2020 Volvo S60 - Review & Road Test

Just because it's from Sweden and has tiny little Swedish flags on it that are cute, doesn't mean the Volvo S60 is a great compact sedan. Lucky for you, Micah Muzio got to drive one and he's going to tell you all about why it's great, or why those flags are just a cute distraction.
For the latest Volvo S60 pricing and information:
www.kbb.com/volvo/s60/

[@ranaskip]

On long road trips you can have hours of fun with the back seat passengers with that folding head rest button.

[@ChrisG-gl5st]

Especially when they're sleep 😂😂😂

[@joserafaelsamano4942]

I've been tempted have you tried it?

[@pumpkin462]

“Did you know you could fold the headrest with a button here?” Did you know you could do that on an s60 in 2001!?!

[@mikevaldes9831]

Yes! I'm surprised Volvo kept that feature for so many years lol

[@georgeetoile6686]

Had it in my 2004 S60.

[@leegarrett5652]

I just bought a 06 how do you do this

[@Vamk420]

@@leegarrett5652 button under radio

[@marwanazzam4160]

Mercedes Benz W124 had them in the mid 80s

[@andrewcairo6299]

Update from my comment 2 years ago. My S60 is now totaled. The cars automatic emergency braking activated and locked everything up, leaving me a sitting duck on the highway. I was driving a safe distance from the car in front of me and when he started to slow down, the brakes activated on it's own. I got rammed into the back, all underneath was mangled. From what I have noticed since I bought the car, the automatic braking is way to sensitive and to quick to activate. It activates where there is really no need for it to activate. The lane assist is also very sensitive because it gives you no room for error if you have to move over a tiny bit because of a car or something in the road. Overall, this car is way to sensitive with the safety equipment which can be dangerous. I do not recommend this car to anyway that is against the safety features and not being in total control.

[@chrisak49]

Having owned a C Class and driving a new S60 around for 2 months now...the build quality in Volvo is better than Mercedes by far. I was shocked

[@georgeetoile6686]

chrisak49 How about that, you German car fans!

[@sjohnson7879]

Volvos are really great cars but unfortunately the American buying public are obsessed with anything German. The Mercedes and BMW cult is real people😖

[@great_deception]

BMW and Audi interior quality and build is on par with Volvo. The low end Mercedes are the worst. The high end Mercedes are very solid.

[@chrisak49]

@@great_deception yup agree. E Class and below have horrible or below average build quality. Too many rattles and creaks

[@SnazzySki98]

Mercedes build quality is abysmal below the G, SL and S Class. Anything made in Alabama aka all the gl models are garbage as well. BMW has build quality on par with volvo and Audi has excellent build quality but worse reliability. A BMW with the B48/58 and Volvo are the best European luxury cars under $100k brand new.

[@elisonesposo174]

welcome back my dude

[@animalmother4]

Hard to believe this is considered a “compact” sedan

[@taskmaster51]

Just bought a 2020. Love it

[@bunsenn5064]

It’s funny how all of the alternatives except for the Lexus and the Genesis are less reliable than the Volvo. Volvo, for the most part, has decent reliability and much better safety than most other cars.

[@TheOne_p]

The genesis isn’t more reliable it’s a glorified Hyundai

[@SnazzySki98]

BMWs with the current B48/58 inline engines are extremely reliable if you maintain the proper maintenance schedule.

[@777jones]

@@SnazzySki98but they look like Hyundais.

[@SnazzySki98]

@@777jones Hyundais look way better than they have any business looking these days…

[@777jones]

@@SnazzySki98 I don’t like most Hyundais, but I rented a new 2024 Tucson. It was beautiful and extremely well assembled. They have upped their game considerably.

[@santoyomark123]

Home boy Micah needs to wash his hands before he makes these videos. Lol 👍

[@4784gperkins]

Glad to see Micah’s wink to the viewer!! 😁

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Hi Micah 🙂. Please review a 2020 Volvo S90 on KBB or Micah Drives. The engine start-stop toggle in the latest Volvos is likely where Saab would place it if the automaker were still around.

[@jodielbrewster2894]

Love the S 60 Volvo! I would enjoy the Light Blue Color. I must have a Moon Roof! I prefer a regular gas auto. As for year the 2020 are nice but I LOVE this auto. Well built, drive like a dream. Always wanted to own a VOLVO

[@alifarsani2469]

how does it compare to v6 TLX with SHAWD

[@crownr0yalonice]

Leased a loaded T5 Inscription FWD in September and could not be happier. I test drove every car he mentioned and the lease deals / value just did not compare.

[@disneyfan9099]

B HM Really? I love Volvo’s but I heard that the leases can be a bit pricey.

[@bigu236]

Agreed, huge discounts on the lease

[@taskmaster51]

I agree...why we got our s60

[@yassinebimmer]

how does it handle compared to its rivels?

[@leonzhou1]

how's s60 comparing to mercedes c 300 or bmw 3 series?

[@Tripp55]

I liked the S60 so much, I bought two of them! A 2003 and then a 2015.

[@georgeetoile6686]

I had a 2004 S60, and now a 2015 V60 T5 AWD. Reason: quality and safety.

[@Tripp55]

@ Well, the '03 was a turbo inline 5 and the '15 is a turbo inline 6. Both engines are good

[@AleksandrPodyachev]

How reliable are they?

[@Tripp55]

@@AleksandrPodyachev They are really good. My old one had a quarter million miles on it

[@unklecorky2181]

@@Tripp55 I have a 2020 S60 T6 AWD. I am just ok with it.

[@Madraxoo]

Love the seat but i wish they add a customizable full screen gauge cluster and ambient lighting.. i wish the interior was made by merc

[@catlover5328]

1:04, nice way to knock the occupants unconscious. Handy if you are pulling a kidnapping.

[@harjireza]

Micah! I'd love to download some of your tunes for when I drive! I noticed you have them on soundcloud but I can't download them.

[@user-Timothy1]

My family has this vehicle and it is fantastic.

[@samyazzam4517]

I hate you girl

[@lordkent8143]

Are they made in Sweden too? Where are they made in?

[@vomErsten]

S60 is manufactured in South Carolina, USA.

[@coflyer2949]

Oh if only it had the 5 cylinder...

[@coflyer2949]

@Aimee Webber around 2015 I think, they transitioned to four and six cylinders. The new ones only have four cylinders.

[@silviutulbya7424]

I really love the car but don't love the screen thing. I wish there were more buttons

[@andrewcairo6299]

Just bought an S60, I wouldnt say its a compact car its pretty big, its about the same size as my moms 2012 S80

[@Radvous]

Gonna be my next car

[@sebastianhasbun3846]

Love my 2016 t6

[@jtdm383]

Meravigliosa!!!

[@Oivey2000]

MMECI (Micah Muzio Elbow Comfort Index). You should patent that.

[@iknowyourerightbut6246]

0:20 cameraman is creative, if only we don't see the door closing even :)

[@josephfranceski1041]

Love this car...well....I love this car, but I got the V60CC and love it!

[@user-hj4cc7yd6p]

좋아하는 리뷰 입니다 1:31초 부분 부터 다람쥐 나오는 부분은 무슨 말인지 해석이 안되네요 잘 들으시는 분들 도와주세용 ㅎㅎ

[@Lucas-bd3yp]

Damn those arms Micah

[@prietov00]

Lucas Lobregat lmao. Thirst bucket! 😂

[@rubengardiner1046]

Did this guy just shout-out his instagram mid review?????

[@milocapslock]

Urgh, love how Micah just effortlessly oozes sexual attraction through his subconscious flexing. #arms4life

[@crownr0yalonice]

milocapslock he’s got the dad bod DOWN. oof.

[@crownr0yalonice]

CP its 2020. you can get it too.

[@chrisperry2922]

The car looks amongst the sharpest on the road but being both super and turbocharged kills it for me. Too complicated and probably unreliable

[@amggaming3528]

They've been using this engine for five years. There haven't been any reported issues.

[@ALMX5DP]

amgGaming well to be fair 5 years is still within a reasonable timeframe for any engine to be trouble free. Once fully out of warranty things could become drastically different.

[@weirdshibainu]

I agree.

[@weirdshibainu]

Wish it had a 5 cylinder

[@sabertoth]

Volvo for life...in Valhalla...

[@christianrosa5867]

Wats going on with your hands

[@BrogeKilrain]

A big Prius to ride the left lane at 50mph 😀

[@edysinsimon8646]

I want to like this Volvo, I really do...However the lack of direct function buttons...Yeah...That's not exactly what I want to do when I'm trying to drive, screwing around with extra steps for a single purpose. I do like the wagon although, but same issues so...

[@dsan2509]

Edysin Simon actually the screen is very easy to use.

[@georgeetoile6686]

My main problem is the electronics, on ALL the new cars. If the are driven daily, the battery is always topped up. If you park it for a week or two, you get a low battery message. Moral of the story is to buy a trickle charger for home, and jumper cables for the road.

[@metallic4888]

test drove one today, was a beautiful car inside and out and rode super smoothly. but that’s about all i can say about it. huge lack of passing power on the highway, too much behind the touch screen and very little in the way of creature comforts and luxuries (although I drove a base model to be fair)

[@rival989]

I don't understand, what's the point of autopilot if I still got to pay attention with hands on wheel, minds well stick with cruise control

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review as always! Micah is awesome!😸😻😸

[@kewlbean]

The wagon is the way to go.

[@georgeetoile6686]

Benjamin Menges The wagon will be the car of the future when the current SUV craze is over. Practical, and now, styling.

[@metetuncay5165]

Upgrade to 4K cameras.

[@kkp4297]

that rolling switch thing on the center console is gonna get clogged with dust in no time.

[@andrecarpy6890]

How much is no time, mine’s still going strong

[@jimcole2648]

Turbo and super still will not eliminate lag. Gas mileage blows for any four. There are sixes that have better power overall and better mileage. Companies need to drop the obsession of fours and stick to sixes and improve on that.

[@RP-mo2md]

You have no clue what you are talking about; go drive a 330i.

[@jimcole2648]

RP I have. I drive and test cars all the time. I guarantee I have driven more cars then you. Test driving and evaluation of cars is what I do for a living and been do this for over 25 years.

[@RP-mo2md]

@@jimcole2648 Apparently not. Twin scroll turbo engines have no turbo lag, thats one. Second, high low end torque paired with 8 speed dual clutch automatic has performance that no naturally aspirated V6 delivers. Lastly, 330i on highway delivers gas mileage above 40 mpg. Mine does 30mpg in mixed cycle. V6 will deliver a better dynamics on a heavy suv, , but on a regular sports sedan as Volvo S60, it simply is a thing of the distant past.

[@jimcole2648]

RP apparently I have. Twin scroll helps but there is always lag no matter. You just don’t feel the lag. Inexperienced drivers feel no lag.

[@weirdshibainu]

It needs a v12

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

0:42 - who let the car's mechanic into the video?

[@jmac484]

I like Volvo, but I’m not sure I would purchase one.

[@YocoWheelin]

Swedish fish from the start.

[@towelies4884]

I got a T8 r design and so far on my first tank being able to charge at home at work I’ve driven 450 miles and still in between half and 3/4 of a tank. It’s a really comfortable car and I do miss the power delivery of my 13 S4. But from a launch this thing destroys the S4

[@corym8358]

totes adorbs... the car's not bad either

[@EV6CrashCam]

I wish it wasn’t turbocharged AND supercharged. I would like it more if it was one or the other.

[@iaskosam]

The t5 is turbo only.

[@felixramos5808]

Spencer Mclaughlan why? That means more power!!!

[@mrgreen2646]

Not a fan of the engine options

[@smilingsatan]

Great review as always. Remember, lease, don't buy.

[@crownr0yalonice]

PowerHungry that’s exactly what I did!

[@andrewmcinnis2092]

what's the average lease cost per month with this car?

[@taskmaster51]

@@andrewmcinnis2092 my lease is $350US per month with $3500 down

[@RyanBlockb5]

Chinese 🇨🇳 owned but Swedish🇸🇪 built.

[@williamkinnaird1759]

American 🇺🇸 built in Ridgeville, South Carolina!

[@RyanBlockb5]

@@williamkinnaird1759 You are right. So I'll say Swedish 🇸🇪 inspired.

[@georgeetoile6686]

Also is being built in Belgium.

[@soleway5763]

Harmon karden is the base sound system

[@peregrinomarco]

Why were your hands really dirty?! Lol

[@Frejborg]

Are your hands filthy in this video? And why make fun of the little flags.. then pirouette off the screen like a ballerina? Hard creaky plastic centre console is my biggest complaint in my 2006 Volvo s60 also. lol

[@SniperKing261]

I can tell you guys were trying to avoid showing the back

[@theconciergerecommends3981]

The back has a very protruding kick to it and many cameras tend to distort it... looks better in real life...

[@tadejsadar7033]

Back is fine. I dont like s90 back though.

[@scottanders5333]

Heard they got rid of the T6, can’t get it on the wagon

[@stevenagy88]

Waiting for the idiots pointing out Volvo's Chinese ownership.

[@53orion91]

You are the only idiot here.

[@jsz2619]

Stop thinking you are big

[@AshGeo]

Nobody knew until you mentioned it.

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

Micah rules! Aside from that, the entire Volvo lineup looks nice... Except for the fact that they only manufacture 1 engine: a 2 liter four banger. Sure it's supercharged and turbocharged, but in anything bigger than a compact, it's a horrendos choice. Even their biggest SUV, the XC90 which can cost $100 grand, comes with that measly, puny, loud, four cylinder. Come on Volvo! Get real

[@regalgs51]

Barry Goldwasser could not agree more. It’s dumb and makes no sense. I’ve read that it does not sound very good and reduces the overall luxury feel.

[@georgeetoile6686]

Volvo has stated that they will be building all electric cars in the future. I dunno.

[@tadejsadar7033]

@@georgeetoile6686 i hope not

[@subbiahpalani]

Interesting no model 3 on competition

[@SUSHRUTSSA]

You elbow comfort level is lame, it has no high-low levels!!!

[@jafarkazemi9967]

🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@gfinnstrom]

nice car and video would never own a car with the stupid panoramic roof

[@RichardShelton]

Over-priced and under-reliable. Perfect.

[@georgeetoile6686]

The maintenance problems with German cars is legend.

[@dylans9764]

In 10 years, while the rest of the car will still be fine, those electronic gizmos will fail or be wonky. You know, just Volvo things... 😉

[@xjdisuehd]

It looks like a Mazda

[@weirdshibainu]

You're high

[@georgeetoile6686]

But Volvos have much better rust protection. The Mazda is a nice looking car but is too much a Ford, and you know what that means.

[@RobertStanley-kl9qb]

your so funny.

[@wyhop6071]

Aren’t Volvo’s now built in Mexico? Bye-bye Sweden?

[@wyhop6071]

Check... mexico-now.com/volvos-new-us-plant-to-rely-on-at-least-29-supplier-plants-in-mexico/ mexico-now.com/with-at-least-29-suppliers-from-mexico-volvo-starts-car-production-in-south-carolina/ Volvo also makes cars in China and South Carolina plus other global sites.

[@selldivision]

Eww! Wash your hands Micah

[@swanblake]

It looks great but I wouldn't ever buy a fwd based ”luxury" car that especially doent have a lsd. Also there is the poor reliability and an annoying sounding 4 cylinder engine. I've heard from multiple owners that the engine is very inconsistent as the power is not there when you want it. I'll take a G70 3.3L V6TT for a mere $47k over this

[@fahd3228]

Totally agree I'm a v6 guy , can't stand 4cyl no matter how many turbos or luxuries they have . The G70 is a great car btw

[@anonlarson2875]

Did you know that Hell.is real Micah?

[@helmsdeep84]

Is Volvo really still swedish? Its owned now by China...

[@sjohnson7879]

Yes Volvo is still swedish. FYI Land Rover and Jaguar both are owned by sn India based company Tata motors but theyre still technically a British company.

[@kevinh4910]

Actually Volvo is Chinese;)

[@georgeetoile6686]

The Chinese Geely company bought Volvo in 2010, but they left design to the Swedes. The only change was to extend the wheelbase about 3 inches to allow more footroom for those chauffered Chinese executives. The car is now being built in Sweden, Belgium and South Carolina USA.

[@peace7482]

Yeah. Volvo is not what it used to be. Thnx.

[@denault3985]

No, Volvo is actually owned by the Chinese...but made in Sweden. Chinese parts? Sorry, I did not see the lower post and no I'm not an idiot!

[@andrecarpy6890]

denault3985 the only thing the Chinese did is save Volvo from bankruptcy by giving them money to do whatever they wanted, which brought us the new gen Volvo’s.

[@karolisrum6573]

@ Volvo never had a V6 only inline 6. They are going full electric in the near future and are getting rid of all gas engines due to emission regulations in europe and particuraly Sweden.

[@tahj677]

Micah is cool but sexy? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@hbk92701]

Shit reminds me of a buick

[@2steaksandwiches665]

As bland as the 7 series from the 80s.

[@alanjimmyabraham6760]

It's not Swedish, it's Chinese..

[@andrecarpy6890]

Alan Jimmy and American built, unlike last gen which was built in China.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Laggy screen, pricey, complexity of mechanics hurting reliability..... Hard to justify this car no matter how good looking it is.

[@georgeetoile6686]

bassandtrebleclef You should look for a low mileage V60 T5 AWD like I did. A much simpler and proven engine.

[@podunkman2709]

Made in China

[@Littleathquakes]

Podunk Man it’s actually assembled in the USA

[@podunkman2709]

@@Littleathquakes ...of chinese components. More and more parts are made in china (including engines)

[@georgeetoile6686]

Actually made in Gothenburg Sweden and in Belgium as well as the US. Design is all Swedish.

[@podunkman2709]

@@georgeetoile6686 That's what they say in marketing leaflets :-) Meanwhile: www.reuters.com/article/us-volvo-engines-idUSKBN1WM0LY

[@sjohnson7879]

You can tell you know nothing about cars itd built in the USA. Do your research👍

[@Trickynico55]

Come on Micah I don’t think this is quite the forum to be speaking about your Trump obsession. This is a car review arena so let’s try to keep politics out of it shall we? Oh wait… Trunk obsession? You said trunk obsession? Well that’s very different. Every bit as controversial but at least it’s auto centric. Carry on.

[@KN_6328]

the worst car ever. Bought new in 2020 and have had endless mechanical/electrical problems since. DO NOT BUY!

[@rohitcherian1362]

RIP Kobe Bryant

[@woutersijtsma1232]

Who?

[@mr.cringe2533]

Rip, shocking news

[@piyush6089]

Wouter Sijtsma he was a legendary Basketball player and did a lot for his community

[@woutersijtsma1232]

@@piyush6089 Ah, ok, thanks.

[@autoliebhaber4793]

DO NOT BUY A VOLVO! I am the current owner of a 2019 S60 T6 Inscription and the vehicle has been a complete nightmare. It is plagued with quality issues and has been in the shop more than all my previous cars were combined, I am in my late 30’s. Worse of all, dealing with the Volvo dealership network and Volvo USA has been even a worse experience. Endless circle of taking the vehicle to the shop to have quality issues and defects documented then calling Volvo USA for resolution but receiving no courtesy or care. I bought a $60k piece of crap that I do not even trust to drive more than 30 miles from my house. Asked them to buy it back or forgive my loan, would not. Asked them to give me a replacement vehicle, would not. Even though I have a service record the thickness of a dictionary on a car with 33k miles on it. They do not care about their customers unless they are selling you the car, after that you are on your own!

[@martinh4509]

Lol, does nothing better than any of its competitors and will most likely give you the Corona virus. C&D ranked it last, below the Giulia, epic fail. :D