWS! Your videos are helping me make a decision on my next vehicle. Thank you!

[@michaeltorres2377]

Hi Alex, You were right! After waiting two months for my V60CC, I was disappointed in the ride quality being too firm for my taste. I think I was expecting it to ride more like the XC70 and it does not, so I had to pass. It is a beautiful little wagon with nice power, but just a little too firm. Maybe I'll go test an allroad and see if that rides a little more compliant. Keep up the good accurate reviews.

[@mpc007]

Michael Torres you must be American ;) in Europe, this Volvo is only at the center of the firm-comfortable scale. We like our cars a little bit sportier, and the XC70 is regared as a 'floating' car here, which makes you nousious :P

[@brucec43]

I'm American and I even find the R design suspension on the V60/S60 to be ok. The regular suspension on the V60/S60 is downright soft and the CC may be ride better, some reports have said so. What's the point of paying $$$$ for a European luxury car if it handles like a Toyota? Might as well buy the reliable soft sloppy handler.

[@brucec43]

I have watched at least three reviews touting the "smooth ride" of this vehicle. I have an S60 R design so I know it's a couple levels better than that, which I find acceptable on most roads, and never harsh. Sound is more a factor, and that is tires and soundproofing. Always check that tire pressure when testing. I bought a CPO BMW with tires that were 10psi over the recommended pressure. And all it takes is one journalist playing around to screw up the ride.

[@moose64]

Your annotations on the right side are off. Drive and Interior don't bring you to that area in the video.

[@ischemic2115]

Aw, after watching this I realized why you referenced the xc70 so often in the audi allroad review! Theyre very similar vehicles.

[@manny655321]

I just bought this exact same model. Thank you for the in-depth review, helps me understand the functions.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Awesome job with your work, Keep going!

[@zaitcev0]

Now that we have a camera vehicle, you can clearly see how much the right wheels go over the line and into the shoulder. It almost looks like a scene from Initial D.

[@brucec43]

At 7.9" this has more ground clearance than many "real crossovers", and within about 1" of some "off roaders'. The long nose would be the off-road hangup, and nobody's rock crawling these things.

[@MrKikoboy]

I'm gonna guess from just a quick look on here that the wood trim is Sapele ( African mahogany )....

[@TimLucasdesign]

Since this video was published, VW has released the Golf Alltrack which [kinda] competes in this segment. Not quite so nice, but it is a little less expensive and offers that sporty DSG dual-clutch transmission.

[@18_rabbit]

Alex, thx for excellent review ! Curious if your comment about volvo's prior reputation/complaints for headlights is for various models including XC60, and if just HID or also base model Halogen's, which had complaints you heard of?

[@fabianshort1868]

Alex, would you be able to do a review on a 2015-2016 Audi A6? We're looking to purchase, and want your opinion. Thanks!

[@Donsburt]

I wanna buy this someday

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Rodrigue, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKvKk4GKr5mFg8k

[@23chicco]

Alex on Autos i'm thinking to buy this auto, and i would like to see videos on accelleration test with this engine.have you a video with this test?thank you very much.

[@mpc007]

23chicco just search for volvo v60 t5 acceleration. Same engine, almost same performance.

[@christopherbowling4538]

what happened to the exclusive trunk index??? i'm very confused!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Christopher Bowling I hang my head in shame. I actually forgot to film it! Can you believe it?!?

[@brucec43]

+Christopher Bowling 8/10, I think I remember, on the V60, which is identical inside (or almost). Not a tall cargo area, but decently long and the seats fold very flat.

[@777Outrigger]

An update on the Volvo Ford-made T6 engine. I was just on the Volvo N American website, and the T6 is no longer available on the XC70 in MY 2016. Volvo now only offers the XC70 with the T5 Drive E engine, and the legacy T5 5-cyl. IMO, the T5 is better than the T6 anyway. Better reliability and durability in the Volvo-made 5 cyl, and with a temporary 10 sec boost to 295 lbs ft of torque, it matches the torque of the T6. And Volvo also has finally gotten rid of the tepid Ford-made 3.2 engine. It seems Volvo is finishing it's relationship with Ford engines sooner than expected. But you can still get the T6 on the R models of the XC60 and the S60.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+777Outrigger Remember that although the 3.0 and 3.2 engines are made in a Ford plant, it is actually a Volvo engine design and honestly a very good one at that. The reason that the I6 was made in teh ford plant is that it was initially supposed to be used in a crop of new 6-cylinder Jaguars to compete with BMW's inline 6. The 3.0L six is very very smooth and has excellent power characteristics. The downside is that it is very long and it causes compromises when used in a transverse engine design. Volvo is no stranger to inline sixes in this manner however they have had others in the past. Personally I'm a little sad the 5-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines aren't long for this world.

[@777Outrigger]

+Alex on Autos I think the Volvo-designed Ford-made T6 is a great engine, but to me it represents Ford robing Volvo of engine making expertise. Besides safety, Volvo has a great engine making tradition, and Ford should have let Volvo make their own engines. The 3.2 doesn't have the lo-rpm hi-torque that European engines usually have, which is why I call it tepid. It's hard to believe Volvo designed it. And I know car reviewers want to review the high HP engine option, but I wish someone would review the 5 cyl T5 on the XC60. I think they would find it compares very well to the T6 6-cyl XC60. (I've owned a T5 AWD 2015.5 Platinum XC60 for a year now--what a great car!)

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+777Outrigger The rumor mill says that the 3.2L engine was initially made to combat BMW's old 3.0l naturally aspirated engine and in that respect it was fine. I think the bigger issue was the 6-speed aisin transmission.

[@777Outrigger]

+Alex on Autos Interesting......And I forgot to say, great review on the V60 Cross Country.

[@tw2210]

Excellent review, as always. Really detailed and thorough. Thanks.

[@michaeltorres2377]

Hi Alex, I was surprised to here your review on the ride quality of the V60 XC, was the ride really that firm? I have been reading reviews on this car, because it really interests me and 99% of them said the ride was "fantastic" and rode very different then the V60 because of it's suspension travel. If possible, can you define the ride a little bit more? Thanks! Keep up the good reviews

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Michael Torres It's perfect on pavement, but off pavement is it quite firm. Off pavement it reminded me a great deal of the 2015 X4 M-Line 28i that I have this week. The XC70 is much more compliant. It really depends on what you're after.

[@simedogz]

Its really blurry, all your other videos are fine. I don't think it is my machine.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

simedogz It looks like KZbin has only processed up to 480P, the 720p, 1080P, 2K and 4K versions may take a while longer.

[@djijomurdjevic]

Damn, nearly 30-minute video about a wagon car without showing trunk.

[@vq37zu]

Nice video Alex! Keep it up.

[@King_Kenny66]

Oops, still in 240p, have to come back and watch it later. Good to see you back Alex!

[@23chicco]

nice auto BUT if you are tall forget it, i'm 195 cm and i have tried this auto.i had not enough place for the head.very large for the shoulder but to much low.anyway nice auto for normal people :)

[@mpc007]

23chicco That depends if you picked the glass sunroof ;) It really takes at least 5cm head space away. We have a V60 without the roof, and my 1.92m are no problem what so ever, neither in the front seats or on second row.

[@CrooklynPilot]

Do you think the BMW X1 powertrain and features have better or equivalent to the V60 Cross Country, except for pricing

[@mpc007]

Anderson Huggins The BMW X1 is more comparable to the XC60, since it has more ground clearance and is less a stationwagon as type. But when you're asking powertrains, the BMW is most likely better, since it has RWD and more engine choices. The automatic gearbox of the Volvo is also behind the ones on the BMW

[@leeweston45]

On the Money!! Good review thanks. Volvo Of Westport if you need anything. Get the XC90 done so we can start rockin & rolling. Lee

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Lee Weston The XC90 preview video should be done in a week.

[@ItsRick]

FYI. The image on the KZbin homepage for this video says Coss Country instead of Cross Country

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Rick Lorgus Thanks! At least that's an easy fix!

[@rmd6483]

spot on with subaru comparison.

[@A_guan]

Which has more trunk space? The v60 or the xc60? Since they are similar in size

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Tech Defender The XC60 has much more

[@BTC909]

Exterior looks good but this is a tiny wagon.

[@RA-ic8ky]

how many child seats can be in the rear?

[@joseplopez1103]

I have to decide between V60 Cross Country or A4 Allroad booth Automatic 190 CV. In Spain are similar price, but V60 Cross Country is “new model” and A4 Allroad it will be change in one year. What do you think?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Josep López I would say if you're looking for the sportier one, that would be the Volvo, the softer ride would be in the Audi.

[@mpc007]

Josep López It would pick the V60. If you plan on selling it in a few years, the Volvo will most likely get you more money back, because it is still a recent model. The Audi is really running on its last legs.

[@paulpaplinski7443]

Alex... No review of the rear cargo? That's the only reason I would buy this V70 over the S60 or any other sedan. Also no comments on the quality of the interior materials. Feels like it was avoided to not make the Volvo as attractive buy.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Paul Paplinski Oh dear, somehow I didn't film the cargo section! Yikes! Well, as I implied in the side profile, room is much more limited than the XC70 and it is also less than the Audi allroad. Interior parts quality is on par with the other entries in this segment. Nothing stands out in either direction.

[@paulpaplinski7443]

No worries, Alex. But thank you for the continued great reviews.

[@JaisielPena]

Wait, i didnt see a cargo area review....

[@TheZombieAlfredo]

Hows Volvo reliability ? I have never owned one and I'm interested in getting one soon.

[@TimLucasdesign]

Considering there are Volvo's out there with over 3 million miles, I would say pretty darn good!

[@oliversawade3336]

Great review, thanks!

[@KLm912]

Didn't like that you drove so fast past that kid and dog. Not a good move

[@brucec43]

I have never used or been able to stand lumbar support in any car. Neither has my wife.

[@younggun454]

I still believe SUBARU OUTBACK is the KING. If you don't think so..? try one on the snow and mud and race with them. You will see the difference.

[@mpc007]

454 younggun but who does that in his daily trips to work :P

[@TimLucasdesign]

The CVT and ugly styling would prevent me from getting one.