2024 Volvo S60 Recharge - The Most Slept On 450 HP Sedan!

[@brians3899]

I bought a 2024 in denim blue back in August. Averaged around 1,400 miles per tank. Installed a level 2 charger and costs about $1.50 for 42 miles here in Memphis. It’s a beast in power mode!

[@FortuneSeek3rz]

Both gas and electricity are cheap in the southeast!

[@703Speed]

1,400 miles a tank is insane

[@alien_raider464]

1400 miles? Are you trolling?

[@gursimransingh5816]

@@alien_raider464 my guess is he may had combined miles driven just on electric motor which he might have continuously recharging within the same tank range 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@alien_raider464]

@@gursimransingh5816 very true otherwise max is 700 miles.

[@CarlosAlbertoSilvaJunior]

Loved the way you showed all the button functions available inside the car. This is a car I want to rent for a vacation and now I know exactly how it works and how to operate it from the inside! Thank you!!!

[@Techjunkiero]

What a gorgeous Volvo. Definitely the best looking in the segment. Beautiful lines, in a typical and recognizable Volvo way. The color combo is mind blowing. Thanks for this review! This will be definitely on my list.

[@MadQmike]

I deffo agree Hybrids for atleast 10 more yearss are 1000% the way to go.

[@paulkrohn]

Just got an S60… I knew some of the features, BUT thank you for packing SO MANY more explanations in your video-GLAD I found this link.

[@JP18181]

The Pure mode is grayed out because you just started the engine. It needs 2 to 3 minutes of it running until you can turn it off and switch

[@7728abbott]

Volvo's quality is way up there!

[@703Speed]

For sure

[@andypandy5486]

Just bought one of these, Polestar optimised (Volvo option) it’s a ‘Sleeper’/ Q-car/ Wolf in sheep’s clothing, love it ! Oh & they have just upped the battery capacity, now up to 45 miles.

[@frankie.d1127]

Wait, the battery capacity went up bc of polestar optimization or just reg updates?? Looking to get a 24

[@andypandy5486]

@@frankie.d1127 Nothing to do with Polestar optimisation (purely software changes) they upped capacity to 18.8 battery (I think), loose centre armrest deep storage, now very shallow storage under armrest, can’t see any other disadvantages.

[@frankie.d1127]

Awesome. Love this thing. Going to work out a deal this week. Really looking forward to it 👍🏼🤞🏼

[@DennisMurphey]

I bought my 1st Volvo in 1975, the S60 of the day, we have have then ever since, as a family car, my driver car was usually a Corvette. 3 of my Corvette I had supercharged. Now at 75 i find exiting the Vette is starting to be a problem. This T8 may have to be my car next time. I did see a sharp S60 T8 Ultimate and it was nice. I did try the Chevy SS in 2015 but it was too long like the S90, When i drive my wife's car its a treat. her 2018 S60 was a T5 but I got the Polestar tune and that woke it up in Sport mode. I am thinking even at 4,400 pounds that 455 HP will be a great car to drive. I would like to see 250 HP electric Motor upgrade and 80 mile battery range. Then it's a no brainer. Thank You i had to run your audio a little slower but you were very detailed. Good Job. Dennis

[@billurban1581]

Coincidentally, first Volvo was a ‘65 544 in 1968, fabulous car. My 2nd was a ‘73 140 in 1975, another great car. My 3 Corvettes, a ‘65 327/365 and 2 ‘67s ,one a 427 - all coupes. My ‘23 S60 Recharge is my 6th Volvo, 22,000 miles since 11/1/22, 107 mpg. Compare this to my last 2L BMW ICE, 29.7 mpg. Reason why a 41 mile battery is adequate for most - the av trip for the av driver is 12.3 miles, 2.44 times a day. See AAA Foundation 2022 Driving Survey.

[@martinowings3597]

Very detailed review. Nice!

[@Hueztones]

I’ve owned a s60 T8 for years and you showed me new things!! Thank you and I subscribed. Volvo should have paid you.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Amazing review bro.

[@703Speed]

Thank u brother. Merry Christmas

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

@@703SpeedYou're welcome dude.

[@richardlanier2113]

Usually not big on Volvo or hybrids, but I would actually rock this. I need to accept that the future is upon me. Lol

[@703Speed]

Haha.. Me too.. This thing was way quicker/more fun than I expected

[@dianebrookerd855]

does the Electric motor charge as the engine takes over or is it strictly "plug in to charge"?

[@billurban1581]

You can push a “charge” button in the screen and charge the battery while underway. I have averaged about three add’l battery miles while traveling about seven miles. This parasitic demand would obviously take away a mpg or two.

[@jonathanyeung5938]

the gloss black lower grille does look good, but i worry about rock chips making it look a lot less good in a year or twos time

[@tenantrep]

Beautiful but miss the exhaust tips

[@markcrooks1631]

I didn't realize that the recharge was so quick, I was going to go with the basic 2.0L T model but this model is now definitely on my shopping list. So many hybrids I've rented just aren't fun to drive but this looks like it checks many boxes

[@dbury8699]

Great review. Very comprehensive in a short time

[@snowpharoah3839]

Very nice difference from typical German fare... thanks for thorough review. Definitely a looker. Volvo's have been plagued by reliability issues. Given that this generation has been out for a while, any information on how things are on that level? Does anything typically break?

[@billurban1581]

JD Power 2024 Reliability Survey of verified owners: In the third year of ownership a Volvo is likely to have one more issue than the industry leader Lexus . . . It’s not that big of a deal.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

One day, I buy new 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge.

[@Sikh1.5Accord]

Tomorrow I’m buying a cyber truck

[@703Speed]

Are you actually getting a cyber truck?

[@rainy_days]

I bought a 2024 s60 recharge ultimate black edition last November. Traded in my Mercedes AMG for it and miss my Mercedes every day. Volvo is nowhere as luxurious as Mercedes in any way, but I save a decent amount on gas so I guess that’s the only good thing…

[@Trance786]

Looks good in that color.

[@703Speed]

Agreed

[@Trance786]

@@703Speed The Rims are badass tho. Overall the car looks but that Volvo Reliability is no joke just being for real!

[@Mr.CandyCb]

I miss the nice wheels that came in the 2019 Volvo s60 polestar. Do they even sell those wheels w newer s60s?

[@billurban1581]

The wheels pictured here are more aerodynamically efficient, and easier to keep clean. I like mine.

[@martincregg]

Really very good overview.

[@RainZen19]

Ive had this exact same car for six months now, I sold my 2020 Tesla model 3 Long Range, I love this car, way better than the Tesla.

[@Offensively-normal]

👍🏻👍🏻Nice car nice review. I should have learned to play the guitar I should have learned to bang them drums. I could have afforded to drive a Volvo. But I can still cast a shadow and that makes for a good day no matter what's in the garage.

[@703Speed]

Haha.. Amen to that. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

[@klanman5812]

I'm not sure whether you covered it, but does this model have HUD (head up display)?

[@703Speed]

No

[@klanman5812]

Thanks@@703Speed

[@MrHardcoremarty]

The heads up display is available in the Ultimate

[@klanman5812]

Thankyou for the HUD info. @@MrHardcoremarty

[@MILK09012003]

OBC support 6.4kw?? or only 3.5kw..

[@tommytmt]

Personally I don't care for those rims, so when I got my S60 back in late July I had them taken off and bought 4 new Volvo OEM rims that I loved the look of. So I have these 4 BRAND NEW rims sitting in my garage and I'm selling them, so if anyone wants to buy them just reach out!

[@billurban1581]

I think mine are a plus, stylistically and functionally. They’re called “Aero” wheels for an aerodynamic advantage.

[@TyroneBarcliff]

Nice video,, my wife got 2024 xc90 about time bring back Iam looking get s60 hybrid we boths have hybrid cars xc90 s60

[@danielwebster7030]

So, i assume that this volvo never needs to be plugged in because its a hybrid and captures the regenerative energy like Honda Accord?

[@JP18181]

It needs to be plugged in. Blame Isaac Newton

[@billurban1581]

It can operate as a hybrid, but less efficiently due to the battery weight. And it can charge while underway. But best efficiency comes from plugging in to a 110V or 220V receptacle.

[@AndyGaskin]

great review

[@brooksr4013]

This is almost the perfect automobile, but for some reason they don’t sell many Volvos.

[@CarSteve]

The SUVs sell pretty well.

[@703Speed]

The XC60 is Volvos hot model. I don’t understand why they don’t sell more of the S60’s though. Maybe they’re not well advertised..

[@hyperbandit]

@@703Speed Oh I can tell you exactly why, as someone who actually has one of these cars. Plug-in Hybrids are really just a tough sell in general, because unless you do a lot of research or understand cars a lot, it's very easy to miss all the benefits you get from them. It's the same reason McDonalds' 1/3 lbs. burger sold less than the 1/4 lbs. burger because people thought it was smaller; those same kind of people are seeing the 41 miles of full electric and saying it's "not enough" without really looking into it. Honestly, this is probably the best implementation of the plug-in hybrid system to date. You get everything; enough electric range that with smart battery management can benefit even the longest daily commute. Removing any range anxiety of both an electric or even gas car (seriously, no more worrying about getting gas before you get home when you're guaranteed another 41 miles overnight). And all the performance most people would want at a price that is seriously unheard of for what you get. If you don't have a place you can charge overnight though is really the only reason I can say the car might not be worth it.

[@703Speed]

@@hyperbandit great point’

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great video Kenny. I agree with you that I also feel hybrids are the way to go for the future. I used to know so much about cars but they have evolved so much in the last decade. I have a question..do you have to charge the EV battery to drive this car or can you just drive it with just the gas engine? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@CarSteve]

You don’t “have” to charge it. You even get the full power as far as I know. It reserves some for that type of thing from the regen braking. You just aren’t going to save as much on fuel and potentially it might not be so great for the battery as the years go by.

[@703Speed]

Thank you James! They really have, it’s been crazy.. @carsteve is right. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

[@jameswalsh6131]

Thank you for the info! I wonder why manufacturers are choosing this method intstead of the Prius style hybrid? Oh well thanks so much for the info!@@CarSteve

[@jameswalsh6131]

You are welcome Kenny and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you too!@@703Speed

[@CarSteve]

@@jameswalsh6131 I’m not sure why they choose this, but because some days I don’t go over 40 miles, I have 1200 miles on my current tank with 1/4 tank left. That does make it compelling.

[@NumberOneBlitz]

how fast it on gas only

[@billurban1581]

The default is electric. It can’t be turned off.

[@patricksk]

Take a look at the V60 Recharge next. That's a sleeper

[@703Speed]

V60’s are very hard to come by. Been trying to do a video with one for a while now, but they’re rarely in inventory

[@Nicklus-xg2ot]

Volvo hybrids all the way

[@joshuagalka3526]

Cool

[@703Speed]

👍🏼🏎️

[@mightyj806]

Don't know much about hybrids. Why do you need a charging port if Hybrids recharge on gas? The Hybrid mode has more power than the "Power" mode, that seems odd? The 2024 doesn't qualify for any rebates?

[@HenryRoss-wu4lo]

Volvo whips!!!

[@lukiw7044]

2.0 engine. Shame that Volvo dosn't make great 5 cyl. engines. Great review as always. I wish You Merry Christmas, good health and a lot more cars/trucks for review for us in New Year. Greetings

[@703Speed]

Haha! Same to you Luki!

[@swdaters]

Had one for two weeks now. First Volvo. If you're in the market, this a thrill to have. I start each morning with a full battery and haven't bought gas yet. I'm sitting at about half a tank of gas (power mode is a bit addicting).

[@billurban1581]

@@swdatersI’ve averaged 900 miles a month since 11/1/22. I buy 8 gal a month on average. The 5 cyl in my ‘98 V70 at 235,000 miles, has never been apart. It uses about a quart of oil between changes. Sounds great with the 5 speed manual.

[@knotslip8862]

I like the car but a 112mph top speed, really? I can't go for that. Why so limited on the top speed? Does the Polestar package remove that limitation?

[@escargod]

I really enjoy mine. I dislike the nanny stuff I can't seem to turn off. We call them "sleeper" cars, where I'm from. Nobody says "slept on".

[@michaelgrow8630]

Nice. Peace bro.

[@703Speed]

Thanks Michael 🎄🎄

[@theprince6590]

I saw one on the road the other day and it looks small really small I’m not tall but I have long legs

[@777jones]

These cars are quite good for tall people in front. Swedes are tall.

[@supastah68]

Reliability isn’t what it used to be

[@billurban1581]

J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study: Volvo is better than VW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Lincoln, Tesla.

[@RainZen19]

​@@billurban1581 that says very little lol. My Tesla and my Mercedes spent a ton of their time in the shop.

[@billurban1581]

@@RainZen19 it does. That’s why they call it a study. An individual car may have five problems. Too bad you got one of them, it happens. But maybe three other of that model had no problems. Another one had one problem. So you average it out.

[@danielwebster7030]

Volvo are the best euro car out of all of them. The Old Red block engine of the 1980's can last forever. The 940 & 960, s90, s70 of the 1990's are good too. I'm hearing solid performance and reliability reviews on the current Volvos. The s60's are really hard to beat. With this said, always wait two years before buying a new updated version of any car. There will be some bugs to work out, but mostly minor in Volvos case because they've been building the s60 for some time now.

[@Anderas73]

this is the hyperactive type of product review of a product your typical viewer can not effort for the next 20 years. You mixed up facts, invented net ones... Stick to some Honda whatever or home Hyundai and stay out of grown people car reviews, thank you

[@703Speed]

Okay tough guy

[@JP18181]

"product review of a product"

[@jeffsommer7004]

Great review.