Volvo V60 Review and Road Test
This week we have the Volvo V60, the baby brother of the V90 we had around this time last year.
The model we have is the Momentum Pro powered by the D4 2 Litre diesel engine coupled to an 8 speed automatic gearbox.
This estate car is outstanding, it's well refined, very comfortable, dynamic to drive with its changeable driving modes, tech loaded and incredibly safe.
The range starts at just under £32,000, our model is around the £45,000 and loaded with options as you'll see it even comes with a retractable optional tow bar.
It's roomy, has a class leading boot, you can drop the rear electronic seats with a touch of a button and in true Voolvo style it has a ski hatch.
The interior is executive, with electric front seats with electronic lumbar and in the back there's even a 3 pin socket.
The infotainment system is portrait style and controls everything from aircon to the cars settings, as well of course having DAB, Sat Nav etc, it even gives you mpg, the dash has navigation and as well as a fuel computer and HUD.
This is a serious contender in the luxury estate market.
The safety systems are outstanding with intellisafe, cross traffic monitor, blind spot detection to name a few, as is autopilot, even with Michael driving spiritedly he still achieved 45 mpg, on an eco run likely 50's.
The V60 comes in a range of trims as well engines and gearboxes.
This is a really very good car. Wow its price is £45,000. Amazing price. I am glad to see your video.
Thank you, yes Volvo cars are very impressive in looks and performance.
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But how does it drive? Is it nimble? How is the acceleration? Are there any blind spots? What are the numbers for legroom and headroom front and back?
This reads more like a sales brochure than a comprehensive review.
EDIT: I've been able to watch the video now. It's a shame we probably won't see the d4 diesel in the States because Uncle Sam can't make up his mind whether we need fuel economy or not. European diesels almost never get EPA approval even though they're far superior to gas (petrol) in economy. WTF, USA?
Did you miss the video at the top of the post? The video is the meat and potatoes of this post
Ah. My phone didn't react to the video link when I first read this post. I will watch it later.
succinctly put, thank you :)
Thank you for the comment, yes you guys do get a raw deal on some automotive imports.
The Volkswagen smog cheat uproar was just one example of absurd bureaucratic arbitrariness flying in the face of common sense. No diesel Volvos. No diesel Mercedes. No diesel VW. Instead, we only get hybrids with expensive out-of-pocket battery replacement costs and externalized toxic battery production costs.
Not really! Our Prius has made about 720.000 km and the battery is no issue at all yet! The Germans so called premium have lost this train and will never or perhaps in 20 or 30 years will achieve Japanese or even Korean durability.
But how old is your Prius? Batteries have a limited life in both calendar time and charge cycles. And the battery pack can be replaced by the owner for far less expense than the dealership price, but the fact remains that battery production is not exactly environmentally-friendly.
Our Prius was bought new in April 2013 is maintained regularly according the book only by Toyota dealers and shows no signs of fatigue. Toyota will take care for proper disposal if the battery will have to be replaced. Recycling of those batteries is possible.
Recycling is certainly possible. But they have roughly a decade of life before they need to be replaced, and that is expensive. You can do it yourself for far less cost though. But still, the initial production of lithium is very, very destructive to the environment. I hope we can achieve a better battery technology soon.
Very thorough review. Great video. It's kind sci-fi for us over here, with about 60$ a year salaries. Yet, it's good to now all those beauties exist out there. Maybe we'll be able to get one when they become vintage :)
Thank you, yes tech and design are going full throttle, we love classic cars
And a nice looking Volvo to :)
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Thank you, it's like a mini V90 :)
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Thank you guys, lots more reviews coming
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Thank you @curie , lots more content coming in 2019
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STOPGreat looking car you guys reviewed! Wich one was more fun driving the v90 or v60?
The V60 is more nimble, both drive amazingly though.
Great content as always @planetauto, from your Italian volvo lover. Hope you keep posting here, let me know if a delegation would help!