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Video Review - Volvo S60 T4 R-Design (A)
24 Dec 2019  |  Volvo Reviews
With a sleek interior, plenty of legroom, and power when you're on the go, should you opt for the S60 over the typical German rivals?
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What We Dislike
Tall transmission tunnel makes seating five difficult
Adjusting the air-conditioning can be a hassle
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Comparison Tests:
Audi A4 vs Jaguar XE vs Volvo S60
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   Consumer Reviews of Volvo S60
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3.5
 
6 Consumer Reviews
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Comfort
4.0 Reliability
3.0
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Handling
3.5 Features
3.5
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Exterior Styling
3.5 Interior Design
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Value for money
2.0 Engine Performance
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chullys
Neutral Newbie
4 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 02-Aug-2016
Comparable to other premium sports sedan  Posted on 20 Oct 2020
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 2.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Went for a test drive for Volvo models.
S60 was fun, precise and offered decent space.
Acceleration was better than 318 and somehow felt more comfortable.
I personally didn't like the Interior especially the screen to control most.
Knowing the car was not made in Sweden, I couldn't fully agree with its worth vs. Price to pay.

What I like
Acceleration.
Comfort.
Simple design

What I do not like
Price
space, lack of compartments.


Mervynwm
1st Gear
136 reviews
76 points
65 forum posts Joined on 15-Mar-2009
The Smooth 60  Posted on 18 Jul 2020
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 3.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 3.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 1.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Review
Went to try out this mid size S60 from Volvo. First looks is muscular and sporty with a shorter body than its elder sibling, the S90 which is the extreme luxury drive in its class.

As Volvo, this German make comes with many great features, like its tablet size infotainment that has many features from audio to car settings for you to play around. The R-Design with topping up $10k sounds more visible to have as you get not just the R-Design kits, also with sunroof, not only the usual cosmetics.

In it a 2.0L with 180+hp, its 300Nm torque pickup can blow you away during move off. Gear changes are extremely smooth sailing where without even noticing it, you could be in 100km/h or faster (the SE prompted me I have already accelerated "Silently" To 120km/h which i quickly slowed down).

Overall, its a considerable against A4 or C class if you are willing to part around $170k to get a smooth, luxury sedan.

What I like
Luxury interior
Great Drive
Sleek and Sportiness
Good Torque with great pickup
Good throttling

What I do not like
T4 at $165k and $175k (R-Design) as at 11 Jul, kinda on the high side.
No sunroof for T4 normal.


Mrdolphin
Neutral Newbie
2 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 08-Sep-2009
Most unreliable car I've owned!  Posted on 27 Apr 2020
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Comfort 1.0 Reliability 1.0
Handling 1.0 Features 1.0
Exterior Styling 1.0 Interior Design 1.0
Value for money 1.0 Engine Performance 1.0
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I drove the last exact model of this car & it was a terrible experience. In short, I've experienced:
- Engine Failure (need replacement)
- Gearbox Failure 2x (need replacement)
- Clutch Failur (need replacement)
- Multiple times of Engine Oil Leakages
- Multple times of Transmission Oil Leakages via the seal (need multiple replacements of seals)
- Engine Mount Replacements


Aerogen
Neutral Newbie
2 reviews
3 points
17 forum posts Joined on 13-Feb-2007
Handsome looking Volvo S60 R design  Posted on 14 Nov 2019
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Been waiting for this model release and went to test drive it.

First impression is the exterior styling, eye catching yet elegant. Test drove the T4 R design and the ride is comfy, eases over uneven roads. Legroom at the back row is huge! SO gave a instant thumbs up. Road noise in cabin is negligible.

Was initially comparing the A4 and the S60 and with the large legroom available at the back row, the S60 wins for me.

Will definitely get this when the price is right!

What I like
- Minimalist interior design
- Comfortable, plush leather seats
- Large amount of legroom at the back row
- Suite of safety features

What I do not like
- No adaptive cruise control for R design
- Noticed a slight hesitation when I floored the pedal


zoomking
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 13-Nov-2019
Good value compact executive sedan  Posted on 12 Nov 2019
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 5.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Excellent safety features,
Good value and size,
Up to date design,
Balance engine capacity, horsepower and torque comparable to German cars.


Lotr
6th Gear
4 reviews
4,308 points
3026 forum posts Joined on 12-May-2002
Handsome Looking New S60  Posted on 28 Aug 2019
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 3.0
Handling 4.0 Features 3.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 1.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Been waiting for this new model to arrive on our sunny shores and finally got to try it out recently.

Really liked the exterior. Minimalistic and clean dashboard looks good but with a glaring flaw.

The R-Design trim is a better deal than the Momentum trim, quite a fair bit more equipment for 10k more although it lacks Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot Assist.

What I like
1. Exterior styling
2. Good enough engine performance and pickup (for me). Could only get up to 70~80kmh on test drive route
3. Well planted and comfy ride
4. Quiet cabin
5. Nice, big, iPad-lookalike touchscreen

What I do not like
1. Gearbox was a bit hesitant when moving off.
2. Changing aircon and fan settings on the touchscreen was distracting and best carried out when car is stationary. Given that Volvo is all about safety, it is strange that these controls was designed this way. Another way to change these settings is via voice command, but I don't really want to talk to my car.
3. Boot space is not expandable as the backseats cannot be folded. Upgrade to V60 for this "feature
4. Dashboard material is good but not as good as VW's models in the same category (not referring to A4)
5. Pricing is high at 185k/195k (Momentum/R-Design), OMV is approx 34k/36.5k, profit margin is 50k. Those who can afford will go for Germany's 1A2B. Value-seekers will have to look elsewhere. There is a 15k overtrade going-on though, so keen buyers should act fast.

Volvo S60
3.5 stars - based on 6 reviews