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2015.5 Volvo XC60 DETAILED Review and Road Test

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Is the Vovlo XC60 right for you? Check out the most detailed review on RU-vid to find out.
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Volvo's popular XC60 has always lived in the shadow of its German competition, but Volvo hopes to change that with their latest back-to-back refresh for 2015 and 2015.5. 2015 brought brand new engines including a turbo and supercharged 2.0L four-cylinder, new 8-speed automatics and a refreshed front end while 2015.5 brings a major redesign to the Sensus infotainment system. With three available engines producing 300 horsepower or higher, the XC60 also manages to be one of the most powerful compact crossovers available. In R-Design trim the XC60 eeks out a 0-60 time faster than the X3 placing it fourth in the segment behind the Macan Turbo, SQ5 and Macan. TheT6 form we look at in this episode slips just behind the R-Design and BMW X3 3.0 in performance while delivering serious value.
Unlike other manufacturers Volvo handles refreshed somewhat differently. Since it launched in 2009 the XC60 has received slight tweaks almost yearly and when taken as a whole they amount to a refresh 5 years later. With new engines, new transmissions, new bumpers, headlamps, hoods, wheels, seats, dashboard, infotainment systems and gauges since the vehicle launched, the XC60 manages to stay fresh in this competitive segment despite being one of the older vehicles. If you last looked at the XC60 when it launched, you'd do well to give it another look this year.
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@meenam300zx 2 года назад

Our go to car for long drives is my 2014 XC60. For 40 years I drove every Toyota limited (Camry, Avalon, 2017 Hylabder limited, wife's 2015 Lexus es 350) and I thought I have a bad back. One day in 2015 as I was having my Toyota out for service, I walked over to Volvo dealership and test drove their XC60 and felt in love. Seat are amazing. Now I can easily drive 8 hours non stop. I can not do that in Lexus ES350. After 3 hours, I need to pull over and rest.

@sergevivier956 8 лет назад

Great detailed review. 20 Years ago I herniated a disc and I tried all cars to find one that did not hurt my back. The exercise cost me a lots of money. The worst seat for me was my wife Forester after a 5 hour ride, I was in bed for a week. I now drive a Volvo and I can drive all day with no problem. Best seats period.

@NauticaloneEd 9 лет назад

Just bought a pre-owned 2015 XC60 T5 FWD with 11k. I did a lot of research before my purchase and so far very pleased. Alex, thanks for excellent reviews as always!

@juliaborcoman5388 3 года назад

5 year update?

@juliansosa8044 2 года назад

6 year update?

@lookingforjayy Год назад

7 year update?

@V0YAG3R Год назад

8 year update?

@coolbreezelb5023 6 месяцев назад

9 year update?

@kims_kitchen 9 лет назад

Wow Alex. Your presentation is amazing. Point by point you have answered me at all my questions I had about this car. Great video! ~

@LiveAKing1 8 лет назад

Right? Alex covered it all in this review. Great job!

@chrissynicole4926 9 лет назад

I love volvos I just got a used xc90 like a week ago I'm absolutely in love with it. Safety features and comfort in these cars are a huge deal for me. Love my car

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 года назад

How reliable was it? I've read the new ones are nothing but expensive trouble.

@Arbutuscoveretreat 9 лет назад

Alex, you're without a doubt one of the best car reviewers. Thorough and objective, I always look at your reviews. I like the fact that you show the different feature design options, (photo inserts) because they are informative. I think Uo should give s little more attention to safety tho. The new frontal offset crash safety standards have revealed some pretty shocking safety flaw designs that should be highlighted.

@outrigger777 9 лет назад

Another great review by Alex. Just bought my wife a 2015.5 XC60 T5 (5 cyl) AWD Platinum, Climate and Blis Package, Flamenco Red. What a nice car! Just a couple of points. The manual control for the lumbar support is gone--the lumbar support now has an electric switch by the regular seat controls. And her XC60 has CTC (Corner Traction Control), which is Volvo's torque vectoring system. With CTC and 20inch Perillis, the car really feels "tied down" on the hard corners. Give me the firm ride, in-control feeling, and great cornering of the European models over the cushy American car ride any day. I decided to pull the trigger and buy this XC60 because Volvo got rid of the tepid 3.2 6cyl in favor of the T5, from the excellent Volvo 5 cyl engine line. Famous for it's reliability and longevity, this Volvo engine has a lot of low end torque (266 lbs ft at 1800 rpm), but I didn't know it had a temporary boost to 295 lbs ft.-- I kept thinking it had incredible smash when passing, and on short highway acceleration lanes, and the temp boost explains it.

@kevindrle 9 лет назад

@AshPhoenix 9 лет назад

I got a T6 Drive E, same color and options as yours. This car is lovely!

@777Outrigger 9 лет назад

LegIsLate My wife gets compliments in parking lots from strangers all the time. Hope it helps Volvo sell a few more XC60s. :-D

@AshPhoenix 9 лет назад

777Outrigger It's surprisingly head turning. Also another surprise is that even my front wheel drive version does pretty well in snow. I saw a lot of sedans getting stuck, spun out on the road etc. Not my car (My city is very hilly). Your awd must be amazing in snow. Enjoy your car, brother!

@777Outrigger 9 лет назад

LegIsLate My daughter had a FWD 2002 V70, and it was a snow eater too. I think it's because FWD Volvos have their engines laying transversely over the front axle, which makes for great traction. With throttle-based and ABS-based traction control systems, FWD Volvos do very well in snow. Throw in some snow tires, and they're pretty invincible. And we live in the foothills in Colorado--lots of steep climbs for us too. :-D Hope you're getting great MPG on your DriveE engine!

@rlc2978 9 месяцев назад

Great reviewer. No stupid gimmicks, throw away sweeping statements or nonsensical comparisons. Rigours and very helpful. Thank you sir!

@rlc2978 8 месяцев назад

Can't hit like hard enough on your analysis! Exactly!

@rlc2978 8 месяцев назад

Lol..

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Год назад

As a Volvo guy: I'd buy this someday Alex.

@DivaEagle77 2 года назад

You are my new favorite reviewer. Thank you for this video

@dennisscipio 9 лет назад

We haven't even reached 2015 yet the adding the .5 on the model year reminded me of the 2014.5 camry

@pclayton5063 Год назад

Awesome review! I'm looking at picking up a used R-Design version, around this year model, and your review answered all my questions. Thanks!

@chuckymafia9462 Год назад

I own a pre-owned Volvo XC60 T5 FWD model and it has that camera out front and it hit the brakes on me alone the other day. I was like WHATTT. Love the car. It will be my sons soon. I plan to get another Volvo. Love them

@martinkiker6527 9 лет назад

Alex..thanks for the review of the XC60. We have placed this auto at the top of our shopping list and will most likely obtain a 2016 XC60 T6 AWD in mid August. Great review and detail..

@mountainhobo 9 лет назад

Wow, Alex, you have been busy. :) Thanks!

@lilljimmy96 9 лет назад

Volvo should put in LED high beam in combination with the HID projektories instead of Halogen. That would make the road brighter when driving this car with high beam.

@KT-en8pq Год назад

3.0 I6 has a timing chain. The others have a timing belt. For me, that's a big difference, I'll take the timing chain engine.

@LlyleHunter 9 лет назад

At 2:257 you stepped out of yourself and into the driver's seat! Neat trick!

@jakienlen 8 лет назад

Great review! You are by far the best out there. Keep up the good work.

@sandstorm31 4 года назад

Great review, great car. Too bad the entertainment display is small.

@mountainhobo 9 лет назад

Cat at 2:36 :)

@spkhola1743 7 лет назад

mountainhobo lol

@brucec43 9 лет назад

Impressive detail and concise presentation.

@coolbreezelb5023 6 месяцев назад

Awesome review, very detailed. I'm glad I came across your channel. Many years late, but subbed.

@kevincornner9112 Год назад

Your the best

@kbyow00004 6 лет назад

Excellent review! I am looking to purchase a 2015 Certified T5 AWD Platinum Ocean Racer XC60. Your review has been of great assistance! Thanks!

@jlhyang 9 лет назад

Alex, great review as usual...I wanted to make some small points...one thing that annoys me is that for a near-luxury vehicle (I consider it a "premium" car, not true luxury) the center arm rest is almost non-existent...I am one of those drivers that considers a true comfortable driving position should have a comfortable center arm rest that supports the right arm...this one is too low and thus not supportive and plus you mentioned the storage space there was just adequate. No really good place to hold sunglasses except behind the center console, which is made of plastic so things tend to slide around in there, they should have made it with some type of rubber matting, or soft touch plastic to alleviate this.These are small nitpicks, but the arm rest is definitely an issue. Also, I heard no mention of the start/stop function which I think works very well and is not obtrusive/noticeable like other systems.

@brucec43 9 лет назад

Volvo makes an accessory sunglass holder that fits onto the grab handle on each side of the front seats. You can use those to hold two pairs, the area behind the control panel, and the console itself. We had an XC60 R design and it had at least 4 pairs, a radar detector, a laptop charger, two phone chargers, and snackswater bottles all stored out of sight in the vehicle. The glove box is huge, also. There is also storage under the rear cargo area suitable for tools, inflator, battery charger pack, etc.

@rajhrishikesh1199 9 лет назад

you are always the best Alex.

@rbarrington8911 9 лет назад

Very informative review, as always. Thanks!

@aasanchez01 9 лет назад

Great review as always. Can't wait for your xc90 review! Please...

@hectorko5555 9 лет назад

Alex, as always, great review! One comment though -- I'm not a big fan of all those images you put in this time. Makes the video look... 'cheap'? Just some food for thought.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback, its good to hear things like this.

@tootoo3172 3 года назад

I kind of like them 🙃

@rithvikyerreddu4053 9 лет назад

For me, ride comfort and quietness is really important. So, on those ends, does the XC60 satisfy? Also, are there any other competitors that would have better noise isolation and ride comfort than this?

@777Outrigger 8 лет назад

Volvo first got rid of the 3.2 Ford-made engines, and apparently the Ford-made legacy T6 is about to go too. Just today, Volvo has announced that the DriveE T6 will be mated to AWD in the 60-series Volvos (S60, XC60,V60), even though these cars are still on the old architecture. They must have come up with an engineering solution to do this on the old architecture. It appears that Volvo is not going to wait on the all new 60series cars with SPA to get the DriveE engine mated with AWD. The all new 60 series cars are still a couple of years away, and that's too far out.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 8 лет назад

+777Outrigger I saw that and it surprised me since Volvo swore up and down that the output shaft on the 8-Speed Aisin transmission was in a place that made it physically impossible to put it and AWD on the S60/XC60/V60, etc. I think it's the right move for them however.

@777Outrigger 8 лет назад

+Alex on Autos A lot of people got that from Volvo, but there were also rumors that they were working to make DriveE and AWD compatible on the old architecture. I thought the rumors were just wishful thinking by Volvo enthusiasts. Sometimes the people in public relations don't know what the engineers are doing behind the scenes. :-D

@AAutoBuyersGuide 8 лет назад

+777Outrigger If this had been a PR person I would have dismissed it but this was Volvo's head of powertrain development!

@777Outrigger 8 лет назад

+Alex on Autos Derek Crabb? I've seen him on a couple of videos explaining DriveE. The other possible explanation is that an engineer posited a possible solution, and Volvo changed it's mine???

@AAutoBuyersGuide 8 лет назад

+777Outrigger He deferred to two Swedish guys that were the DriveE heads in Sweden. The names escape me. It was at the Drive E launch event for the S60/XC60/V60/S80 before the XC90 was even announced.

@tw2210 9 лет назад

Great review. Really thorough. Thanks. Subscribed.

@Team-USA 4 года назад

How's reliability? Will it last 7-10 years without expensive repair bill?

@kiraellis62 4 года назад

Un bel mezzo! Volvo sempre le migliori!

@bigJayCanada Год назад

Great Video!!! Just purchased this exact one:)

@fsx767 9 лет назад

Awesome weather for this video!

@brucec43 9 лет назад

I have read reports of the heated windshield causing reflection problems at night on the Volvo forums.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

Bruno TaTa Any heated windshield will have this side effect. I don't find it to be a problem, but in strong light at the right angle you can see the wires.

@paulsportal1720 18 дней назад

Very helpful. Well done!

@XMT621 9 лет назад

Hey Alex, are u planning on reviewing the 2015 Hyundai Sonata? I trust your words, so I would like to hear ur opinion on the DCT of the Eco sometime soon 💕👍Great work!

@MrKikoboy 9 лет назад

my old Plymouth Voyager van ( 1997 ) had heated wipers - can't figure why most ( except Kia ) don't include this especially for us up North...

@emjayay 9 лет назад

Some cars at least have some kind of winter package available with heated wipers and mirrors etc.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 9 лет назад

Thanks for the review, Alex. I'm still enjoying my 2015 Subaru Forester XT that your review was a great resource for in making my purchase decision. I'll be in the market for a luxury/near luxury small to midsized AWD CUV next year for my wife, and I'm wondering what you foresee in 2015? Will the new Audi Q5 be the one to get? Will Volvo remake their XC60 like their new XC90? Will Acura finally remake their RDX? Thanks Alex on Autos!

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

Next year the Q5 should be redesigned but the XC60's re-do is still a few years away and the RDX is unlikely to change for at least 3+ years.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 9 лет назад

Alex on Autos Thanks for the quick reply and update. I'm eagerly awaiting the new Q5. Any idea when the Lexus RX line will be refreshed? The NX is nice but still a bit too small for our needs. Thanks again.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

We can't be sure if the RX will be replaced by the TX or if we're just going to see the refresh after the TX launches. Either way it looks like it will be at least 2 years away.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 9 лет назад

Alex on Autos It looks like the 2016 RX will be a whole new model. I like it, my wife doesn't. Since it will mainly be her car, it's no bueno. So, it looks like the 2016 Murano (hopefully the 2016 will have the infotainment bugs worked out that the 2015 has) is still at the top of our list. Thanks.

@texasyank48 9 лет назад

Great review, as usual.

@kmuinde 3 года назад

Am thinking of getting this for my partner, practical for the baby. Get one with low millage

@yippie6862 8 лет назад

Alex, at the 2:24 mark what animal is that walking behind the Volvo? You can just see it underneath. I hope that's a domestic cat :)

@mountainhobo 9 лет назад

Pity Volvo's reliability in the last decade has been underwhelming. It's a really nice car.

@mountainhobo 9 лет назад

***** I am not talking about anecdotal data, I am talking about Consumer Reports, JD Power, etc. You know, the ones with large samples, not just your friends.

@LlyleHunter 9 лет назад

mountainhobo However Consumer Reports is not an industry wide survey as J.D. Powers is. Although I know that J.D. Powers is sponsored by the manufacturers it is paid for by all manufacturers equally and counts all cars sold in the United States. Consumer Reports survey is comprised of a sample of responses sent out to 150,000 of their own subscribers. I am one of them myself. They are impartial but it is a small slice of the amount of car sold across the United States.

@brucec43 9 лет назад

It's been average to above average for the generation starting in 2010 models. TrueDelta shows it slightly above average depending on the year. Ours was trouble free in 4 years of use. ZERO issues.

@LlyleHunter 9 лет назад

Bruno TaTa My own record driving Volvos is that they have been very reliable too.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

Bruce Solomon Well, I hate to wade into this, but it is true that Volvo's reliability is below average. Both Volvos I have owned have been true to those statistics. However I would still buy another. I liked the car that much and the dealer treated me like gold.

@MrAntennaBall 8 месяцев назад

alas, my 2013 T6 R Design Polestar didn't come with both rear fog lights enabled. can anyone tell me how this is done? TYA

@arvtara.1659 2 года назад

I would only let VOLVO and TESLA inside my garage. This 2015.5 T6 AWD has been impressing me to date; Shopping now for a TESLA after seeing my friend’s dual motor MODEL 3.

@wanasmav 3 года назад

Im from the future. VOLVO XC60 is the future

@Nancy-tr5fi 5 месяцев назад

Cat alert.....always a good sign, is it your cat Alex?

@aninstrumentalvision 8 лет назад

Thanks. Great review!

@dylanfischer95 9 лет назад

Ok plzzz keep doing more things on trucks plzz😃😃😃

@ATRichard 9 лет назад

"Back in 2015..." Lmao, in the meantime we literally haven't even gotten there yet. On some futureristic shit for real this time haha. Great review as always.

@renansoares11 7 лет назад

Very good video!

@Trades46 8 лет назад

Volvo's engine lineup is currently, frankly a mess. The XC60 (and stablemate S60 & V60) now can be ordered with the Drive-E engines WITH AWD...but confusingly the older 2.5 liter I5 "T5" and 3.0 liter I6 "T6" models stays on sale. I understand this is probably Volvo trying to get rid of the old stock of engines they still have, but why still offer them on sale at the SAME PRICE as the newer Drive-E counterparts?

@jimmacmurdo355 9 лет назад

Alex. superb review; as always. Any idea when the new Drive-E engines will be available with AWD? I've driven a T5 and found it a trifle noisy. Wasn't all that peppy either. Thanks!

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

It won't be until the next complete redesign on the SPA platform. The 8-speed's mounting locations and rear prop shaft exit arent compatible with the platform.

@brucec43 8 лет назад

I would question the criteria by which you have the Lexus NX as slightly larger (or the same size) than the XC60. A few reviews have mentioned a somewhat confined feeling front seating area, narrow greenhouse, and of course it's built on the RAV4 chassis. The XC60 is pretty airy.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 8 лет назад

+Bruno TaTa They are basically the same length and the same width, the Volvo is only larger by 1/2 an inch in either direction. The NX's roofline is lower and there's about one inch less legroom overall (1st + 2nd row) but the difference is very minor. The "feeling" of the NX being smaller is mainly design, in reality they are right about the same size. The biggest difference is the cargo area of the NX where Lexus' design choices make the cargo area about 20% smaller.

@barry5k 9 лет назад

Great thorough review! What are your thoughts on the 4 cylinder 8-speed transmission model?

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

I would be hard pressed to decide between the AWD 6-cylinder and the turbo/supercharged 4 to be honest. The 8-speed auto is an excellent transmission and the economy is vastly improved but the lack of AWD is kind of a bummer.

@GrandHuevotes 9 лет назад

great video, Alex. regarding the headlights "changing shape" did you mean it has bi-xenon? bmw has had this for well over a decade on the 3 series. my 02 has it. (a reminder to replace your HID bulbs after a few years because they do diminish in output by nearly half over the years) most people drive around thinking they have awesome lights but don't realize they need to replace the bulbs. also you mention the halogens light up as auxiliary. you sure? as far as I know this is illegal in the U.S. to have two sets of high beams on at the same time. they usually alternate between flash to pass and full bi xenon but not both. I programmed my 02 bmw to have full on double high beams which is standard in Europe. I can also turn on my fogs at the same time as the other two sets of beams for a total of three sets of beams. very useful at night. my last question: do you like LED headlights or hid headlights more? seems the marketplace is trending more towards led but I'm not sure if they actually perform better or if manufacturers are using them because they are more cost effective. thanks!

@emilymorin21 9 лет назад

Hi Alex! I love watching your car reviews, I am with you about all the nonsense with this kind of video on youtube, you barely learn anything about the actual car! Anyway, I have recently purchased this vehicle and was wondering if you by chance messed with the high beams? Mine does not have the active bending lights (boo!) just the halogens and I can't seem to keep them on, only can get them to flash. I have accomplished constant beams only twice. I did look in the manual, you have to have the actual lights on, not on auto and there are two positions, one is for flashing high beams and number two position is supposed to make them stay on. I don't know if mine has a glitch or I just can't seem to find the sweet spot for position #2, I always turn on the left signal instead and the lights just flash. But like I said, did get it to stay on twice but have no idea how I got it. Thanks in advance for any help, keep up the good work!

@abawitx 8 лет назад

Hi, I am thinking of buying a Xc60 in the next week, 2016 model, but wanted to know if the T5 acceleration is decent/good or weak and if I should consider the T6 without sacrificing the smooth ride, thank you

@Letsstartsmartclass 9 лет назад

I am interested in purchasing the 2016 XC60. Do you have any idea when it will be released? Thnx for the great review on the 2015.5!

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

We should see it in late 2015, although there is not going to be much different from the 2015.5 XC60.

@jmw882a5 8 лет назад

Looking to purchase a Volvo XC60 E drive (2016) for my wife, but then I saw the new Kia Sorento, and the Subaru Forester. Family of 4 (wife-5'5", teen-5'6", Cat-20", and me-6'3"), moving to St. Louis area. Which do you recommend of these autos of different classes?

@linuslidgren3745 8 лет назад

Xc60

@werderfreak8601 8 лет назад

I would buy the xc60 because of the Safety...

@weguccihere2671 7 лет назад

jmw 882a what car did you get

@occamsrazor6613 8 лет назад

@2:34 cat walking the red line under car....

@Zach-qo7mz 6 лет назад

Here I Oakland we need off-road vehicles for the potholes

@akarimsiddiqui7572 9 лет назад

Can you do a review on Range Rover vs Jeep Full-time Four wheel drive systems? How does it stack to current generation awd such as SH-AWD or XDRIVE or Subaru's Symmetric AWD?

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

I'll see what I can put together.

@akarimsiddiqui7572 9 лет назад

Gotta love the quick reply. Much appreciated for your hard work you have been doing.

@jaykae3952 8 лет назад

was that your dog behind the car

@StarNumbers 9 лет назад

Well done.

@NyRenalMD 8 лет назад

Im looking at the 2016 t5 platinum. Which is the 4 cyl 240. Anyone have anything negative to say about the A/C with this engine. I live in the Desert in southern california and summer highs go to 115 degrees. Any comments on the A/c system?

@Fussinated 9 лет назад

Hey! Alex did you ever notice that the Volvo logo is the 'Mars' symbol which is also the shape that represents the male gender? Volvo is the manly car. I wonder why those feminists never picked up on this :).

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

I always thought it was a little funny, but its also the alchemy symbol for iron and the company emerged out of a ball bearing manufacturer which sort of makes sense.

@Fussinated 9 лет назад

Alex on Autos Ah! well it is the symbol of iron because iron is believed to be dominated by Mars. However, if there is such a thing to intend a pun with symbols, I guess we are facing such a situation here with iron having the same symbol :). Anyway, it is a fact, though, that Volvo has the best sheet metal in the world since they produce their steel by applying electricity. The last I checked, the corrosion warranty was 17 years. It is interesting you noticed it though, because I even ask Volvo owners whether they are aware of this symbol or not, and so far I haven't bumped into one that is, :).

@alfaromeo156gta1 8 лет назад

please review on bmw 428 gran copu

@lexusfan100 9 лет назад

yee another Volvo!!!!

@EugenioVaccari 9 лет назад

Just a question. I don't want to polemicise, but I am interested to understand. How can you give 10/10 points to the front seats if you admit that they are not as adjustable as many of the other entries in the segment, the lombar support is only 2-way and manual and the headrests are fix?

@AAutoBuyersGuide 9 лет назад

Because for my body at least they were more comfortable than the seats with greater adjustability. .

@EugenioVaccari 9 лет назад

Thanks for the reply.

@EugenioVaccari 9 лет назад

And thanks for your awesome reviews. I don't know how you find the time for producing them, but they are really spotted on, detailed and clear!