Review
Was driving an Audi before switching to XC60. Looked at the Q5 and the X3 but decided to settle on XC60 for the best exterior and interior styling. Both the Q5 and X3 look too boxy,

What I do not like
Nothing so far... am watching the reliability as car is still too new to comment on this.

Review
Tested this stylish XC 60 couple of weeks back and forgotten to write a review on it..

Firstly, I must say, the staff from Wearnes Automotive (Volvo Cars) are the best I have ever encountered. They are friendly, knows the specs (inside, out) and professional in every manners. THUMBs UP !!!

Back to the XC 60, the exterior looks stylish and sporty in every aspect. The curviness of the body certainly makes it sporty feel and the tail lights is an attractive factor.

Interior....a true luxury feel from Volvo pespective...push start button, electric seats (on both passenger and driver), easy to use screens with not much complicates to it...

Best of all is the electric tailgate that only XC 60 offers, compared to others like Q5 or X5 PLUS its safety feature where driver end can open it by a push button but not close due to safety reason, which was what Volvo is great to think of this at a safety angle.

Drive on the road is certainly a breeze, although some do say T5 is not powerful enough, I feel its good enough as its not as heavy as the elder being, XC 90, so not really necessary to look at T6.

The cruising was smooth and pickup was excellent...being a light footer myself, the XC 60 certainly feels a great car to have when you need the power to pickup.

The turbo kicks in at around 3,000 rpm and was a smooth pull than a drag, compared to the rest I tried.

During cruise, as according to sales person, it pulls to a halt when nearing a vehicle or object in front, a good safety feature indeed but I must say although other makes may have similar feature, the braking you can feel it as it force pulls u to the front whereas XC 60 gradual brakes without you even feeling it on the foot brake or force pulling at all. EXCELLENT !

Overall, this is certainly a good car to consider in many aspects and areas, in comparing to its competing brands out there, being safety is Volvo's No.1 concern and with its basic and necessary features in it (and not complicating it by having many things that are not useful), its definately a good luxury car (or SUV) to get.

What I like
Electric tailgate (Only this model gives compared to other SUVs)
2 x Electric seats
Powerful drive when throttle, smooth TURBO pull, not draggy
Nice interior
Spacious back seats (despite a tall seating position)
Front sensors to slow or stop vehicle (only XC 60 have, compared to others)
Intuitive Parking sensors, rather than the usual camera
Active dampers on suspension

What I do not like
Nothing at all so far...

Review
I have had the T5 for about 5 months. Firstly if you are drawn to the T5 because of the claimed fuel consumption, turn away now don't look back, it comes nowhere close. I use the ECP often and try as I may, the best I managed under normal driving conditions for some one who has to drive the kids to school in the morning and brave the 7 pm traffic home is 7.6km/L. Forget about sudden overtaking or any spirited driving, you will be repaid by worse fuel consumption. I tried driving under the egg shell rule, i.e. an egg under the accelerator so you depress as though wd not want to break it, no dice. The engine. The T5 has a hollow engine note and the manual powershift gear change exhibits noticeable lag. Those who have tried a VW DSG will be greatly disappointed with the Powershift, like a special needs cousin, a bit slow. The ride is well dampened and if you allow the powershift to do its work itself, gear change is seamless and smooth. Real world acceleration is lacklustre. This is not a off road vehicle and at 2WD it does not claim to be. If I had to do over, I wd get the T6, i cannot imagine the fuel consmp to be much worse, but at least I wd have 306 ponies to boot. And there is no replacement for displacement. Get a T6 with all the options pedestrian collision, collision warning, active bending lights, BLIS etc... as these cannot be fitted after sale. The XC60 is to be enjoyed for all its bells and whistles...the vanilla models (T5) will disappoint. Get the T6 with the works. Curiously the basic T5 sold in Malaysia by Wearnes comes as a higher spec, why?

What I like
Handsome car! Good alternative to the X3 and Q5 provided you get the T6 with all options. High basic safety spec, good for mommies who want to keep their kids safe!

R-Design looks very nice.

What I do not like
Fuel consumption is nowhere as claimed...did I say nowhere as claimed...T5 drinks like a fish. Avoid this car if you are at all swayed by claimed fuel consumption numbers. You have been warned.

Although touted as a luxury SUV, GPS does not come standard; rear and front parking cameras are not stock.

SG basic version is lower spec than MY basic version, what gives Wearnes?

Review
Just got the T5 version. Sweet ride and pure enjoyment so far. Feels big, but actually drives like a saloon. Surprisingly nimble given it's weight.

Real leather interiors definitely feels different from the Japanese synthetic leather. High upright ride gives good view and control. Excellent standard features means you save a ton over optionals, such as City Safety, power boot, smart keys, USB port, power front seats (both sides) with driver-side memory setting, dual climate control, approach lighting, etc.

Ride is very smooth with gear shifts almost unnoticeable. Power response with almost no turbo lag. However, not used to the rather light steering which cannot be adjusted unless you take the option. Eco tech also means the auto transmission makes use of "engine brake", sort of. And, that does sometimes give the effect of premature braking. So far, can't feel any understeer. FC still not really tested since I only drove it for 2 days.

Other pluses, lower insurance and road tax for this beauty. In fact, less than half of a Lexus350, which in my opinion, not really that much better.

Overall, am loving the XC60 every bit. The comparison of this over Tiguan, all win hands down. Over Q5, perhaps lose over drive quality. I said drive quality, not drive experience. If it's an experience, including comfort, safety, feeling of Zen, power, then XC60 could be the crossover you're looking for.

What I like
- plush interior
- solid muscular exterior
- responsive engine
- standard features
- boot space

What I do not like
- driver's leg room
- soft steering

Review
Stunning, beautiful, immaculately muscular.
I've just gotten my XC60, and am amazed by how well it bonds with the driver (me!). Behind the steering wheel, i can feel full control over this behemoth, and well protected at the same time. Handling's perfect and it is so comfortable to drive. Acceleration is cool (I'm driving a T6 version), and braking was awesome. I've looked through Audi Q5 and chose the XC60 instead for its unique European muscular look.
However, having more of its European features (e.g. lane departure warning) would have made it an even more impressive crossover. I added the Sunroof though.

What I like
Engine performance
Unique European styling
Quick yet at the same time BIG
Safety (of cos!)
Comfortable
Tall and splendid driving view
The Sunroof

What I do not like
Lacking some of the features found in European Volvo XC60