I've got the T8 R-design and it's really, really great. I didn't go with the 19" wheels. The 18s are a little softer and take care of the juddering you describe (I did drive a car with the 19s on it). For in town driving or regular commuting. The PHEV is a dream. It only goes about 28 miles on a charge, but in traffic at low speed, that will get you a long way because braking recharges the battery. So far, I'm up to 72.2 mpg. I'm shooting for a thousand miles on a single tank of gas. The controls are a little frustrating at times. The vast majority are "set once and forget it" though. Once I got the SiriusXM favorites organized and my preferred temp in place, it's really quite smooth. Don't expect to sit in the car and take off though. Boot up time for the Sensus is longer than anything else. In the T8, starting and ending your journey are processes, not just turn the key and leave. But I like that sort of thing. The seats are supremely comfortable and the cabin is mostly very quiet. Wind noise seems kind of loud at 70+ mph but that's with the battery too, so you're not hearing the engine. When the engine is on, it does make a nice throaty growl.
Interesting, in the USA the Inscription and the R Design are the same cost but the Inscription can be optioned out to be more. And the states get FWD versions as well as well as T8 versions of Inscription models. But the highest version the states get is the V 60 Polestar and it is much higher than the Inscription. This reviewer gets it. The car is smooth and sporty, having the best handling is not the point. Having respectable handling is the point. And it can get around corners. Perfect. And he didn't mention the names of those better handling competitors that some publications do. I appreciate that.
They may have had bigger tires. Another thing is, and a lot of people don't realize this, the pressure in the tires could be too high. I've found with Volvos the tire pressure matters in terms of ride comfort.
It's a bit sketchy mid-corner on uneven terrain. That's because of the transverse leaf-spring suspension in the rear and the small amount of cross-talk that turns it into only a mostly independent rear suspension; Corvettes prior to the C8 had the same setup and felt the same way.
They have just taken so long to get this car to the Australian market. I was waiting, but in the end I had to pull the pin and purchased a different sedan.
Love the design inside and out. The only thing keeping me from buying it is its transverse layout (i know its for safety) and an unluxury like twin charged 4 cylinder engine. I'd go Genesis G70 3.3L TT over this. Just something about a fwd based sport luxury car rubs me the wrong way.
Genesis is much more a driver's car. The issue I have with the Genesis is back seat room. But, if you don't carry folks back there most of the time, that's not a great concern.
It’s fine but I don’t think it stands out for looks any more than anything else in it’s class, never been fussed too much on Volvo’s interior design language but it’s not poor either. Nice car but nothing to absolutely rave over.
The brand has introduced new, cheaper service plans. Three years/45,000km inclusive servicing and maintenance - $1595 for S60, V60 and XC40. News story to follow, but you're bang on - it's about time! Cheers
Not sure about other countries, but in the United States, my 2019 S60 came with complimentary maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles (oil changes, etc.). The "bumper to bumper" factory warranty is for four years or 50,000 miles. I plan on keeping mine for five or six years, so I bought the extended plan for both repairs and maintenance, at a reasonable extra cost, for an additional three years.
Volvo is going to be the new Audi. Very impressed indeed.
That's not a compliment.
I hope the Volvo is better than the Audis. They look good but had bad reliability records. And they cost more than Volvos to fix.
I've got the T8 R-design and it's really, really great. I didn't go with the 19" wheels. The 18s are a little softer and take care of the juddering you describe (I did drive a car with the 19s on it).
For in town driving or regular commuting. The PHEV is a dream. It only goes about 28 miles on a charge, but in traffic at low speed, that will get you a long way because braking recharges the battery. So far, I'm up to 72.2 mpg. I'm shooting for a thousand miles on a single tank of gas.
The controls are a little frustrating at times. The vast majority are "set once and forget it" though. Once I got the SiriusXM favorites organized and my preferred temp in place, it's really quite smooth. Don't expect to sit in the car and take off though. Boot up time for the Sensus is longer than anything else. In the T8, starting and ending your journey are processes, not just turn the key and leave. But I like that sort of thing.
The seats are supremely comfortable and the cabin is mostly very quiet. Wind noise seems kind of loud at 70+ mph but that's with the battery too, so you're not hearing the engine. When the engine is on, it does make a nice throaty growl.
You can control the heat and AC with the voice control option. That button is located on the stirring wheel.
Where is the link for the wagon it doesn't appear...?! And nor can I find the review on your website.....?!
Looks stunning in that colour!
Love this car, it’s stunning & has real presence. Good review, thanks
Agree the Volvo is a great car.
Interesting, in the USA the Inscription and the R Design are the same cost but the Inscription can be optioned out to be more. And the states get FWD versions as well as well as T8 versions of Inscription models. But the highest version the states get is the V 60 Polestar and it is much higher than the Inscription. This reviewer gets it. The car is smooth and sporty, having the best handling is not the point. Having respectable handling is the point. And it can get around corners. Perfect. And he didn't mention the names of those better handling competitors that some publications do. I appreciate that.
Volvo is a luxury car with more focus on comfort not dynamics but is not far off the BMW as I drove one and found it fantastic.
Hey that steering wheel is on the wrong side--design flaw?
I watched a Euro review R design the complaint was the the ride was quiet brittle but the great seats smoothed out the bad ride.
Stephen Griffin I have had my s60 redesign t5 a month now - the ride is firm but never uncomfortable
They may have had bigger tires. Another thing is, and a lot of people don't realize this, the pressure in the tires could be too high. I've found with Volvos the tire pressure matters in terms of ride comfort.
It's a bit sketchy mid-corner on uneven terrain. That's because of the transverse leaf-spring suspension in the rear and the small amount of cross-talk that turns it into only a mostly independent rear suspension; Corvettes prior to the C8 had the same setup and felt the same way.
Absolutely love mine
Great car - I just had a t5 redesign in UK - just a shame they could not have made the engine sound fruitier when pushing on - it sounds too strained
They have just taken so long to get this car to the Australian market. I was waiting, but in the end I had to pull the pin and purchased a different sedan.
Yeah, it was delayed a long while - but it's here now. And it's good!
Matt
It’s only just arrived in uk too
Beautiful car
es el mas bonito de 2020
Love the design inside and out. The only thing keeping me from buying it is its transverse layout (i know its for safety) and an unluxury like twin charged 4 cylinder engine. I'd go Genesis G70 3.3L TT over this. Just something about a fwd based sport luxury car rubs me the wrong way.
Genesis is much more a driver's car. The issue I have with the Genesis is back seat room. But, if you don't carry folks back there most of the time, that's not a great concern.
Yeah I wish they had a better engine in this car
@@edward3709 The engine is tolerable and does its job actually very well. It's the transmission that will break your heart.
Americans seem to have an obsession with wagons! Thats a pretty handsome looking car.
Who doesn't have an obsession with wagons!
:)
Matt
We have an obsession with wagons because we have more stuff
Wagons? America? SUV rules. But I love a wagon or a sedan 😜
SUVs, not wagons. The wagon has fallen out of favor. That's something I disagree with. I prefer wagons.
It’s fine but I don’t think it stands out for looks any more than anything else in it’s class, never been fussed too much on Volvo’s interior design language but it’s not poor either. Nice car but nothing to absolutely rave over.
Servicing cost kills Volvo.
The brand has introduced new, cheaper service plans. Three years/45,000km inclusive servicing and maintenance - $1595 for S60, V60 and XC40. News story to follow, but you're bang on - it's about time!
Cheers
Not sure about other countries, but in the United States, my 2019 S60 came with complimentary maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles (oil changes, etc.). The "bumper to bumper" factory warranty is for four years or 50,000 miles.
I plan on keeping mine for five or six years, so I bought the extended plan for both repairs and maintenance, at a reasonable extra cost, for an additional three years.
Lease the car for three years and you'll never pay for service.
@@josephfranceski1041 what a genius idea. what if you don't want to change car every three years?
@@josephfranceski1041 you still pay
I dont know what feet are
They’re attached to your ankles!🤣
@@JanieJane6149 I don't know why I commented that but I also don't understand your reply XD
@@JanieJane6149 My logo is a lego joker, I think I know that much, in terms of feet I was talking about measurement...
@@JanieJane6149 I see you like the 🤡 emoji
@@JanieJane6149 🤗