The BIG things we discovered | Volvo XC60 up close.

In this in-depth XC60 review, Howard Ritchie gets his hands on the latest model to see how well it does against other SUVs from brands like BMW, Audi and Mercedes. He checks out the Google-based infotainment system, discusses Volvo’s long-standing reputation for safety still applies and ponders whether the diesel is still the one to go for.
But one thing’s for sure: we discovered the quality feel of the XC60 is better than ever, with the latest models reaching new heights. Combined with what are possibly the comfiest seats ever fitted to a car, has he discovered SUV perfection?
Key moments:
00:00 Volvo XC60 introduction
01:40 Volvo and safety - a cliché?
03:06 Volvo XC60 interior space
03:29 XC60 key Interior features
04:20 XC60 Infotainment system overview
06:02 Which XC60 engine should you choose?
06:50 Is the XC60 fun to drive?
07:50 How much is an XC60 to lease?
08:40 XC60 suspension, ride and handling
10:15 Top three things we love about the XC60
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[@abovethebirds2]

Got d5 r design with polestar upgrade...Best car I've owned 👌

[@guinnessharvey4476]

The Chinese who took over Volvo have done such a good job. Basically let the swedes do what they do best and finance it. I wish GM had the same attitude with Saab.

[@systemler44]

Xc60 is still built in Sweden

[@user-ms5te5vd1x]

That's why the Chinese are smart - you didn't even realize it's a Chinese car now@@systemler44

[@user-ru8li6qd5o]

nonsense. china massacre its own people to hide Chinese communist dictator.

[@arsleneloualich7608]

Love ❤ the video, thanks for being so thorough, any chance you could shoot one about the Corolla Cross?

[@geoffredrup9616]

Love it. Have a 2018 and so so comfortable. Don't have the massage seats but will upgrade when done with this one.

[@GreKra]

Exactly what you mentioned in video (regarding make and engine) I own and I am very satisfied!

[@mjohns5944]

Had the new V60 T5 for 3 years ....fantastic. Will be changing for a XC60 T8.

[@jtb52]

I've got petrol hybrid 350hp awesome here in France. I've got the laminated glass much quieter and keeps it much cooler in summer

[@tureq85]

great video but I would have liked more about available trims or at least go into more detail which trim you reviewed

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Howard. Not wishing anything more bad to befall old Freddie Flintoff, but there just might be an opening for another presenter on *_TopGear._* 8-))... And you're right about the Insulate Britain viewers. You had 20,866 viewers at the start, you've now got just 20,864. And I'm assuming the pair of them will be supergluing themselves to your front drive as we speak 8-))... A great review again Sir 8-))... _EDIT -_ *FYI - Sweden does NOT have any Grey Squirrels. Only the native Red Squirrels!* ;-))...

[@rucamorim]

I’m not even interested in this Volvo, but the way Howard reviewed it made me whatch the video till the very end.

[@leasingdotcom]

We will let him know that he will be paid for this one then.

[@ianbrookes6978]

I’ve got the B4 plus version of this and adaptive cruise (which I assume he’s talking about when he says radar controlled cruise) is standard across the range. That’s as a private buyer, maybe it’s different as a lease customer…🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cundycross]

I definitely agree with all the comments, had the 2016 xc90 when they first launched, but road noise was too much, now have the 22 T8 XC60, much quieter and better proportions. Although mine has the air suspension on 22" wheels it's still very supple. I've never been a fan of German cars, massively over rated. Being an auto electrician I have plenty of experience working on them and they're shockingly unreliable. Wouldn't go with any other brand, Volvo are absolutely on form at the moment.

[@user-ru8li6qd5o]

you probably owned vw, not bmw nor porche. dint kid yourself.

[@valentinesai3029]

Howard!! The new best Car reviewer!! We love Mat but we do need something more exciting.

[@soozt828]

🙏Thanks so much, loved this review....Am picking mine up in a couple of days.......and by the way, I think you are funny..😉

[@mileshandy1806]

Hi great review I’ve got a xc40 B4 AWD 250 hp in November I get my second service from new so I’m looking to change to a new Volvo however they don’t have AWD in the xc40 2024 so I’m now going to test drive an xc60 not sure if I want petrol which I have always had your review has helped a bit but still not sure especially what is happening with ICE but just to this car is the BEST car I have ever had so I will let you know when I purchase my new Volvo 👍

[@mileshandy1806]

Well Howard I’ve booked a test drive in a XC60 B5 Ultimate today I’ll let you know how it goes 👍

[@user-wy9yo9yr1b]

Please make a succinct comparison between this Volvo and the Lexus NX. Which one would be your choice. Many thanks!

[@vpr5562]

Thank you! If you have to chose between this car and the Mazda cx 60, what would be? They have 3.3 diesel.

[@leasingdotcom]

This

[@mrsbaylocksvideoemporium9621]

Love this fella and his sense of humour. Reminds me of Ian Collins a bit. I’d love to have this car next (an XC90 T8 owner)

[@leasingdotcom]

Talk UK - ha Collins bit a of radio legend too. We pass that on :)

[@51tomtomtom]

Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !

[@felix7425]

Great and entertaining review! Coming from German only, I am thinking about Volvo for a while now; as you already said, it is probably the best looking SUV in its class, modern and smart. Coming to the interior however I have some concerns. Besides looking as clean and smart as the exterior, the "Google Tablet" and Apple Car Play with cable only(!) in 2023 is a shame (I think 99% of Volvo Drivers are iPhone users, regarding taste in design and usability) and in the end of the day, you sit in the car the most, not outside looking at it. Furthermore, in this video it looks like a very full package, crystal gear shifter, sound system, panorama roof; just why such an expensive car has a bright roof interior? And I've seen many and none of them had a black roof interior - it must exist, but I don't know in which package. For me a bright roof interior reduces the prestige and feeling of sitting in a premium car down to what's a basic Golf. - However, I would still consider a XC60 due to its fantastic looks, safety, comfort and not being overloaded with displays, however, a little bit more (and wireless Apple Car Play for god's sake) wouldn't hurt Volvo. - How would you compare it to a premium Japanese such as a Lexus NX?

[@ArloCox-hp7lj]

R Design = black headlining. I’ve got the T8 R Design with polestar tuning & air suspension and it will beat anything that can’t do 0-60 in 4.5secs.

[@chrishext6889]

Nice car, Howard does the absolute best reviews I always look forward to them

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

The reviews from this channel are hands down the best! You are not funny, but it’s so natural and engaging. I think you are simply the best. However, I just ask, is Matt Watson your brother?

[@leasingdotcom]

This is our best comment of the week. "You are not funny". No relation.

[@systemler44]

Best xc60 is the T8 plugin hybrid by a mile..all the above plus 400bhp 60mpg in hybrid..25 mile range in pure electric, 0.60 in under 5 sec

[@Mirror1973]

All KZbin reviewers fail to note, the car they are reviewing is a press car, meaning , an all decked out, top of the line, all packages, all niceties included, which you cannot find on any dealership unless you order it as such from the manufacturer

[@robertwalker1742]

I have a xc60 b4 inscription, put in eco mode easy 47 mpg I’ve never seen 20+ on my dash in 12k miles.

[@manoz6194]

My dream car but I wish Volvo did more colours for the interor like brown or red seats!

[@ooweesaler]

Mine too but i wont support China.

[@nigelsmith6413]

I’m surprised you said it breaks the mould as Volvo appears to have had that interior for around 5 years.

[@Coastmac2001]

Volvo Australia dropped all diesel variants here at the end of 2021. What a bummer it was a popular variant here

[@flesz_]

The underneath portion

[@boldbeam4534]

Funny chap. He's sarcastic about being sarcastic. Pretty fresh review

[@slybear5947]

Love an H video

[@jollypotter1]

That jacket is the fashion equivalent of a bingo hall 😂

[@leasingdotcom]

You don't shop at Reiss yourself?

[@neiltitmus9744]

Is it just me are modern cars needlessly complicated to build

[@wilkoone9155]

As a fully committed BEV owner (I'm on my 5th over 14 years) I think I'll stick with my Skoda Enyaq IV80x with it's very quiet excellent handling & trailer towing ability. My longest journey so far was 800+ km with 1 charge.

[@johnnycalvin1]

"7500 more expensive than (or to?) buy"? what does that mean?

[@leasingdotcom]

This may be a reference to the difference between the overall payment on PCP vs Leasing the same or similar car.

[@midlandgeordie]

No diesel available now!

[@mariatrinidad2972]

Thank you thank you po 👄👩‍❤️‍👨

[@mottipaa]

140,240,740,940 last real volvos nykyään nämä uudet ovat kiina volvoja

[@bossadave]

Drove one a couple of years ago. Nice car but the steering was dreadful completely numb like most Volvos. A real shame.

[@__stiwi]

Nothing worth upgrading from volvo xc60 2018 d4. Same interior and exterior, same hp and engine

[@pinkbono]

As much as I have enjoyed the quality and reliability of a C70 for 16 years, a fantastic car which never failed me, as much as I'm absolutely not trusting the new models and bought a Lexus instead of a Volvo, few weeks ago.

[@joelthorne7434]

Volvos no longer reliable?

[@pinkbono]

@@joelthorne7434 not anymore I'm afraid.

[@jonasf4065]

Neither are lexus

[@controlfreak1963]

Consumer Report was not impressed.

[@tomsharpe9302]

was going so well until jordan peterson

[@awareofvacuity4238]

Please, no more SUVs. Enough is enough.

[@leasingdotcom]

We love Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer.

[@rc666]

@@leasingdotcom Not from the last one.

[@VincentComet]

Have you tried to park one at an airport for 2 weeks while you go on holiday , just saying good luck on it starting , also not as reliable as you think , talking from experience,having owned 2 of these from new over the last 13 years

[@Besart12057]

Why is that, it wont start if you keep it for a while parked?

[@VincentComet]

@@Besart12057 Yes it will not start battery goes flat after 2 weeks , found this out after coming back off holiday for 2 weeks

[@somnumna2606]

Never had that problem and I leave it for 2-3 weeks without driving T times

[@zeus01504]

99.917% of the features in this car are optional upgrades that aren’t included in the base spec. Just so people know…….

[@Marinalin85]

Is quite the other way around compared to the germans

[@richgl31]

Do you think this guy talks like this when ordering a sandwich?

[@wolvoman1]

Volvo from the land of many tree's. Yet they use wood in the interior, which looks faux anyway.

[@rc666]

It is faux, luckely.

[@olkarls5494]

My opinion - as I am still (for now) allowed to have in a democratic part of the world: Unfortunately, "Volvo Cars" is no longer Swedish - it is Chinese. American Ford (owner fom 1999-2010) sold "Volvo Cars" to Chinese Geely in 2010. And several Volvo car models sold i Europe are produced 100% in China - including some versions of XC60 (petrol hybrid?) and XC40 (Recharge Pure Electric?). Although unfortunately I quite often buy smaller things made in China (often there are no options anymore) I could not imagine buying a car "Made in China". Neither Volvo nor Geely. Europe and the US must stop providing indirect financial support to the National Socialists in China (CCP). Both for political reasons and to protect European and American jobs. We need to start treating China the way they treat us. We must end the economic advantages enjoyed by China for more than three decades. China's status in world trade as a developing country must end. Introduce equal trade rules with China - based on documented working- and wage conditions. If China wants to sell cars in Europe and the US, they should start car factories with "joint ventures" in Europe and the US, where the Chinese company only owns 49%. Because that is what China requires VW, BMW, Mercedes and others to do in China. This is one of the ways China gets free access to European technology. Volvo should never have been allowed to sell to Chinese Geely. It was a massive technology transfer that spared the Chinese a lot of industrial espionage. Naive or corrupt European and American industrial and political leaders made it possible.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Vovo is Swedish. This is nonsense.

[@enthusiast_me]

Ol Karl: your message seems to be very discriminated the way how you wrote it. The brand is Swedish brand still. Is it so important who owned the brand or company? Who cares? Volvo cars are designed and tested 100% in Sweden without any interference from the Geely. For your infomation, Volvo cars are manufactured in different regions from Sweden, China, Malaysia, and etc. Please do your home works before condemning the Volvo car brand.

[@jholworld]

over 45% parts made in sweden; few % from czech republic; 1% from US and so on. I read this from a flyer one of the retailers had in his hand when showing the vehicle to me. It's same with JLR who make range rovers etc and are mainly owned by Tata India but they are left to do what they do best. Btw, US is biggest trade partner of china in case you are from the US & as per wikipedia China holds 58% of their forex reserves in USD. The best way to deal with competition is to compete!

[@darkdaylightnight6179]

If Jordan Peterson has one, I don't want one.

[@Backwardlooking]

Chinese!.

[@hahabobblehead2059]

terrible presenter

[@leasingdotcom]

Shockingly bad isn't he. Thanks so much, we thought it was just us.

[@bastian9653]

Volvo nowadays are chinese stuff

[@scotlandsk]

Volvo is from China

[@rc666]

Yes.

[@PriitKaru]

Geely is a major shareholder for Volvo, but no, Volvo is certainly not from China.

[@cx5870]

@@PriitKaru they made in China

[@PriitKaru]

@@cx5870 They're made in Sweden, Belgium, US and China. Most of the design and development work is done in Sweden. The XC60 is assembled both in Sweden and in China. Bluntly stating that "Volvo is from China" is daft.

[@honzazajic]

xc60 b5 is made in sweden ... and its a really good car

[@deankamaruddin8211]

chinese made volvo are craps

[@Xiv2022]

Pseudo-Luxury. Luxury brand MSRP, massive discounts at dealerships. Horrific resell value after warranty has expired. Worrying turbo issues. Regular electric issues. This is a disposable item, not built to last. It's planned around the average PCP contract length.

[@Timtam99]

I can't speak for the new china built ones but my near decade old S60 has been incredible I bought it years ago with 60000kms on the clock. Now it's at 200000kms and I've had very little issues. Its aged gracefully and held its value quite well. And the amount of times people have been mindblown at the features on it is insane. Adaptive cruise, active lane keeping, auto matrix highbeams, digital dash, collision avoidance and heaps more (none of its ever gone wrong surprisingly!). It's a T6 with a polestar tune so it's no slouch either. Perfect daily driver imo.

[@joelthorne7434]

Turbos + superchargers + hybrid.

[@supernotnatural]

XC60 SUCKS. Head space is NONE. Only 2 fingers with your head and ceiling and I'm 5"7. The front window starts very low at the height. Such a disappointment after '03 XC90. Seats are ROUGH as well. DON'T BUY TILL YOU TEST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@supastah68]

I live in the US and I have a T8. Love it. 455hp!

[@billurban1581]

Me too.

[@billsheehy1]

Too much shit to go wrong.

[@51tomtomtom]

Ordered one ! But .......after 25 yrs of Volvo (245,850,V70,XC70) .......the little hole in the back instead of a 25/10/25 bending-back is embarrassing !