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In my humble opinion this is the best luxury SUV.
M,Jones, 08/17/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
96 of 103 people found this review helpful
I honestly believe that this SUV is hands down the best luxury SUV available in the segment. I test drove the Mercedes Benz GLC 300, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, Mazda CX-9 (X3 2018 was not available to test drive) and at the end the Volvo was the winner. To me, the design of the Volvo is the most modern and elegant of the bunch. The engine on the T5 is on par with the Base models of the other brands. (@250HP and around the same torque) The cabin set up for convenience of the driver, the blend of technology and amenities on a simple yet elegant design made the XC60 the best. I was a little concerned with the performance and almost decided to go with the T6 but I honestly could not justify the extra money, the engine performs just fine for the type of driving I do. The noise levels at highway speeds are just right, not so quiet that you fall asleep but not so loud that you can't carry a conversation. The R-design specs are certainly worth the extra cash, the fit and finish of the seats is impeccable. The steering wheel, shifting paddles, aluminum accents, and the overall environment are just way above the German and British competition. One characteristic that I have really liked is the suspension. My only test drive was on a XC90 T5 and on that occasion I noticed some plushness to the suspension, specially when compared t my old BMW 328i. On the R-design suspension that feeling has not been present, it is firm but not uncomfortable it just feels sporty to the point that you forget you are driving a 4000lbs+ SUV. I have never owned a Volvo so the question of reliability and quality long term are still out there. Without a doubt my initial impression to this point has been 100% positive.
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2018 XC60 is fantastic... best in class luxury
Kevin, 09/21/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
58 of 64 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new 2018 XC60 Momentum T5 - loaded with options in July. The vehicle now has 3000 miles on it. The vehicle is fantastic driving machine for 1) the freeway for long trips and 2) the city for short trips. Super easy to drive and comfortable. Compared to my former Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer, it is much more connected, easy / fun to drive and luxurious feeling inside. The safety technology and driver Pilot Assist 2 are amazing. I use it every day and well worth the upgrade. The T5 is plenty of power and zip for the XC60 at 250 HP. I really love driving this car... it is energizing getting into it and driving it.
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Nice ride with a couple idiosyncrasies
ESK, 12/22/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
T5 momentum with navigationPro, Vision Package, Heated seats/steering wheel, keyless entry, base 18 inch wheels. 2200 miles, 25.5 mpg in mix of town/highway. Base engine/ 8 speed is more than adequate highway or stop and go. Base interior is significantly upscale to our 2011 XC60 T6. Ride is too although maybe not as playful/connected to the road as our 2014 X3 2.8. There are times when the 2.0 of the XC60 is less refined than that of the X3, say accelerating up a long hill, but the XC60 wins in overall comfort in my opinion. I liked the lane keeping feature at first but now find it annoying. If you change lanes without signaling the car will fight with you. Luckily it can be deactivated and left off. Unfortunately, the start/stop needs to be deactivated every time car is started, requiring a couple extra swipes of center screen that gets old. Leading edge of sun roof sun screen buzzes but can be addressed by rolling it back a cm or so. Traffic flow status, green/orange/red colors, took a while to figure out how to enable by activating car modem in communication menu. Sometimes the center screen menus can be a bit slow to boot up when car is started. Overall very happy so far.
Great High Tech suv.
John Denver, 08/20/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Leased a T6 Inscription with the Advance pkg in mid june 2018, after driving it Vs the Merc GLC, Jag E pace, BMW X3, & Porche Macan. Didnt even bother testing the made in mexico Audi Q5. Far & Away, the Volvo T6 hp, torque, and highway passing performance are all superior to the other base engine suvs I tested, & at only a modest price premium for the very impressive T6 engine, which I average 24mpg here in Denver. I’m a tablet pc user, so I really enjoy the intuitive, in dash, touch screen on the volvo, and the Heads up Display for speed & nav. Only the jag was similar. The Porche Macan is a low tech, dated suv, & very disappointing as a result. My 2nd choice was the Merc GLC which is a close 2nd to the XC60 performance wise, but it can’t match the high tech in the Volvo, and could not take a class 3 trailer hitch like the volvo can. My only knocks on the volvo are minor, ie Boot time for the screen needs to be faster, Bliss doesn’t work with my bike on the trailer rack, The engine stop/start can’t be turned off indefinitely, Wiper switches are overly sensitive to accidental activation, sun screen is too big & slow to operate, Handling wise the car is at least 200lbs too heavy & tends to plow into corners on twisting mtn roads, and the highway collision avoidance system is a bit over sensitive at high speeds of 75+ mph. This is my first volvo car, and overall I’ve found it to be a great suv with a lot of value due to it’s balance of doing so many things well vs the competition.
A couple of shortcomings short of greatness
Michael, 01/18/2019
updated 07/18/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is a longer term update to my review and reflects the software update that was done at the dealer last month which improved the responsiveness of sensus quite a bit. It's still slow but I'd no longer consider it a hazard. This is a very well made car with a couple of significant issues. One, the Sensus system is not good. Don't get me wrong, it looks beautiful with it's big center screen and has lots of features. The problem is it is slow. Two, the ride is ridiculously rough. Going over anything larger than a small divot in the road sounds like a sledgehammer hitting the suspension. I don't know who drove this car in pre-production testing and thought this was acceptable but that person should be fired and never allowed to work in vehicle engineering again. On the upside the car looks beautiful inside and out. It really looks like it was lovingly handcrafted, particularly the seats which are amazing. The engine, despite being tiny, puts out a really surprising amount of power. Unfortunately the gas mileage is not good. However, I've found that if I use "eco" mode I can do pretty well on mixed city and highway driving and right now I'm at 23.7mpg. The Pilot Assist is reasonably capable. On a highway with well painted lines it can keep you in your lane as long as your hand is on the wheel. Obviously it doesn't have any of that next level stuff you see in Teslas but at least Volvo is trying...hopefully the system will get better with software updates (right now it just gets totally lost if the lines are faded). However this model will obviously never get any major Pilot Assist upgrades, the hardware can't handle it. As for value I pumped that up to 4 stars because as far as I can tell I can sell the car right now for almost what I paid for it which is pretty amazing. Granted there aren't many 2018's for sale yet so the market isn't very deep. But as a comparison, my prior Ford Edge had lost almost 1/2 of it's value at the same point in it's life. I've upped my overall review to 4 stars and it's really only losing a star for the very rough ride which is a darn shame. I assume volvo CAN make a car that doesn't feel like I'm riding on bare metal but they just didn't and I can't figure out why. I can understand why Sensus is slow, they just didn't put in a powerful enough processor which, while also a shame, is kinda understandable because very large center screens are fairly new. But suspensions are very much not new and there is no excuse, none, for how rough this car rides. But overall, assuming it's not going over bumps, it's a great car that could get even better if the next software update improves the Sensus and the Pilot Assist (hint hint volvo this review could go to 5 stars).
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Volvo’s best and safest SUV.
Volodoscope, 04/19/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Volvo brand has always been my favorite. Their Scandinavian design, simplicity and their attention to complete safety is what kept me with them for many years. With the recent changes with Volvo, it’s only more clear that their future is going to be amazing. They have completely rethought their car line, and with the new XC60 they are gonna be very recognizable on any road. This is my first SUV, and I wouldn’t have gotten it if it wasn’t for the beautiful design of XC60. This size is not too big and not so compact like other luxury makers. I got the T8 Twin Engine trim with 10 kWh battery that gives 18-20 miles range on pure electric drive. My favorite things about the car: -air suspension is incredibly comfortable and soft -remote start, pre-cooling, pre-heating all though the Volvo App is amazing, even works with my Apple Watch -comfort and quietness of the cabin -design of the interior and the screen interface and interaction -internet in the car, over the air updates of all maps, installation of free apps -Volvo’s own sound system is superb -Spotify -Apple CarPlay -Autonomous Drive is very accurate from everyday driving to work -auto braking and crash avoidance is amazing -once a year maintenance is a breeze -electric drive is so smooth and quick, it almost feels like a mini Tesla -LED lights are beautiful and bright enough in all situations I’ve experienced -size of the XC60 is just right Things that can improve: -Volvo needs to work with dealerships more and be allowed to fully update the car over-the-air -charging speed could improve with time, with software updates too -transition from engine to electric needs more ironing out -more options and controls in the user interface and the screen, few more options to make the car your own and have more customizations -Volvo needs to help plug-in hybrids to find charging stations, they kind of let that up to the driver Overall this is the best car I’ve even driven, even comparing it to cars I’ve been in, like Audi and BMW, Volvo always takes on extra points on character, design, and comfort. This is truly Scandinavian philosophy, nothing more and nothing less, just what you need, and after driving it everyday I can see it very well.
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Both an emotional and intelligent choice.
Nils, 11/30/2018
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2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
As it came time to downsized from a larger SUV we wanted a vehicle that looked great on both the outside and inside; was fun to drive; and had all the most recent drivers aids and safety kit. The Volvo had everything on our wish list and for us was the most comfortable car to drive (e.g., the legendary Volvo seats are great on long trips). We got all Volvo options on the car except the more powerful engine (e.g., the T5 engine power is more than adequate for suburban driving) and the air suspension (e.g., the steel suspension felt fine to us, but that is a subjective decision). We have had the car for three years with no mechanical issues, squeaks or rattles. In addition, fuel economy has been spot on the EPA estimate. Overall, we have been very pleased with the car.
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A Rated Car with C Rated Nav and Computer
Mink70, 05/02/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV for my wife replacing a loaded 2018 Audi Q5 because the seats were very comfortable for her, and we really like the dealer. The Audi seats hurt her back so we sold it back to the dealer with less than 2000 miles on it (OUCH!). Inscription has amazing seat adjustments, features and comfort. Terrible window glare off dash during daytime unless drive wears sun glasses. Visibility is good, though the BLIS could have been made more pronounced in the side mirror. No mfg compares to Audi on the BLIS system visibility. The infotainment computer, while billed as working like an iPhone with a home button, is cumbersome, slow and difficult to learn.It takes forever to download updates, and notices of them are very misleading. Navigation graphics, operation and search results leave a lot to be desired ( I could use a crass word but won't) especially compared to the Q5. Its choices of routes are very poor. Shuttling between screens is distracting, and the screen does hold finger prints very easily. There should be some dash button to push for the most common features, e.g. cutting off Eco mode and 360 camera. Mileage so far is not ok and disappointing. Has yet to average 20 mpg much less the advertised mileage. Interior wood trim (driftwood because Volvo ran out of other wood grain colors) and leather colors are limited and a bit ugly compared to all competitors. The newer electric silver exterior color is very handsome and would be prettier if the interior leather options included a true beige with walnut trim. My wife really likes the car, but I can say I barely like it.That might change after we take it on a trip. Were it not for the dealer, with whom we have had a long, wonderful relationship and is excellent, I probably would like the 2018 XC60 Inscription T6 less. Just hope it is durable and lasts for the 10 years my wife had a Toyota Sienna.
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Its A WOW car
Mickey, 05/08/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I really love this car. I was skeptical at first but it has all the power of a bigger car. Great on Hwy's, smooth rides great car. Con I wish for two things a little bit bigger storage and I wish it has little compartments for storage, and a bigger storage for ladies handbags. So the main thing is better gas milage,best warranty, unbeatable features. Was looking at BMW x3 liked it a lot but for me the VOLVO outshines them all. Great Looks excellent car. Very Happy Girl!
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Awesome SUV
Afraz, 02/05/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I love my XC60, compared this vehicle with Q5, Lexus NX, RDX .. Decided to go ahead with XC60 based on cost and features.. I really wanted some kind of autonomous driving in the SUV. Pilot and Park Assist works great ...Q5 has better virtual cockpit view in the dashboard, XC60 also had Nav view in the dashboard, it works well for me . Interior is elegant with minimalistic approach... you will not be disappointed with XC60...
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Vibration problem
Leslie, 06/11/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
At about 16k miles, starting having a very noticeable vibration in passenger seat and dashboard. Dealer said tires had to be balanced and aligned. $300 later it did not resolve the issue. Started reading on forums of other Volvo owners having the exact same problems. Almost all of them said the dealer said it was the tires. IT’S NOT THE TIRES. I printed out a technical journal for this problem and they did have the car for several days and did all the recommended “fixes” - did not solve it. Regional field rep was called in. He admitted that he felt the vibration. Said he had it on his Volvo and that getting Michelin tires seemed to help. Again, IT’S NOT THE TIRES. Am currently trying to get out of my lease but am not hopeful. I loved the car until this happened but I would never get another Volvo.
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Truly one of the last European SUV you can buy
MB, 12/06/2018
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2018 Volvo XC60 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for the past year. I pre-ordered the car and came from Sweden as one of the first R-design model available. I really love the car, it is so comfortable and so perfectly finished that I can only hope the reliability of the brand matches its fit and finish. The engine could be a bit more refined but for a 4000+lbs SUV it does the job really well. The transmission is great and it works just as expected depending on the MODE you have set. (ECO, COMFORT, or DYNAMIC) One of the features I like the most is the center screen as well as the digital instrument panel, it is well made and has so many options that allow to customize depending on what the driver wants. I tested many SUVs and it truly was the best of the bunch. I will only hope the reliability is what I am expecting but so far so good. (specially when all maintenance is covered by Volvo, It is an incredible warranty and great piece of mind) Update on the Volvo XC60: 06/17/19 The car has become my second car, now that I get to compare the two I realize how great this car really is. Still a little noisy, coming from the engine compartment but since tire noise is more notable at high speeds it doesn't seem to bother me as much only at high revs on low speeds. I currently have 13000+ miles so I am still hoping for reliability to be good but so far I have done brakes under warranty (because the wheel would shake a bit under braking with some uneven feel. The dealer said they had a re-design or quality recall by Volvo.) At this point only complaint is that I'm trying to get Volvo to replace some window trimming that is pitted (or some kind of rust on the mate finish of the windows bezels.) Last time I took it to the dealership they said that they couldn't see it but it is still there. Everything else is working great granted I'm not driving it as much.
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Love it so far! Annoyed with 1 major feature.
Al, 03/13/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Quick break down of model and features. T6 Momentum Denim Blue Charcoal interior-- Convenience package, Vision Package, Advanced package, Navigation 12.3, heated seats/steering wheel, & 20 in wheels. Looks-- this suv is one of the best looking on the market, the body lines, wheels, thor hammer DRL's, aggressive front fascia, and LED taillights. Sick. Performance--- This SUV pulls. Select the Dynamic mode and this thing is out. Really tunes motor to higher revs. I would say this is more for highway driving. really can't use mode for city driving it's to fast. I stay in comfort mode for that and that' the default setting any way. Steering and handling are very good no sports car but can handle it's own. Interior--- is very comfortable and cleanly designed.. Only issues I have like others do is the HVAC controls are thru touch screen. I love the IPAD feel but still would like knobs and buttons. THE biggest issue is the start and stop tech, my wife and I HATE IT. it shuts suv off to fast... you have to manually shut it off everytime you get in car and that SUCKS. Other than that I love it! I bought it for the way it feels drives and safety. autopilot is crazy, lane keep , and heads up display are awesome. Go test drive 1!
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All you could ask for in a compact suv
Jim McCandless, 07/01/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Nothing better than driving a new car every few years. I have been leasing for the past 20 or so years and the new Volvo is the one that I will buy after this lease is up. My choice was the T5 Inscription and I am not disappointed with this suv.
Really want to like this car but cannot
DJMSN, 08/22/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
36 of 44 people found this review helpful
Bought this car almost 1 yr ago and I have had it back in the shop 3 times already for repairs. The car is driven daily already has close to 13500 miles so I have definitely broken it in and spent lots of time in this vehicle. I have to admit this car was not my first choice. I wanted a Honda CRV. I traded a 2004 Honda CRV with over 160K miles for this suv. I never had any issues with that car or my Honda before that one. One major complaint is the lack of an owner's manual. The manual is in the car's infotainment system or you have to download it to a phone or other device. This is really inconvenient, especially when experiencing a problem. Twice I experienced turn signal and windshield wiper malfunctions. Warnings were popping up in the center console and the infotainment system (and don't get me started on how cumbersome that is to operate). Neither functions operated so makes vehicle unable to be operated in any precipitation. Very scary to drive when you have 3 children in the car and losing functions. Also received a battery failure warning on the first occasion. 1st time back to the dealership they had to wipe the computer clean and download all the software again. Took hrs. Was promised car fixed. 2nd time (yesterday) they replaced the turn signal and wiper module which was defective. Took hrs. Was promised was fixed. We shall see. It is sad when you carry a towel in the car to wipe mist, etc off you windshield. The dealer showed me pages of error codes that were downloaded from the car from malfunctions. I think there is another problem with the computer because now it is taking a long time to load the instrument panel. Also seem to be getting strange images showing up on screen. Hard to describe. The nav updates constantly and that was also fixed yesterday by re-downloading the software. Dealer said it was stuck in a downloading loop. The nav is terrible, we call it the crazy gps because it sends us all over the place. I hook up the android auto and use google gps instead. 12V power outlet in front center console already blew a fuse. Never had that happen in any vehicle I have ever owned. Door trim on driver's side passenger door replaced due to manufacturing defect. I have begun taking pictures and videos of malfunction warnings and irregularities have been experiencing. So I have documentation of all issues. So far everything covered under warranty but worried about future. Had high hopes and expectations for this suv but I already want to get rid of the vehicle.
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Luxury SUV, but...
Gratunell, 04/15/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great car. Definitely Volvo has earned his position as luxury brand. I did test drive Audi Q5, MB GLC and BMW X3. I leaned towards the Volvo, for excellent design exterior and interior, although I have to admit it was a difficult choice, except for the MB GLC which was ruled out right away due to its outdated features and poor exterior design. The XC 60 is extremelly comfortable to drive, with the Inscription trim it looks awesome, modern and offering a sense of peace and quiet inside. I will focus my review on things that should be better (hence my 4 star rate instead of 5). Some of the materials in the lower part of the dashboard, doors and central console should be of better quality for a $ 54K vehicle. Performance is its weakest part, I got the T6 because compared to Audi Q5 or BMW X3 acceleration and quick shifting was subpar on the T5, with the T6 it gets better (in dynamic mode) but still it is not an Audi, so if you are looking for spirited performance go with the Q5 or the X3. Fuel consumption is poor, and definitely below what Volvo advertises. Noisy during acceleration, once you cruise it is quiet. On the Inscription trim premium sound should be standard (as it is in the Q5), so I decided to go with the regular audio system (definitely not great sound. Go with the Bowers & Wilkins premium sound if you can afford it. It is worthy). Suspension is on the harsh side. Don't get me wrong, overall is a fantastic car, interior feeling is luxurious and safety features and infotainment is last generation. Exterior and interior design is outstanding (Audi or BMW are not closer. Their interiors are boring ).
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MINK70, 07/13/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is a follow-up to a prior review. We now are almost 7 months and 6,000 miles into ownership. While the seats felt comfortable at first, one round trip of 4 hours each way left my wife aching all over. The headrest is fixed. For some it will throw the head forward and for others the gap between back seat and headrest causes upper shoulder and neck fatigue. The seat bottom bolsters also are pronounced and fairly stiff. These headrest and seat features have caused my wife such significant hip and neck pain that she is seeing a physical therapist and has required her to switch to driving my Audi A6. I now have been assigned to the XC60 which was not my choice of vehicles. Until just recently we had yet to get over 24 mpg on a trip, and the city mileage rarely exceeded 15 mpg. I got 28.9 on a recent 150 mile round trip by letting the cruise control etc essentially drive the car. Access to surround camera for parking is cumbersome, as it does not engage automatically even if the car is in reverse. (Audi has a split screen) In many circumstances we need to stop the vehicle, put it in neutral, slide the screen, find the camera icon and then touch the 360 icon. Setting destinations remains hit or miss, though the Bluetooth interface with our iPhones is very good. I am still wondering whether future info system updates will improve visual effects and function. No promises have been made by dealer. We have thought of selling the car to buy or trading for another brand with more comfortable seats. Those options are out of the question because we’d take too big a financial hit off the price paid for the XC60. Our experience is that the more comfortably riding SUVs or Crossovers either do not have some of the safety and convenience features we want, or truly are not comparable or have not been given very good owner ratings. So, my wife and I decided to keep the XC60 for at least a couple years, switch cars to break in the seats for a period the seats can be better broken in.
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Lee Zimmerman, 05/13/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
40 of 51 people found this review helpful
BUYER BEWARE - VOLVO XC60 My new Volvo XC60 is a very nice car, great features, however if you are thinking of buying one there are a few issues that bother me: -The sideview mirrors tend to not open when the weather is cold -When the windows get wet or frosty they go up and down extremely slowly -We opened the driver door on a day when the winds were 10-20mph the wind took the door, causing a pin to break and requiring over $1000 in body work - not covered by any warranty -To reset the apps that are on the computer display in the car, you have to drive for 30 minutes over 50mph Fields Volvo of Northfield said “All these things were not covered or acts of God.” When I tried to get Volvo USA involved because I feel that these are design flaws, I was given the run-around and a snow job and I found it nearly impossible to get Volvo USA to take it seriously. BUYER BEWARE!
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What a difference
john Melin, 10/07/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
I had considered an xc60 in 2014 but instead opted for a xc70....This time around the style and upgrades won me over. I have only owned it for 2 weeks but it keeps impressing me with comfort and technology...I am still learning my way around the dash but Volvo did a great job on this redesign......
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Nice car - BUT - EXPENSIVE REPAIRS
Keith, 11/15/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love everything about the car except the repair bills. Just flipped 50,000 miles and received a headlight error message. Two visits to fix. First required a $1,000+ parts and labor repair. Second, a $2,500 headlight units plus $700 to repair. INSANE. Lease and ditch is the only reasonable option on Volvo cars today. The electronics are expensive and not designed to last.
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Still love the car!
Paul, 11/15/2018
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2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We've had the car for 15 months and have had it on many road trips and have no complaints. The car is comfortable, quiet. It's the only car that I've owned that you can drive 500 miles straight, get out, and have absolutely no soreness. While the T5 has plenty of power above 2,000 RPM, it is sluggish off the line. I think I would opt for a T6 next time. The safety features are great and the semi-autonomous driving is fun and a little addicting. Interior of the car is striking and very user friendly. Have had a chance to take the car out in the snow, and it handles fantastic. Reviews continually say that the touch screen is hard to use, but we found it very user friendly and have had no issues. Did have to have the brake pads replaced on all four tires at 20,0000 miles, which seems like an awfully short lifespan for the pads.
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Great car
Pavel Krastev, 12/09/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very nice car. I like the technology, quiet cabin, exceptional interior . 20 mpg so far, but I think it will improve from here on. I test drove Q5 before I purchased the XC60. I can tell you that this car is far more superior! No regrets. Wife is buying the XC40 next .
3rd time was not a charm
Sue V, 07/17/2019
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2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
This was my 3rd XC60 and will be my last. First - windshield shattered - not only did it spider where the rock hit it - it had a crack that was independent of the initial spider - glass shop said they had never seen anything like it. They were on backorder and could not get one for a while. Had to put up a fuss to get a loaner until they were able to get a new one. Next - the trunk even after the recall needs to be slammed shut about half the time. 3rd - needed to replace the breaks with under 20,000 miles - rotors warped. 4th the electronics system is TERRIBLE - sometimes the backup camera comes on - sometimes it doesn't - and sometimes it stays on even in drive. So slow to respond to any command. 5th - the passenger seat makes the worst noise. Rattle from the dash board almost makes it impossible to take conference calls from the car. Will definitely be my last Volvo.
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I love my new Volvo.
Alice, 06/03/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We do not buy new cars often and we keep our cars a long time. We have only owned Volvos. We love our new XC60 Volvo. It is comfortable. The controls are easy to use. The technology is state of the art and easy to understand. If you do not want to use the safety technology it can be easily turned off. It also has spunk and is fun to drive.
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Buyer Beware
Bob, 01/23/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have had 5 quality related problems with this car. The dealer never has the parts so each one requires two trips with weeks of delays. Here are the quality issues. 1.) The Driver's side dashboard had a flaw and needed to be repaired/replaced. 2.) the front rotors warped at 5,000 miles and needed to be replaced. 3.) Excessive paint swirls in the pillars that had to be machine buffed out. 4.) Rear window washer stopped working. 5.) Check engine light came on and now they want to pull out the gas tank fill tube and replace it with a new design. I wrote Volvo and talked with the dealer about returning this car or being compensate for the dozen or more hours and hundreds of miles I put out for theses issues. They told me "sorry, they can't make everyone happy" . Please avoid this car unless you want a bad quality car with a good warranty and a company that doesn't mind deceiving you.
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Good Swedish Car
P Folger, 10/08/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 R-Design Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It is an expensive car, but after being 500 miles into it I like it. Still have not mastered all that came with it, no hurry. Did my 1st month of almost 500 miles, plugged gnat home, plugged in at office, 10 gallons.
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Disappointing
Dan, 08/27/2020
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I leased a Volvo T8 with every bell and whistle, including air suspension, red key, heads up display etc. Sticker was over $75k. It's a beautiful and comfortable car but I can't wait to give it back. The front dashboard rattles miserably on the highway. It truly drives me mad and makes me feel like I'm driving a Yugo. The dealer said they put padding/insulation but it has not fixed the problem. The 13 mile electric range is too low to be useful and the raspy 4 cylinder engine provides unrefined power/acceleration. The brakes and brake feel do not inspire confidence. I've also had countless technology glitches. For example, the wipers decided to stop working right before a heavy rain storm. I rushed home, parked and charged the car, and the next morning before I could call the dealer the system reset itself and worked fine. Strangely inconvenient. These type of random technology glitches happen unexpectedly and too often to be normal. The pilot assist moves the car around too much and the car does not track straight. Tire wear has been excessive. Disappointing to say the least, especially given the leather seats are beautiful and car is beyond comfortable.
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Love and hate it!
OlegB, 02/22/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
XC60T8 is a great car except poor voice recognition system, lack of AM radio, CD player, and spare tire. The car is fun to drive, has exceptional MPG and has a lot of safety features probably the best in his class. Enjoy!
battery loses power
akaz, 03/31/2020
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I own a 2018 Volvo XC60 T8. I bought it new because I wanted a luxury car with environmental qualities and after researching, was pleased with the positive reviews. I mostly drive around town, so the 18 MPGe were perfect. We had an electrician come and install a 240 outlet in our garage for faster charging. Two and a half years later the battery will only charge to 12 MPGe. Took it in for servicing and they said, "per the owners manual, the car is performing as it should." I looked in the owners manual. Here's what it says: The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes somewhat with age and use, which could result in increased use of the gasoline engine and consequently, slightly higher fuel consumption. I am so very disappointed. Good luck trying to trade this car in...who wants a hybrid that is loosing it's hybrid capacity. I just want to warn those who may want to buy the newly advertised XC90's. If you only want the car for two years, go for it. But don't expect much out of this hybrid in the long run.
Not what I expected
Dan, 04/07/2019
updated 07/08/2022
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I expected everything to work as advertised for the price. The voice recognition is the worse I have used in over 10 years - it may as well not even be there. Road noise in this car is far higher than many much lower priced cars - I would have expected a car in this price range to be much quieter. The foot operated tailgate very seldom works. It has a lot of safety technology but because of the lack of an operating voice recognition and the poor traction in bad weather, it is really not a safer car at all. Plenty of cargo space, very good fuel mileage, plenty of power and drives and rides well on dry roads. It is very poor on snow covered roads; almost scary. I would definitely not buy another one. I changed the tires in an attempt to get a quieter ride - no good but better traction than the factory tires. I have also been to three dealers and none of them are at all helpful with any of the problems. After two years owning this vehicle, I am hoping to be able to trade it for something better UPDATE: In June 2021 I moved to Florida. I went to my local Volvo dealer to get my 50,000 mile service. They told me that I could not get in for 7 weeks. On my way home I stopped at a Jeep dealer and traded the Volvo for a Jeep Grand Cherokee which I have now had for a year. The Jeep has 50 more horsepower, has more interior space, all of the same technology as the Volvo had but in the Jeep the technology works. The road noise is also much less than in the Volvo. The gas mileage is only 2 MPG less so it was a great trade.
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Luxury at it's Best
Fred G., 06/09/2018
updated 06/11/2021
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Stunning plush interior and a modern exterior while maintaining unique Volvo appearance. Very quiet and smooth ride. The best vehicle I have ever owned!
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Great technology
Sam, 05/14/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Volvo XC60 comes with a lot of standard features for which you have to pay extra for other vehicles in the class. In addition, the available additional features are of great value. The advanced package provided a heads up display with speed, local posted speed limit as well as other indicators. The semi- autonomous driving feature is very effective though it provides only a limited off hands driving before the driver has to apply steering pressure.
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Beautiful Vehicle
Jason, 04/25/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Has lots of technology abvaliable, the lane assist is great, quiet ride much better than Lexus previously owned. Great combination of sportiness and sophistication. Exceleration of the T6 inscription is on par with any luxury sedan.
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Scandinavian excellence
Marvin R Gunderson, 01/15/2018
updated 01/23/2020
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Overall it is the best midsize suv on the market because its features and safety. The only car I have owned, that I have liked better the longer I have owned it. First time in my life I am a supporter of a single car brand
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Great Car but decided for Acura RDX finally
Harry, 01/16/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
I compared Volvo XC 60 ,BMW X3,Mercedez CLE, Acura. I was interested in car with safety features and driving assistance at a Good Cost. I will rate Volvo the best But for about a 10K less I could get Acura RDX with Advantage Package and went with it.
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Quality, safe vehicle
Alan, 01/20/2018
updated 07/23/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great safety features and Volvo quality tipped the scales on the purchase decision. Very pleased with the XC60.
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Not a reliable Car
Karen Marrero, 05/05/2020
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for over 18 months. In that time it has been to the dealer more than six times, several times for over two weeks. Something is still wrong with it, and dealer (Gunther in Delray, FL) will not admit it is a lemon. In my opinion Volvo had no business selling a plug-in hybrid if they can't guarantee the same level of service than for their other vehicles. Stay Away!
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Beautiful XC60 T5 R Design
Noelle, 05/29/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very hard to find but well worth the find! If you find one, jump on it, you will not regret it at all!!!!!
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Battery issues
TTL, 06/06/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 2018 volvo xc60. Now it has 7,500 miles. Yesterday afternoon it was dead...I could not start the engine. Yesterday morning I was able to communicate with it via app on my iphone. Volvo sent a tow car. After the man charged the battery, the car was able to start. The dealer reinstalled the software, but could not tell me what caused the problem. I like the car very much until yesterday.
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Waited a long time
Franks4Cats, 08/03/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I waited a long time to purchase a new vehicle because I wanted more horsepower than was available at the time. I'm very happy with the power and the upgrades that came with it
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Couldn’t find Volvo XC60 Momentum Hybrid anywhere!
Bruce, 03/06/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
There does not appear to ve a Volvo XC60 Momentum Hybrid for sale anywhere in the U.S. this is a big fail.
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Voice control
Alan Makowsky, 07/01/2018
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
11 of 31 people found this review helpful
My CX60 voice navigation does not work for iPo. My dealer agreed and started a case with Volvo. Volvo now said that’s how it works. so when I say poi and the car asks what song I would like. when I say I am hungry it brings ud sites in another state. To go to fm radio you need to know the call letters of a station or frequency. A few times I said go to a addres. It did not work. When I had a chance to stop and go into the settings it was set for New Mexico.But Volvo says that’s how it works.
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I Love My Volvo XC60!
SHoagie, 07/18/2019
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car inside and out! The car drives so smooth and is very safe. We look forward to trips in this car.
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What they don’t tell you
Sharen, 01/23/2024
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 25 years of driving Volvo, I purchased the XC60, never had a problem with any of the models, except this one. After a few months, I was being left stranded with a vehicle I could not open or drive. The keys battery needed to be replaced every 3 months. Took it up with Volvo on numerous occasions, they just kept replacing the battery, got so bad that I needed to keep a spare on me at all times. Then the on/off starter battery sensor light came on, whilst me and my family were on vacation. Phoned Volvo, was told nothing to worry about, it would be reset with the upcoming service which was due in a month. Never reached that date, two weeks later a turtle pops up on my dash board telling me engine performance has been reduced. Luckily I was a kilometre away from home. Got her home switched off the ignition and that is where she stood. Would not start again. Phoned Volvo and they said they would need to assess the problem to determine the fault, not to mention I am 120kilometers away from the nearest Volvo. A single Mom, with not my best vehicle but my only vehicle. Their only response was, sorry the vehicle needs to come to us. Contacted roadside assistance, on arrival it was discovered that one cannot disengage the park brake if the engine is not running, another dilemma, it can’t be towed, it’s AWD, it can’t be loaded because the engine can’t start and the brakes can’t be disengaged. It’s stuck in park. Phone Volvo again, told sorry, you need some tool to disengage it can only be done by a Volvo dealership. Eventually arrange for dollies. Jack the car up, so we can get it onto the breakdown. 4 hours later my vehicle is finally on its way to Volvo. Go onto Google as a matter of interest and boy am I shocked, the amount of people that have had the same thing happen to them, some with horrific stories of how their vehicles also went into limp mode, whilst driving. Turns out it is a common problem with the XC60 2018 model, one that Volvo does not inform its potential buyers. I for 1 was never informed nor anyone else that I know of, that bought an XC60. Volvo apparently is working on the problem, my question is, why have these vehicles never been recalled, or clients notified of the problem, which clearly is a manufacturers fault, these vehicles are being sold under false pretences if that’s the case, and clients having to fork the bill and time for their negligence. I was notified my vehicle had arrived at the Volvo dealership, but now 24 hrs later still no further communication. So I think my Volvo days are over. I as a single Mom, cannot take this kind of risk, driving an unreliable vehicle with a massive safety risk attached to it
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Problems only with new 2018 Volvo XC60
Everything but not Volvo , 10/18/2020
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased new 2018 XC60 had for 2 years and issues all the time. On the end they are trying remove shaders because was overheating. Volvo does not stand behind their product. I will never buy Volvo again. Stay away from Volvo of Gilbert they report fix to Carfax .
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Test before buying
Joseph Moran, 11/17/2017
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 42 people found this review helpful
Test drive
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Nice Car
Kai, 11/14/2023
2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall a nice car. The interior meet expectations and the vehicle deliver more power than expected. 5 out of a 5.
2018 XC60 is amazing... best in luxury class
XC60_my car, 07/23/2023
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a used XC60 Momentum and this car is simply excellent with so many safety and convenience features. The ride is very comfortable, and cornering is not as good as a BMW. There's some sway in suspension and handling. Overall, the car is the best luxury car I have owned. The Sensus system is working very well on this car. Soundsystem is fantastic. I recommend buying a 2018 or later, so you get the second generation XC 60. The ride height is better than BMW, Audi, Subaru, and Mercedes Benz.
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Love car love Volvos have owned any of them still
Mr Ryan , 12/29/2021
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had a 2013 SUV and decided to sell it and bought a infinity car but missed the Volvo my wife still owns her six Volvo XC70 Wagon always bought new this one can not talk her into trading up it’s a 2008 with 46 thousand miles on it fully loaded and have never had a one issue with it people are constantly approaching her to ask if she wants to sell it that would not happen I can’t even ask her if she would like to trade up her answer is know but she let go of all the others after owning them for three or four years but not this one I can not motivate her to even go look at a new one even telling her to keep her old one her answer is why I love my car so praises to Volvo customers for many many years
MY FIRST VOLVO BEST CAR I EVER OWNED
Ljm, 05/16/2023
updated 10/30/2023
2018 Volvo XC60 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the R Design fast as a sports car comfortable like a luxury Small glitches in the beginning but overall fantastic UPDATE: This is review after owning my Volvo XC60 R Design for almost 6 years. This car is hands down the most comfortable and well-designed I have ever owned😎. The horsepower is super (350) and gas consumption minimal. I live in South Florida with fast and quite honestly horrible drivers, hence me looking for a safe car. This car checks all the boxes for me, great pickup, safe and fun to drive.