Volvo XC60 SUV in-depth review - Carbuyer

The Volvo XC60 is clearly inspired by the larger XC90 SUV, but with a lower, sportier design. Like the whole brand, the XC60 has taken a step upmarket – with an increase in price to match. However, you get a stunning interior and lots of technology for your money and there’s a its nine-inch Sensus infotainment system and safety kit including Pilot Assist, which adds semi-autonomous driving to the XC60’s long list of clever features. Think of the XC60 as a cheaper, more manageable XC90 and you won’t be disappointed.

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[rsahi]

why the hell are you saying "is almost good as Audi" when clearly is smashing out the Audi byfar!!!???? what does Audi has better in the dashboard??!!

[DaniloMunhequete]

Too much comparisons with the Audi Q5.
The presenter should stick to pointing out this vehicle's greatest selling points and weaknesses, instead of "telling the viewer that the benchmark is the Q5"

[hugos]

People with Audi's and BMW's will have a hard time admitting that this car is fucking good

[julianlee]

Its interior is so much nicer than the audi q5

[hedydd]

Having used a 90 series for a few months now I've found that the main reason I use the screen on the move is to switch the stop-start off. Most other functions can be either actuated by voice control or the keypad on the right, which brings a menu up on the dash.
Door sills on XC60 are a significant improvement over that of the XC90, which forces passengers to reach their legs far out from the seats to reach the ground.
All in all my Volvo 90 series is the best car I've ever had, and I've had a few.

Personally I would not bother with air suspension, but each to their own.

[Tepekegoat]

The new xc60 is achingly gorgeous! Good work Volvo.

[markgeller]

Fantastic. One of the few reviews that shows rear seat leg/head room. Thank you so much. Nice job.

[mradar]

I like the enthusiasm he is delivering in his videos. review is very clear and understandable, but please switch off or change the music.

[loganveurink]

You're great at your job! Nice work 😘

[keeganskyliner]

The T8 inscription is designed for countries with very high import taxes but high eev and local assembly incentives. I can see how it can be overpriced and impractical as a purchase in the UK but here in Malaysia T8 hybrid models of Volvos are cheaper than t5s or D5s. Our family owns a T8 XC90 and over here in its top of the range inscription trim its cheaper than the equivalent T5 in the same trim. Just to clarify that the T8 does have its purpose :D

[erikpassat]

The XC60 in our country comes with electric folding back seats from the boot as standard.

[nickpowell]

All the other models have got buttons in the boot to release the back seats, as far as I am aware. They are located next to the switch to raise and lower the air suspension.

[fredrikvonwerder]

why so loud music? I missed a lot of info because of it

[limchunmeng]

Hi James, can I seek your opinion, between a entry level F-pace with black pack and a R-design T6 2018 XC60 Volvo. Both at the same price. Which one would you choose?

[jep]

Bought a D5 R design yesterday...love everything about it..mpg only about 40 but I don't care what a stunning car.

[cartonmardybum]

I love this guy's reviews. Wish I could take him car shopping with me, though the fascination with scratchy plastics is beginning to give me nightmares (I've never given them a second thought but now habitually start inspecting for them the minute I sit in yet another shortlisted selection).

[lukepenny]

do you need air suspension with the inscription trim level ?

[GurkiratXSingh]

You should review Inscription trim! That car has everything

[aramiris]

If it weren't for the title of the video I would have thought this was an Audi commercial. Pretty bizarre given the fact that last year and the one before the Volvo XC60 was the best seller in his category in the EU and that this new generation is better than the last one ever was.

[peterharrison]

This is my current top pick for a mid-size family SUV. For my taste, this car has way more style and presence than a Q5 or X3. For that reason alone I'd choose it over the Germans, but I've test driven an XC60 and it didn't disappoint on any level. Okay maybe the steering was a bit lifeless, but not a big deal on an SUV. I'm looking forward to testing the T8 version soon.