2024 Volvo XC60 Consumer Reviews
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Wouldn’t buy again
The software system in the Volvo SUVs is horrible. I have the XC60 as a company fleet vehicle, and I have many colleagues that have the same car or the XC90. ALL Of us have had issues with the software. One time the main panel would not come on. The car would start, but the information panel was not working. Why is this such a big deal? Well, you cannot control the AC/heating unit without the panel working. So I got into an unshaded car in 95° temperatures and was unable to turn on any air-conditioning. It eventually started working about 20 minutes later. Currently, my vehicle is at the dealership for its 10,000 mile “check up.” There were no issues with the car at all, it was just the standard check to make sure things are running correctly and to change the oil, rotate tires, etc. The service department told me it would take two hours or less. After four hours, I Ubered home. An hour later they called to tell me they had to keep the car overnight. I requested to just come pick up the car and bring it back, but they said it was not drivable. They said it was a software issue. The next day they called and said they had to order a new part for it, which would take at least three days to arrive, and since they are closed on the weekend, my car would therefore not be ready for pick up for another week. Keep in mind there was nothing wrong with my car when I dropped it off. The positive thing about the car is that it does drive very smoothly. However, the frustrations that I’ve had with the software in the past 1.5 years have been very frustrating, and I would not recommend Volvos to anyone.
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Crazy problem, now fine.
First one I had bumped into cars in front of me twice. Car took over the front collision system and it failed. No damage, but. . .Anyway Volvo got into another car quickly and I love it. Fast handles well gets .e around town on the battery . Android auto responds well to voice commands.
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Good drive the rest a struggle
Drives well if not perfectly google was an assistant in 1998 never got printed still a poor assistant apps sluggish need better and longer prep to know idiocynraties of charging driving google etc
XC60 PHEV (Recharge) (2023) Really wonderful
First thing: I also drive a BMW X3 and a Lexus RX 350L (AWD). It is around the X3 in size but is more luxurious to me. Contrary to the salesperson's estimate of up to 50 miles a charge, the XC60 PHEV 2023 that I drive gets an average of 42 miles on "pure" electric, according to the dashboard reading after a charge. This is around 7 more miles than what is quoted in official ratings. I do not drive conservatively or use the "B" drive mode - which is annoying to me. If all you do is drive to work and the local stores on a typical day, your biggest worry is should you intentionally burn off the gas after a few months. The automatic switching from electric to all gas is seamless, if a bit noisy. Note: some customers do not love the noise of the gas mode. Try renting a 4Runner for the first time and see how you like the drive quality for comparison. Everyone I have spoken to who works for Volvo and has had the opportunity to drive one from home to work for more than a week (managers, employees) loves it. Second, you don't need to pay Volvo for a $1200 home charger, just install a basic 240 plug in the garage (I paid around $200 to an electrician). The SUV comes standard with all the cords and plugs already (probably around $600 OEM). Any electric charging station away from the house has a cord so you do not need to ever bring it with you when you drive. I heard from the Service department the other day that you can charge level 3 at Tesla charging stations now with an adaptor, but i did not verify that. the point of this type of vehicle is you do not need to have EV anxiety. The vehicle gas gauge is very cool and says it can go around 600 miles on gas when full. The hybrid mode probably gets 28 miles to the gallon, the gas only" "power mode" might get 16 and is a bit noisy. Just run it in hybrid or all electric mode. The power for me is good, better than the Lexus which is like driving a couch and less tight than the BMW. I prefer driving the Volvo over any other vehicle I owned previously, which includes Ford SUV's, Jeeps Cherokee and Toyota GX and LX's. Volvo's are not inexpensive, but neither is anything decent these days. Your get three years free service, which is nice. I will buy another one, which is the best recommendation IMO.
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Inconsistent production from car to car
Since most of these issues happen during the warrrant period. I would recommend that if you buy this vechcle. Have the Volvo file printout and find out if it has had major warranty repairs. If this was not under warranty it would cost tens of thousands to replace the ECU and all associated parts and programming.
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