2016 Volvo XC60 Quick Drive | Consumer Reports

Feeling dated among newer competition, the XC60 gets two four-cylinder engines, buying time before a redesign. Despite comprehensive safety equipment and lots of luxury features, lackluster handling and a stiff ride make driving the Volvo a letdown.
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[@kf6857]

It's the best selling mid-size crossover in europe, it must be doing something right ;)

[@theotalma9063]

Well, you see those Europeans are exceptions, perhaps even abnormal, in Consumer Reports' way of thinking. CR has a hard time accepting that consumers having different needs and preferences is normal regardless of how many people fall into each group. Instead, normal is defined by what Consumer reports think people should buy and those you want something different are exceptions.

[@brucec43]

This Beta male reviewer wants a soft comfy ride, like in his own Camry.

[@aninstrumentalvision]

This review just seems a bit whiney and snively. It a really nice car and this review is an outlier. I subscribe to Consumers and they're great for lots of things. But these car reviews are cringe-worthy. Hey Consumers, hire someone like Chris Harris and get with the program. Even the music in the opening 5 seconds is so wrong for a review.

[@brandoncarson5039]

I just test drove one today. The acceleration is good, not great. The turning radius was a bit disappointing; it wasn't horrible, but I was expecting much better. Everything else about it was outstanding.

[@Ryan-si2zb]

I have the t6 model, the turning radius is below average but the acceleration is really good

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

Almost all SUV reviewers think that the " S " in the SUV is for Sports .. as in a sports car. NOT SO! The S in an SUV stands for outdoor sports loving people as shown in the original advertisements for one of the first SUVs - the Suzuki Vitara and Toyota RAV 4 showing young couples with water skis on top or towing a water scooter on a trailer. These were designed for the young at heart to go off road for fishing or tow a little boat onto the beach. Not racing around like a sport car.

[@davids1816]

If this video has a main failing besides the tone of the test driver, it's a lack of awareness of what people pay out the door for a Volvo. 5000 dollars off is a fairly straightforward deal and more than that is possible. If you take a 52k Volvo and mark it down to say, 47k... it does change the competition. I have an R-Design and it's a very fast but not nimble beast. The infotainment can be a pain, that's very true. But I prefer using my smartphone for navigation and if you're not trying to type in addresses, the rest of the system works very well. Voice control works well and the steering wheel controls are excellent.

[@saraxi588]

David Street

[@sighiguess]

David Street I am really considering a used XC60 or XC70 but I am concerned about reliability and maintenance costs. How has it been owning one for u?

[@OPS479]

Yea i bought a brand new xc60 and they said if I pay in cash I would get 10k off.

[@FreePalestine1173]

I disagree about ride quality and handling

[@m46279]

What was the point of this review? Just an opportunity for CR to bash the XC60? It's not a new model, and they've already reviewed it before. Bizarre. Nothing else to do, I guess.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

They reviewed it because it has a new engine. That is what was new, and they said it is very powerful but not refined for the class of car it is in. What is surprising is that they did not do the "quick take" and instead did a full review again, which resulted in the same findings except with engine performance.

[@theotalma9063]

The new engines came out two years ago and a completely new XC60 is expected next year.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Theo Talma Not in the XC60 - they were new in the XC90 which came out last year. They were in this version for this year and I think they are redoing the S60, V70 before they get to this as they are older in the lineup.

[@BenMJay]

My 2015.5 Volvo XC60 has tons of power. Of course I got the last 3.0L straight 6. 300 HP and tons of torque. 4 cylinders suck.

[@user-bk3gj1he3o]

Greta is on you, be careful

[@TheLisleduplan]

why is he calling the Volvo a German vehicle?

[@theopetelov4918]

Don’t know what this guy is talking about...

[@markjwil]

There's a reason Tom is no longer with Consumer Reports.

[@brucec43]

"lackluster handling". You nitwits forget about the R design version? And Edmunds put the non-R design through a slalom at 65 mph back in 2010. Stick to toaster ovens and refrigerators.

[@FLJAMESFL]

I must say, it has aged well. But the exterior is getting old to look at.

[@yellowhammer3]

the only new suv that competes with it is the Mercedes GLC. The X3, Q5, Evoque, and RDX are all old as dirt. And those huge rims on that XC60 probably contribute to the rough ride, just sayin

[@xMeteora__]

Umm... the the RDX, Q5, and Evoque were all introduced or redesigned after 2010, when the XC60 came.

[@brucec43]

X3 handles better but similarly equipped is $8-$10K more. Q5 is smaller in cargo space, handles little better, and styling is jelly beanish. Evoque is a mess and much more expensive. RDX is not as refined, fairly boring to drive, but quick. Styling is so-so also.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

Turbo charged +super charged= mechanical issues down the road and shortened engine life

[@777Outrigger]

Gone are the days when unreliable blowers would destroy weak engines. Volvo has been turbocharging engines for over 25 years, and knows how to do a reliable turbocharger, and an engine that can stand up to the stress.

[@konsen6149]

@@777Outrigger Totally agree. Only VW engines are having problems with super charge and turbo charge

[@Jackiewicz64]

200K miles and not one problem with our turbo or the engine.

[@junjiepiao6993]

Hey Tom, I am considering to buy a used Audi A3/A4/Q3/Q5/Lexus NX200t/Acura RDX (no earlier than 2014 model) with a budget around $35,000. My top priority is cabin quietness, reliability and safety. Which one(s) would you recommend? Btw, is the 2017 A4 a lot quieter than last gen? Or shall I just get a 2016 mazda cx5?

[@FreePalestine1173]

You’ve clearly not driven enough sports cars

[@jackryder6732]

Agreed. Volvo is not truly refind brand as audi. Engine noisy and lagging little bit.

[@JabbaDuhHut]

This guy needs a Prozac.

[@katiavissers1734]

OK, I do love Maserati, but, I think drive my Volvo XC 60 is fun!

[@TurboquandoGaming]

is that 2.0l from ford ?

[@JustPlaneChris]

Nope. Volvo designed.

[@legambaz]

CR never like any Volvos

[@seb5945]

This look pretty outdated compare to XC90.