The Volvo S60 full review

Bob and Leah take to the golf course to test the Volvo S60 and Bob finds some problems that spoil the overall feeling of the car.
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[gusbandicoot]

I'm sure people have already said but you can change door lock and climate settings to do what you wish it did. Always like your reviews Bob! Honest.

[Epeec]

S60 is probably the best family car, doubling as executive sedan or even as wife's best choice. Its a multi-purpose car, you can go business meetings, finishing with friends or family trip with the kids and dogs, and not worry about ruining the interior too much. Its a comfy workhorse.

[yunhs]

Hey Bob

I suggest you to read manual for using smart key and you can change the option for unlock and starting egnition.

[gtlife]

If you want keyless, it's an option. So the only thing you could potentially complain about is that it isn't standard, but it is indeed an option! The locking issue seems strange, but I've never experienced it. You can turn auto-locking off if that's not a huge feature needed for you.

[petername]

The keyless drive option completely eliminates the "start-up" issues you are having. The unlocking issues are fixed with a few simple menu selections. The shopping hooks/netting can be ordered from dozens of aftermarket companies. I don't have the parking brake issue as I have an automatic, but I suppose you could leave it in gear if it truly was a problem for you. I will give you the dual temperature dial issue - it is annoying, but not what I would consider a deal breaker.

[vvlter]

My Volvo has keyless drive, with the personal car communicator. Meaning that I do not need the key/remote to unlock the car (just need it in my pocket, max 1, 5m closer to the car)  and either to launch it! 

Do you know what's so special about this Volvo? It's exotic-sism. It is an extremely elegant sedan with a drop top that resembles a coupe. It's the best of both worlds. Not to mention that the customization features are numerous, making the car extremely personal.

[karolynchang]

Just purchased a volvo s60 with platinum pkg. All things have been corrected, or maybe they just require that pkg. Hooks in trunk, full keyless entry (I don't have to insert key), all the doors unlock when passengers get out. I do have to unlock if i want to get into the backseat if no one is there. I do agree with the duel climate control complaint. I am in the US, no option for diesel here. :( Thanks for the review! Fun to watch and you totally get that for the price point details matter!! Thanks again!

[BArREASS]

My Car -> Settings -> Car Settings -> Lock Settings -> Doors Unlock. From here, you can select "Driver door, then all, " or just "all doors, " or even "any door" so that whichever door you are nearest is the one that unlocks, but the other doors do not.

Getting in and out of this vehicle, or starting and driving the vehicle, is actually one of the advantages of this car with keyless entry. The key never leaves my pocket, even when starting or stopping the engine.

[MRTY]

Great review Bob! I also had troubles with the door-not-unlocking business, opted not to have it locked automatically which is less safe but more convenient.

Having said that the electronic park brake does work very nicely with the Powershift transmission, which I understand is less popular in Europe than in Asia.

[mwanikimburu]

I like your review... I have to say that Volvo S60 is rated as more reliable than all those three competitor cars you referred to. And people who buy Volvos do so for different reasons that those other cars do not quite offer, so I guess they can live with the shortcomings you describe for what they get.

[SteveUKUSNZ]

I own an S40 which has same system. Go into screen settings, very easy to change settings for which doors open and which stay locked.

[rykalpictures]

People who dislike this vd doesn't have enough money to buy this car! Volvo safety car n for live..

[jomakvilpendo]

the person on the passenger side might not need the same temperature as the driver. hence independent control system is so cool from volvo 

[ArtStamos]

New 2015 no longer need the key to stick in.  Door unlocking may be programed read the manual.  Generally nothing will unlock from out side if the car is still running.

[gordonmccracken]

Why on earth would you want the parking brake to engage every time you stop ? I'd rather deal with the supposed quirks than pay more for a German car with inferior safety and often lesser reliability.

[CataVancea]

Really I don't have a problem with pressing a extra start button after I insert the key :)
The only think that is wired about volvo is the tyre repair kit, did that car had one ?

This V60 D4 in black with some right specs will be always "class & sexy" for me ;)

[BobFlavinVideo]

It came with all the manuals and as you might notice I've had lots of test cars with hundreds of different settings, it wasn't the settings, I went through every menu in the screen and there was nothing about having the doors open when the driver gets out.

If you try to start the car without the key in the hole a symbol pops up on the dash asking for the key. You always need your foot on the clutch to start almost any car these days.

[blueg]

The negatives are important to know about. I had the same with a much cheaper car, the Seat Leon, but it's disappointing the learn that the S60's got the same problem.

[Thadus]

I just purchased this car on Tuesday (10.9.), i find none of the issues that were stated in this review on mine. that being said this is the European Model and I a not sure if there is a difference between my T5 and this model. my car has a different engine of 2.5 Ltrs as well. car is great on ride, overall quality, power, sound system, features. only 2 negative are gas is Average(but coming from a chevy truck a big improvement and my model doesn' t have rear view camera, which is optional.

[prudy]

Volvo compares this car to the 3 Series and A4 and honestly I do understand why Bob started with the negatives because those things are completely wrong, my friend has this Volvo S60 as a company car and he also thinks there is too much staff done for safety but not logical, I also believe its still not yet there to compare it to the 3 Series and A4 even the looks of this car isn't right