2017 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription - Redline: Review

Those of you patiently awaiting the next generation XC60 riding on Volvo's very impressive SPA architecture will have to wait just a bit longer. Until then, the latest 2017 XC60 still has the chops to go toe to toe with the newest offerings from Europe, Japan, and America. Those of you in the market for a safe, stylish, luxurious, and comfortable family hauler should put this one at the top of your list.

[@joepatroni8777]

Excellent review. Thanks, bought a 2017 partly because of this review. No regrets after 1,5 years.

[@tomaszswiatek9285]

I hate how many individuals in the USA view Volvo as a brand for old people... Like come on their design language has always been great, very minimalistic. When it comes to technology, Volvo's are not far behind German competitors.

[@GD15555]

Tomasz Świątek lol. You are old

[@shayorrahman8733]

love all the little details you talk about in the reviews. Keep up the good work!

[@Friendly0Dan]

I love it. I want one. Perfect size, and if you have ever driven a newer Volvo you know it just feels like quality. The interior and exterior are beautiful! I love the customizable gauges so much.

[@pauls2443-k7q]

Not sure if anyone is reading this in 2024, but I really miss these interiors. Wish Vovlo would bring back all the buttons and knobs. That was the sign of true luxury. I can remember everyone losing their minds over how "big" the XC90's touch screen was, but when you have to cram all of those functions in there, the screen gets a lot smaller.

[@NS416]

Loving the uploads recently!

[@johnlush8858]

17:00 classic reaction. Great review as always. Thank you

[@chrisfear782]

Once again, awesome review. Car is pretty awesome too. The new one is gonna be even more impressive. Kudos to Volvo and keep up the good work Soyfan

[@kickyadick]

The now obsolete turbo 6 actually sounded quite good. I had a 2013 t6, I loved the sound every time starting up. I listened a few times to the sound of this 4 pots - not even close.

[@marisfam]

thanks. this was a great review - answered all my questions about this vehicle.

[@robertcatalinaldea2725]

Great job!!! One of the best review of XC60!!!

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Yayyyy, you finally reviewed a Volvo!

[@insainllama]

Volvo design seems to hold up pretty well over the years. My 2006 Volvo s40 still got a lot of compliments and people found it hard to believe that it was ten years old.

[@mattX5]

Please stop lying lol...no one compliments any volvos, never mind your entry level 15 year old one.

[@tyusrobinson9869]

@@mattX5 why are you hating so hard?

[@OnTheRocks71]

Imagine if Volvo made a twin-charged V6? I bet that would scream.

[@hannahstepp1050]

OnTheRocks check out those R-designs or Polestars their insanely fast! My bro owns a R-design, best car ever #VolvoForLife

[@M67v]

Or better yet a twin charged I6.

[@gman83a]

excellent review. buying a new car soon. this on my short list

[@YouTubeuser-yp8qk]

He loves the way the wood smells.

[@zhenyaliu4512]

Wood smells like the nature, makes people feel good.

[@zhenyaliu4512]

Yes, it's really fast.

[@sighiguess]

KZbin user 12345 I'm tagging ur mother on this comment 😂

[@brucewayne4036]

I had a passat, touran, bmw x6, bmw 530 and an m4 none of them is comparable to this masterpiece honestly so confortable to drive it but for longer distances only

[@brandyee5022]

Great review man!

[@joegomez4256]

Glad to see a Volvo review. Also this guy is to cute!

[@ccvr6]

What is the name of the song that plays during the shots at the beginning?

[@David-vz1yj]

Overall a great and thoughtful review. I have a 2016 XC90R8 w/Polestar and it is outstanding. And fast. We may add the XC60R soon. One comment I had on your review is that you were hammering the right foot pretty hard most of the time. While that is fun how about more comments on how it drives/sounds under less aggressive throttle? And my other question is will the 2018 be vastly different? I would expect an engine carryover and exterior/infotainment migration to the 90?

[@18_rabbit]

Sofyan, thanks for all your excellent reviews! Curious about this seat fitment--how tall are you, and how wide are your shoulders?

[@A_guan]

What are it's competitors? Your never mentioned them in the video

[@jokullmtl]

Nice review, thanks

[@scott9439]

Sofyan, would you ever consider doing a POV review for the driving portion of the video?

[@cooperthomas8602]

Thanks for the video

[@A_guan]

Xc60 or v60? For space behind the second row

[@TravisCyprien]

Got to love that toque!

[@elliottmanning4116]

The engine noise was a bit odd. During acceleration , it didn't sound half bad, but whenever the car was slowing down, the XC60 sounded like a hybrid with a CVT.

[@forks3819]

I got 75,000 miles on mine. It's surprisingly sharp

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The new xc60 has an evolutionary exterior design (unlike the s60 sedan which is quite different from its predecessor). The interior, however, is much different. I think this car is fine. Last generation but still modern enough and if you can find a CPO version, you're getting some of Volvo's current tech when it was first introduced. However, the SPA platform is much more sophisticated. Also, notice, on the interior, the angled woodgrain is the same that's on the Inscription current s90. It was put here first.

[@katherinestover193]

When will you guys be doing a Toyota Rav4 review and Subaru XV Crosstrek review? Both have been on the market for at least 3 years but have not been reviewed by Redline.

[@mark7067]

You think you'll be able to review a Raptor or Super Duty in the near future?

[@Brandon-bv1bj]

What car do you drive?

[@Conceptcreator]

uhm... they had the xc90 waaay before this model.. so not sure where your "late to" is based on?

[@adamperkins3125]

11:00 Center console on the small side? Looks absolutely huge to me!

[@MrDblum619]

Best part of the car.... The Rearview mirror... No bezels. 👍

[@joshuar4535]

I'm pretty sure the digital gauges are standard across the board.

[@JB-mk4ry]

Everyone said that engine would be horrible. What has happened with the turbo supercharge Volvo since?

[@Xperiments2020]

The Real Luxury SUV for Middle Range!

[@cmontero05]

very informative.

[@Corvette1658]

My mom used to drive a 2004 Volvo XC90 with the turbo inline 6 and AWD. She loved it but as it was starting to get order. Things were like going out on it and it was getting very pricey to fix it. So on Sept 1st of 2011 she traded it in and she got her 2011 Toyota Venza V6 with AWD. And ever it is not as nice as the Volvo was she still loves it and she still has some nice things. It has nice leather seats also a sun roof also it has a moon roof in the big sits too. But when she had her Volvo it was a very nice SUV but she was getting tired of things breaking on it like every year or every few mouths.

[@juulfiend2103]

Steven Lebbing stellar grammar friend

[@joshuar4535]

I'm not a grammar nazi, but geez man. Do you even English?

[@Azula7.5R]

You should try the new Ford Edge Sport. Wonderful crossover and it pulls hard!

[@tgr.4550]

the rear seats do not recline. a minor flaw that needs to be addressed in the next model year.

[@Veyronp87]

looking forward to the new model, but this one is still decent.

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

Oh you have never reviewed the Lincoln MKC or MKZ

[@kos9091]

hey Sofyan are you reviewing the refreshed mazda 3 ?

[@theredline]

Of course! Mazda should be sending us one soon.

[@ormand3000]

I have to admit that I am a little disappointed in this review. You're always so quick to complain about the lack of LEDs, terrible infotainment technology and legroom on other vehicles, yet this vehicle somehow gets a pass? Regardless of it's age, that infotainment system is a joke, the car has no LED highlights other than the admittedly nice taillights and tacked on Autozone DRLs on the front bumper, and the legroom is absolutely terrible in the rear seats - even when comparing vehicles from five years ago, yet alone today. I enjoy watching your reviews but a little more consistency is needed when it comes to your criticisms.

[@insainllama]

If you've sat in one you'd know why it gets such a good review even for such an old platform. Also the infotainment system is actually pretty decent, the screen is just small for todays standards.

[@theredline]

While all the points you make are valid, it's hard to knock a vehicle for those flaws when the design is so old and a new model is literally just a year away. No doubt, all of those concerns will be addressed in the redesigned XC60. Compared to all the other small luxury SUV's we've tested so far, we feel the Volvo still makes a strong case for itself and the design has aged extremely well over the years, we feel the same way about the current Audi Q5 and it's replacement was just shown.

[@gotentk4]

that's why they redesigned it in the 2018 model

[@ConnorGibbsAK]

I own 3 Volvos, a 2013 XC60 3.2, a 2016 XC60 T6 Platinum, and a 2012 XC90 (the taillight in my profile pic is from the XC90), so I think I am fairly qualified right now to tell you that nearly all of your comments are flawed: I am 6"5 I frequently drive my elderly parents and siblings - all of which are 6"3 and taller - and we all fit in the vehicle perfectly. I have yet to fit someone in the middle seat at the same time however. Its surprising how well we fit actually, and comfort is high on those vehicles, which Volvo is known for. The Infotainment System is not horrible, but its not the best-in-class either. It is certainly better than other systems I have used. The LED DRLs on the front bumper light very nicely. The previous gen, which I also own, had the LED DRLs between the Headlights and the Grille, and when you turned off the headlights but left the LEDs on, you could tell they were on and they were bright. So your "Autozone DRL" comment is invalid. I do find hilarious that you comment on how the reviewer criticized the lack of certain features, and then you did the exact same. Volvo's are known to be very sturdy, very comfortable and very safe. Its why I have purchased 3 with my wife, 2 new and 1 as a CPO (13' XC60). In fact Volvo is not supposed to be known for their "Infotainment". They put the majority of their research and design into saving the lives of occupants. They were the pioneers of the seatbelts we have today ya know. If you want the best set up, go focus on someone who's entire brand is focused on their center dash. The Infotainment is not like it was in my 2009 XC90 that I owned, where the GPS was laggy, and the radio was confusing. They have put lots of development into their systems and have succeeded in my EXPERIENCED opinion. To me, your comment has a "I drive a Ford so I hate Chevy without any real evidence to support my case" kind of vibe. You probably drive a BMW, or something that competes. To me your comment also has a hint of arrogance to it, albeit so does this comment I am making right now. Vehicles are getting smaller and smaller today. Even if the economy is back and people are buying Tahoe's - which we just put an order in for - and Expeditions again, the general idea now is that a smaller and loaded package is the way to go, and the fact that this car has a "dated" design, helps it. It has a huge trunk, great legroom, and amazing use of storage. That is something you don't find today. If you want to talk about "old platform", look at Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler who have used a 1980s Mercedes E class as a platform even to this day, as I am typing this on February 11, 2018. THAT is dated. A design from 2009 is not. **If my comment seems jumbled, arrogant, rude, and filled with grammatical errors; go with it. It's 5 am and I am picking up my wife from the Airport in half an hour after working on an assignment for my boss all night, I'm exhausted. Not to mention it's -35 degrees Fahrenheit outside and I forgot to plug in my XC90 to the block heater last night... realizing that as I type this... awesome... But my point is valid and at least comprehensible, hopefully ;)**

[@niuhuskieguy]

You would have loved their turbo 6.

[@hannahstepp1050]

How many times did he say XC90 😂 clearly never drove one of these! My bro owns a R-design, fastest car I've ever been in. #VolvoForLife

[@theredline]

Sorry! Word vomit is not fun ;)

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@theredline Ha ha, this is 3 years after the comment but in the Polestar 2 preview video, you kept calling the car a Volvo! No problem at all. The Polestar is a Volvo design and the xc60 is the little brother of the xc90. I know what you meant.

[@iLikeTigerz101]

Of course Volvo has the most comfortable seats. It’s no surprise that couches and beds were invented by Norwegians and their store ikea has the most relaxing furniture.

[@_chipchip]

You sure the harsh shifts aren't because you're in sport? I know a lot of the 8 speeds have quicker shifting programming when in sport mode.

[@theredline]

Nope, we drove the vehicle all week in its normal setting too and it still occasionally stumbled and got confused on which gear to choose. Especially at part throttle acceleration.

[@petejr7583]

Redline Reviews - seamless shifts with our '15.5 XC60 T6 inline 6 turbo AWD. It's also very refined sounding. I'm not a fan of the new 4 cylinder drive-e engines, which like you mentioned, are raucous. I've experienced smoother more refined 2.0 4 cylinder turbo's in the Audi line, so this is not just a 4 cylinder config weakness. I understand that the new SPA cars have added sound insulation which will help. Still Volvo should have added a 6 cylinder option or engineered more refinement in the 4 cylinder which currently is not befitting a luxury vehicle. Excellent review!👍

[@v60polestar88]

Yes the drive E motors need more refinement. I have the 2016 V60 Polestar with the inline 6 turbo and 6 speed auto and its very fast and refined. I personally think all you need is 6 gears. I will admit the fuel ecomony isn't the best with the inline 6 but I'll take refinement over mpg

[@petejr7583]

Agreed! For the sacrifices, some you cover, others involving potential long term reliability issues with such a complex little power unit, swapping to the 4 cyl (Drive-e 2.0L T6 w/ AWD) doesn't net that much "real world" fuel mileage gain over the legacy T6 I6 turbo.

[@zingzimw5972]

The trunk size seems larger then a lot Japanese competitor.

[@JamesDBlanc]

How reliable is it tho? I hear Volvo's across the board are expensive to fix once stuff breaks.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Oh yes. They can be quite expensive. I'm not sure how reliable this is.

[@dominiclavell7521]

Hey Sofyan, see if you can get your hands on a 2017 Volvo S90 T6 inspription. I would to see that!

[@saadpandit4541]

Saabkyle04 has a video of that car on his channel.

[@theredline]

Already have one requested, hopefully later this year. Be sure to keep checking out our social networks for the latest cars we're testing!

[@dominiclavell7521]

Redline Reviews I will, keep up the good work, I look forward to your upload every week.

[@roars1969]

Dominic Lavell @

[@jmen8888]

Wondering how reliable that engine is? I don't know anybody who drives one, maybe I would want to lease it just in case it has reliability issues.

[@jmen8888]

Thanks for info., it is a nice looking vehicle.

[@luigynkaren062011]

xc90 next please

[@yotobe4132]

Är du svensk, gilla detta

[@towncaptain7]

Can you review a Civic hatchback manual next, Sofyan? Really interested to see how the 1.5t pairs up with a manual. My 2013 Si's lease is coming up soon and I want a more economical yet fun car

[@theredline]

Honda is flying us out to Monterey, CA on 11/9 to drive the latest Civic hatch [we'll be sure to snag up a Sport with a 6MT to review for you guys] and the redesigned 2017 CR-V. Stay tuned!

[@towncaptain7]

Cool, can't wait! Im curious to see how it'll do against the Golf 1.8t, Sentra SR Turbo, upcoming Elantra Sport, and to some extent the Cruze 1.4t

[@fakedazzleful]

Redline Reviews Wait, they fly you to go reviews their cars?

[@towncaptain7]

Sometimes they do and sometimes they get personal cars from people who want their cars reviewed

[@nicktune1219]

2nd. I LOVE Volvo's

[@Ricky-ms4fu]

are you going to do the Chrysler pacifica van 2017

[@theredline]

Already requested, hopefully later this year.

[@Ricky-ms4fu]

Redline Reviews ok thanks a lot sir

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Song name for the intro?

[@clover7359]

I wish Volvo would put out a successor to the S40.

[@zhenyaliu4512]

I bet

[@maxburgess7040]

Do the leather seats in this Volvo crack and age as poorly as the old ones?

[@luigynkaren062011]

The737Man all leather crack my friend take care of your shit. condition it and you will see none will crack, my xc90 2007 is in superb condition specially the leather is in mint condition. taking care of your car goes a long way. when people see my miles (166k) they just admired me of how i take care of my car's, the engine still looks as shiny as the day i got it, it still drives like it had 30k miles.

[@philipl1109]

I have a 2003 S60 that parks in the hot So CAL sun for all of it's life, not one crack in the leather. I put on Lexol once a year and 14 years later interior leather looks almost new. I got the car new and like it so much I have kept it, the S60 is so comfortable and fun to drive that I don't want to get rid of it. It's the first car I have kept over 5 years. Some cars I got rid of in a year but the Volvo is a keeper.

[@tripleA6570]

i love all your review, but the view quality is not HD, tnx

[@nicktune1219]

Will you end up reviewing something like the BMW M4?

[@kermit1]

nicktune1219 there's already plenty of reviews on it look around

[@nicktune1219]

well I know. I like his reviews a lot more tho. plus I live in the same area as him so I get a good feel of fuel economy and other variables that I also share.

[@theredline]

We're still in the process of trying to get a press car from BMW, their fleet in the DC area is small but just be sure to keep checking our social networks on all the latest cars we're currently driving!

[@nicktune1219]

Redline Reviews ye. thanks.

[@bneyens]

Dry pits today, approved

[@amplemind9739]

That screen does look a bit small and out of place compared to the rest of the dash

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It was retrofitted.

[@shinjiro212]

Looks pretty dated, especially with the center stack with all the numbers. Also, the push button start location has been a point of contention for you in some of your other reviews and yet you did not criticize it in this car which I found odd.

[@EYEONEVENTS]

the name of the intro track

[@ryankenyon1996]

Let's get out on the road and see how it all works together, shall we? I say that to people before they get into my 2003 Malibu. They must think I'm high.

[@southkiddJ]

Sure this isn't a 2016? I thought the newest Volvos had the "Thor" lEDS

[@insainllama]

The new generation cars do. This car platform is older.

[@sonya_alex]

👍👍👍😎

[@agentpiggles6685]

wow the new one is so differant

[@seb5945]

It would be funny if they put turbocharger on the left bank and supercharger on the right bank of the engine. xD

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

Volvo is a nice brand. Rather buy that then any Asian brand

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Absolutely! Owned a S60 and best car I ever owned in every aspect.

[@shreyassrinivasan9070]

Well, Volvo is technically owned by Geely. An "Asian" brand.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

There are great Asian brand cars, Japanese and Korean. They're all competitive with Volvo. I prefer Volvo for its own qualities but I respect the hell out of Asian brands.

[@user-xt4nf2ob5q]

מה עם תרגום לעברית

[@TheGronk78]

13:18 you call it the xc90

[@princeyi17]

Yeah

[@nicktune1219]

nice m8 good timing

[@jaybailey5032]

He doesn’t even know which car he’s driving. He keeps saying XC90.

[@onurgns]

I want Volvo . It is like a truck

[@user-Timothy1]

who is watching this in 2019?

[@Team-USA]

Me. In market for used XC60.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I'm watching in 2020. In 2022 I want to look at the s60 version of this.

[@bradr7719]

I feel like the tubros and supercharger on the i4 isn't god enough now try that on a v6 or i6 or a v8 and that will be better

[@cme4brain11]

Unfortunately, due to CAFE rules, all the major manufacturers are doing 4-cylinder. Mercedes sells a $70 sedan with a 4-cyl. Sad but a signs of the time.

[@Gunsmoke2220]

Recently got one with 20000Km on it T6 AWD And it FAST. AF. like bro WTF😂😂😂😂

[@coureurdebois]

looks like IKEA in there

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Scandinavian design. But higher level than Ikea!

[@Hennessy198]

This thing's exterior looks like the Subaru Forester and the Honda CR-V had a baby...not sure how I feel about it tbh

[@hungvu6705]

BladeHunterHD This exterior was designed before CRV. Cheers !!!!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

To my eyes it looks nothing like a Forester. A Forester has huge windows and has a very wagonish sort of shape. And I like it for that reason. The Volvo has a fairly high belt line that raises up toward the back. The front and rear of this car look nothing like a Forester either. I don't see any resemblance to the Honda, either, though sometimes Honda and Volvos have similar tail lights.

[@cristianmoraru8146]

1000 like

[@GD15555]

Looks like 2007

[@joepatroni8777]

Now.....

[@PatrickRyan147]

v g review..

[@ustymhanuliak4554]

Чувак все наплутав, цеж не T6 і не XC90

[@joepatroni8777]

I enjoy your reviews. But you need to lesson the use of "Now"

[@erwanbrunet9915]

finance poll wander nqsta affect hat thus sodium every.

[@gaivoron]

is it me or steering wheel is very Chevy.

[@ChristianMaiOfficial]

Volvo's lights need to change, its too old in style. Not attractive

[@AkioWasRight]

Doesn't sound very good.

[@GD15555]

This ugly center console. It's like someone took a plywood and drilled holes for the buttons

[@gordonclark7632]

The review is only spoilt by the constant XC90 instead of XC60 reference.

[@stevemcilroy9518]

Terrible reviewer. Puts it in sport mode, then complains it's a harsh gear change. Complains about a noise that's telling you your not in the lane correctly (maybe due to the driver all over the road, using both lanes). Takes hands completely of the wheel while driving, etc etc awful review.

[@sunnyperdesi]

Cambodia guy doesn't know anything. Please have white guy do this video next time. Crazy driving also . Please kindly have him removed his license.

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

Sunny Singh Really?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Man, evolve. The tester is excellent.