2021 Volvo S60 T8 Recharge hybrid Goes for a Drive - Modern Mondays

[@grayfool]

Nice car. Thank god someone is still building saloons. Go Volvo.

[@michakwiecien1133]

What a lovely car! I’d definitely prefer an S60 over an A4, a 3-Series or a C-Class. The Volvo just seems like a nicer car.

[@Spookieham]

I had a diesel rental V60 last time I was in the UK with only a few miles on the clock. Took me 10mins to work out how to start it. What a rocket ship though ( the coppers cant endorse your Ozzie licence😁) and a beautiful interior with all the gadgets. They are silly, silly money here in Australia unfortunately with servicing costs that will blow your mind.

[@marklittler784]

Took me ten minutes to find reverse gear in a Mondeo only after I phoned a friend loooooooool

[@paulc9588]

One of the best cars ever to feature on Modern Mondays. There is something so right about these big Volvo saloons and estates. Will traditional 60 and 90 cars see another generation? I have my doubts, particularly re. the 90 series, but what a shame it will be if Volvo becomes an SUV only company.

[@edithclement5973]

Can't wait to pick one up in 20 years with 180k for the equivalent of a grand

[@jasonk7072]

Everyone thinking of a new car should get the V60 version of this so there will be loads around in 5,6,7 years time when they’re affordable for people who prefer to buy rather than lease.

[@vomErsten]

They won't sell it with AWD without either jacking up the ride height or jacking up the price tag to the $70k bracket, so no dice.

[@mr-wx3lv]

I would have one of these over any of the souless German brands anyday...

[@davidmackenzie5971]

With Volvo being very big on safety , why would they put distracting "touch buttons" and lots of them as like you , you are always looking down ,Not at the road, just a thought 🤔

[@marklittler784]

Suppose you look down less for shorter periods as you get used to it though.

[@nickclark6001]

you don't ! he's neglected to mention the voice control which is very comprehensive and effective .. obviously it takes a while to learn what it can do and what to say but there is no need to fiddle with the screen .

[@nickwills6042]

I do like the drone work as of late - oddly enough you can tell that you're a professional! I would adore a V60 T8 in this colour (when I can actually afford one 😂)

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks, I spend too long playing with the drone shots...

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Nice ..but it wouldn't be a thing without Chinese cash , pity Saab got the short straw.

[@histriamagna1014]

Nice car but I still miss the boxy design of older Volvos.

[@thedeadstig123]

is it me or is it really the SUV part of volvo that seems to be keeping the volvo brand alive now? don't see their large saloons much now

[@furiousdriving]

Unfortunately those are the money spinners for most makes at the moment

[@rainierwinclaire6756]

Always wanted to have a new Volvo since I have fond memories of my dad's several V70s, but that Dashboard really puts me off...

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Stunning Volvo in that colour, do miss the waftiness of my S60 and all the kit that came with it, great review as always.

[@duffblimp9888]

Would buy this over a Mercedes or BMW.

[@vanpastel]

I think that this one and the S90 are the best looking saloons you can buy right now.

[@volvo480]

This car is just a stop gap between petrol and full electric. If I needed to spend several tens of thousands on a car, I'd rather take one of their older barges and convert that to electric. Best of both worlds, drive a powerful fully electric car and still have an uncomplicated car. I don't see this car living beyond 15 years, too many complicated electronics and software...

[@mho0]

Well. All new cars are pretty much like that ... but yes, they are getting quite complicated.

[@hondamarsh6504]

So much to go wrong!! I would want a very lengthy warranty!!😥

[@frothe42]

I must say you look very good behind the wheel, it suits you! I'm not particularly fond, at all, of the current Volvo styling, exterior and interior. Interesting to hear that this vehicle is manufactured here in the US 🇺🇸! I would have thought it would have been manufactured in Sweden 🇸🇪, its home country, especially for your market. Too much black inside; piano black attracts too many fingerprints, my OCD does not like that. I do love the fact you can order Bowers & Wilkins sound system, one of the best! But the endless interior chrome can be blinding as well. Like you, I dislike endless submenus to control key functions, needless and potentially hazardous, dangerous whilst driving. I would like to see a return to an estate and not this endless SUV nonsense! Excellent review!

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

As nice as this is I prefer the sound of an old Volvo red block especially the B200E on the 740 you have.

[@furiousdriving]

That is a nice sounding engine in the old 740

[@tonys1636]

I hate that interior, limited rear leg room to stretch one's legs out, on a four or five hour journey one would have the risk of a DVT. Touch screens should be banned as inherently dangerous as one's eyes are off the road for far too long, an RTC can occur in a split second, manufacturers should go back to knobs and switches as no need to look at them to operate. Self Driving Cars, hopefully I will be pushing up Daisies or feeding the fishes, preferred burial, before they are commonplace. I don't mind an auto box, actually like them if not a flappy paddle thingy and yes I am a Dinosaur.

[@joespittle1]

I had one of these and agree, the back seat isn't the biggest in the world but I didn't take many passengers, the screen is a bit of a pain at first but I got used to it, the remembers the settings for things like auto start stop and lane keep assist so I rarely found myself having to use the screen. The automatic climate controls worked well too so as to help focus on the road.

[@baronvonjo1929]

S60 has always had a small back seat. This is nothing new

[@andycam1984]

YOUR VIDEO CONTAINS A LOT OF OUT OF FOCUS FOOTAGE, ITS VERY VERY ANNOYING. You dont watch your picture during making it and your camera's autofocus makes a terrible job. I want to see the details but I can't. Its very frustrating.

[@hanse81]

The biggest iPhone on sale (2023) actually fits perfectly in the slot in the middle. It does not fit of you have some sort of protection cover on it or if you treat it as a wallet, but the phone itself fits like a glove. Pretty sure that is what it is meant for as you connect to the Apple Carplay / Android Auto with a cable inside the center console and there is room for a cable beneath you phone when it is in this slot.

[@Pmjs]

I would love to have a Volvo S60 T8 Hybrid in Fusion Red in 2-3 year's. Been looking at the previous generation V60.

[@joespittle1]

I had the American equivalent of this for a couple of years, mine came standard with carbon fiber on all the doors by the speaker grill and across the dash. I also got rear climate controls on mine. This current generation of Volvo's are excellent, I'd highly recommend them!!

[@smoothmicra]

I was talking to a fella who tests EVs recently, he said there is a firm that aims to be able to convert piston cars to electric for a few grand in the next few years. If that happens I think I'll go down that route. £50K for a saloon is a bit rich for my blood, lovely car though.

[@GoldenCroc]

To be honest, that seems very hard to pull off if you want all system to work as they should, but if you can live with some compromises, it is possible I guess. Not convinced there is any market for it though at the likely price of at least 4-5k on the low end, but we shall see.

[@smoothmicra]

@@GoldenCroc The market would be people with classic cars, and maybe just people who like their daily driver and are happy to extend its life with a conversion. I agree at the moment it seems ambitious, but the pace of change and progress is such I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes an economic option in the coming years.

[@G4RY1159]

I like it and you presented it very well Thanks

[@willwelch5700]

Thanks furious driving, another car to add to the wanted cars list. I love how Volvo have evolved but still kept it volvo-like. The dash and materials really take the car to a different place. I'm not mad keen on touchscreen display, but it's how it's going and I suppose I should move with the times. Still, I'm happy with the 940 and 480....come to think of it...anyone seen my pipe and slippers? 🤔👴🏻

[@josephwood499]

I had a dream a few days ago where i was testing one like this . Even the same color.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Matt,a great review on the Volvo S60 hybrid.it goes very well.

[@mpersad]

Great review of a very attractive vehicle, and the videography was top notch!

[@tomicarr90]

That is an amazingly pretty car! Wow

[@furiousdriving]

Its a great looking thing

[@LlamaSpeeed]

Did he just say the color scheme is called Nappa lmfao

[@furiousdriving]

yes he did, because it is

[@LlamaSpeeed]

@@furiousdriving bro nappa is the leather the color is black. lol.

[@vomErsten]

@@LlamaSpeeed It's "Charcoal", more specifically.

[@thisiszaphod]

Nice review. What with my role as a carer in the community, you will understand that I need an SUV for taking clients and their wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters with us. Also, an SUV is so much easier and simpler for clients to get in and out of. However - 35 miles electric would not get me to our nearest town for shopping and back! I'll stick with our XC90!

[@joespittle1]

I was just going to say, an XC90 would be perfect for you lol

[@jackholland7575]

Volvo have taken the S60 off their website

[@stevene25]

Iv ordered a new S60 polestar edition. I haven’t driven one as there is non or very few where I live. I’m coming from an Audi A7 65 plate. Do you think this car will compare to my last. That is all I’m worried about.

[@furiousdriving]

I think you'll be impressed with the interior and quality of the car, Ive not driven that one but would expect the ride to be firm and handling goof but more comfortable than the Audi

[@jackholland7575]

They are going to stop making this already

[@Marc-i8d]

Your accent is not clear need to speak clearer

[@MajorKlanga]

I agree that too much functionality is being put into touchscreens. However, this can be compensated by a good voice control system and I have seen reviews which rate this feature highly on the latest Volvos because it's a Google based system.

[@steveunderwood3683]

There are some serious inconsistencies in the controls in the current Volvos. Many things are controllable by voice, but not all. The mix of what can be voice controlled is a bit strange. I need to reach forwards to the touch screen to use a control to change my temperature, but I can more conveniently reach down the side of my seat and use a physical control to turn on the massager. That's a pretty odd mix.

[@nickclark6001]

A nice review but you criticise the screen without studying the handbook , obviously you cant take it all in at once . regarding the fan and heater , Voice control is the answer . Initially you set the heating to AUTO and 20c to start with and after a few days alter it a few degrees up or down to suit yourself ... then leave it alone , Then there is no faster way to get the car up to or down to your preferred temperature without touching or doing a thing .. if you want to alter the temperature you TELL it with your voice .. without touching a thing ...

[@luketrend1161]

Yes, all well and good until you have little people on the back seat… when I press the voice activation button, I get to hear a cacophony from the back seat offering all manner of voice commands that they have learnt 🤣🤣🤣. But when they are not in the car, saying: “I’m hot”, or “I’m cold” is enough to change the temperature to a more desirable setting 😊

[@ollieshearsby8752]

At 03:02 of the video you can see one of our cherry pickers! This is at Gillingham isn’t it! Haha

[@furiousdriving]

haha yes it was!

[@driftracerr34]

They’re actually pretty quick. Some dude tried racing me in one and kept up for like 2 seconds. He still got gapped bad, but not bad for a saloon

[@seancooke4127]

Beautiful. Arguably a styling leader. Some motorists will prefer an SUV type vehicle to have a commanding view faux lifestyle features to go with its faux leather and faux value for money. This does not give manufacturers a licence to stop building safe, well designed, better handling and ultimately more rewarding cars. I love Volvos, I love my Audi but this S60 is marvellous. Can we see diesel cars becoming collectable after 2030?

[@michaeltutty1540]

Just checked prices here in Canada. There is no V60 Estate. The XC69 starts at $80,000CDN. It happens to have less cargo space than my 1990 240. Even the V90 has less cargo room. I will stick with the old car. Reduced utility is not progress

[@baronvonjo1929]

My entire family has a bitter taste in our mouth after our experience with a Volvo S60. Worst car to ever drive the roads. Sure it was used but so was every other car we ever had and nothing had problems like that. Toyota for us after that. And people have told me it was because Ford owned them at the time but I saw a new S60 break down in the side of the road and the KZbinr savagegeese showed us his experiences with his Volvo CUV but thankfully for him he bought it new and with warranty. Ford or the CCP. They gonna suck.

[@gryfandjane]

There’s certainly a lot to like there. I’m guessing that the large center tunnel is filled with a battery pack.

[@mho0]

Yep. And I think that is brilliant place. Does not take space from trunk.

[@Colin623]

Great video and what a good looker this S60 is ! I think that red really suits the design, I think they should offer a manual version too,but for me the auto would be my choice, too lazy to fumble around with pushing pedals and moving a metal stick back and forth to get the car to move anywhere lol.

[@stephenjcuk7562]

It's as if IKEA decided to sell flat screen tvs or tech. It's just not quite as Swedish as I'd like. Still it's a proper sedan/saloon and it's got its own identity which seems to have been lost on the big three German manufacturers. Great unbiased review once again.

[@martinbirks]

Nice video. Volvo have got the design just right with their saloons, they look elegant on the road and much classier than Audi, BMW and Merc. The masses will still buy those instead though, just hope these don’t get ditched for more crossovers. By the way I saw 5 sets of adverts during this video, is there anything you can change or is it a KZbin thing?

[@kevinnye5132]

What a great looking car Matt, oh sorry I don’t mean ‘ Car Mat ‘ 😂, maybe I should call you Matty 😉, nice video Matt and don’t think I didn’t notice the old paddle ship 🚢 in the background, nice work 👌🏻

[@davidarmstrong4593]

Great review! What sort of MPG were you getting on the different modes ? is normal driving Hybrid mode really returning the high figures quoted ?

[@wiskeydiamond4224]

I drove a Volvo v90 T8 3 weeks ago for a week.. What a brilliant car.. It was a flying machine.. I wish it was mine.. but I cant afford the like but we can always dream.

[@cornishrider]

Nice footage on the slipway. Saw the same car in black on Sunday and agree what a great alternative to an SUV (if you need the hatch get the estate). Think they do the front/grille very well, too many have excessive plastic vents etc taking on a basking shark appearance!

[@theaylesburycyclist8756]

That dashboard and menu system reminds me of the LEVC taxi. Very similar indeed...!!

[@nicolamiriano9150]

A beautiful car that, with a modern 5 cylinder would be perfect... Not a fan of the big tablet but it's a modern car

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

I've seen that shiny metal before. In the bottom of my dishwasher.

[@theyellow8834]

Swedish cars impress me, they used to be ugllly.

[@tonyford7987]

You can control the heater with voice commands, change radio stations also

[@frothe42]

That's fine, except voice commands usually end up doing something else, or they mostly do not comprehend simple voice commands.

[@rainierwinclaire6756]

I really don't see the appeal of voice command for every single function. I'd rather have nice buttons and dials.

[@frothe42]

@@rainierwinclaire6756 I think some redundant controls for HVAC and radio are essential, as well as heated seat switches. Scrolling through menus whilst driving is dangerous!

[@mho0]

@@frothe42 Is there really need to do that that much. I do not touch/change aircon pretty much at all. For for me whether it is voice controlled, buttons or screen do not make much difference.

[@frothe42]

@@mho0 I have noticed voice commands do not always work properly. As for the climate control, I usually change the temperature up or down, depending on the weather. So to have HVAC controls for most of us are vital for our comfort, well-being and most importantly, safety.

[@theeballer6429]

Love the boxy masculine design

[@ManosS40]

Volvo overdose this week. Approve! 👍

[@howardw3223]

Mr FuriousDriving, Volvo will sell lots of these cars because of this excellent, unbiased and informative review. If I had the money I would certainly consider one of these myself. If Volvo are not paying you, they should at the very least furnish you with new old stock parts for free for anything you need on your 740. Keep up the good work.

[@vomErsten]

They aren't selling a lot of them at all, which is one of the reasons the options keeps getting trimmed year on year. This might even be the last compact saloon from Volvo, since the plant that makes them will be switching over to build the next XC90 and the Polestar 3 and Volvo has not announced a successor in the works.

[@mickles1975]

Hold on. I thought the T meant turbo and the number meant how many cylinders were in the engine. The 850 T5 having a five cylinder turbocharged engine (usually in a yellow estate) for example.

[@martinbirks]

Not for a long time now

[@maxidyne]

One of the few modern cars I like. Hopefully the saloon and hatchback survive in the near future, hate all those cross overs and SUV's. Nice review Matt!

[@furiousdriving]

If I was in the market for a new car this would be close to the top of the list, hopefully the SUV fad will pass and there will till be saloons and estates to buy

[@manueljojo6538]

Just got mine a month ago. Love it. 🥰

[@baronvonjo1929]

@furiousdriving if you had the chance to make a video for say a Chevy Suburban or Ford Expedition would you? And the Silverado and F-150. I know you dont like Crossovers but these are true body on frame SUVs. And I'm sure just the shear size compared to what your use to would be a interesting video.

[@furiousdriving]

yes, they are very different from the current faux by four small SUVs that are big outside and tiny inside, and dont have any actual ground clearance. I actually like real 4x4 and AWD cars

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@furiousdriving Alright, I must ask, why do you hate CUVs so much? I have owned both a sedan and a SUV. I can tell you I will never get a sedan, wagon, hatchback ever again unless I get it as a second vehicle. I will mostly get a CUV tbh if something happens to my 4Runner. Let me say my dream car would be a lifted corolla or camry wagon and I do like actual car bodys. As you know there are so many crossovers that all my points might not apply equally. Okay I think the biggest thing for me personally is ground clearance. Cars just suck at this and every generation automakers make them "lower and sportier" I'm still young but dear god it's a pain to get in some cars and I've hit myself in the head a few times getting into them and when I had my Camry my poor mom struggled to lower herself due to her back. I expect I will gave this problem later in life and many others too. If I walk around parking lots all sedans typically have curb rash in the rims and dents all around the bumpers. The argument could be made they are unskilled drivers but I've been in situation where I don't see how I couldn't have my tire hit a curb or just tight corners because of semi trucks. My area is very hilly which probably makes my sutation different than yours. But in my Camry I could only back up from my driveway. Trying to get out while forward would result in damage to the front. My neighbors sedans get damage underneath from hitting the ground as the go downhill for their driveway. And a few weeks back while visiting friends in Hawaii we damage the underside of her brand new Corolla trying to get to a beach cause it is so low. Then we watched all these trucks and crossovers easily cross the little path and I said that's why you should get a crossover next time. When I had my Camry totalled our rental was a Mitsubishi outlander sport. The most stereotypical vehicle of the CUV craze. We took that thing offroading to see the winter Solstice and it handled it great. No way a sedan could have ever made it. Plus even though its subcompact it as available AWD. I cant think of a single subcompact car That offers AWD off the top of my head. Also I cant see over hills when turning in a car but a CUV can. I gave it just hope nothing is there. They just make them so low to be impractical. Also head room in the back sucks. Comparing the back of that Mitsubishi and the back I'd my brothers girlfriends Honda civic hatch and head room is great. But in the Civic my head hurts the roof. You see car reviewers talk about head room for cars but never CUVs. Most modern cars cant tow either. They dont even have ratings. Lots of CUVs do though. Interior is a big thing. Compare the space of a Compact CUV like the RAV4 to that of the compact sedan Corolla. The RAV4 just beats it and even the new subcompact CUV Corolla Cross beats the sedan variation and hatch. The argument of a wagon being as practical can be made but no mainstream and most importantly reliable brand exist for us. Except maybe the Outback which subaru markets as a crossover. For some reason most folks think wagons are beyond repulsive to look at here. Like my dad HATES wagons. He thinks the Buick Regal/ Opel(Vauxhall) Insignia wagon was ugly. It was so beautiful though. But wagons for me still suffer with how low they are. SUVs are practical but inefficient and expensive and sedans cheaper and efficient but less practical. Always thought CUVs were a good bridge. It would be a boring world uf only crossovers existed and it's the same for sedans. Together the make a car line up more interesting. A line up of nothing but cars sounds awfully boring . Lots of generalizing was done as automobiles come in all sizes and powertrains and options. This was just my experiences and opinions. I'm very very sorry for the essay I'm asking you to read and any poor writing and grammar. 😬

[@Victor-DOOM]

Volvo look very nice indeed

[@RichieRouge206]

This is a beast, the colour is stunning, a friend has an XC90 T8 and that is insanely fast. Superb review Matt!

[@furiousdriving]

It is beautiful isn't it? This or a Giulia, thats a hard choice

[@mho0]

@@furiousdriving Yep. It would be just which part of your body makes decision (heart or brain) :) ... note: I have had several Alfa's and Volvo's :).

[@joneaton3366]

Quality video thank you

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

As always an excellent review and a nice car to see and know more about. 👍👍well done

[@furiousdriving]

Thank you! 👍

[@jasoncornell1579]

Did u use the tea shelf?

[@fulwell1]

Ooooh, i like that!

[@WmAHughes]

Love the use of drone work in the recent videos, Love the current volvos, the S60 is by far the best looking of the range

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks!

[@AndyDento21]

I adore the THOR's Hammer Daytime running light. (Mjölnir lights)

[@furiousdriving]

Id not thought of that connection but now I cant un-see it!

[@AndyDento21]

@@furiousdriving yeah I think that's a gorgeous design of headlight and a nod to the Nordic routes.

[@nigelrudd670]

Sweden week on furious driving volvo yes 🤓👍

[@furiousdriving]

All Volvo all the time!

[@zzhughesd]

It’s just too hard to get excited by any modern Volvo. Where is the t5r

[@mehrzahl2219]

On my driveway! 😄

[@zzhughesd]

@@mehrzahl2219 Frick, very jealous and I'm a motor trader too !

[@onesandzeroes]

I can't get used to the modern Volvo headlights. They look "blind" to me.

[@furiousdriving]

I like them, Thors Hammer people call them

[@mho0]

:) They are best of all

[@onesandzeroes]

@@mho0 I expect a car to have "eyes". :)

[@Mdtttttt]

Lovely Volvo! 😍

[@coopers4491]

I'll take two of them !!!! Lovely car ,but the villa in spain comes first this year..... Great content matt 🇬🇧🇬🇧🔧🔧🔧🔧☕☕☕