What They Don’t Tell You.. 2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Momentum AWD

Competition in the SUV segment continues to rise year after year. Volvo offers a fresh breath of air in the segment with the 2022 XC60 and the model shown here is the B5 Momentum AWD. See my 2022 BMW X3 Review here: • 2022 BMW X3 sDrive 30i...
There are many trim levels and options to choose from with the XC60. However, Volvo themselves prioritize the Recharge models since hybrid & electric vehicles will be our future. I don’t recommend getting the R Design or Polestar performance oriented models since they cost too much for what this is. Other models not worth paying up for include the T8 and Inscription models. I do think this B5 Momentum is the best option to go with because anything over $65k you are better off purchasing the Volvo XC90 or even a Porsche Macan S.
The main reason families consider a Volvo is due to the excellent crash test ratings. You also get a beautifully crafted interior space and new for 2022 is the Google based infotainment system which I will certainly be covering in this review because it is not without its shortcomings. Make sure to watch this full review because I go into great detail about the Pros and Cons of this XC60. I also talk about competing SUVs such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC.
This review was done by Kevin from Exhaust Sports Auto.
#VolvoXC60 #XC60 #Volvo

[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2022 BMW X3 Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl7Scndtjsyims0

[@spxvfx]

I've been missing out on the videos so I came to binge! Volvos are very underrated luxury cars glad u gave them the attention they deserve

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you enjoyed my friend

[@combinedeffects4799]

Always like this young man’s reviews. Always informative , no nonsense and wisdom beyond his years .

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’m humbled by that! Thank you for the kind words glad you find value with the content

[@Turbs2008]

love your honesty! Keep up the great work!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you appreciate the content my friend

[@cmybeez]

Enjoyed this review! So many other car reviews leave out details such as this.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks! Acutally I just tested a 2023 XC60 and this problem with the suspension no longer exists. They stiffened the suspension up to eliminate the jostling effect I experienced in this 2022 but, it did lead to a slightly stiffer ride for 2023 but that's ok I would rather have a slightly stiffer ride than the crazy body movements this 2022 had.

[@CarrieAnn17]

Thx for telling it like it is. 👊👏

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you appreciated the review my friend

[@jeffbaker9847]

Good overview. As someone who seems unable to get interested in just about any new SUV type vehicle, this helped me stay unimpressed. ;-)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha yea I feel you my friend SUVs aren’t very exciting but seems like that’s what the masses want

[@atlanticjatt7525]

If I would spec youtube car channel your channel is the nearest to my expectations. Like speccing a car.

[@eitankrief2691]

Enjoy this video. I have this car and i'm happy. Running cost is way less compare to X3/Q5 by all meams and value for money is high. It is low blood presure drivers car but it has enough power to enjoy when you asking for it. It is clean and relaxing inside. The sound of the engine is without dramas and sounds like a 6 cylinder.

[@Mom2II]

Your reviews are awesome👍🏻 especially for someone like me who has no knowledge of cars. I heard since Volvo went with Google, there is no Apple Carplay or Android Auto available. Can you please do a review on Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks glad the content helped and yes you are correct no apple CarPlay and android auto I forgot to mention that. I’ll try to get more Range Rover products this year but they are hard to get. In the meantime I did a 2021 Velar video I hope that helps you

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thanks for the review. Volvo drivers seem to fit a certain personality type. I can appreciate the history of this vehicle and where Volvo is now. When I think Volvo, I always think Saab as well.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Volvo and Saab definitely went hand in hand I actually really liked Saab I thought it was a really cool car company. Sad they are gone most of the weird companies do disappear if they don’t change

[@Singularityv616]

You think the rough ride over uneven roads is due to the rear transverse leaf spring design?

[@Normalguy7100]

Volvo interiors always look super clean to me

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea they sure do

[@paulm6481]

Really good looking CUV. Right size to compete with Audi A5.

[@atlanticjatt7525]

Some more interesting topics expecting like this Volvo. Come up with lower selling cars Kevin bro.

[@LofiMusicLover02]

I have a feeling the jostling sensation is caused by the fwd architecture and the unbalanced left and right side of the car due to the transverse engine layout. Bet the Lexus NX and other fwd-based luxury SUVs all have this issue.

[@weiwei1808]

Good!

[@alengreen589]

Hi Kevin, it looks good but I´m not a Volvo fan, thank you for the presentation.

[@stevethomas2285]

Stay that way. I have this vehicle. Worst mistake I've made.

[@alengreen589]

@@stevethomas2285 Oh, I am very sorry about that.

[@AAhmad3449]

Can’t wait till a electric Volvo s60

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Polestar 2 is probably the closest thing right now

[@jamesmoyes5685]

Better with air suspension with AWD

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes I’ve heard from another viewer/owner that he bought his with Air ride and it’s much better

[@bruceyung70]

It’s a fine overall

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea agreed

[@stevethomas2285]

Gotta disagree. $60k and no remote start? C'mon. That's just the tip.

[@fbp452]

You harp on the lack of physical controls, but no mention of Google Assistant. You can use voice commands to change HVAC settings, heated steering wheel, heated seats. Don’t need to take your eyes off the road. But yes the Google infotainment is lacking, it's a new system, needs 1-2 years to be fully functional and bug free. Doesn't have Apple Carplay yet. You say the car doesn’t have wireless charging, but it says it right there on the window sticker. Unnecessary cheap shot on Volvo. Not every brand suffered like BMW. =)

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Only problem was my phone wasn’t charging when on the pad so no idea what was wrong there. Voice assistance is every companies scape goat for not including physical controls and the consumers support it. But consumers that support this fail to recognize that’s not a natural reaction for most people used to driving cars for 20-30 years. We reach for buttons or switches when we want something done quick. When voice command craps out on us due to some system glitch we’re sol. I get you like this car and I like Volvo too but need to call them out when necessary no need to support these companies that never support us back.

[@stevethomas2285]

Google Voice is terrible. Wireless charging barely works, the phone has to be placed perfectly. So many design flaws. Very disappointing. Infotainment system is simply bad.

[@razvanlex]

@@MeynMotorGroup I don't know, this complaining about the lack of physical buttons that almost all reviewers complain seems to me about the same as complaining about the central tunnel or the fact that the windows in the back don't go fully down. Who the hell drives with the rear windows down or need to put the elbow there? Who cares about that median tunnel, how many times that was a problem? In my life, never! Yes we are used to buttons, but if the button is a touch and not a dial it's the same. You usually need to get your eyes off the road to operate buttons. For a dial, not really. Yes, depend on the type, many people only chage the temperature and let the auto make it's magic. People that keep changing thing are used to operate the simples sytstem, not the automated climate control. And you can change the temperature with your voie or with two touches on the screen. You failed to mention the Volvo app which gives you a tone of information about the care, it's gps position, the driving journal with distances and fuel consumption, the option to lock/unlock your car, start the engine and/or the climate control, flash the light/sound the horn, start preconditioning of the cabin and so on. And it works with Siri, so as you leave you can "Hey Siri ;ock my car" if you want. Let's not forget the 4G connection if you put your SIM in the car (it also has it's own SIM for connected services and updates), the wi-fi hot spot on board for up to 8 devices, or the possibility to connect the car to your hot-spot phone, and the free maps update for life. You can download TuneIn Radio or Spotify and use your account to listen to about anything using the car's SIM. The Harman Kardon is a 14 speaker system and also you can upgrade to a Bowers & Wilkins. You can also lock your driver profile to a keycard and the other profile to the other keycard. Each keycard/profile with it's own settings so when you unlock your car the car loads your setting for about everything and prepares the seat. Never mentioned the screen and cameras quality or the fact that you can use it with gloves (yes, in Sweden get's pretty cold), the fact that the radar works on any kind of weather (again... Sweden). The japanese cars are many years behind when it comes to media unfortunately, those Toyota and Lexus screens? They used to lead the way. You never mentioned the assistance systems which are pretty good. There's also an air suspension if you don't like the basic one.

[@tyusrobinson9869]

Can you review a new disco sport?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’ll try to my friend sometime this year

[@tyusrobinson9869]

@@MeynMotorGroup thanks!

[@rockeye]

Would you rather daily drive this or a 4Runner?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Honestly I might go with the 4Runner if fuel wasn’t a concern. Rather just get a 2022 RX because of that.

[@atlanticjatt7525]

Why does polestar offer tow hook on their polestar even it has less range compared to rivals and tow hook would even worsen it.😂🤔

[@atlanticjatt7525]

Does Volvo lease out good like BMW

[@MeynMotorGroup]

XC60 leases out ok not sure about the others

[@LofiMusicLover02]

Heard these Volvos use rwd proportions on their vehicles to give you the impression that it’s a rwd car but in fact, it’s fwd🤦‍♂️. Nevertheless though heard that they’re quite comfortable but are never fun to drive

[@stevethomas2285]

Very comfortable. That's about where the good ends. Stay away from it. I'll trade mine as soon as I can.

[@wenlixiao7452]

Hi. Do you know if there’s a way to lock the glove compartment?

[@stevethomas2285]

No, there isn't. I have a B5 Inscription. Spoke with Volvo. It doesn't exist. So many design choices in this car are terrible. Very disappointing.

[@razvanlex]

@@stevethomas2285 Yeah, usually we don't carry guns in the glovebox here in Europe 😉. But, here is from the XC60 manual: "Locking and unlocking the glovebox* The glovebox can be locked, e.g. when the car is taken in for service, left at a hotel or similar. The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked with the accompanying key." Yes, it-s an option. Also, you can lock the boot: "The tailgate can be locked with the private locking function which prevents it from being opened, e.g. when the car is taken in for serv- ice, left at a hotel or similar. A security code needs to be selected during the first time the function is used. It can then be used to deactivate private locking if the selected PIN code has been forgotten or lost. The security code acts as a PUK code for all subsequent PIN codes set for the private lock- ing function."

[@aerotus888]

I'm here bro! F-pace vs XC60, which will win!?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hmm I’m thinking maybe F Pace if it had smaller wheels because at least the Jag didn’t have unnecessary movements in the suspension. Have you thought about a flagship sedan perhaps? Would have a lot of legroom and might be good to get in and out of with your ankle

[@aerotus888]

@@MeynMotorGroup yeah it'd be nice to have a car where you don't get bothered by the UK pot holed roads. Has to be an SUV as my wife will be the main daily driver and she prefers the higher road view as she's short and not a confident driver.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Ah I gotcha, yea F Pace and Range Rover Velar/Sport might be worth looking into they do drive great. RR products seem to have slightly better tuning but check it out nice vehicles

[@aerotus888]

@@MeynMotorGroup did you test the standard springs or air suspension? Air suspension should fix most of the rough ride issues I would have thought.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Standard suspension I actually wasn’t even aware F pace came with air ride. The Land Rover Defender I tested rode amazing and did not come with optional air ride really loved the defender was expensive though

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yo bro

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks again for the support bro! I know Volvo is not known for their swagger lol

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Right bro 😂🤣

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey Bro thanks for stopping by on this one!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup No problem bro 🤝

[@Excalabur50]

😊👍👍👍

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you sir!

[@stevethomas2285]

Terrible car. Can't wait to get something else. Just turned 1,100 miles and am very disappointed.

[@wenlixiao7452]

I drove mine for less than 1000 miles. I got it on February. It’s currently back in the dealer for the third time. The screen keeps rebooting itself when I drive. The screen, heat/ac, radio all shuts off and reboots itself while I’m driving. It does that at least once a day. They switched out the computer and said that should fix the problem. I got it back for less than a week and it happened again! It’s been back at the dealer for a week now.

[@stevethomas2285]

@@wenlixiao7452 I've been lucky so far, but now it won't read texts. It says on the screen to set it up in the settings in Personal Notifications, which doesn't exist. One day it worked, next day, nope. Two techs had no answer. I'm sorry your problems are so much worse. Once there's cars on the lots, I'm dumping it. I'll take the loss, it's not worth the frustration. $60k car and no remote start. I'm told they're hoping it will available on the app later this year.

[@razvanlex]

@@wenlixiao7452 Yes, that Google Automotive is crap.

[@razvanlex]

@@stevethomas2285 No remote start? I've operated the app, Volvo Cars. Surely you got this by now or it's a Google only problem?

[@razvanlex]

So it's a terrible CAR, not a terrible GOOGLE INFOTAINMENT system...

[@campeau29]

Japanese cars dont have the leg room and are too plasticky.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

There’s no need to make things up my friend