2020 Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Review in Malaysia, The BEST Sports Sedan in Class! | WapCar

The 2020 Volvo S60 T8 R-Design is here to steal the limelight from the Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line and BMW 330e M Sport.
With 407 PS and 640 Nm on tap, the S60 T8 is the most powerful car in class and it's the cheapest new car on sale in Malaysia with over 400 PS. The S60 is also the only car in the class to offer Level 2 semi-autonomous driving feature.
However, buyers of this segment traditionally want a sporty premium sedan that exudes a symbol of prestige upon arrival. Can the Volvo S60 do that? Let Adrian break it down to you.
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Quick Specs:
2020 Volvo S60 T8 PHEV R-Design
Engine: B4204T28 2.0L TwinEngine 4-cylinder petrol plug-in hybrid
Power: 407 PS & 640 Nm (combined system output)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
0 - 100 km/h: 4.9 seconds (as tested)
Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100 km (as tested)
Price: RM 282,540 (OTR without insurance & SST)
Read More: www.wapcar.my/cars/volvo/s60
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior Design: 01:03
Boot Space: 02:23
Interior Design: 03:06
14-Speaker Harman Kardon: 04:40
Seat Comfort: 05:51
Interior Practicality: 06:33
Rear Legroom: 07:40
Engine Performance: 09:22
NVH Level: 10:56
Ride Comfort: 11:32
Handling: 12:17
EV Range 13:11
Fuel Consumption: 14:07
Level 2 ADAS: 14:49
Conclusion: 15:24
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[@faizalsanusi8421]

Was deciding between the 330 and the S60 T8 - went for the S60. Yes, it is a heavy car which affected maneuverability around bends compared to lighter RWD cars - but wasn't difficult to get used to . Also switching either to AWD or power drive mode increases road grip and maneuverability which puts a smile on my face. Other factor for this car over others was the quality of comfort, luxury interior and tech compared to the others. I enjoy exciting drives and comfortable rides with the music on. I think this car does both for me.

[@farisabdilah241]

Your presentation has improved a lot, I really enjoy this video👍🏻👍🏻

[@WapCar]

Thanks for watching!

[@silverelgrandlow6298]

It is even more impressive when you know the car is above 2 Tonnes, and they are using leaf springs in the rear. It goes to prove that chassis and damping tuning is an incredibly intricate job and much more so than what is just on paper.

[@specter2152]

That is a sublime design 🔥🔥🔥

[@damdamWoo]

Very good narration of the car. Short and pin point.

[@mfsharuji]

Very glad to view your report on this S60. I test drove this car 2 weeks ago and booked it. Your report just confirmed my conclusion!

[@rvignes7678]

Im planning to get it , what's ur comments after using it for sometime now.

[@mfsharuji]

@@rvignes7678 - absolutely love the car…!

[@Msam773]

@@mfsharuji Wow,Congrats for getting it🎉! ,how can a human being can offord it,can I know what is your career Sir?😅

[@fujiwaralim8896]

definitely for sure will go for this S60 T8 R-Design test drove this car before immediately fall in love with the car offers~ good buy for youngsters haha

[@Nick-jf5fu]

May I know in this video segment VOLVO S60 T8 as you stated there 5.9litre/100km (As Tested) this fuel comsumption is it combined with the electric motor with fuel or just run by Fuel petrol only without combined with the electric motor?

[@bluishblueblack]

Which is smoother? The Volvo S60 or Adrian's delivery?

[@Loko75loko]

Good review, not sure when this video was done though, just to let yr viewers know that volvo malaysia has removed some of the features you see in this video in 2020. E.g Gone are the R-design steering wheel and the pedal shifters. Make sure you ask your dealership on the changes ya. Cheers (from someone who just received his s60).

[@deaf_eagle4469]

hope s90 facelit comes with a sunroof .. and adrian can you the the s90 review

[@braderyoutube1983]

i subscribe cause ur review is so details :)

[@emz.8724]

Bored with 3 series and C class, as I grew up with those..Both in my DNA already. S60 seems good deal to try. Many people may choose the 3 series or C class over this..I thank you all for that..keep it that way so I don't get bored with S60 too soon..haha

[@EverythingMOTO2020]

S60t8 will be my pick too... as powerful as 45amg or the like of olden days evos or impreza, but still gives zero fuel consumption for daily city commute unlike the other 400hp cars. Free 5 years maintenance, and backed by 8 years hybrid system warranty. Couldnt ask for more

[@WilliamLeam]

Don't just ask for the car to suit your taste; ask whether you fit the car too.

[@aspirationinternational4027]

Volvo S60 for the win!!!

[@vijaykhandhar7289]

I had the previous model S60. Although the suspension was very good in the beginning, it went downhill rather quickly after a year and became very crashy. Hope it’s not the same with this model.

[@glorifiedbusdriver7036]

Drove the S60, 330i and the C300. And I have to say, driving the S60 just makes your life much easier on the road with all the tech, safety and HK speakers. And the acceleration is bonkers. However, driving the 330i does make me feel special due to its handling and how it sounds. Not to forget, even though the new iDrive lacks configurability compared to the merc, it is still the easiest to use while driving. And the C300 is more of an eye candy. So it depends on what kind of driver/owner are you? If you're an A-B kind of driver, get the Volvo. If you're a keen driver who loves exciting driving, get the 330i. If looks is the top of your priority, then get the C300.

[@samteo3066]

Perfect explanation. Totally agree.

[@EverythingMOTO2020]

But keen driver will be disappointed each time get smoked up down left n right by that hybrid

[@glorifiedbusdriver7036]

@@EverythingMOTO2020 hahaha can’t argue with that. The S60 is crazy fast. But the 330i is by no means slow. What I like about the 330i is that it gives you more drama and it handles like no other. And mind you, 2021 onwards, Volvo is limiting their top speed to 180km/h.

[@samteo3066]

@@EverythingMOTO2020 Surprisingly for 0-100 time, the Volvo was tested for 5.1s while the factory claim is 4.4s; the BMW on the other hand was tested for 5.5s while the factory claim is 5.8s! (Results based on tests performed by pdrive tv) 0.4s difference is not much.

[@EverythingMOTO2020]

@@samteo3066 i take their 0-100 reading with grain of salt. You better test drive both side by side and you’ll find that the power difference is night and day... i know coz i did test drove both back to back on the same stretch of road... just book appointment at ab tun razak for 330i 10am then sisma auto at 12pm then u get what i meant

[@DennisMurphey]

I am looking at a used 2022 S60 T8 R Design and found your review. I worked with Danish engineers in my first job in 1975 and they convinced me buy a Volvo with my new family and the safety it provides. In a few years I upgraded to a 760 Turbo which was awesome. But coming home late from work one night I ran off the road and went airborn. I prayed for God to take care of my kids, But I lived. I did not had a scratch. I have owned Volvos every since. They are strong and they protected me. Our 2018 S60 AWD Polestar is doing just fine but i want to do better for the environment. I think I am ready to trade in for this S60 T8 it looks perfect now as we are retired. Thank You for a such a wonderful and entertaining review. Regards, Dennis in Virginia

[@Yddp3307]

Is it just only me that thinks the volvo s60 is not just good looking, it's stunning and is the best looking car among the segment, better looking than 3 series and c class

[@nashrulaqil4365]

Can agree. But i do think c class look a little bit more classy, elegance & look more luxury in terms of interior design. Mercedes always have a interior design that 'wow' me in their new generation car in my opinion unlike other that play safe. But yeah, overall i do agree volvo have perfect balance in it design for both exterior & interior. It have a bit sporty look yet elegance enough & also a mature design. Bmw a bit to sporty & audi is a bit to boring.

[@aspirationinternational4027]

I agree so so much!

[@ch13t]

Lovely car.

[@FalchionistFahmi]

how much Volvo can save cost by removing those rear folding seats function? It doesn't make sense at all.

[@braderyoutube1983]

definitely this volvo over those 2, why? the power & comfort !

[@johor-01]

Nice video , thank you

[@sathiaseelan7474]

Optional selection for Bower & Wilkins speakers will just make the car perfect.

[@hdbsg3.5]

S60 don't have B&W bro it uses Harman kardon instead

[@shahirfirdaus4168]

The maximum speed limit now is set at 180km/hr? 😨

[@jaya6204]

Adrian u dont know how ...to fit the phone between the cupholder cover

[@mrgreenis]

comfort ride better than bmw 320i?

[@manveentoor5609]

Is the Harmon Kardon really best in class? The c300 has a Burmeister system that is very impressive

[@YouOnTubeXD]

nah thats the high performance sound system, there's also the premium sound system with bower & wilkins (not sure if that's an option for the s60 though. it is for v90 and v60)

[@rajarizal4739]

Again, substandard review.

[@kt4087]

Of course this model as Volvo

[@JohnLee-ev5hh]

Till now not seen s60 on the road, is it launched already

[@ardie72]

go outside and have a look.. not everyone lives in a basement

[@ch13t]

Adrian, 7:27, you can put your phone at the empty slot by the centre console. As shown by Bobby Ang, that's where I put my phone and hook it up to Android Auto. But yes, my wallet is at the door cards. haha.

[@KaisAdventure4896]

I love Volvo

[@sharninamahendra]

Im sticking with the Passat Elegance all the way. It has better torque in my opinion...

[@samteo3066]

The S60 T8 is such an amazing car in every perspective, but still, I would buy the G20 330i just because of its supreme driving characteristics.

[@cindylim57]

That's exactly what a car should have. Brand and image aside, spending 300k on a car with absolutely bare shell and mediocre safety features which we can find in a Myvi defeats a purpose of having a "complete" car, and that's called "value". Might not be applicable to those who have extra money to go after brand & image.

[@hakeemsproperty5762]

Doakan saya. Business canak saya teringin nk bawak kete ni amin🙏🏻

[@captainamericamarvel8199]

Doa sendiri la. Nak org doa utk kau plak 😂

[@limwiching2277]

Volvo just need bring in S60 T6 variant not T8 , sell can up 3 x. people scare of hybrid batteries cost and maintenance cost potential higher due more parts. plus 99% of home without charging station, only need use slow 13A plug and if you have home external socket. also poor resell value

[@booni90]

Wonder will they ever bring in a non hybrid version like the T5 but with r-design ,guess it too much to ask for 🤔

[@98james87]

Cars to me are never really built for safety but VW Passat Elegance might just change my mind on that 🤩It is equipped with blind spot assist. It will warns the driver when changing lanes especially when it's dangerous. Talk about safety and comfort. This car is definitely for me. 👍🏼

[@pypco7180]

my wish V60 ...huhuhu

[@malcomjames4763]

Even Volvo Has Limit All Their Cars Speed To 180KM/J But That Speed Has Same With Cars Drive In 240KM/J Because Their High Power And Torque.

[@lloydlawson4589]

I have ordered my S60 T8 Inscription. coming next week. The only downside I have to deal with is that all Volvos from mid 2020 are restricted to a max speed of 180 km/h. Does anybody know if there is a way to enable that...?

[@WapCar]

Congrats on your new car!

[@Joseph5571]

Ya man! This is the reason why am still thinking because during highway drives, this is a sure surpass speed

[@atiker01]

Heico Sportiv does offer a device to remove the Volvo 180 km/h speed limit. paultan.org/2020/10/19/heico-sportiv-offers-speed-limit-removal-for-volvo-models/

[@ledhippo]

Combine Bmw 3 series + merc c class = you still end up with something less than a s60.

[@ecy9681]

cool

[@bryantkoh78]

Its definitely got more power la but its a heavy sedan because of the batteries and its a bit of a deal breaker for some ppl. Also, practicality sucks.

[@WapCar]

Yeap, will feel the weight during heavy braking and front storage is not as generous. But other than that, great car to drive.

[@adrianlim116]

Really good car actually. But in Malaysia, if you have money there is really only 2 car brands that you will want. Its either a BMW or Merc. Besides that PHEV cars are not really a thing yet here in Malaysia.

[@TheGanComment]

Bro care to explain on it. Why bmw and merc only. ? Wanna make some crucial decision ahhaha

[@royalprince5878]

Volvo should bring in the petrol turbo & supercharger version (T5 I suppose) that would be more competitive. Maybe price would be below 250k and can compete with C200, 320i and also the expensive D segment Arteon

[@l.y.l4818]

@@royalprince5878 this T8 would be more competitive. Turbocharge, Supercharge and Plug in Hybrid. below 250k? myself better get myvi save 200k by mod.

[@royalprince5878]

@@l.y.l4818 Ppl who are eyeing for C200 & 320i can try T5. No hybrid, hence better reliability, lower maintenance cost and zero cost of battery. More importantly it will be much lighter hence more agile and better handling.

[@sienlandou1916]

because these people thought their friends would just go "wow" at your merc/bmw, instead of a volvo. live to impress people kind of mentality. While for phev, whether or not is it a thing yet, phev is definitely here to stay and its only getting better, 8 years warranty, what is there to scare? definitely not a point for consideration, unless you dont get to charge your car to enjoy the full capability of a phev vehicle.

[@SpiritualityLife77]

Only can afford Vivo, but can't afford the Volvo...

[@djtan3313]

U sit too close to d steering. That’s why d backseats seem spacious...

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Surely he sets the same driver seat position for other cars though, so by looking at how many tennis balls he can fit in the rear legroom you can still compare it between cars

[@WapCar]

It's the proper seating position though as endorsed by Advanced Driving Instructors.

[@deaf_eagle4469]

@@WapCar Can use fully petrol ahhh no electric at all

[@Jerrytan188]

The car is 2 tonne and with 640nm torq when only the battery is fully charged.

[@atiker01]

Nope. The 640 Nm torque is available at all times, even when the battery is depleted. The rear electric motor on Volvo T8 isn't powered by battery, but instead draws power from the ISG. That's how Volvo is able to offer full-time e-AWD even when there is no battery charge available.

[@Jerrytan188]

@@atiker01 Hahaha... I wonder what's the big & chunky hybrid battery at the transmission tunnel for. Harman Kardon sound system?

[@alans8315]

Speed limited to 180kmh . Apa guna. Sometime also want to be hooligan ma. Bcoz of this I bought bmw.

[@hananifirzaaaahh6666]

I rather choose Audi A4 over the S60

[@w00t777]

It's a cracking car in this segment , but sexy or desirable are not words I'd use for the Volvo. It's one for the more sensible.

[@asasas5340]

1. S60 2. S60 3. S60

[@TheGinger3]

Volvo surely.

[@charles2431]

S60

[@dcdarren8080]

A myvi pass by at 190km/h

[@l.y.l4818]

130km/h myvi feel like sampan ady no wonder most of them accident and become vegetable. lol

[@dcdarren8080]

@@l.y.l4818 actually a jibe on the limited top speed of 180km/h for the current Volvo

[@WapCar]

@DC Darren 😶

[@l.y.l4818]

@@dcdarren8080 same goes to king of the road which is silly that people makes a jibe of it.

[@dcdarren8080]

@@l.y.l4818 err....ok

[@jasonkimiey4253]

why must buy this S60? Just because of the 640nm torQue? crazy... not worth at all...

[@WapCar]

What about the ADAS and low fuel consumption?

[@jasonkimiey4253]

@@WapCar ... why? only S60 has ADAS? only S60 gives best fuel saving in the market? what about reliable? expensive parts? after sales service? if that wss so good, why Merc and Beemer still sell few times more than Volvo? if ur Adrian... pls... be more profesional... learn more from othes such as PaulTan, AutoBuzz, Mekanika, Funtastico, Careta and so on... pls learn... dont Just simply block people from commenting in ur Wapcar Facebooc english edition... thats sound very un profesional

[@WapCar]

Volvo S60 is the only car in the class to offer the full suite of L2 ADAS. Fuel consumption of the S60 is the more efficient car we've tested on WapCar. Volvo offers 5-years unlimited mileage warranty & 8-year/160k km PHEV battery warranty www.wapcar.my/news/volvo-car-malaysia-extends-its-factory-warranty-for-free-23359 Mercedes and BMW have a stronger brand presence in Malaysia. Don't forget that Volvo when they were under Ford, was underperforming until Geely came into the picture and gave us this new range of Volvos. Service cost is published onto the respective manufacturer's website, potential buyers can look into it before making their decision.

[@jasonkimiey4253]

@@WapCar only this year start Volvo offers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty... previously was ashame on it... u think people dont know? common... u can act better... my family W212 E400 has even has Active Evasive Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Traffic Sign Recognation, Distronic Plus Cruise Ctrl with Stop and Go and Steering Assist, Pre Safe Brakes, Full Auto Brakes with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection plus 9 SRS Airbags... fully imported new from Germany... heated/ventilated massaging seats with memory and lumber support... multi beam LED headlamps and the list goes on...

[@amg4616]

Bro, truely, if this car top speed is only 180km/hr due to the restriction, better think twice. Or else MYVI car drivers wld cut you into slices anyday...240km/hr is normal to them..you dont believe me?..try it on PLUS Highway from Melaka to JB..you will understand what I mean. 😂🤣🤣😅

[@bryanchin4690]

Since Volvo XC90 first release, I always wish that I can afford one. With the S60 it attracts me even more although I still can't afford one 🤣

[@samteo3066]

Buy a used one.

[@bryanchin4690]

@@samteo3066 I'll wait for another few years for this HAHAHA

[@adamlee3073]

Bcause bmw can run faster 180km/hr 😂

[@encikzul4358]

what was this biased review? last time u also mention about the cheap plastic in center console and hate the weight because of hybrid to save power but more weight cannot save power? Did volvo sponsor this? Btw i love volvo but maigod this is such hypocrite after i saw a lot of your volvo videos 🤢🤮

[@royalprince5878]

Same as their Honda City fuel efficiency test review posted on Wednesday claiming 5.3L/100km. Previously last month I guess they did the test which got 7.2L/100km. Latest post they claimed different figures due to different test conditions. I guess WapCar could be sponsored by Honda also. It's overly praising Honda as well. Very weird

[@WapCar]

You must've gotten the wrong channel. This is our first Volvo review and in our previous walkaround video on the S60 we did not complain about the centre console & weight.

[@WapCar]

@@royalprince5878 Because we had a very short time with the car during our previous test. Fuel consumption test was not conducted based on our usual route. 7.3L/100 km would be realistic if you spend 70% of your time in stop-go traffic.

[@royalprince5878]

@@WapCar 7.3L/100km is impressive. Much better than my bloody thirsty Myvi 1.5 Icon. If 70% start stop traffic, FC would be 12-15L/100km.

[@hdbsg3.5]

@@royalprince5878 and the Almera also...posts about Almera has been popping up too often that is annoys me at some level

[@nicholasang1786]

Still prefer the bmw over the volvo

[@samteo3066]

Same with me!

[@kyenstravels]

Lol. Can see you’re smitten too.

[@deankamaruddin8211]

bmw is still a better car

[@baigui123]

Lol. Maximum 168cm

[@princelsy]

i think you need to try audi a4 first. LOL

[@CH-xe2bf]

Omg...such an uncle rear

[@WapCar]

Nice laaaa hahaha

[@leelexus5515]

The back of this car look ugly and cheap

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Volvo resale value is among the worse cars in Malaysia. Thats why their famous tagline is VOLVO FOR LIFE. Why>? Cos the resale value is so low... you are stuck with it for life!