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.
I don't care how many people walk in front of you shooting, I am always going to watch your videos. I love your reviews and Driven is the only page that I have my notifications on on youtube. Keep being awesome Tom!!!!!!
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!!
Hilariously, this is why I got my V60 Cross Country. Yes it's a 2017 model, but it does a nice job on trails and dirt roads. It replaced a 2006 S60 T5 that also bombed a dirt road in its time. Even only fwd, the S60 did better in snow than a lot of 4wd trucks around here.
I own a 2016 version of this car, I’ve had it for a year now, love it! I bought it for $14,500 US under MSRP, and certified with 7 year/100K miles warranty included! Where can you get a deal like that? It was the last one they had left at the end of the year, they had 3 of them collecting dust on the showroom. This was the most loaded of the 3 ‘16’s to boot! Why a 2016 you ask? The last one with a real 5 cylinder with a real growl to it, doesn’t sound like a 4 cylinder vacuum cleaner when you rev it! No shitty start/stop feature, no big iPad in the middle of the dash, and one of THE last true Volvo’s made! Volvo for life ❤️ my SwedishMetal!
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.
I drive the VERY OLD 1998 Cross Country V70XC and it's slowly starting to die from old age now that it's 21 years old with almost 200K miles on it. It's been a great car, and after seeing the new V60 Cross Country, I am sold, and will most DEFINITELY put my name down for an order for this car.
the v60 is - hands down - one of the best looking vehicles on the mkt .. the bigger backseat in this lastest iteration makes it very usable and practical as well. Some minor problems with the gorgeous but sometimes hard to use infotainment system would seem to be the only demerit. MPG could also be a bit better. I believe they are working on integrating mild hybrid tech into all their vehicles. If MPG could get closer to 30 without increasing the price point this would be a no-brainer.
As a Minnesotan who has escaped the state for warmer lands - twice - but returned, the one positive aspect of those really cold winter days is some truly breathtaking sunrises and sunsets (preferably enjoyed behind well-insulated glass... with a crackling fire soundtrack in the background). Love the video (and the Volvos). Well done!
WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Sooooo beautiful!!! In the past, people who needed more room would buy a station wagon. It amazes me with all the dire predictions of climate change/global warming, North Americans are buying huge SUV's, while Europe is leading the way with smaller vehicles. It's a shame we can't get the Plug-In Hybrid version here in North America. This is one vehicle I'm just drooling over.
As an XC70 (2004 & 2014) owner, I am looking forward to the V60 XC. I much prefer the wagon profile. Wagons handle better than crossovers and SUVs,~ there is still some little boy racer in me that prefers handling over space in the sky. BTW, the Volvo touch screen is easy to use on day 2, it becomes very intuitive.
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...
@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.
Really good analysis of the V60 given the amount of time you had with it. Also, thanks for using that outro as it really drove home just how pressed for time everyone was and your dedication to providing us with content.
Tom, this is wonderful, I admire how you kept good humor even to the end. And thanks for talking about a wagon!, Station wagons are the best, most practical of cars, and to my eye often very stylish. Glad Volvo is keeping the fire burning. REPLY
I just bought one and love it. So much fun to drive and excellent on gas even with the all wheel. This thing is great in snow and in dynamic mode, the thing takes off.
Thanks for a great summary, nice job rolling with the punches. Had not idea I would like the cross country but the more I look the more I like. Great-looking car.
Loved that you mentioned your Minnesota roots. Record snows here in Minneapolis in February, 4-6" of snow last night. Sun is shining. It is spectacular here like it is there in Sweden.
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.
Yes volvos rule. The V70 taxi you see in the beginning is a 2015 with 380000kms on the clock 9 months ago. Probably 450k or more by now even tho it looks to be in a quite good condition. :)
I really like the V60 Cross Country Wagon! I really like Volvo’s in general! My first Volvo was a Grey 240 DL Wagon. Loved it to death. Rode like it was on a cloud. I think I might have to get the V60 CC Wagon. I’m impressed!
0:39 "Volvo rules here" and the 2nd taxi is a Skoda Octavia 😉. Years ago people laughed when Skoda promised that their closest competitor within five years would be Volvo. Turns out they have kept their promise.
Fun video. I moved to Seattle for the same reasons! Keep up the great work. Another awesome video. I’m telling all my car geek friends that they have to subscribe to your channel.
it can't have been that cold, but i'm a northerner so i'm used to the cold and the snow and as long as it isn't below 35c is it good enough to go snowboarding.
Was that Mark Takahashi? I sooo love the design of this car but I'm old-fashioned and desire more knobs to control things. Another fabulous video, Tom!
Hi Tom thanks for a nice vid! Very fun to watch! About the tires i would be very surprised if they were using any other studded tires than Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 (or maby 9) since this is the best tires there is for this condisions. The finns make the best tires for winterconditions - period! (I`m swedish btw). Second best tires - in my humble opinion - is the Continental ContiIceContact 2 tiers. All test during the past years puts the Hakka 8 on top and i use them myself 🙂.
Another jättabra review from Voelk. Lovely to see northern Sweden. There's a Volvo dealership a block from me in NE Seattle. Look forward to drooling over these. By the way Tom, did this trip prep you for Seattle's Snowmaggeddon 2019?!
Pretty good review Tom. For me it was nice to hear your comments on the advanced driving beam headlights currently under review by our government. According to the IIHS website these may become legal in the US by 2020. About ten years after they were introduced in Europe. Also your mention of the less than easy interface on the touchscreen. Too bad they haven’t gone back to knobs and buttons for some of the controls. I’ve owned a couple Volvo’s from the mid oughts and loved their comfort and utility.
@@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.
Tom, glad you had a nice trip. If I was in the market for a $45kUS wagon, the V60 (T5 Momentun) is tops on the list; however, I'm not, so the Alltrack-S/SE 6spd is where my money ($30K) will go when that day comes. Volvos are getting better, but still too many add-on packages that kill the "value" side of the equation. It's amazing what the right tires can do. Again, Volvo has my money, if I had that much to give for a car.
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.
I enjoyed the humour in this review, as well as the review content :-) I'd have a V60 Cross Country in a flash if I won the lotto....it'll likely start around $70k in Australia though....
Hey Tom, what kind of tires did they equip the cars with? Those look like studded tires @10:19 and I doubt anybody in the USA routinely uses studded tires and they make a world of difference when driving in wintry conditions
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.
"well your a journalist you make tons of money ..... OH! SO MUCH" lol. the sarcasm was palpable. LOL (by the way, if i had the money, and could afford a volvo, the XC brand would be right on my sights, love volvo wagons)
Hi Tom, I share your gushing enthusiasm for 'ladder-free' utility vehicles aka station wagons and look forward to the day we have a full selection of them at approximately 50% of this price point. You also deserve great credit for being upfront about the generosity of Geely in financing the trip. Have you already calculated how many acres of Douglas Fir you will have to plant In Washington to cover your carbon footprint for this rapid fire visit to the Arctic? #SaveTheWagon
Volvo has joint forces battlefield awareness communications, I'm waiting till next year when they bring out the weaponized version. No more soccer mom....now it's SOCO-MOM.
Great review, as always! I'm sad and frustrated to hear that the new V60 T8 wagon isn't coming to the US. I've seen a couple of European RUclips videos on it recently... Much better for a plugin version than either the S60 or the S90.
Hey Tom, I assume you've probably returned to Seattle by now. And I'm wondering if you brought the Swedish winter with you when you returned. I hear that the snowstorm we've been experiencing this week in the south Puget Sound heaviest in 40 years! If you're in Seattle I suspect you feel like you're back in Minnesota...except for the hills and inexperienced fellow drivers, of course. :) As for the V60, what a great looking car. Over the years I've owned both a Volvo and a Saab wagon and loved them both. I'll never forgive GM for destroying the Saab brand but at least the Chinese were intelligent enough to infuse Volvo with desperately needed capital and otherwise leave it alone to follow its tradition and instincts. My neighbor has the V90 version and it's a great vehicle but the V60 is more my taste in terms of size. I was intrigued by the pilot program in Scandinavia you mentioned that enables Volvos to communicate driving conditions among nearby vehicles. Not appropriate for the US where there are too few Volvos to make it useful, of course, but if Volvo licensed the technology to other manufacturers it would be a useful feature. All in all, a great review in trying conditions. Thanks, as usual.
The drone footage was from Volvo. I think some photog tried it and had no problem (other than battery life would be cut short in the cold I would imagine).
Thanks for the review! I'd love to get one of these when Volvo makes it electric. At 0:31 you mention that they are made in Sweden, is this true? I thought all Volvos were made in China now?
@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks for the reply. I did some more digging and it looks like currently it's the S90 & S60 that are built in Daqing, China for export. The others are still built in Sweden and Belgium with a US assembly plant come very soon. I think a sensationalized news story which lead me to think this. Keep up the sold reviews.
Most Americans don't understand a wagon handles better, rides better, mpgs, is safer, is way more versatile than any sedan out there.
#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.
I don't care how many people walk in front of you shooting, I am always going to watch your videos. I love your reviews and Driven is the only page that I have my notifications on on youtube. Keep being awesome Tom!!!!!!
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!!
Hilariously, this is why I got my V60 Cross Country. Yes it's a 2017 model, but it does a nice job on trails and dirt roads. It replaced a 2006 S60 T5 that also bombed a dirt road in its time. Even only fwd, the S60 did better in snow than a lot of 4wd trucks around here.
I own a 2016 version of this car, I’ve had it for a year now, love it! I bought it for $14,500 US under MSRP, and certified with 7 year/100K miles warranty included! Where can you get a deal like that? It was the last one they had left at the end of the year, they had 3 of them collecting dust on the showroom. This was the most loaded of the 3 ‘16’s to boot! Why a 2016 you ask? The last one with a real 5 cylinder with a real growl to it, doesn’t sound like a 4 cylinder vacuum cleaner when you rev it! No shitty start/stop feature, no big iPad in the middle of the dash, and one of THE last true Volvo’s made! Volvo for life ❤️ my SwedishMetal!
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.
I drive the VERY OLD 1998 Cross Country V70XC and it's slowly starting to die from old age now that it's 21 years old with almost 200K miles on it.
It's been a great car, and after seeing the new V60 Cross Country, I am sold, and will most DEFINITELY put my name down for an order for this car.
Chris9017 yay!!!
Chris9017 mines a 2006 with 320k on the clock. One day (soon) I’ll be able to afford a new one.
the v60 is - hands down - one of the best looking vehicles on the mkt .. the bigger backseat in this lastest iteration makes it very usable and practical as well. Some minor problems with the gorgeous but sometimes hard to use infotainment system would seem to be the only demerit. MPG could also be a bit better. I believe they are working on integrating mild hybrid tech into all their vehicles. If MPG could get closer to 30 without increasing the price point this would be a no-brainer.
Beautiful place. I don't mind the cold. That view 12:25 is heartwarming anyways :)
As a Minnesotan who has escaped the state for warmer lands - twice - but returned, the one positive aspect of those really cold winter days is some truly breathtaking sunrises and sunsets (preferably enjoyed behind well-insulated glass... with a crackling fire soundtrack in the background).
Love the video (and the Volvos). Well done!
It keeps the mosquitoes away.
The best in the biz!
Test some Volvos now.
Voxin
WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Sooooo beautiful!!! In the past, people who needed more room would buy a station wagon. It amazes me with all the dire predictions of climate change/global warming, North Americans are buying huge SUV's, while Europe is leading the way with smaller vehicles. It's a shame we can't get the Plug-In Hybrid version here in North America. This is one vehicle I'm just drooling over.
0:48 - I love a clean swipe from a rear wiper. Lol
it truly is the little things
As an XC70 (2004 & 2014) owner, I am looking forward to the V60 XC. I much prefer the wagon profile. Wagons handle better than crossovers and SUVs,~ there is still some little boy racer in me that prefers handling over space in the sky. BTW, the Volvo touch screen is easy to use on day 2, it becomes very intuitive.
Gorgeous car. I wish they would use more physical controls on the dash. I find touch screens require too much focus to operate. It's very distracting.
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.
I understand that the Swedish weather has followed you home.
Just by reading the first ten comments, it’s easy to see that, it is a classy, positive bunch that follow this channel.
V40 Cross Country and this would be a killer in my book. Total fan of these raised hatches, so happy to see them pushing these out.
Really good analysis of the V60 given the amount of time you had with it. Also, thanks for using that outro as it really drove home just how pressed for time everyone was and your dedication to providing us with content.
Gorgeous car, Amazing views of Sweden and a Perfect video!
Thank you Tom!
Tom, this is wonderful, I admire how you kept good humor even to the end. And thanks for talking about a wagon!, Station wagons are the best, most practical of cars, and to my eye often very stylish. Glad Volvo is keeping the fire burning.
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Haha love the nav showing you you're in the water.
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.
This guy makes some of the best videos.
I just bought one and love it. So much fun to drive and excellent on gas even with the all wheel. This thing is great in snow and in dynamic mode, the thing takes off.
Thanks for a great summary, nice job rolling with the punches. Had not idea I would like the cross country but the more I look the more I like. Great-looking car.
Was never a fan of station wagons....until now! Great great review. Thanks for all the hard work...and frostbite 🥶
Tom Voelk never disappoints on a car review. Thank you for braving a long, cold trip to Sweden. Excellent video, by the way...j
Loved that you mentioned your Minnesota roots. Record snows here in Minneapolis in February, 4-6" of snow last night. Sun is shining. It is spectacular here like it is there in Sweden.
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.
Yes volvos rule. The V70 taxi you see in the beginning is a 2015 with 380000kms on the clock 9 months ago. Probably 450k or more by now even tho it looks to be in a quite good condition. :)
WHat a gorgeous wagon this is, great shootings Tom!
The only channel that I have notifications for. Well done again, Tom!
And I don't like ABBA either! LOL
Another excellent video! Our family still runs a 98 V90 and a 92 240 that are going strong.
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.
Very great review especially for the short amount of time you were there
I think I'm starting to like these new Volvos! Tom, you sure do get to go on some fascinating adventures - congrats!
2:15 I see a filament bulb.
I die a little inside when I see an expensive car with filament bulb turn signals lights.
Great video, Tom! I love wagons too and Volvo makes very pretty ones. We Americans can be misguided fools sometimes.
Tom, you're the best. I don't even have a car and I just love watching your videos.
Even jet-lagged, you've given the best review thus far! Eager to know the V90 Cross Country updates, as well.
Hi Tom, I'm watching this at work with your brother. Love your videos!
Tell John to get back to work!
Never seen your channel before - great review! A+
Great video, Tom! It made me cold just watching it! The interior shots with your RX10 look good. Thanks!
I will own v 60 cross soon ı hope and watching your videos.Nice explaining you express the car's driving feeling accurately ı like your videos👏🏻
Very nice vid Tom. Enjoyed the views.
I really like the V60 Cross Country Wagon! I really like Volvo’s in general! My first Volvo was a Grey 240 DL Wagon. Loved it to death. Rode like it was on a cloud. I think I might have to get the V60 CC Wagon. I’m impressed!
Wagons are the best! Heads up - 'descent' is misspelled at 8:08.
Damn autocorrect
0:39 "Volvo rules here" and the 2nd taxi is a Skoda Octavia 😉. Years ago people laughed when Skoda promised that their closest competitor within five years would be Volvo. Turns out they have kept their promise.
Fun video. I moved to Seattle for the same reasons! Keep up the great work. Another awesome video. I’m telling all my car geek friends that they have to subscribe to your channel.
Your content is superb! Thanks for braving the cold for all of us.
It was actually kind of nice, until my fingers nearly froze off.
In norway we also favor wagons over sedans. Only strange old men drives a sedan here!
Volvo 4 Life
Those look beautiful
So fun!! I hope you enjoyed yourself 😄 Volvos are dope!
I like this video so much. Thank you 😀
Love that car!!
The V in V60 actually stands for Vagn which is short for herrgårdsvagn, or wagon in Anglo Saxon
GREAT review! Just ordered a V60 Inscription to replace my last generation V60. Great cars, especially when you live up here in Scandinavia 😉
This is a great alternative to the XC40. If demand isn't too crazy, it can be a more pleasant buying experience as well.
it can't have been that cold, but i'm a northerner so i'm used to the cold and the snow and as long as it isn't below 35c is it good enough to go snowboarding.
Was that Mark Takahashi? I sooo love the design of this car but I'm old-fashioned and desire more knobs to control things. Another fabulous video, Tom!
Yup
Hi Tom thanks for a nice vid! Very fun to watch! About the tires i would be very surprised if they were using any other studded tires than Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 (or maby 9) since this is the best tires there is for this condisions. The finns make the best tires for winterconditions - period! (I`m swedish btw). Second best tires - in my humble opinion - is the Continental ContiIceContact 2 tiers. All test during the past years puts the Hakka 8 on top and i use them myself 🙂.
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
Another jättabra review from Voelk. Lovely to see northern Sweden. There's a Volvo dealership a block from me in NE Seattle. Look forward to drooling over these. By the way Tom, did this trip prep you for Seattle's Snowmaggeddon 2019?!
Sweden is much better prepared. Just saying...
Looks a fun shoot, Volvo is definitely hitting them out of the park. The S60 T6 AWD is pretty awesome, a definite alt. to the German brands.
We have an xc60 t8 inscription. Its a great car.
My home town, we had -32 C last week :)
And we were all talking that it was colder in Chicago and Minneapolis than it was in northern Sweden at the time.
Pretty good review Tom.
For me it was nice to hear your comments on the advanced driving beam headlights currently under review by our government. According to the IIHS website these may become legal in the US by 2020. About ten years after they were introduced in Europe.
Also your mention of the less than easy interface on the touchscreen. Too bad they haven’t gone back to knobs and buttons for some of the controls.
I’ve owned a couple Volvo’s from the mid oughts and loved their comfort and utility.
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.
Great work as always.
Love it.Can’t wait to test drive one!
Like always , Fantastic review!!♥
Such a pretty place. I wanna go
I wish they were available in the US now...
The tires on that V60 CC are Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 tires?
Great shots👍😃
Tom! Awesome video! I truly believe in the wagon as well. I wish more people would give them a chance. And hey, you are from Minnesota?
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.
Tom, glad you had a nice trip. If I was in the market for a $45kUS wagon, the V60 (T5 Momentun) is tops on the list; however, I'm not, so the Alltrack-S/SE 6spd is where my money ($30K) will go when that day comes. Volvos are getting better, but still too many add-on packages that kill the "value" side of the equation. It's amazing what the right tires can do. Again, Volvo has my money, if I had that much to give for a car.
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.
Love your videos!
Great Video from the end of the earth - so cold
Awesome review! very very good
This would be my next car if I could afford it. Love wagons with an extra boost of off roadability. Perfect blend!
thoroughly enjoyed this video
wow, looks like a great car. were those studded nokians? how did they feel on dry pavement (or, was there any dry pavement?)
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.
Great report!
Good job.
I enjoyed the humour in this review, as well as the review content :-) I'd have a V60 Cross Country in a flash if I won the lotto....it'll likely start around $70k in Australia though....
Hey Tom, what kind of tires did they equip the cars with? Those look like studded tires @10:19 and I doubt anybody in the USA routinely uses studded tires and they make a world of difference when driving in wintry conditions
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.
"well your a journalist you make tons of money ..... OH! SO MUCH" lol. the sarcasm was palpable. LOL (by the way, if i had the money, and could afford a volvo, the XC brand would be right on my sights, love volvo wagons)
Hi Tom, I share your gushing enthusiasm for 'ladder-free' utility vehicles aka station wagons and look forward to the day we have a full selection of them at approximately 50% of this price point. You also deserve great credit for being upfront about the generosity of Geely in financing the trip. Have you already calculated how many acres of Douglas Fir you will have to plant In Washington to cover your carbon footprint for this rapid fire visit to the Arctic? #SaveTheWagon
Buy low mileage lightly used Volvos. Same thrill, less money!
Damn! no T6 version of the cross country? Well at least the regular T6 gets it. Hope the base T5 is up to the task.
Just got mine fresh off the truck 2 days ago!!!!
Video review coming soon!!!!
Which color is the car?
Massive lag at 3:06, didn't Volvo say they updated the processor for this year? 🤣
Keep in mind I'm wearing gloves.
Love this color! Is it Denim Blue or Osmium Grey?
Volvo has joint forces battlefield awareness communications, I'm waiting till next year when they bring out the weaponized version.
No more soccer mom....now it's SOCO-MOM.
Great review, as always! I'm sad and frustrated to hear that the new
V60 T8 wagon isn't coming to the US. I've seen a couple of European
RUclips videos on it recently... Much better for a plugin version than
either the S60 or the S90.
Haha, “that’s why I moved to Seattle”. We got 12 + inches of snow in Seattle over the last week or so.
Tell me about it. I live in the middle of a very steep hill.
You don't like ABBA 😡. Great quality video. Binging your uploads.
Hey Tom, I assume you've probably returned to Seattle by now. And I'm wondering if you brought the Swedish winter with you when you returned. I hear that the snowstorm we've been experiencing this week in the south Puget Sound heaviest in 40 years! If you're in Seattle I suspect you feel like you're back in Minnesota...except for the hills and inexperienced fellow drivers, of course. :)
As for the V60, what a great looking car. Over the years I've owned both a Volvo and a Saab wagon and loved them both. I'll never forgive GM for destroying the Saab brand but at least the Chinese were intelligent enough to infuse Volvo with desperately needed capital and otherwise leave it alone to follow its tradition and instincts. My neighbor has the V90 version and it's a great vehicle but the V60 is more my taste in terms of size.
I was intrigued by the pilot program in Scandinavia you mentioned that enables Volvos to communicate driving conditions among nearby vehicles. Not appropriate for the US where there are too few Volvos to make it useful, of course, but if Volvo licensed the technology to other manufacturers it would be a useful feature.
All in all, a great review in trying conditions. Thanks, as usual.
I'm back and have shoveled my walk for the fifth time. Most people bring back a coffee cup or a T-shirt. I brought back a weather system.
Quite realistic place to test a 4wheeler! How do drones flying in this climate? Sorry that you don t like ABBA! Nice video!
The drone footage was from Volvo. I think some photog tried it and had no problem (other than battery life would be cut short in the cold I would imagine).
@@DrivenCarReviews Thank you for the Response!
City Skylines music towards the end?
It's production music from AudioBlocks
It's brackish water in Luleå...
Thanks for the review! I'd love to get one of these when Volvo makes it electric. At 0:31 you mention that they are made in Sweden, is this true? I thought all Volvos were made in China now?
No. Most of the Chinese made Volvos stay in China. The ones we get in the US are largely made in Europe and.... wait for it... the US.
@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks for the reply. I did some more digging and it looks like currently it's the S90 & S60 that are built in Daqing, China for export. The others are still built in Sweden and Belgium with a US assembly plant come very soon. I think a sensationalized news story which lead me to think this. Keep up the sold reviews.
@@infernovideo Yes, you always have to dig to make sure you're getting the right information.
The Volvo assembly plant in South Carolina is now in operation with cars for the US, Canada and Europe markets.
Nice review but I felt cold just watching your video
My school is the uilding that you see when you drive out of the garage at 2:18
building*
And you are going towards my home at 9:10