2024 Volvo XC60 AWD Review and Off-Road Test

[@FreedomIsMyReligion]

I got my xc60 recharge 6 months ago, and it is just an amazing piece of engineering. I traded in my Subaru outback xt 2022 and the power is just mind blowing. Being able to make BMW drivers earing my dust is also priceless lol.

[@ArloCox-hp7lj]

Love your comment. I got slated by a Subaru owner before, but I’ve got a T8 sleeper and I never get wasted at the lights!! 😊

[@SothyRSem]

Really impressive. REALLY impressive performance off roading. The extra ground clearance when it raises the SUV is great, but trully the coordination of power and their AWD system is quite impressive.

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Beautiful car.

[@nsu300zx]

Good sound is always appreciated.

[@johnal-kel9063]

This Is The Best Car Review Show Online!

[@theyadmire511]

Why doesn’t mainstream channels get a chance to review the B5 powertrain that majority of consumers will be purchasing.

[@drivingsports]

Yeah, we wish Volvo would give us the other powertrain sometimes.

[@kurt44ko]

I rather have the b6

[@JakeDrives1]

I had a T5 now a B6. The T5 was totally solid. Unremarkable, but adequate. Outside of the PHEV I find all of the USA Volvo engine offerings adequate but not thrilling. My B6 is faster and more responsive but it’s far from night and day over my T5.

[@petraws5911]

Here in sweden they prefere D4 engine mostly.

[@kurt44ko]

@@JakeDrives1 i have opted for the polestar optimization. The responsiveness improved a bit

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

This's my 3rd time watching your reviews on Volvo cars. Well done, excellent review. What a beautiful car/SUV, and it's aging very very well too. Much love from SA ❤🇿🇦

[@Jeditilt]

You convinced me to get the 2025 Volvo XC60 AWD! Thank you!

[@derrickschultz6871]

Nice job Volvo, this seems like a well crafted car. Youve kept who you are. True wagoneers.

[@Neil-ii3dp]

Unfortunately, Volvo is discontinuing wagons left and right... This is a midsize SUV

[@stanionman8178]

Fabulous video, fabulous car, what more could anyone need than this ? Performance, comfort, space, off-road ability, luxury, all that in one handsome package !

[@hdfly]

The new infotainment system is great on Volvo. I used to it after 10 minutes of driving. For example, when I took Mercedes GLC for the weekend - its infotainment system was pissing me off for 2 days.

[@cbatiau2528]

The GLE 450e has much better cockpit controls - physical controls for climate and drive mode, a trackpad so you don’t have to touch the infotainment screen, and much more useful & important information displayable in both the instrument panel and the touchscreen. I’d give Volvo a “D” grade for its cockpit design and Mercedes’ GLE a “B+” (and Porsche’s Cayenne E-Hybrid an “A-“)

[@xmindk]

The infotainment of all Volvo's with exception of EV,is horrible!

[@EZapar]

Nice review Ryan. Much better looking car than the last Volvo you tested. :)

[@danielsloan5705]

I just Bought a 2021 Polestar emgineered... love itz! 18 miles pure EV, but the price was right....

[@jasper_north]

Damn- those 22” wheels!!!! They now say that cars without physical knobs are considered to be more dangerous.

[@GOD999MODE]

22" is completely unnecessary. 20" max would do on this car.

[@cbatiau2528]

@@GOD999MODE19-inch wheels are better yet

[@maxnixon7800]

​@@cbatiau2528 18" better)

[@urumps9922]

Best detailed video for the XC60 T8 !

[@abcbcd1834]

Wish they'd do another V70 XC. This thing looks amazing though

[@leighanne9710]

great video. Thank you so much!

[@simonpj145]

Got a 2025 Ultra on order (same Bright Dusk colour). Can’t wait! Went for 21” wheels though for extra comfort than the 22s. Wish you could still have the extended arches though

[@kyronrc]

Love these! Volvo´s are just such amazing cars.

[@cbatiau2528]

I have a ‘22 XC60 T8 ER… having owned four Volvos over four decades, I can say that this is their best drivetrain ever… Volvo should dump their mild hybrids and put this drivetrain in every vehicle including their Cross Country wagons, and keep only PHEVs and BEVs for the next decade

[@6229013]

Excellent review! Thank you 👍👌

[@Marcodurango22]

I have one thunder gray in Brasil 2024 an d i love it !That s the best deal starting with the engines for the money you pay!

[@rondail5675]

I couldn't live with the 22" wheels!

[@eskieman3948]

Agreed. With 22" wheels and extremely low profile tires, you'll feel the bumps when you ride over shadows on the road! 😅😅😅

[@JakeDrives1]

I have the 22”s on my current XC60, had the 21”s on my last XC60. They both compromise the ride. Air suspension splits the difference. The Volvo OEM Pirelli tires do the ride no favors. I can’t wait to get some better tires on mine.

[@neilshirley]

Great review, thank you.

[@vyshak4455]

How much does the suspension raise to in Off-road mode?

[@joelbolton7252]

Love these Volvos, love mine!

[@marlonmonsegue4853]

Love Volvo vehicles

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Great review. Looks like in 5 years or less new cars will be riding on rims only. Those 22" rims are the stupidest thing ever. The more I watch modern car reviews the more I appreciate my old school 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro 4x.

[@cbatiau2528]

Yep, Volvo should offer 18-inch wheels instead of 22-inch wheeo

[@lukiw7044]

Finally some gas engine in Volvo. Only You could take it on yours course with those massive and delicate 22" wheels. Great review. Greetings

[@gregkramer5588]

Nicely done!

[@jiikoo2000]

Well done test! Most likely I won’t ever drive such terrain you tested, but it was interesting to how capable car XC60 is. Just got my XC60 this week and must say that Volvo’s owners manuals are not at the level of German rivals, it would be nice to learn the details of its features. But the car is great in all respects. I am lucky to have mine with 20” alloys, good compromise, looks nice but is not too low profile.

[@MiArch09]

@13:46 “It’s kind of funny that one of Volvo’s new prototype vehicles doesn’t have a back windshield”. But Volvo doesn’t. Because that’s the Polestar 4.

[@JakeDrives1]

Polestar is a Volvo brand that Volvo just pulled funding from. Expect their dissolution before too long.

[@bunyipcow]

Great reviews

[@nickhoare8906]

With wool seats you get no massage. The Air Suspension selector doesn’t do what you suggested. It just switches it off when stationary e.g. in a workshop situation. You didn’t mention the heated front screen OR heads up display option. I went for the HUD as I’ve never had it. In retrospect the heated screen would have been more useful, even though it’s ok without it as the heating is all electric so no waiting for engine warm up. Apart from the painful way of selecting drive modes my other complaint is that you get whatever suspension setup Volvo decided goes with the power mode. E.g. you can’t drive in Hybrid mode with the lower sports suspension. You get only get the lowered suspension in Power or Pure modes. So you can’t combine the best economy (Hybrid) with the best handling (Power).

[@wanglee21]

Volvo has a great platform to make a real off/on road monster. Fix the wheels and tires and it can be a real tail wagon. I wonder if Subaru will do something similar to their Outback. 500hp/600 torque Outback would be amazing!

[@petraws5911]

Since the AWD system is pretty decent , are we going to see it trying to climb the mount course ?

[@drivingsports]

Mountain course would shred those 22-inch wheels.

[@Sherwin-tw3yy]

​@@drivingsports Is it possible to change those wheels and have a try on the mountain course? Of course it's company policy not to change anything in the car but still is there any chance?

[@henkmueller2550]

Great review, best channel on this subject out of dozens and dozens. Thanks and great appreciation for the way you review. Two questions: do you think 22 inch is fine with an xc90, it seems to me a bit big and 2; did i miss a range rover sport review? Preferably not a very new one (way to expensive), only foundation the Range Rover 2018 review, many thanks and greetings from Holland.

[@ArloCox-hp7lj]

The XC60 is way better than RR sport Imo as I’ve had both, but you defo need air suspension with those 22” rims. Proper luxury.

[@chasing-mental-clarity]

It just look solid I want it now

[@raisingjakestudios1371]

At 17:27 you show the car rising up an inch or two when put into "Off Road" mode. We have a new 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 AWD (Plus edition) and it does NOT do this. In fact, I don't see any trim version, option or even mention of air suspension anywhere. Are all of the trim levels supposed to do this or do you have some special option?

[@serran0669]

The air suspension, at least here in Europe is an extra option that costs ~$3000.

[@raisingjakestudios1371]

@@serran0669 - it seems the Air Suspension option may not be available here in the US for some reason. I asked several people at my dealership about it and they all gave me a "deer in the headlamp" look. I have also searched all of the available options on the Volvo "Build your Volvo" website and there is no mention of "leveling" or air suspension anywhere for any trim level, not even the top of the line Polestar edition. That's odd, IMO, as it would not been a nice feature to have for our needs. If this feature IS an available option it's not mentioned anywhere.

[@serran0669]

@@raisingjakestudios1371 Perhaps it is a standard feature on my 2023-2024 in US? What year is yours?

[@raisingjakestudios1371]

@@serran0669 - brand new 2024. Just bought it 2 weeks ago (and already took it into the shop for a check engine light). I looked around at other T8's on the dealer's lot and NONE of them had this option. Again, air suspension is not shown anywhere in Volvo's literature or "Build your Volvo" website order options. Weird. Maybe Volvo stopped offering it for some reason?

[@koskos1971]

Thank you.Beautiful review. Can you please make the same test with Rav4 prime 2024? It would be a good comparison .

[@spencerloop284]

I get these all the time at a dealership, new and used! I am a big fan of the performance and all that, glad to see it performs in a trail too... a lot of these sit at dealerships, west coast at least, and might have some bargaining power for the consumer! Used ones 2019+ are quite similar inside with some different powertrains as well.

[@jaydubs952]

What kind of jacket are you wearing?

[@Chris-rs4so]

Reliability?

[@trailrunnah8886]

I absolutely love Volvo's, but they've gotten so complicated I can't imagine that the reliability is going to be any good. Also the price, these have definitely moved up into the premium car category.

[@cbatiau2528]

Volvos have been premium-priced cars for four decades in the USA

[@Powers242]

What happens when you use up all of the battery? Do you lose all-wheel drive since the rear wheels are powered by the electric motor?

[@mikaelskoglund373]

Thanks for a great video. This is a real Volvo, unlike the Chinese toy cars they started making.

[@kwajtube]

how did you get cloth seats in a U.S. spec model?

[@ckm-mkc]

Volvo's are great, we had an XC70 for years. Shockingly good off-road with the right tires, but it's the Rodney Dangerfield of cars - everyone will cut you off, you'll never get let in and you wind up having to drive like a dick just to avoid it. Also, ours had terrible gas mileage and the brakes were marginal, which is why we sold it. Fun fact, Volvo make skidplates for a lot of their cars for "police" use, but you can just order them from the dealer.... Like @savagegeese said about all new cars, and his Volvo in particular, these are cars to lease and get rid of as soon as the warranty is over, unlike old Volvos which were 20 year cars.

[@cbatiau2528]

Sounds like you got the Ford-era or Geely-era XC70. We got the pre-Ford V70XC wagon and still have it 23 years later w 245k miles original 5-cylinder engine & transmission… it’s a tank!

[@billurban1581]

@@cbatiau2528My 1998 V70 bought new, still rates a place in the garage.

[@45687984654]

My 2021 xc60 R design gave me on one trip 6.6 L per 100km . I did 100km/h though cruise . That is almost 36mpg

[@benoitsauve]

Hi, thanks for the channel, would you be able to do the Corolla Cross Hybrid in this same test condition as the Volvo on this new land you have ?

[@stevecade857]

If you think the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is quick, wait until you try the twin motor EX30. It's a supercar surprizing sleeper.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

In my opinion, your opinion is misguided 😁 I am considering the XC60 BECAUSE it is the cheapest way to get the best OEM audio on the market--Volvo's Bowers & Wilkins audio.

[@darrenbuckley7176]

22inch wheels with air suspension 👌

[@joshharrison1160]

there are three trim levels of the XC60 Recharge. You showed the most expensive one. You can get this same basic car and engine for $65k. That's worth mentioning because not everyone needs a crystal shifter and 22 inch rims, etc for $76k.

[@drivingsports]

I actually do mention that in the driving portion

[@joshharrison1160]

true. i just hate for anyone to think you have to spend $76k to get this awesome 455 HP engine. I love it every day and spent less than $70k.

[@MrVolvo2013]

I love the xc60 i just wish they would've stuck with the original T6 or T5 engines and just enhanced them

[@tomdac]

Why doesn’t anyone mention what the Google assistant can control in the car?? Voice commands using GA is awesome.

[@billurban1581]

I have a 2023 S60 sedan with this PHEV drivetrain. Now over 14,000 miles, 139 gallons, 101 miles per gallon. Charging cost is ~$35/month @ 16.6¢ per kWh. According to the EPA website, sedans are about 15% more efficient than SUVs with the same drivetrain, so this XC60 would get me ~85 miles per gallon. My MPG can be compared to my last BMW ICE which got 29.7 mpg, driven the same way. BTW, I paid $56K. The SUV premium is quite substantial. And the S60 is even more elegant.

[@cpg8000]

It’s a really nice car- I have it. But, it’s very complicated and not worth buying bc it will break and cost a fortune to repair.

[@albertvanwoerden5650]

I agree. Although a Volvo fan, these have to many components that can cause problems in high mileage situations where Volvo's used to survive.

[@AnySumptionBanter]

still a handsome looking face on every volvo. but geez. so expensive. though i'd still love one of those tanks.. er.. 240's from the '70s And... i got to sit on those wool seats at a car show. i think the best seats in the industry

[@davidwilkinson6677]

Physical buttons are not for the Aircon, that's all through the screen

[@MukundMJPatel]

I have a T8…20inch wheels are the smoothest…and quiet too

[@pkdhdkdjdbkfjcj]

It is a great suv. Fast and very well balanced.

[@williamamsden9571]

Just starting to watch this video but given those ridiculous low-profile tires I predict a blown-out tire.

[@vicessil]

Great Tech!

[@skiwildcat7]

Manufacturers: Please include spare tire and stop putting gigantic wheels on cars. They look ridiculous and don't ride well, and replacement tires are insanely expensive. 17" max.

[@samanthapuskar6245]

Bigger the better with wheels. If I want tiny wheels, I will buy a compact car.

[@skiwildcat7]

@@samanthapuskar6245 your wheels look dumb

[@serran0669]

Non-polestar trims allow for 18" minimum alloys on XC60 to clear the break calipers. I would consider 20" to be ideal for summer and 19" for winter setup on this car.

[@nickhoare8906]

In the UK 22inch are an optional extra. 20 or 21 in base price.

[@bogdandanailescu]

Very good system, awesome power, mind blowing price though. That crawl ratio is very good, with decent wheels & tyres this can be a good adventure vehicle, if you are rich, basically :))

[@richardhale2117]

I think the "Volvo" without a back window is actually a Polestar.

[@xZeroOffical]

Just a note for us, EU-based, Volvo PHEV owners: Options "Always start in pure mode" and Creep mode control are not available. Former due to EU regulations. Not sure about the other one. So you don't get confused when you don't find these OPTIONS. It's annoying, honestly.

[@davidlamk1]

You shuold compare this with thw MB GLC

[@derrickschultz6871]

Im gonna be pissed if youre actually 51/49 for legs to torso proportion.

[@icare7151]

Agree the modes should be physical buttons. Same issue in my 2015 Lexus RX450h hybrid

[@Kazan786]

Please do a review on 2024 Corolla 😃

[@fernandovargas7562]

Great vehicle ….

[@muthee4108]

Can we get a bmw x5 or x3 offroad test please

[@drivingsports]

They keep sending vehicles to our region with summer tires. It's a deal-killer for off-road testing of any sort.

[@icare7151]

Nice.

[@donteadoss]

$76k for an XC60. Albeit knowing the market is insanely inflated, that just personally reiterates that the dollar doesn’t stretch as far as it once did. - Gorgeous vehicle though; just don’t like Volvo’s UI from my experience renting a Polestar 2 once.

[@BoopSnoot]

Everything is great about this except for the rubber band tires. Give me 17" with oversized high profile tires please!

[@omerilter]

3:55 Hello, how tall are you in cm?

[@hsingliu1197]

195

[@omerilter]

@@hsingliu1197 thanks, where did you learn this?

[@hsingliu1197]

@@omerilter using some conversion app, there are many.

[@EdwinEdwin-h9s]

So if you run out of electricity, its only front wheel drive?

[@cbatiau2528]

No, it’s always got some electric in reserve … you won’t run out for brief needs like offroad or snow

[@DavGreg]

Your reviews are always excellent, but the car is a disappointment. Take away the wheels and tires, give it a spare tire (hang it on the back like a Jeep if you have to). Get rid of the glass roof (yuck). That price is also more than a little high.

[@valdius85]

For my liking, Volvo misses the Onyx trim from Subaru. Replace that piano black with something mat, offer more capable AWD etc. For me, luxury is comfortable ride and seats, quietness and good AWD. Over clicking for most simple features is not luxury. It’s cost savings.

[@bledidemirazi6895]

First, thank you Ryan.

[@spockskynet]

For some perspective on how ridiculous 22 inch wheels are. Semi-trucks roll on 22.5 inch wheels.

[@ssr1680]

Good luck with the software tho!

[@denault3985]

Great photography of a great crossover...but the price, ouch! In our neighborhood, Volvo is rare while Tesla reigns supreme.

[@eskieman3948]

So, you have a lot of lefty sheeple in your neighborhood......

[@grantbender500]

I like the Volvo videos! I’ve always wanted one (really like the smaller electric 40 you’ve reviewed) but heard reliability isn’t the best.

[@lucasabcd1263]

@driving sports tv really waiting for an in depth test with a 2024 Sante Fe XRT

[@GOD999MODE]

$76k is quite a lot. I think $65k max would've been it.

[@curseknight5]

should I be similarly as worried about maintenance/reliability if i purchased this with B5 or with a BMW X3

[@someone-wy1ub]

It has almost no trunk and is prohibitively expensive compared to the Subaru. It's 100% passable for an active family

[@GamingWithJesDep]

Dude is comparing Volvo to Subaru 😂, Volvo is on higher level its a premium brand. Volvo has the safest vehicles money can buy, plus this is an Plug-in Hybrid ofc its expensive.

[@Chineywhale]

$76k with no rear seat a/c control!? Yikes!

[@JakeDrives1]

No rear climate on the PHEV. I believe the center tunnel is larger for the battery/electrical components. A miss for Volvo because their rear climate is wonderful. I've had it on both my XC60s and went with a B6 in 2023 partly because of this.

[@Chineywhale]

@@JakeDrives1 ahhh makes sense. My sister has the xc60 and the controls are nice. That’s why I was confused.

[@vinu_s]

$76k and cloth seats don't go together well.

[@Zanderthelab]

Sorry, but I love big sound in my car!

[@maverickmig211]

No leather seats for this amount of money?

[@helloreviews]

its configurable, u can choose between leather or this wool seat (not cheap cloth) , not everyone likes leather, we are not in the 80s

[@hisnameisworthy7886]

no thats $1000 buckaroos

[@JakeDrives1]

Perforated/cooled leather is available.

[@ukgroucho]

@@hisnameisworthy7886 In the UK they are all the same pice - Leather, 'mixed' leather and cloth or wool...

[@Karlkn]

That IS expensive! GX 550 territory!

[@lawdog516]

Very nice but not $76K nice….

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

70+ is way too much

[@hisnameisworthy7886]

And for that you get the same design as. last 5 years ! Same old dull design.... back to the drawing board

[@derrickschultz6871]

When chevys and fords cost sixty with all the options, theyve got to set themselves at a higher level. This is not for everyone.

[@JakeDrives1]

Only a fool pays cash/MSRP for one of these cars. Especially the PHEV. Lease it and discard it for the latest and greatest.

[@Zanderthelab]

Not it’s not, it’s a Volvo, real rich people buy these.

[@Apolloa]

Way cheaper than Mercedes BMWs and Audis and with more extras…

[@bethcruz34]

Volvo is a good n durable car but when it comes to overland,it s a disgrace

[@veliksami]

Can't you finally just buy some commercial insurance? We gotta listen to you talk about "breaking stuff and scratches" in every video 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@1972LittleC]

I am still baffled you think a XC60 is a SMALL car. Maybe get a real sense of how big the world is. You don't need HUGE cars, especially if you learn to drive properly.