The symbol for iron is connected to the original Volvo company (not the current Chinese company) because they had huge steel production in Sweden, and they then decided to start making cars just so Sweden would use more of the steel themselves instead of exporting all of it. And to pioneer the use some new ball bearings, as the company started its life within SKF, a ball bearing manufacturing company. They wanted to increase the degree of added value that stays in Sweden compared to just shipping out basic raw material for others to make more sophisticated products out of.
I'm tired of people going on about Volvo being a "Chinese" company. That's not true. Volvo is still very much a company based in Sweden and actually, it's more Swedish now than it was under Ford. The teams of people creating and managing Volvo aren't Chinese. Under Ford Volvo had to share Ford based components and under Geely, they were injected with capital to expand the Swedish operation and make a more Scandinavian engineered and designed product. Volvo is owned by a Chinese company but they aren't a Chinese company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 THIS. It's terrible how the connotation of Volvo being a "subpar Chinese brand" is being rampantly shared through the public in such a ridiculous false equivalency. Love these cars, and without Geely, Volvo would likely be dead as SAAB.
@@joelbolton7252 Because that is what Volvo has been since 2016, a subpar Chinese brand, with subpar cheaply made and poorly designed cars (done entirely in China mostly by Chinese educated people) Now they moved away from older actually Swedish engines and have to limit top speed so it does not blow before warranty runs out. Last few years all their cars had terrible reflector headlights, now just some silly lenses added but terrible output. No one buys those in Europe, just those who have no cash for other brands as no one privately finances cars, Volvo is there for those with leasing like a fleet car or a company car.
Ouörreeföööuuorrrssss!! 😄😉0:50 As a swede it's super fun when an yank is trying to say Orrefors. That sounds actually like The Muppets swedish chef himself..😊😆 Nice youtube channel though!👌 Volvo since 2017 is among my standard dream cars!
They're low quality cars nowadays, that's why these are so cheap, never seen any other brand besides Hyundai, Honda, Kia, French and Toyota depreciate so quickly in Europe.
I have been a fan of Volvos and SAAB (Not longer in production) but haven’t bought any of these brands because of reliability and quality issues. Love the looks.
Hey Micah! Love watching the Family Videos gives me hope their are still people who do things together as a family. I bet with the Cast off you’re banging the right hand against things all the time causing pain. On a side note, “HEATED SEATS” should be standard.
I drove the S60 Recharge and it is very nice. the problems I found with the car is not trailer hitch for a bike trailer, doesn't qualify for the EV tax credit and the price is too high. Volvos depreciate a lot compared to other brands. Lease agreements list a 50% residual value. With a 50% residual value after 3 years, don't buy new, buy at half price 3 years later.
They built the laziness of the gas engine/transmission response in to try to get people to opt for the Polestar Optimization software upgrade. It doesn't give you any extra power but removes a lot of that sluggishness from the gas powertrain. Same for the drive modes, they took the physical controls away and buried it in the screen but they were supposed to offer a dealer-installable upgrade with the Polestar Optimization that puts the physical roller button back. They listed it as an option early on but then took it away.
Micah, how is the Bowers & Wilkins sound system? If you’re a music fan, is it worth ~$3k? And FWIW, Volvos have some of the best seats I’ve ever had in a car. (I once owned a 2012 S60)
This seems like an OKcar, but a little more EV range would be nice. As for controls- "car functions a little hard to find on the screen" plus screen-based HVAC controls means needless need to take eyes off the road. Safety demerit here! (But at least we have the choice to turn off or turn on the creep.)
I like Volvo but then there’s always something that is meh enough to lose interest. They seem to struggle with smooth hybrids for one. Also their dealer network still sucks. I still feel safer in BMW too due to their more instant nature to things.
I’ve heard that these new Volvos have a lot of creeks and rattles, my biggest pet peeve in a vehicle.. I have literally sold perfectly reliable vehicles for this reason alone, it is not a phenomenon that communicates solidity or quality. Anyone know if there’s any merit to these complaints?
Can confirm. I own almost exactly this car and it is a rattle trap. Center console creeks and there is a rattle in the drivers B-pillar that changes depending on temperature, drive me crazy. The dealer doesn't seem interested in solving it.
Whoa. 455 hp out of a two liter four cylinder engine (with some added electric power factored in) is a LOT of hp for a smallish engine. That calls into question the powertrain durability and reliability.
Only the early ones had issues with oil burning due to bad piston rings. Definitely not a 10 yr 500k mile car without deep pockets though, which is a lot of vehicles nowadays also.
@@whatchis1120 500 k miles is a standard for other European brands though, maybe besides Renault and Alfa, although Volvo is Chinese nowadays so maybe you're right. Just not the reliability people expect out of a European car here in Europe.
The symbol for iron is connected to the original Volvo company (not the current Chinese company) because they had huge steel production in Sweden, and they then decided to start making cars just so Sweden would use more of the steel themselves instead of exporting all of it. And to pioneer the use some new ball bearings, as the company started its life within SKF, a ball bearing manufacturing company. They wanted to increase the degree of added value that stays in Sweden compared to just shipping out basic raw material for others to make more sophisticated products out of.
I'm tired of people going on about Volvo being a "Chinese" company. That's not true. Volvo is still very much a company based in Sweden and actually, it's more Swedish now than it was under Ford. The teams of people creating and managing Volvo aren't Chinese. Under Ford Volvo had to share Ford based components and under Geely, they were injected with capital to expand the Swedish operation and make a more Scandinavian engineered and designed product. Volvo is owned by a Chinese company but they aren't a Chinese company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 THIS. It's terrible how the connotation of Volvo being a "subpar Chinese brand" is being rampantly shared through the public in such a ridiculous false equivalency. Love these cars, and without Geely, Volvo would likely be dead as SAAB.
Can you get a hardtop?
@@joelbolton7252 Because that is what Volvo has been since 2016, a subpar Chinese brand, with subpar cheaply made and poorly designed cars (done entirely in China mostly by Chinese educated people) Now they moved away from older actually Swedish engines and have to limit top speed so it does not blow before warranty runs out. Last few years all their cars had terrible reflector headlights, now just some silly lenses added but terrible output.
No one buys those in Europe, just those who have no cash for other brands as no one privately finances cars, Volvo is there for those with leasing like a fleet car or a company car.
@@Brian-jv8iy Thanks for the (mis)information!
I can't believe volvo didn't send you one with the integrated booster seat it's like one of their hallmark features since the 90s
Ouörreeföööuuorrrssss!! 😄😉0:50 As a swede it's super fun when an yank is trying to say Orrefors. That sounds actually like The Muppets swedish chef himself..😊😆 Nice youtube channel though!👌 Volvo since 2017 is among my standard dream cars!
Love my Volvo!
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Waiting for depreciation to get one of these! Volvos are so underrated and such good deals in the used car market.
Underrated yet depreciation is so high. Wonder why people don’t want to own these outside of warranty? 🤔
Absolutely with the CPO warranty 5yr unlimited mile warranty great for a high mileage driver.
They're low quality cars nowadays, that's why these are so cheap, never seen any other brand besides Hyundai, Honda, Kia, French and Toyota depreciate so quickly in Europe.
Psssssssst! Dude!
I have been a fan of Volvos and SAAB (Not longer in production) but haven’t bought any of these brands because of reliability and quality issues. Love the looks.
LOL, what are you doing in the thumbnail? I like the purple jumper. 😃😛
This car is a looker and supremely comfortable. Very nice.
Hey Micah! Love watching the Family Videos gives me hope their are still people who do things together as a family. I bet with the Cast off you’re banging the right hand against things all the time causing pain. On a side note, “HEATED SEATS” should be standard.
Great video; not interested in the car, but I watched it until the end and left a gentle comment here ;)
Super review guys!
No matter how calm Micah sounds the 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 in Evie’s eyes is the most honest and telling about what’s going on in the road behind the goPro. 😂
I drove the S60 Recharge and it is very nice. the problems I found with the car is not trailer hitch for a bike trailer, doesn't qualify for the EV tax credit and the price is too high. Volvos depreciate a lot compared to other brands. Lease agreements list a 50% residual value. With a 50% residual value after 3 years, don't buy new, buy at half price 3 years later.
The 6th gen Chevy Malibu had the windshield clip. Always found it odd considering it’s Epsilon platform mate Saab 9-3 didn’t have it.
I really don’t care for this Volvo, but I really enjoy the review. So, that’s saying something!!
They built the laziness of the gas engine/transmission response in to try to get people to opt for the Polestar Optimization software upgrade. It doesn't give you any extra power but removes a lot of that sluggishness from the gas powertrain. Same for the drive modes, they took the physical controls away and buried it in the screen but they were supposed to offer a dealer-installable upgrade with the Polestar Optimization that puts the physical roller button back. They listed it as an option early on but then took it away.
Micah, how is the Bowers & Wilkins sound system? If you’re a music fan, is it worth ~$3k?
And FWIW, Volvos have some of the best seats I’ve ever had in a car. (I once owned a 2012 S60)
It’s absolutely worth it. The B&E sound system in Volvo’s is one of the best in the market. It’s even a huge step up from the Harmon Kardon system.
It's one of the best sound systems offered today. The Harmon/Kardon system doesn't even come close!
Soon Kiddo will be driving and Micah and Evie will be in the back seat.
are you planning on doing some 2023 van's I'm going to be in the market for a new van this year
Worth mentioning that this comes in a V60 wagon version, even in the US ... but it starts nearly $20k higher 😳
Does it come in a hardtop? (who needs windows in the roof, anyway...?)
You didn't use the built-in booster seat? That's a volvo staple!
Sadly our didn't have it. I would've loved to try it out.
Weirdly I liked the XC40 steering evening though it was muted and the engine was peppy with the Polestar add on.
what's the difference between the 2023 Volvo polestar engineered version ?
Genesis G70 also an alternative?
The one holder is in the frontof the center box, there is a dent that a iphone pro max without case can fit into.
Jak black jak white😀💥👍
How's your family doing with the snow Strom??
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This seems like an OKcar, but a little more EV range would be nice. As for controls- "car functions a little hard to find on the screen" plus screen-based HVAC controls means needless need to take eyes off the road. Safety demerit here! (But at least we have the choice to turn off or turn on the creep.)
Very nice 👍
I like Volvo but then there’s always something that is meh enough to lose interest. They seem to struggle with smooth hybrids for one. Also their dealer network still sucks. I still feel safer in BMW too due to their more instant nature to things.
As with the last Buick Lacrosse, previous Honda Accord and this just not a fan of the lobster claw looking taillights.
I’ve heard that these new Volvos have a lot of creeks and rattles, my biggest pet peeve in a vehicle.. I have literally sold perfectly reliable vehicles for this reason alone, it is not a phenomenon that communicates solidity or quality. Anyone know if there’s any merit to these complaints?
Yes, materials are similar to Mazdas, thin, low quality, mostly for looks. Haven't seen a cheaper feeling steering wheel in cars at this price point
Can confirm. I own almost exactly this car and it is a rattle trap. Center console creeks and there is a rattle in the drivers B-pillar that changes depending on temperature, drive me crazy. The dealer doesn't seem interested in solving it.
Whoa. 455 hp out of a two liter four cylinder engine (with some added electric power factored in) is a LOT of hp for a smallish engine. That calls into question the powertrain durability and reliability.
decent portion of that power is out of the electric motor.
Only the early ones had issues with oil burning due to bad piston rings. Definitely not a 10 yr 500k mile car without deep pockets though, which is a lot of vehicles nowadays also.
@@whatchis1120 500 k miles is a standard for other European brands though, maybe besides Renault and Alfa, although Volvo is Chinese nowadays so maybe you're right. Just not the reliability people expect out of a European car here in Europe.
I think the genesis electric g80 is nicer
The Ev should come with a box of books to read when you are sitting at a recharge station for an hour or two instead of 5 minutes at a gas station.
FWD-based = no thanks
4-cylinder = no thanks
Chinese = no way ever
Excellent review guys!😸