Was deciding between the 330 and the S60 T8 - went for the S60. Yes, it is a heavy car which affected maneuverability around bends compared to lighter RWD cars - but wasn't difficult to get used to . Also switching either to AWD or power drive mode increases road grip and maneuverability which puts a smile on my face. Other factor for this car over others was the quality of comfort, luxury interior and tech compared to the others. I enjoy exciting drives and comfortable rides with the music on. I think this car does both for me.
It is even more impressive when you know the car is above 2 Tonnes, and they are using leaf springs in the rear. It goes to prove that chassis and damping tuning is an incredibly intricate job and much more so than what is just on paper.
Is it just only me that thinks the volvo s60 is not just good looking, it's stunning and is the best looking car among the segment, better looking than 3 series and c class
Can agree. But i do think c class look a little bit more classy, elegance & look more luxury in terms of interior design. Mercedes always have a interior design that 'wow' me in their new generation car in my opinion unlike other that play safe. But yeah, overall i do agree volvo have perfect balance in it design for both exterior & interior. It have a bit sporty look yet elegance enough & also a mature design. Bmw a bit to sporty & audi is a bit to boring.
definitely for sure will go for this S60 T8 R-Design test drove this car before immediately fall in love with the car offers~ good buy for youngsters haha
I am looking at a used 2022 S60 T8 R Design and found your review. I worked with Danish engineers in my first job in 1975 and they convinced me buy a Volvo with my new family and the safety it provides. In a few years I upgraded to a 760 Turbo which was awesome. But coming home late from work one night I ran off the road and went airborn. I prayed for God to take care of my kids, But I lived. I did not had a scratch. I have owned Volvos every since. They are strong and they protected me. Our 2018 S60 AWD Polestar is doing just fine but i want to do better for the environment. I think I am ready to trade in for this S60 T8 it looks perfect now as we are retired. Thank You for a such a wonderful and entertaining review. Regards, Dennis in Virginia
Bored with 3 series and C class, as I grew up with those..Both in my DNA already. S60 seems good deal to try. Many people may choose the 3 series or C class over this..I thank you all for that..keep it that way so I don't get bored with S60 too soon..haha
Drove the S60, 330i and the C300. And I have to say, driving the S60 just makes your life much easier on the road with all the tech, safety and HK speakers. And the acceleration is bonkers. However, driving the 330i does make me feel special due to its handling and how it sounds. Not to forget, even though the new iDrive lacks configurability compared to the merc, it is still the easiest to use while driving. And the C300 is more of an eye candy. So it depends on what kind of driver/owner are you? If you're an A-B kind of driver, get the Volvo. If you're a keen driver who loves exciting driving, get the 330i. If looks is the top of your priority, then get the C300.
@@EverythingMOTO2020 hahaha can’t argue with that. The S60 is crazy fast. But the 330i is by no means slow. What I like about the 330i is that it gives you more drama and it handles like no other. And mind you, 2021 onwards, Volvo is limiting their top speed to 180km/h.
@@EverythingMOTO2020 Surprisingly for 0-100 time, the Volvo was tested for 5.1s while the factory claim is 4.4s; the BMW on the other hand was tested for 5.5s while the factory claim is 5.8s! (Results based on tests performed by pdrive tv) 0.4s difference is not much.
@@samteo3066 i take their 0-100 reading with grain of salt. You better test drive both side by side and you’ll find that the power difference is night and day... i know coz i did test drove both back to back on the same stretch of road... just book appointment at ab tun razak for 330i 10am then sisma auto at 12pm then u get what i meant
Adrian, 7:27, you can put your phone at the empty slot by the centre console. As shown by Bobby Ang, that's where I put my phone and hook it up to Android Auto. But yes, my wallet is at the door cards. haha.
S60t8 will be my pick too... as powerful as 45amg or the like of olden days evos or impreza, but still gives zero fuel consumption for daily city commute unlike the other 400hp cars. Free 5 years maintenance, and backed by 8 years hybrid system warranty. Couldnt ask for more
May I know in this video segment VOLVO S60 T8 as you stated there 5.9litre/100km (As Tested) this fuel comsumption is it combined with the electric motor with fuel or just run by Fuel petrol only without combined with the electric motor?
Good review, not sure when this video was done though, just to let yr viewers know that volvo malaysia has removed some of the features you see in this video in 2020. E.g Gone are the R-design steering wheel and the pedal shifters. Make sure you ask your dealership on the changes ya. Cheers (from someone who just received his s60).
I had the previous model S60. Although the suspension was very good in the beginning, it went downhill rather quickly after a year and became very crashy. Hope it’s not the same with this model.
That's exactly what a car should have. Brand and image aside, spending 300k on a car with absolutely bare shell and mediocre safety features which we can find in a Myvi defeats a purpose of having a "complete" car, and that's called "value". Might not be applicable to those who have extra money to go after brand & image.
Surely he sets the same driver seat position for other cars though, so by looking at how many tennis balls he can fit in the rear legroom you can still compare it between cars
Really good car actually. But in Malaysia, if you have money there is really only 2 car brands that you will want. Its either a BMW or Merc. Besides that PHEV cars are not really a thing yet here in Malaysia.
Volvo should bring in the petrol turbo & supercharger version (T5 I suppose) that would be more competitive. Maybe price would be below 250k and can compete with C200, 320i and also the expensive D segment Arteon
@@l.y.l4818 Ppl who are eyeing for C200 & 320i can try T5. No hybrid, hence better reliability, lower maintenance cost and zero cost of battery. More importantly it will be much lighter hence more agile and better handling.
because these people thought their friends would just go "wow" at your merc/bmw, instead of a volvo. live to impress people kind of mentality. While for phev, whether or not is it a thing yet, phev is definitely here to stay and its only getting better, 8 years warranty, what is there to scare? definitely not a point for consideration, unless you dont get to charge your car to enjoy the full capability of a phev vehicle.
nah thats the high performance sound system, there's also the premium sound system with bower & wilkins (not sure if that's an option for the s60 though. it is for v90 and v60)
Volvo just need bring in S60 T6 variant not T8 , sell can up 3 x. people scare of hybrid batteries cost and maintenance cost potential higher due more parts. plus 99% of home without charging station, only need use slow 13A plug and if you have home external socket. also poor resell value
Nope. The 640 Nm torque is available at all times, even when the battery is depleted. The rear electric motor on Volvo T8 isn't powered by battery, but instead draws power from the ISG. That's how Volvo is able to offer full-time e-AWD even when there is no battery charge available.
Cars to me are never really built for safety but VW Passat Elegance might just change my mind on that 🤩It is equipped with blind spot assist. It will warns the driver when changing lanes especially when it's dangerous. Talk about safety and comfort. This car is definitely for me. 👍🏼
Its definitely got more power la but its a heavy sedan because of the batteries and its a bit of a deal breaker for some ppl. Also, practicality sucks.
I have ordered my S60 T8 Inscription. coming next week. The only downside I have to deal with is that all Volvos from mid 2020 are restricted to a max speed of 180 km/h. Does anybody know if there is a way to enable that...?
Heico Sportiv does offer a device to remove the Volvo 180 km/h speed limit. paultan.org/2020/10/19/heico-sportiv-offers-speed-limit-removal-for-volvo-models/
Bro, truely, if this car top speed is only 180km/hr due to the restriction, better think twice. Or else MYVI car drivers wld cut you into slices anyday...240km/hr is normal to them..you dont believe me?..try it on PLUS Highway from Melaka to JB..you will understand what I mean. 😂🤣🤣😅
@@WapCar ... why? only S60 has ADAS? only S60 gives best fuel saving in the market? what about reliable? expensive parts? after sales service? if that wss so good, why Merc and Beemer still sell few times more than Volvo? if ur Adrian... pls... be more profesional... learn more from othes such as PaulTan, AutoBuzz, Mekanika, Funtastico, Careta and so on... pls learn... dont Just simply block people from commenting in ur Wapcar Facebooc english edition... thats sound very un profesional
Volvo S60 is the only car in the class to offer the full suite of L2 ADAS. Fuel consumption of the S60 is the more efficient car we've tested on WapCar. Volvo offers 5-years unlimited mileage warranty & 8-year/160k km PHEV battery warranty www.wapcar.my/news/volvo-car-malaysia-extends-its-factory-warranty-for-free-23359 Mercedes and BMW have a stronger brand presence in Malaysia. Don't forget that Volvo when they were under Ford, was underperforming until Geely came into the picture and gave us this new range of Volvos. Service cost is published onto the respective manufacturer's website, potential buyers can look into it before making their decision.
@@WapCar only this year start Volvo offers 5 years unlimited mileage warranty... previously was ashame on it... u think people dont know? common... u can act better... my family W212 E400 has even has Active Evasive Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Traffic Sign Recognation, Distronic Plus Cruise Ctrl with Stop and Go and Steering Assist, Pre Safe Brakes, Full Auto Brakes with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection plus 9 SRS Airbags... fully imported new from Germany... heated/ventilated massaging seats with memory and lumber support... multi beam LED headlamps and the list goes on...
what was this biased review? last time u also mention about the cheap plastic in center console and hate the weight because of hybrid to save power but more weight cannot save power? Did volvo sponsor this? Btw i love volvo but maigod this is such hypocrite after i saw a lot of your volvo videos 🤢🤮
Same as their Honda City fuel efficiency test review posted on Wednesday claiming 5.3L/100km. Previously last month I guess they did the test which got 7.2L/100km. Latest post they claimed different figures due to different test conditions. I guess WapCar could be sponsored by Honda also. It's overly praising Honda as well. Very weird
You must've gotten the wrong channel. This is our first Volvo review and in our previous walkaround video on the S60 we did not complain about the centre console & weight.
@@royalprince5878 Because we had a very short time with the car during our previous test. Fuel consumption test was not conducted based on our usual route. 7.3L/100 km would be realistic if you spend 70% of your time in stop-go traffic.
Volvo resale value is among the worse cars in Malaysia. Thats why their famous tagline is VOLVO FOR LIFE. Why>? Cos the resale value is so low... you are stuck with it for life!
