Had the pleasure of renting one on a trip into Swedish Lapland, north of the arctic circle. Best car I’ve ever driven, coped with arctic snow and ice with aplomb. When it started without issue after being parked overnight in -30 Celsius, that was the moment I decided that this would be my next car. Cannot recommend highly enough!
@andrewp88135 жыл бұрын
“You get wagons, and I love you for that”. Right on. I just don’t get SUV’s
@immafaint6734 жыл бұрын
Andrew P yep. LOVE wagons. I’d rather have a lower drive than an SUV height
@gperpetuo5 жыл бұрын
Actually using the touchscreen for the car climate has been the best experience I've had in any car. The buttons are huge, you choose the temperature in the way that is more convenient to you (arrows, sliders, direct touch on scale...) and overall it is very intuitive. And you still have the real buttons to quickly clean a fogged up window. (a very happy v60 owner here :D )
@Monter65 ай бұрын
do you still have it? did you have any major problems with it?
@gperpetuo5 ай бұрын
@@Monter6 Yes I still have it and hope to keep it for very long time. It's a pleasure to drive it daily. I get at my destinations and i'm never in a hurry to get out of the car since its so confy in it. Issues... AC discharged in only 3years. And oficial assistance prices...800€ for oil change and brake pads... feeled like I'm being robbed. Doesn't make sense. I can pick the exact same oil, same brand, same specs significantly cheaper, as well as all the parts and also any small thing that I would ask the mechanics to check was a nightmare for them. They do not deserve the premium hourly price one pays to them thats for sure. (so not being using Volvo official officine too for the last couple years. My wallet thanks me a lot with that change)
@adamk83475 жыл бұрын
While I hardly ever bother with voice commands in my XC-90, a quick way to adjust the temperature with the Volvo infotainment system is just to press the button and say, "set the temperature to X," or even, "I'm too hot," and it will adjust the temperature down in two degree increments. Pretty neat feature.
@drivingparadox5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking car, nailed the styling. Operating costs keep me away from them though.
@pierceb21054 жыл бұрын
I read an article where Volvo Australia were working to reduce the servicing costs of their vehicles
@tgml59863 жыл бұрын
@@pierceb2105 has this happened?
@Michael_Mears5 жыл бұрын
I like how you knew I wanted to know about the wagon and not the sedan. Very clever.
@Roun8014 жыл бұрын
I have the T8 version and I’m very happy with it !
@karlp84845 жыл бұрын
This car is $30,000 cheaper than the equivalent Mercedes (E250). Wow, that's good value.
@joshuaschubert62435 жыл бұрын
Yeah great value for money 💰 Considering buying one for my family 😁
@alienkiller0075 жыл бұрын
The V60/S60 are compact luxury vehicles and would be more comparable to a Mercedes C class, BMW 3 series or Audi A4. The mercedes E class would compare better against the Volvo V90.
@dennyjoy5 жыл бұрын
Station wagons ❤️❤️ all day love
@skyline30714 жыл бұрын
even their trucks are world-class and this is car mate.
@afitzsimons5 ай бұрын
Just tell the car what temp you want, how hard is that?
@sticksman78194 жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 Volvo's and they've both been exceptional.nowadays I find myself torn between this Volvo, Mazda 6 estate GT nav + or VW Passat R line.anyone driven all 3 of these?if so what's your thoughts? I've heard so many good things about the Mazda 6.
@shrikhiran39563 жыл бұрын
I get you man. But about the Mazda, you want to go for an Asian car and do you think it lives up to the amount you’re investing for it? However be it, Volvo still is an exclusive company with minimalist and familiar friendly design. The price is worth the beat, it’s very affordable as compared to its competitors like Merc and BMW in the same segment. It’s a bang for the buck. It’s reliable too and it doesn’t break your wallet either. The design is executive too. Personally I’d suggest you to Volvo, it’s the best I’ve ever driven. Volkswagen isn’t that premium honestly, Volvo is like hands down the best. Mazda’s are too tech based but they’re not very luxurious. The drivetrain is amazingggg in Volvo. Comfort at its best.
@sticksman78193 жыл бұрын
@@shrikhiran3956 I know what you're saying from owning 2 Volvo's they've both been flawless and solid as a rock and the saying is Volvo for life.it seems for the money of an entry V60 you can get a fully spec'd Mazda 6.i need to test drive all these cars and make a decision.
@shrikhiran39563 жыл бұрын
@@sticksman7819 your choice mate
@sersolo31123 жыл бұрын
@@sticksman7819 I'm going from a mazda 6 to v60 but I love my mazda
@ritamurdocca3 жыл бұрын
I’m excited to by one ASAP
@Disabled853 жыл бұрын
Iam going 2 buy one. Thx for the info! Grtz
@gregburville33685 жыл бұрын
Love that 3 year warranty. Do Volvo still stitch you up with the servicing costs?
@ravingmad7655 жыл бұрын
They have just introduced fixed cost servicing
@MrTwinkie7975 жыл бұрын
6:03 the R-Design package does not give you more power. You have pick pick a T6 if you want more power than the T5
@Jasonyyou4 жыл бұрын
Probably he means R-Design trim with polestar ECU tuning...
@maxregal88895 жыл бұрын
Ignore those prices. Nobody needs to pay MSRP on a Volvo. Volvo seems to have one of the most fluid pricing structures of all brands in Australia. Once you have gotten a good deal find yourself a good independent mechanic because Volvo servicing is ridiculously expensive.
@julianevans95485 жыл бұрын
First-time viewer - good review. Couple of thoughts: Most importantly, ditch the music. Adds nothing, sounds dated and cheesy, and quickly becomes irritating. Maybe convert KW to BHP (just a note on the screen) if you want to gain an international audience (I've no idea what a KW is worth).
@billybob15115 жыл бұрын
Google it in 5 seconds flat ;-)
@julianevans95485 жыл бұрын
@@billybob1511 Good answer. Great way to get more viewers - don't provide information, make them google it. That's a very insular point of view.
@billybob15115 жыл бұрын
@@julianevans9548 How many international reviews do we see them convert HP to KW for Australian viewers? None! As I said its 5 seconds to google if you really want to know.
@julianevans95485 жыл бұрын
@@billybob1511 As I say, that's a very insular point of view. Tit-for-tat pettiness isn't going to get this channel more int'l viewers. But you stick with the mindless nationalism.
@Stall1ALSA4 жыл бұрын
You can talk to this CAR to set the tempe. Just day » sett temp . 18 c ` ,this works fine in my car !
@GIFT19JOY234 жыл бұрын
Useful video
@adamcrain-MTB4 жыл бұрын
The auto transmission is junk, I'm shocked that you think "they got it right" its so wrong! I've owned a V60 for the last 4 months - that is my biggest issue with it. Put a 6spd in it and I'd love it - I almost didn't buy it because of the auto box.
@TheLittleRedCali4 жыл бұрын
Have to agree about the auto. Very slow to respond, especially at junctions. I got the 6 speed manual and it’s brilliant.
@JogBird5 жыл бұрын
nice cars but the maintenance cars are so expensive
@siam25524 жыл бұрын
Actually the volvos are Just soo good loking for me there Just more beautyful than an audi
@Tberg764 жыл бұрын
Momentum, Inscription and R-design has nothing to do with the available engines ;)
@coolfreund74554 жыл бұрын
Well..currently you cannot configure a T6 Twin Engine with a Momentum Pro. So..it has something to do.
@kuldipsingh3663 жыл бұрын
Better than the big 3 German rubbish.
@jamesbarr77695 жыл бұрын
Looks nice but Jesus they are so expensive
@pierceb21054 жыл бұрын
Really...? Compared to what? They're cheaper than their competitors, and plenty will say they're more luxurious inside
@user-ou2fe9zv7l3 жыл бұрын
מצוין
@Michael_Mears5 жыл бұрын
Jesus wept! The price!
@leightaylor8065 жыл бұрын
Trouble with Volvo is, there will soon be no mechanical repair support for any of these traditional engined cars, as Volvo has massive plans to go all electric soon Just a thought
@poptartknight5655 жыл бұрын
Leigh Taylor I see what you’re saying however technicians will still be certified to work on them. Ever see a discontinued car at a dealership? They still work on them.
@Nicholas.T4 жыл бұрын
You’re drawing a very long bow Leigh and that’s a very misleading and irresponsible statement ! Volvo has actually stated that they plan to have some sort of electric propulsion in their cars, in all future models over the next 5-10 years - meaning they will either be mild hybrid, full hybrid or full battery electric. It will be a long, long time before EVERY Volvo is FULL electric - minimum 10 years at least. They will transition to BEV’s at pretty much the same rate as every other major manufacturer is planning to. It’s very disingenuous of you to scare current or prospective buyers of Volvo petrol/diesel vehicles like that !! Volvo owners will have continued service support for their ICE vehicles for a long time into the future - if only for the fact that there are so many still on the road, and Volvo would be crazy not to let their dealership service departments continue to be profitable and provide maintenance support !!
@canadianloon64334 жыл бұрын
Worst design ever. Nearly took my head off getting in. Sits so low. Looks great but totally not user friendly. Cheap plastic interior. Not the Quality Volvo was one known for. Boast all you want it's going nowhere. Sorry I switched to Lexus
@rimalaw774 жыл бұрын
Canadian loon Lexus Is soooooo cheap looking and clearly a Toyota trying too hard!
@tgml59863 жыл бұрын
Ride quality is what matters most. Volvo trumps Lexus