Driven- 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country in Sweden 

#WeWantWagons

John Gaudet i learned that when I had my Jeep in for repairs can’t wait to get one these

Versatility and ride yes,but how did you figure out the handling,mpg and safety?

@@eleonik76 pretty sure he ment truck.

S.T T. That’s basics, big heavy tall brick vs a small short light wagon... also for validation look up MPG ratings, and safety ratings that are on every window sticker.

Everyone was in a hurry.

I concor! Him and Steve Hammous ( sorry if i butchered his last name ) Yes they are great reviewers with poise and sophistication that people like us can appreciate!!

Very good deal and choise! I own 2015 R Design version with REAL T6 (3.0 I-6 engine, 6 speed automatic). The last dinosaur! T6 of 2017 (4 cylinder) 8 speed is not so reliable. Good old days are passing.. :( Soon we will get 2 cylinders with 4 turbos with no soul or Duracell's bunnies..

I bought a used 4 year old 2015 V60 T5 AWD with only 23,500 km on it. Price $23,995 Cdn vs original price of over $42,000 Cdn. It came off lease and was immaculate, and obviously garaged a lot. That is 4 years of depreciation with only 1 year equivalent use! The bargains are out there if you look.

Tbh this is the only thing (apart from money) stopping me from getting a new volvo. For now I'll stick to my little C30 until maybe the next gen of volvo hatches and estates/wagons xD

I don't really know why people are so bothered. :D I almost never need to use the screen. :D I set the navi before I leave and than that's it I just drive :D Maybe the camera when parking, but than I stop the car, so...

Voice commands? I have a 2013 S60 and even that one is OK when using voice commands so I can only guess the new ones are heaps better.

@@__-fm5qv How is the C30? I might be in need for a car soon and thinking about getting a C30, how do you feel it compare to a polo or golf?

@Cowsy The C30 has been lovely so far in the month that I've owned it! The model I've got is the 2.0 L petrol. So not as fast as the T5 would be if your thinking of that but speed wise its what Id describe "adequate/pleasant", because it gets up to speed nicely without revving the balls off it but its not amazing fast either, its more relaxed. I can't comment on what its like compared to the golf but I have driven the 1.2L Polo before. The polo is suprisingly nippy at low speeds I found, but it lacks a bit of punch and feeling of stability at higher motorway speeds compared to the C30. In other aspects of driving I found the gearbox on the polo to be slicker and easier, with the C30 being notchier and more mechanical in feel. So its a toss up of what you prefer. The steering in both is pretty direct, you always know where your pointing, but not much feel from either through the wheel like most cars. I would say that if you need to park in tight spaces a lot the polo is definitely easier as its narrower (the C30 really does feel suprisingly wide at times) and has a smaller turning circle. Both cars have plenty of room in the front with the C30 having maybe a little more in back, but sacrificing a middle seat and some boot space. And both cars are generally fairly comfortable to drive imo. Personally I'd go with the C30 just for the look of it alone, I am a little bias though xD. But both are competent cars and I certainly wouldn't rule out either until youve driven them.

Chris9017 yay!!!

Chris9017 mines a 2006 with 320k on the clock. One day (soon) I’ll be able to afford a new one.

And I don't like ABBA either! LOL

It keeps the mosquitoes away.

Tell John to get back to work!

Test some Volvos now.

Voxin

It was actually kind of nice, until my fingers nearly froze off.

it truly is the little things

Yeah, the USS Volvo.

@@DrivenCarReviews Ha! Awesome! 😎😎😎

It's because the cars are being testdriven on a frozen lake...

@@richardklangf4443 Actuallly that is the sea.

When it was -10 in Sweden, it was 10 degrees colder in Minneapolis and Chicago. Don't think we weren't talking about it.

Driven Car Reviews that was one of our milder days. LOL. We’ve survived this winter so far. It’s been a slog. I’m reading a Seattle has had it relatively rough as well. I will say your reviews are top notch honest informative and realistic. Oh and a bit of humor goes a long way. Keep up the good work I look forward to each and every review.

Sweden is much better prepared. Just saying...

Damn autocorrect

Those were the days. Where were your Volvos manufactured?

You mean V70?

Both cars were manufactured in Sweden (in Torslanda if I remember right) and the wagon was the last of the 960 series rebadged V90 in 1998.

@@edwardh8853 pretty sure it was rebadged V70 (first gen)

Jure Pičulin No, the vehicle is a rear drive 6 cylinder model based on the 960 series.

Yup

That's tomorrow's review FYI, the B5 mild hybrid.

The days of knobs and buttons are numbered, much will be put into the touch screen. The right amount of buttons is an art form.

Buy low mileage lightly used Volvos. Same thrill, less money!

And we were all talking that it was colder in Chicago and Minneapolis than it was in northern Sweden at the time.

Buy a used, low mileage car and enjoy the benefits, it you don't mind being a couple of years behind the latest and greatest.

I'm pretty sure there were different brands on the T5 and T8 but I can't remember which was which. Sorry, lost my notes.

Hi Tom! Its Nokian Hakka 9, watch at 10:20🙂 - thanks again for your really good and fun to watch vid!!

The others were Michelins says Jordan my drive partner

Duluth to be specific.. And proud of it, if you couldn't tell.

@@DrivenCarReviews Duluth is good wagon country! I am down in Minneapolis. 6 speed manual BMW 328i Wagon E91! Even more of a random combination in the USA haha.

@@janikmahlen4893 Love MPLS! I worked at WCCO for a few years before moving to Seattle.

I know there were two different brands depending on T5 or T8. I lost my notes with which was which.

I had a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9's (the tires used here) on my old V60. They performed well on dry pavement, just very loud. The Nokian R3 is the studless variant.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9. They're available in the US, but I run the Nokian Hakka R3 on my V60. Similar tire but studless.

Fun fact, you need to have winter tires on your vehicle (studded or non-studded) between 1 December and 31 March by law in Sweden, if there is snow on the road that is.

It's production music from AudioBlocks