2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country | Family Wagon Review

The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a premium wagon that competes with the Audi A4 Allroad and Subaru Outback. In this video, we drive a Volvo V60 Cross Country Ultimate trim to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.
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00:00 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review
0:16 Information Explosion
0:37 Interior & Safety Features
4:45 Arm Rest Test
5:40 Exterior Review
6:47 Driving Impressions
7:42 Evie Drives
9:38 Off-road Test
12:08 Emotion Factor
13:18 Infotainment Review
15:43 Engine Choices & Fuel Economy
16:10 Which Volvo V60 trim is best?
16:56 Volvo V60 Cross Country Competitors
17:06 Synopsis

[@ejtriance8765]

Your daughter has grown up so much since I subscribed!!!

[@gregkramer5588]

It is fun watching her grow up!

[@MaGiKRat420]

@gregkramer5588 I think you should choose your words carefully here...

[@na_wu]

Lol it is ok. People are too sensitive. Don't think too much.

[@flimgenco]

I’m pretty sure I only subscribed during the early lockdowns of 2020. But if I just judge by the little sweetie’s growth, I would think it’s been 5 years or so.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@MaGiKRat420 Why?

[@benwells2338]

I personally love the Audi A4 Allroad, but a major pet peeve I have that car is that they’ve angled the rear hatch so sharply you really aren’t gaining that much more useable cargo area over its sedan counterpart. One could argue it gives the Allroad a bit more of a sporty vibe, but this Volvo and its V90 XC big brother is proof you can provide all the utility of a wagon body style while STILL providing a very good looking product.

[@fleuger99]

Also Allroad rear seats don't fold flat, further consuming rear cargo space.

[@farcinue]

I love the V60. I like the elegant simplicity, and I love wagons. It was on my wishlist, but the lack of a dealership and maintenance/repair nearby pushed it low down the list.

[@ahome8089]

I have a 2020 V90 CC…I can attest it’s a great wagon. Super comfortable and feels very upscale. I’ve also never had a vehicle I’m which I receive so many compliments/questions.

[@dogbsas]

lucky you Mr big budget. That sounds like a dream car to me.

[@kencoleman8929]

Great family review and assessments. Evie is an astute reviewer with a keen eye for details. I agree that Volvos are like the Flying Eyes Sunglasses of vehicles in that they're well made and for those who appreciate luxury and quality details without the need to impress anyone. If you know, you know. My Volvo XC90 is the perfect car for me. The seats and pilot assist are the gifts that keep on giving. Take care and feel better, Micah! ✋️ ✋️ ✋️

[@ravipeiris4388]

Woke up this Sunday morning and viewed this video and it uplifted my mood, thank you family 💐🎩

[@derrickaf1]

Fresh, funny and informative reviews always:)! Thank you!!!

[@mra4107]

We had one of these and were very impressed with its rough road capabilities.

[@stevensnow4112]

I am glad you mentioned voice commands that many reviewers ignore. I use them to control cabin environment, radio and navigation on my 2017 V90 Sensus system.

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

No Helicopter No Love I always like the way that you are driving up through the mountains about San Bernardino / Southern California. Nice video with great sound and video. Thanks again to everyone in your family involved.

[@7728abbott]

Beautiful Volvo! So impressed! Good Video!

[@thestonetable]

Looks like a well designed, comfortable family hauler. Thanks again Micah and family!!

[@yodabeeshdc8275]

Great review! I love your reviews since you bring Evie and daughter to offer more holistic feedback, as opposed to the cut-and-dry "Man does car review." I'm a long-time Volvo-phile (2013 XC60 & 2020 XC90 (latter being my husband's) and many more prior to that. There was a huge uproar in 2021 when Volvo got rid of Carplay and moved entirely to Android Auto. Thankfully, they came to their senses and brought back CP. Next car will definitely be a Volvo, but waver between the XC60 and the V60 CC. Re. rear headrests - I ALWAYS have to put them down. I'm obsessive about having full view of the rear window! Not specifically called out in the video, but Volvo SUVs/wagons also have a 100% fully flat cargo space when the rear seats are placed down. (Other SUV/wagons allow the seats fold flat, but there's a slight angle where the seats are tilted forward. Also, the FRONT passenger seat folds flat, which is not called out in many reviews. This is a HUGE bonus especially when hauling long objects from Home Depot. In my case, I frequently go on kitesurfing excursions for weeks, so I fold the rear and front passenger seats flat to pack in all of my gear without having to use a rooftop cargo carrier.

[@alejandrosilva4140]

Replaced my Outback 6 cyl for the V60 CC, never looked back…..Great car.

[@DrummerBoi1993]

Doggone it, you Muzio family! Lol! Y'all done activated my Google Home at least 2 times! HA!!! And just for the record, it didn't understand either one of those requests either. Lol! Wonderful job, Muzios!

[@gene978]

That much grip off road with those HUGE Wheels is Impressive.

[@lynp9996]

would prefer smaller wheels aestheitcally

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing review!

[@clearcut6818]

The typical Volvo driver: refined, restrained, responsible, but can act with aggression if needed.

[@ivanlowjones]

As a Volvo owner, I am neither refined nor restrained. I'm somewhat irresponsible however I'm known for being overly aggressive in situations that don't normally call for aggression.

[@scot_smith]

Looks very nice and though our family is more Subaru Outbackish I might consider the Volvo if it successfully passed the unicorn test. Great review as always, tack så mycket

[@dogbsas]

This is my dream car. Well maybe the V90 too hehe. I feel Volvo as a sophisticated brand. New richs and wannabes always go for the MB or BMW. This brand is luxury but classy.

[@seanhershey3390]

Love it..Im on my second P2 XC70

[@douglasdietrich4174]

I've always loved Volvo's design languages, over the course of my life. Even the "turbo bricks" were styled in a way that provided Volvo style continuity, but always seems fresh for the time. I think this feels the same. It looks very much like a Volvo, but it's fresh and of our time.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great Review! One might ask, "What do the Volve V60 and Chevy Malibu Maxx have in common?" A parking pass clip. The Maxx was so ahead of its time. :)

[@gabevillarreal96]

Wagons to me are a classic America style of vehicle abd volvo does a fantastic job with the styling of this one no doubt!

[@slighwentwalking2024]

I like it! It is stylish and capable. Wagons are kinda my jam...there's a BMW wagon in my driveway.

[@chrisoconnor7384]

Perfect review for a perfect car.

[@MajorAddiction]

Audi makes some good looking wagons too

[@jissanhuq3792]

Now that’s an Unicorn

[@ttbalog]

It's a handsome and pretty functional car. Love it!

[@AbbieRosario]

Can you bleep out or mute the "Hey Google" part? It keeps activating my Google devices at home. Thanks.

[@KealeyOnCars]

This wagon looks so good, but I am not gonna lie. I am very sad that Volvo has gotten rid of bursting blue, because that was such an incredible color.

[@jissanhuq3792]

It’s likely the best looking wagon out there. Volvo makes pretty slick looking ones. If they make that in all electric many families will be in line. If they add extra seats, it will be in a class of its own

[@costisordorin5785]

Absolutely great amazing car . I love it .

[@erikniemi1977]

Love the wagon. I've had a 2016 V60 Polestar since almost new (dealer car I got with 8000km). Love the wagon and the seats. Comfortable car. I wouldn't get one of the newer Volvo because I'm one of those people who hates giant touch screens that have replaced buttons and I'm not a fan of the smaller displacement engines. Drove the newer 2 liter model and it just didn't feel as good while trying to have "fun" while driving. But I'm also guessing that "fun" while driving was deemed not important when Volvo took the polestar performance cars and spun that into a completely new electric division. Too bad they can't seem to figure out how to make the T8 versions of their newer cars actually feel fun to drive. Lots of actual power but it feels like they put a giant rubber band in the transmission.....or a turbo from the late 80's.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I think there are still Polestar versions of the s60 and XC60. Powertrain is more electrified now.

[@MajorAddiction]

Good looking wagon and capable too

[@mikeburton8426]

That issue with the faux wood feels like an indicator to consider. I really like Volvo styling and appreciate they are one of the few bringing wagons to NA but there is just something about the brand that holds me back. If subaru made cars that looked like this- now that would be a home run. Or see the Volkswagen arteon shooting break

[@eugenekamionsky5412]

The look of this v60 cross country is awesome!!! especially in white,for me I’d like you guys will test drive an Audi a4 allroad and tell your verdict which one of this wagons are better Thanks

[@MatthewGaither]

Micah have you and the family been in one of the newer A4 Allroads lately? I'd be curious to know how it stacks up with the V60 CC. Which would you rather drive and have the family in?

[@KhalikAllah]

God bless your family brother

[@RUSH__fan]

Thought he wasn't going to say it, but then he did. "Long torso"

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

Beautiful car!

[@jsponson]

Enjoyed your review as usual, but did you really not find the Bowers & Wilkins sound system remarkable? Also very impressed with the off-road performance.

[@johngaudet6316]

Bowers&Wilkins audio is AMAZING!!!

[@wh2424]

Thanks!

[@MicahMuzio]

Sorry for the 8 month delay in responding. I just saw your super thanks. Thank you so much for being so kind. Cheers!

[@HaggardBacon]

Previously owned an '18 V60CC. Awesome swiss army knife of a car and a fantastic daily driver. Ridiculously comfortable seats. Only real complaint was the grumbly turbo 4 and so-so fuel mileage. The newer gens address the refinement to an extent, and the interior is leaps and bounds better. Despite them maybe not equaling the Germans in overall refinement or technology, they counteract it with a welcomed lack of gimmickry without abandoning unique touches and honest practicality. An esoteric choice for sure, but one that wont make you cringe in a few years.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They need to try harder on refinement. They're close to Germans in some ways but just can't seem to get the NVH, and ride/handling mix on the same level.

[@johngaudet6316]

I have a 2020 V60 CC and I love the smooth 4 pot turbo, I'm from New England and especially love the heated seats, wheel and wipers. The Bowers&Wilkins audio is EPIC aswell.

[@randyzagata7162]

How did it ride with the 20" wheels?

[@blakethomas8897]

Very pretty Volvo!

[@josephpiskac2781]

Seems to me that this is the best looking vehicle that you have tested. Expensive

[@gforce2002]

Please don’t say “Hey Google”! You just turned all the thermostats off in my house! LOL

[@dowroa]

Ground clearance, wagon, not a CVT, AWD and off-road capabilities, not a horrible engine that eats head gaskets... wonder what type of older buyer might be interested!

[@jamessims9475]

i think this is a very good looking car

[@dscharlesworth1]

How does one find out they have a long torso?

[@BradWilson1969]

That closeup of the open pore wood sure didn't do Volvo any favors. Maybe the last tester tried to pry it off? 😏

[@mikecalderon7992]

Every close where Micah exclaims “FAMILY!” I full on hear Mr Crocker screaming about fairies.

[@honeytgb]

2:16 very cute!!!

[@fleuger99]

Great review Micah and family. I love the exterior design, like the interior space but over the last few years Volvo's quality/reliability have taken a hit and several of their vehicles are near the bottom of quality lists. That is a concern as parts for Volvo's are expensive. Have a co-worker who has an XC90 and one of his rear sensors went out and it was over $500 for the part alone.

[@DavidJones-ds1hy]

Smoked Gouda! ❤

[@VasiDimofte15]

VOLVO V60 cross country, the best.❤

[@DJL78]

Was this equipped with the 4C air suspension? I would think those (optional) gorgeous 21” wheels adversely effected the ride quality.

[@johngaudet6316]

Not an option on any wagon only SUVs.

[@DJL78]

@@johngaudet6316 You should visit the configurator on their website. Check your facts.

[@supraphonic88]

My first car was a '97 Outback so I'm biased, but I adore the slightly-lifted wagon aesthetic. So much more well-resolved of a design than the XC60. Make this an EV and my money is yours tomorrow, Volvo!

[@RRLV434]

I think there is a plug in hybrid option as of now

[@GFSwinger1693]

I have to say while I prefer the exterior look of the A3 Allroad I do think Volvo has done the best job of making the interior display not look like an afterthought.

[@paul5683]

I don't mind that the climate control is in the main screen because I leave it on auto all the time. But I don't like the controls for the heated seats and steering wheel is buried in the main screen.

[@jakes5530]

What a great car. We’re considering either an XC60 or XC90 (2020 or newer CPO). Can any owners speak on behalf of the reliability? Consumer reports ranks Volvo very low on reliability.

[@andrewnewsome8766]

I have a 2018xc90 t6 r design with 66k. So far, so good. It's very comfortable and quiet but still fun to drive. Haven't had any significant issues other than a fuel vapor sensor, around 400$in repairs.

[@RRLV434]

Volvo as a brand is more reliable then any of the other German brand, but obviously a Lexus or Acura would be more reliable.

[@9Xavier1]

I have a 2021 XC40. Very reliable for me. Drives excellently, electronics have never failed. Always consistent in power delivery, transmission is smooth.

[@kencoleman8929]

2019 XC90 Inscription, 42,000 miles, nothing more than scheduled maintenance. Love the seats, and pilot assist greatly decreases fatigue on the highway, especially stop and go.

[@jakes5530]

thanks for everyone's inputs thus far. Are there any known issues of the T6/B6 powertrain?

[@michaeltorres2377]

The front grille looks to be from a V60 and not a V60CC, is this because it’s a press car??

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

I learned how to drive on a 1976 Volvo 240. I drove the crap out of that car through HS. I wish today's Volvo's offered a little more value for dollar, or were a little more reliable or were a little more roomy (bring back the BRICKS!) or all of the above ideally. Volvo people are above all, practical, independent thinkers and if you think about a modern Volvo compared to others, even just a little bit...they ultimately don't make too much sense. Obviously for some (but not many) the styling and "emotion factor" win out.

[@pistonburner6448]

Gotta love supporting the totalitarian Chinese Communist Party and their Uyghur genocide too! Not to forget how good it feels to finance their preparations to invade Taiwan!

[@ocman11]

Wish there was a CC recharge...weird how they omitted that drivetrain

[@Zanderthelab]

Can you do the V90 version?

[@bryanz5904]

Sure, I love V60cc, Cause I have a v60(front wheel drive version) in Shanghai. I miss it very much. In Toronto I could not see v60 frequently. Also, I find it so expensive here to have it even buying a used one. In north of America it is better to buy Subaru Outback rather than V60/60cc.

[@GlitterGuru]

I'd love to swap my VW Alltrack for one of these

[@choosetobefree]

oh gawd, i broke that Crystal gear knob right off 1:31 the first day i drove a Volvo [S90] recently... I went from Reverse and whacked it into Drive a bit too briskly.. the Crystal knob flew upward and over into the passenger side footwell in classic projectile imagery! I had 30 seconds of panic right after as the S90 was in the middle of a pathway with a broken off shifter- so i decided to jam the knob back into its tiny shaft. The shaft was as flimsy and thin as your kid's juice straw! Yeah quite the story to tell for the dealership- wasn't about to grab a jobber part from autozone on this one ;p the days leading up to dealer visit, we had forcefully drilled into the neck of the plastic shifter assembly a 3 inch screw

[@MicahMuzio]

Whoa. Wild story. That does take a bit of shine off the crystal drive selector. 😂

[@isaac198428]

1:42 $62,490 for this Volvo and the ‘wood trim’ on the dash is already falling apart while still brand new. I bet the hot summer months won’t be too kind on the interior trim so keep some superglue tubes handy. Lol

[@johngaudet6316]

My V60 CC still looks and drives brand new after 4 years.

[@DaneRThomas]

Did I miss the part where you reviewed the 1460-watt, 15-speaker sound system?

[@johngaudet6316]

🤣 me too, and yes it's totally AMAZING some people aren't audio files.

[@DaneRThomas]

@@johngaudet6316 Or audiophiles!

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

Since you asked what kind of people drive Volvo’s,? Back in the late 1960’s and early 70’s Volvo had a TV commercial where they had a helmeted professional drive roll out sideways down a hill about 50 feet on a two to one slope, it landed on all four wheels and they would drive away in a Volvo station wagon that was still running and drivable. So people that bought Volvo’s in the 70’s and 80’s were complete A holes and were involved in a lot more accidents were the Volvo drivers were at fault because they didn’t feel that they couldn’t get hurt and that their Volvo’s would still be operational afterwards. Volvo drivers from the 1970’s to 2000’s were involved in a majority of car versus pedestrian, bicycles and motorcycles. So in those days Volvo drivers thought that they were less likely to get injured themselves and didn’t care to be careful about their driving. You can look up those stats. Thanks again

[@dylanmountain5357]

Micah loves talking about Micah!

[@fromann09]

Smoked Gouda cheese! 😁

[@jissanhuq3792]

Is that dual zone or quad zone? Real question

[@jsponson]

Good question. The model tested is definitely quad zone. 16:28 Dual zone models don't have the vents and display in that shot (rear vents on B-pillars only).

[@jissanhuq3792]

@@jsponson i ask cuz even with vents in the back it could be tri zone at best but that looks like you could set 4 individually. Which is honestly what every modern car should have ( sorry Bronco)

[@AAhmad3449]

Love Volvos they’re luxury but without the “I’m above you luxury”

[@johngaudet6316]

You mean "snooty".

[@ZaiLH]

too bad they did not include the integrated child booster seats in the v60/s60's.

[@theadventuresofkuyaram474]

I thought volvo is going to stop their V line up?

[@levigato125]

The normal V60 only last two years before they stopped importing it and replaced it with this plastic cladded V60.

[@alextube1101]

Anyone who randomly gets dumped now has a fresh Idea how to grate cheese into a $3000 speaker system....

[@johngaudet6316]

Same system as Rolls Royce/BMW.

[@middler5212]

I want a wagon. But not an Outback.

[@damilolaakanni]

Consider this or the V90 CC...or the Mercedes E450 All Terrain.

[@christopherpenn1580]

4. Sensitive elbows

[@md8744]

Seat back with no recline?? Shit...most European suvs with no recline huh, this is most question to be asked all time.

[@kevinn1158]

Audi Allroad was the first SUV before the SUV became a big fat pig of a vehicle category.

[@zjbell700]

Cool, now do one where Micah wears a cap and Evie doesn't.

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

Apparently because I drive a 2015.5 Volvo XC70 T6 Platinum, I am white privilege. So if I drive this model with my wife, does that make me even more white privilege? So stupid. Great review of the latest wagon from Volvo. I cannot wait for this to be an EV60XC. I feel like nothing compares to Volvo's drive quality and reliability.

[@johngaudet6316]

Older Volvos and Saabs had a better ride quality but whatever.

[@devin1229]

I'm a little different

[@scrollnslide]

Need more child😂

[@raymondbutcher4579]

Too much waffle and commercials

[@edhcb9359]

Once Volvo lost it’s leadership position in the safety category it became the answer to the question that almost nobody is asking.

[@pistonburner6448]

Now it's the answer to the question: Who wants to fund the Uyghur genocide, invasion of Taiwan, and industrial espionage stealing all of the secrets of US and European companies?

[@edhcb9359]

@@pistonburner6448 I’m not sure many people are aware of this.

[@pistonburner6448]

@@edhcb9359 Yeah, well, how many know that Tesla is only in existence now thanks to China and that they're now China's hostage? That China managed to use Tesla to get a Chinese car to be one of the top selling cars in Germany, that almost every single Tesla sold in Europe is made in China, in a factory the Chinese Communist Party built, with a supply chain set up by the CCP, using batteries that have nothing to do with Tesla but are instead developed and made by a Chinese company (and the Chinese own the patents) simply bought in by Chinese 'Tesla'? Tesla only has numbers which let them keep their nose barely above the water and stay alive thanks to how beneficially CCP has priced all the stuff coming into their Chinese factory from the Chinese supply chain. We have already seen CCP react, giving Elon/Tesla a warning when they haven't been obedient enough when there "suddenly was a social media storm against Tesla" or "there was a sudden drop in demand for Teslas in China. Really that was all CCP's doing. If Tesla's sales don't remain strong in China, if they can't produce cars at high enough volume to keep the company's cash flow good enough the whole company goes under. Without the China-factory Tesla won't last 2 months...or ok, now after China's help for some time letting them gather up some money in the bank they might make it 5 months. To be fair, most European and US car companies are also at least partly controlled by China as they are to a lesser extent reliant on CCP to help things continue to go smoothly for them in China, and allows Chinese companies to sell them EV tech at a good price. Not to mention since a large percentage of all of the car parts in the cars they produce globally come from China they need that flow to continue uninterrupted too. If CCP wants they can basically end a company's progress in China and that would be a massive blow to their whole business and overall profitability. CCP could also end the sweet, cheap deals of using Chinese EV tech causing havoc for the company and their whole future. Tesla is just the most strung up, as they will basically immediately go bankrupt if CCP wants, the others can still survive for years as they're not as dependent.