2018 Volvo XC60 Review and Road Test - In 4K
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Kay Hopkins
I love this car I purchased the 2018 XC60 T5 (with all the upgraded packages) with some trepidation about the touchscreen and whether this old lady could learn how to use it. There was a bit of a learning curve, but now I love that everything is in one place. Its really not that complicated. I did purchase a cover for the screen from Amazon which reduces fingerprints greatly. The voice control system works well, especially for the climate settings. It drives like a dream, and the seats are oh so comfortable. Only one criticism: Ms Volvo (thats what I call the navigation system) CANNOT GET YOU ANYWHERE We joke that its because she only knows her way around Sweden. However, Apple Carplay is the BEST, so not to worry. I have been very happy with this purchase. I think I watched every review of Alexs prior to purchasing a car
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I love this car I purchased the 2018 XC60 T5 (with all the upgraded packages) with some trepidation about the touchscreen and whether this old lady could learn how to use it. There was a bit of a learning curve, but now I love that everything is in one place. Its really not that complicated. I did purchase a cover for the screen from Amazon which reduces fingerprints greatly. The voice control system works well, especially for the climate settings. It drives like a dream, and the seats are oh so comfortable. Only one criticism: Ms Volvo (thats what I call the navigation system) CANNOT GET YOU ANYWHERE We joke that its because she only knows her way around Sweden. However, Apple Carplay is the BEST, so not to worry. I have been very happy with this purchase. I think I watched every review of Alexs prior to purchasing a car
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cub35guy
Picking up my 2019 Bursting Blue R-Design XC60 this week. It rocks. Turning in a 2016 XC90 which also rocks. Ive had it nearly 3 years and I gotta say -- other than a few electronic hiccups (first model year of the total redesign) -- its held up well. I firmly disagree with what some say about quality of the leather seats, etc. You DO have to take care of leather. Perhaps that is why after two years the seats dont look good. Mine look brand new. It is just a fact. Volvo has upped their game. And I am in it for the long haul now. 8 month pull ahead lease with ZERO rolled into the new model. They want your loyalty. Theyve got it. Fabulous models coming from the Company. Dont freak abou thte Chinese ownership. They seem hands-off. Its all Sweden all the time.
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Picking up my 2019 Bursting Blue R-Design XC60 this week. It rocks. Turning in a 2016 XC90 which also rocks. Ive had it nearly 3 years and I gotta say -- other than a few electronic hiccups (first model year of the total redesign) -- its held up well. I firmly disagree with what some say about quality of the leather seats, etc. You DO have to take care of leather. Perhaps that is why after two years the seats dont look good. Mine look brand new. It is just a fact. Volvo has upped their game. And I am in it for the long haul now. 8 month pull ahead lease with ZERO rolled into the new model. They want your loyalty. Theyve got it. Fabulous models coming from the Company. Dont freak abou thte Chinese ownership. They seem hands-off. Its all Sweden all the time.
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Michael Tanner
Just a heads up to my friends. I bought this Volvo in March and was never told it has tires that CAN NOT be repaired. You see there is foam in the tire to make it a quiet ride. So when I had a slow leak in one of my tires I paid 270 dollars for a new tire. Then I had to go back and pay 600 dollars more for the tire coverage and was insulted by them saying that I should have bought the tire coverage in the first place. I told them no one ever told me that these tires were unrepairable and they said Sorry. This is a leased car and I have it approx 5 months. Now I still have to wait 45 days for this to take affect so my car will probably sit in the driveway for most of the duration. Thanks Volvo
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Just a heads up to my friends. I bought this Volvo in March and was never told it has tires that CAN NOT be repaired. You see there is foam in the tire to make it a quiet ride. So when I had a slow leak in one of my tires I paid 270 dollars for a new tire. Then I had to go back and pay 600 dollars more for the tire coverage and was insulted by them saying that I should have bought the tire coverage in the first place. I told them no one ever told me that these tires were unrepairable and they said Sorry. This is a leased car and I have it approx 5 months. Now I still have to wait 45 days for this to take affect so my car will probably sit in the driveway for most of the duration. Thanks Volvo
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SpaghettiKillah
I own an E Class and I love Volvos latest cars. I really wanted one. they look amazing. Unfortunately, the quality of their interiors is really low even if initially they look amazing. Let me explain: the wear&tear resistance of the interior materials is just appalling, after 40k miles the leather on the seat looks like shit. so does other parts. My friend bought the new V90 and after less then 2 yrs interiors look worst than a 7 yo E Class. Thats just the hard truth. I really wanted one but they have to fix this.
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I own an E Class and I love Volvos latest cars. I really wanted one. they look amazing. Unfortunately, the quality of their interiors is really low even if initially they look amazing. Let me explain: the wear&tear resistance of the interior materials is just appalling, after 40k miles the leather on the seat looks like shit. so does other parts. My friend bought the new V90 and after less then 2 yrs interiors look worst than a 7 yo E Class. Thats just the hard truth. I really wanted one but they have to fix this.
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Alison Smith
Is it made in China or Sweden? Also, I drove a loaner of this model from Volvo recently. Brakes were fine until I went down a steeper road at 60mph and slowed the car. There was a shuddering and uncomfortable hesitation in the brakes. Not good. Volvo said the disks could have been damaged when it was loaned previously but also said there have been brake issues with this model. This car had 2800 miles on it. Volvo does have a great warranty for brakes but just wondering what the opinion is about Volvos brakes.
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Is it made in China or Sweden? Also, I drove a loaner of this model from Volvo recently. Brakes were fine until I went down a steeper road at 60mph and slowed the car. There was a shuddering and uncomfortable hesitation in the brakes. Not good. Volvo said the disks could have been damaged when it was loaned previously but also said there have been brake issues with this model. This car had 2800 miles on it. Volvo does have a great warranty for brakes but just wondering what the opinion is about Volvos brakes.
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Samson Okoro
Nice review as always, well detailed. Theres a reason these just dont sell well enough and thats cause they are not reliable. Consumer reports always have Volvos very low on their ranking with so many people reporting issues with their infotainment system. This isnt a segment for the elite or very rich really and most people shopping in this segment are middle class or slightly above and reliability is key. Theres a reason the Lexus Nx is the leader in North America in this segment.
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Nice review as always, well detailed. Theres a reason these just dont sell well enough and thats cause they are not reliable. Consumer reports always have Volvos very low on their ranking with so many people reporting issues with their infotainment system. This isnt a segment for the elite or very rich really and most people shopping in this segment are middle class or slightly above and reliability is key. Theres a reason the Lexus Nx is the leader in North America in this segment.
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Vernon Atchison
Something to point out is that there are differences with the T8 versus the T5/6. There are no foglights in the front for T8 and the rear passengers do not get air vents, unless they werent shown in the video or pictures in the b-pillar somewhere. So for the t8 you are paying a significant upgrade In price for slightly less practicality than the other options, Ive driven both the t8 and t6, I really felt the t6 was the sweet spot in all features, price and drive.
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Something to point out is that there are differences with the T8 versus the T5/6. There are no foglights in the front for T8 and the rear passengers do not get air vents, unless they werent shown in the video or pictures in the b-pillar somewhere. So for the t8 you are paying a significant upgrade In price for slightly less practicality than the other options, Ive driven both the t8 and t6, I really felt the t6 was the sweet spot in all features, price and drive.
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Thomas Fuquay
I like the Volvo xc60, but it is not built for me. I am built like Fred Flintstone with short legs and a long back. Plus I am blind in my left eye. I do not understand why the side mirrors are closer to the middle of the door and the blind side assist does not make a warning sound. I cannot see the drivers side mirror unless I turned my head left. I do like the fact, I can sit in the rear seat without my head touching the ceiling.
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I like the Volvo xc60, but it is not built for me. I am built like Fred Flintstone with short legs and a long back. Plus I am blind in my left eye. I do not understand why the side mirrors are closer to the middle of the door and the blind side assist does not make a warning sound. I cannot see the drivers side mirror unless I turned my head left. I do like the fact, I can sit in the rear seat without my head touching the ceiling.
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mohammed alyaqout
Hi alex, thank for the video Iv been waiting for it. There is a question that always I wondered about, why some vehicles put the battery in the back of the vehicle where ( like most of luxury and premium brands) some put it the engine bay and some put under the passanger seats? Is there any difference between location of the battery and the performance of it or it is just for packaging porpuses? Talking about non-hybird model
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Hi alex, thank for the video Iv been waiting for it. There is a question that always I wondered about, why some vehicles put the battery in the back of the vehicle where ( like most of luxury and premium brands) some put it the engine bay and some put under the passanger seats? Is there any difference between location of the battery and the performance of it or it is just for packaging porpuses? Talking about non-hybird model
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Rob Youngquist
As always, Alex, great review I really was quite torn between the Audi Q5 and Volvo Inscription. I CHOSE THE VOLVO INSCRIPTION for the following reasons. (1) the Volvo gets you HOV Lane status here in Southern California whereas the Q5 DOES NOT and thats huge. (2) Seat Comfort. . (4) Volvo came with a rebate because of plug in status so all said and done only a 2-3K difference (4) finally, Im second generation Swedish so.
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As always, Alex, great review I really was quite torn between the Audi Q5 and Volvo Inscription. I CHOSE THE VOLVO INSCRIPTION for the following reasons. (1) the Volvo gets you HOV Lane status here in Southern California whereas the Q5 DOES NOT and thats huge. (2) Seat Comfort. . (4) Volvo came with a rebate because of plug in status so all said and done only a 2-3K difference (4) finally, Im second generation Swedish so.
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