"Its a wagon not a crossover, therefore I wont buy it" -Americans

@billyhughes9776

5 жыл бұрын

@@officialyasir No shit right!?!?! And that never happens anywhere else in the world!!! So weird....

@v60polestar88

5 жыл бұрын

Or Americans follow the crowd instead of thinking for themselves. Most of the cuv are not very practical at all

@MiguelRPD

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in the US and I can't stand people that love SUVs. Bring on the wagons !

@crossocean5663

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not “American’s”. It’s marketing. The car industry here is ants to sell SUV more than anything else.

@envispojke

5 жыл бұрын

@@crossocean5663 there's a reason you fall for it

As an audio enthusiast who's tired of garbage and overpriced "upgrades" I'm really excited about the sound system analysis that you're adding. I think it's an EXTREMELY overlooked part of car reviews and, to my knowledge, you're the first to do it right.

@Fee.1

5 жыл бұрын

Nah he's not the first. Maybe the best idk. Brian Cooley is umderapprecaited

@TheChimples

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly quite often I prefer the base stereo system vs so called "premium audio" sound systems in luxury vehicles these days. They just make everything louder, not better sounding.

@pierceb2105

4 жыл бұрын

B&W have amazing quality speakers, so the fact that they're fitted to the new Volvo's, I'm digging it

Volvo: "Our aim is to build the safest cars possible" Volvo: "We made the infotainment system touchscreen only so you have to take your eyes off the road to perform simple tasks"

@oliverandersson1991

5 жыл бұрын

i hate touchscreen stuff and my mazda has no touchscreen bullshit even if its an -19 model with the highest trim level and the touchscreen even gets disabled during drive forcing you to use the wheel to navigate the infotainment.

@suspicionofdeceit

5 жыл бұрын

Oliver Andersson What model? I was looking at new Toyotas and was completely turned off by the touch panel placement.

@macaron3141592653

5 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen is trying to do that with the mark 8. GTI reddits are outraged.

@abuliam8861

5 жыл бұрын

@@oliverandersson1991 I've had 2019 CX5 for 3 months now and i ABSOLUTELY love it! No gimmicks and tablets BS all over the place! I never even touch the touch screen ...only using the wheel and voice commands!!

@peer6038

5 жыл бұрын

IDIOT!

Dear Wealthy People, Please buy these high end wagons and start a trend so eventually there will be wagons for the rest of us. #Wagons

@derbigpr500

4 жыл бұрын

Move to Europe if you want to live surrounded by reasonable people making intelligent decisions. Or stay in the US and watch people drive trucks and 7 seated SUV's.

@v8_sami

4 жыл бұрын

@@derbigpr500 or 5 seater CUV that has less cargo space than this v60, which is also fwd only lol

@gassman55

4 жыл бұрын

I have had two wagons. 1990 E300 MBZ and in 2006 purchased a 2006 Volvo V70R. I use a wheelchair so a vehicle that is easy to get in is critical. SUVs are to high. Also if I’m with someone they don’t need to dismantle the wheelchair. They place it in the back. Even if I started walking tomorrow I would still own a wagon. All the benefits of a SUV but it drives like a car not a truck. The Europeans have it right. Wagons over SUVs. BTW: my V70R is a beast to drive. 300 hp turbo and Brembo brakes. What’s not to love. I’ll keep this V70R until an all electric wagon works for me. Did I mention it has a 15 inch sub woofer in the back under the spare.

@functionalist

4 жыл бұрын

The problem is that the aspirational crowd who like to show off don't want them.

@davec.3198

4 жыл бұрын

WTF? Go buy an outback if you want an economical wagon.

So it drives like a car? Yeah! Same space as an SUV? Pretty much! Easier to load too America: I hate it

@noelussurpemus

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

@Mgoblagulkablong

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot the fuel economy ;)

@Naotaku

5 жыл бұрын

Same in Europe :(

@DctorSkillz1

5 жыл бұрын

Same drive height as an SUV? NO Same egress and ingress as an SUV? NO Same ground clearance as an SUV? NO Wagons aren't for everyone. Get over it.

@inevahdie

5 жыл бұрын

Americans are funny folks. Their infrastructure would put those in third world to shame. They act like they are the only free country in the world, yet scared shitless to live their lives without firearms and wont go to certain areas of their own town. They pretend like they are no none sense straight shooting bunch but so consumed with image cant see a sensible estate cars even if a v70 tank drove right over them.

The soundstage is more focused when set to Driver because the time alignment and EQ are then optimized for that seat. No car reviewer covers audio quality seriously. I am very interested in what you will do.

@FishFind3000

5 жыл бұрын

erlebo agreeed. Audio quality is a must. If it sounds like shit what am I supposed to enjoy. You use the radio as much as you use the car.

@cytrynowy_melon6604

5 жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 You can stand the bad audio only if you have superb engine sound. But radio quality is crucial, especially in silent electric cars

@nicolasshaffer3161

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I can't wait to see what he does with that, I watch for the thoughts on ride quality and sterio quality.

@HERODMasta

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasshaffer3161 I follow the V60 since the first day it was shown in 2018 and waited till the hybrid is available in my country, I have driven the V60 a month ago as a D4, and could test the T8 with the B&W sound system in a XC90. What can I say other than: I am going to buy the full package. The T8 has enough power to accelerate the XC90 like the D4 the V60 and it was awesome. The T8 is quiet on the inside and the sound system is so good, my gf, who doubted why would you pay 3k on a sound system, said to get the system so she can use it. Also the seats have to be mentioned too. I was "test sitting" in many cars, and I disliked the seats in all Mercedes and only other seats I liked are the sport seats in the BMW 5 series. In Volvo you can sit for hours without any feelings of backpain. yeah... just waiting for my promotion papers, so I can afford it

@wilhelmjohansson1643

4 жыл бұрын

@@HERODMasta I had the same issue in BMW and Mercedes cars, i found Audi's seats really nice to sit in for more than an hour. But I totally agree with you on the seats.

Volvo design is really top-class. IMO no other brand in its class comes close. It has simplicity, class and premium written all over it.

@benjaminsmith2287

4 жыл бұрын

@japanwatchconnection Please don't go with the cliche stuff about Chinese quality. It has nothing to do with China. Volvo has had quality control issues to some degree for years. Volvos are premium cars. People have quality control issues with Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo and a host of other expensive cars.

I am so glad that Volvo continues to provide good Wagons in the states. I drove a 2003 XC70 (Volvo's lifted version of the V70) as my first car and really liked it. I especially loved the 5 cylinder engine in it and have been super sad ever since they discontinued it. It makes sense why they did especially for fuel economy reasons as they could never get the efficiency they wanted out of it. I wished Volvo could make their powertrains in their cars actually reliable and easy to fix. This "twin charged" engine sound like a nightmare to diagnose problems.

Volvo can make anything look amazing

SG: You like wagons? All 245k Subs: YEEEEEEEEEEERSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHH! ARGHHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!

@FishingBenB

5 жыл бұрын

100% YES!

@mathurinkerbouchard8931

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Absolutely love the idea for testing the sound systems in cars. Keep up the good work, Goose.

Love the underbody shots with the arrows for people who don't know a lot about suspension etc. Nice touch. You keep getting better and better...

Thank you for actually making the effort to give a real opinion on a sound system. Too many reviews just call it "good", with no actual context. Once again you're going above and beyond to give what is probably the most comprehensive review of a car on KZread. Testing stuff like frequency response is unheard of to this point.

Love the detailed discussion on the audio system and really looking forward to your future reviews with even more in depth audio reviews. That is a huge factor for me in choosing a car. Another great review - keep up the amazing work!!!!

Thanks for getting information from audio specialist. I know some companies advertise precisely engineered audio angles blah blah and some just say "dem speakers good" but seldomly do reviews give a real take on the audio. That's why I love this channel. Thanks man

You can set the seats and wheel heat to turn on with startup on cold days as a profile setting. Makes the startup lag less of an issue.

I've never been a big fan of wagons, but the other day while driving I saw one of these and absolutely fell in love. One of the most attractive wagons I've seen that's straight from the factory.

And that's how you do a proper informative review

Wow! You really out do yourself in every video. This one today has the best intro and film quality I think you've ever done.

Great review! I subscribed after the audio test visuals & explanation. So, so good! As an audio engineer that's a must for my future cars and I'm glad Volvo did it right with this series; I'll remember that. I'm equally glad somebody has enough know-how to record the data and visualize it for folks too! Cheers

That bit about you focusing on the sound system a lot more was probably the best news I’ve heard all day. I look forward to seeing that in the future.

Seriously, the most beautiful car review videos out there.

I really wish we bought more station wagons, I love the practicality, looks, and ride of them over crossovers and SUVs.

I'm still absolutely in love with the production quality. Length of the videos makes it hard for me to watch it all in one go (thanks, ADHD), but I'm determined to watch these videos in full length, just out of respect for the sheer passion and effort that goes into making these videos.

Thank you for doing this review!!!! Been waiting for a review of the V60 by someone I trust

Got to love the production quality as well as the review. Good Work friend.

Oh My Geese, finally a V60 vid from you!

This Volvo is at the top of my shopping list. I'm so glad you gave it a thorough review. Thanks!

@carholic-sz3qv

5 жыл бұрын

if you want to buy a wagon just go volvo

@howFARcanUc

5 жыл бұрын

@@carholic-sz3qv Very true. My family had a 240 back in the 90s and I would buy one of those again in a heartbeat, given the opportunity.

The plaid cloth “blond city” interior option on the V60 is so much cooler in my opinion. I wish Volvo would offer that same interior option on its other models.

@benjaminsmith2287

4 жыл бұрын

The tweed thing? I don't like it. I don't mind cloth but it doesn't look that premium to me. But I do agree to offer it because some might like it and choose it.

I like this honest review. Professional review. Im picking up my -20 T6 inscription B&W tomorrow, i'm pretty excited!

Thanks for sharing Mark. Excellent video. High quality.

Also, thank you Mr. Savage for another amazing review.

I love your attention to detail in these videos. Much like that sound system, you too, are lightyears ahead.

Mr Goose, Another really good review. Content and production are ‘premium plus’. I usually have no interest in wagons, but your videos are that good. I miss Scott’s contribution in the garage.

I sent my mom to your channel to help her with car shopping, she’s now buying a Mazda 3 😂

@aross924

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf!

@andrelima5124

5 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@DiscoFang

5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to say ".. and now she rolls around in the back seat with a jar of peanut butter."

@erikhertzer8434

5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Beyer :great choice

@psnmadracer27

4 жыл бұрын

Due in large part to savage geese, I've decided my next car will probably be the new 3, though the turbocharged engine and cooled seats in the CX-5 look really nice too.

Getn the RTA for audio reviews....amazing. You're my hero.

Been looking forward to a review of this one. Beautiful car!

I have the exact same light colored interior in my Volvo XC90. Just protect the leather and I get it detailed twice a year with a really good detailer. I've had my vehicle for 3 years and it's look no worse for wear than a black colored interior. Not perfect but good enough where no one notices at all. When you buy a car like this, you'll be detailing it regularly anyway, so don't be afraid of the light colored interior, it's totally worth it!!

SG really great montage, the cuts fades and approaches are so good love it dude. love the guitar in their too

Very smooth and informative review. Thanks!

I love Wagons! I drive a 98 Subaru Legacy Wagon, WITH UNDERGLOW and I love it! Practical and fun!

Mark, my Dad has one of these equipped identically to your tester. I find that your gripe about the sensus system boot time has a work- around: voice command. If you hit the voice command button, it will adjust the temp as the system is still booting at the screen. Just my experience.

@crashyyy4116

4 жыл бұрын

Ohad Paran this is genuinely a life changing tip. XC60 here, thank you so much

That's a lot of handy information for a car I won't even buy, great video I really like this review!

My Mom loves her previous gen one which she got partially based on your review. Nice to see they've updated it well.

Very thorough +but concise review. Not to mention no cringey and pretentious literature like some other car review channels. Subbed.

I have adaptive cruise on my previous gen S60 and it has really changed my life for the better. I barely get angry these days. It’s worth it.

Great review! Best car channel on YT!

The audio options for *driver* do focus the sound on you. Is called DSP and adjust the speaker output to focus on you. Things like time alignment

As a new dad currently driving a 2 door luxury coupe, I refuse to give up that feel for an suv (no way in hell I'll ever get a van), and I've always been a wagon fan. This no BS review is awesome, new sub. Super useful review.

I took my S60 T6 to NYC and back (from Boston) this past weekend and using eco-mode I got 27.8mph with high way speeds of around 70-80mph. I am impressed.

YESS to in depth audio reviews!

An actual audiophile car reviewer. I guess I have to subscribe.

I'm in the market for a car,tired of my truck I've had for 10 years,tired of SUVs crossovers and trucks,this Volvo is perfect

Loved this in depth video, well done.

I cannot WAIT to see your reviews on car audio!!!

I was waiting for this review!

Cool, I'm new to the Savage Geese channel and have to say this review was spot on!!!

Very helpful video, I’ll be downsizing from my 2016 XC90 T6 in a few years and this is tops on my list. 🍺

The car's sound system is one of the more important features for me and no one ever talks about :( I'm glad you are going to! Can you also comment on the plastic rattles when listening to music on higher levels?

Love that you're going to focus more on the in-car audio. I'm also hoping you'll review the Jaguar I-Pace sometime soon!

There are 3 audio setups available from Volvo in the US: standard 10-speaker hi-fi; 14-speaker Harmon Karden (standard with Inscription, I believe, otherwise $800); and the Bowers and Wilkins, $3200 upcharge from the HK, $4000 upcharge from the standard system. If you do sign on an audio pro to rate systems, I hope you'll test the standard setups from various brands as well, to truly judge the value.

@savagegeese

5 жыл бұрын

Just did the Harmon (800) and Bowers (3000) on BMW and the Harmon was garbage, different leagues. But will go over all of this soon.

I love what Volvo has been doing with their models lately

Gone are the days where easy head unit/sub-woofer/amp upgrades are possible with new(ish) cars. I suspect there are tons of people like me who can't wait to see what Mr. Geese does reviewing car audio.

Jesus christ actually recording frequency response graphs for the sound systems you my man are a god among men in the car review segment.

Finally car reviews for audiophiles. I mean what took so damn long. We drive too and take our music with us wherever we go.

I'm so glad you've started measuring the audio in cars!! The JBL stuff found in toyotas is particularly good for the money (cough cough harman is R&D lead in this domain). Im willing to bet that the stuff in lexus and lincoln sounds better than the $10k stuff from "botique" manufacturers in high end models.

Great review. I'm pleased to know that you will be reviewing whether the in-car audio systems are worth it. Thank!

Totally agree on adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability. My parents’ 2020 CX-5 has it and I use it even in traffic jams. It just takes away the stress of constantly monitoring the traffic and adjusting throttle and brakes. After using that system, going back to my 2018 Mazda 3’s adaptive cruise control without stop-and-go made me missing that feature. Makes driving so much easier and stress free.

Good review. Your complaint about harsh feeling on rough roads can be solved with this cousin, the V60 Cross Country which is also 3 inches higher for better ground clearance and harsher weather. Having driven all of the Volvo range, MY Pick is the V60Cross Country!

@vanceshaw3675

4 жыл бұрын

mrdeeds83 The other thing one could do is get the FWD Momentum version with 18” wheels. On the opposite pole! LOL. Less weight on rear end and more supple ride.

I really like your reviews !

I love wagons!!...more companies need to offer them...thanks for this review

@805NAVE

5 жыл бұрын

strangeskull omg if Lexus offered a wagon I’d buy it in a heat beat. Only wagon they’ve ever offered was the IS300 sport cross

@bigwilliearmitage

4 жыл бұрын

Everybody says they love them, but don't actually buy them. That's the reason more companies don't offer them.

Came here to give a quick thumbs up prior to even watching. Will watch later.

Look at how beefy the suspension components. Volvo’s are heavy and solid for a reason. Thick metal and very beefy parts.

@arvidkarlberg5845

5 жыл бұрын

they are also very comfortable for the same reason

@geethsan1567

5 жыл бұрын

I just hope the interior infotainment screens stays solid too. AC controls in the screens, IDK man it doesn't do it for me. Otherwise, I agree it's a great choice of a car.

I have a 2004 V70R (wagon). This is a great looking successor for the avid R enthusiasts IMO. It looks great, it is stylish/simple/elegant, and it's versatile. My 2004 is undoubtedly heavy, but the power of the 5-cyl turbo is plenty fun and the practicality of the cargo space is unmatched. I have a 2012 STi Hatch as well. For reference, with both lift gates closed, the V70R fits 10ft lumber, while the STi fits 8ft lumber. That's how you know it's a true wagon...it's just that much more practical than the modern day hatchback/5-door. This V60 maintains that. Love it!

Your video production and camera angles are amazing. Volvo certainly put in a lot of effort to build their cars.

Glad to see Volvo is still in the Wagon market.

Cheers for the great review as always. This is my dream car at the moment so excuse the bias but Volo is the king of the shooting brake. V90 is obviously the king but the v60 is the knight in shining armour. This current style platform Volo is using right now is so sleek and simple!! What isn't there to like?

Just bought a V60 momentum on European delivery. Super impressed with it so far. European delivery was awesome as well!

Both Volvo and Buick actually have wagons that I would truly consider purchasing.

@Jowurel

5 жыл бұрын

notformebeaky In that case, are Opels any good?

A bit disappointed that we were not made aware of hooker cargo capacity with seats both up and down. Could be a deal breaker.

@z28kindaguy

5 жыл бұрын

How many hookers are you looking to transport?

@MystiqWisdom

4 жыл бұрын

They're going to lose out on that serial killer market

@thisismagacountry1318

4 жыл бұрын

@@z28kindaguy How many you got?

I got V90 CC last weekend...OMG! I love Volvo.

Awesome review, as usual! I'd love to see a Volvo V90 review and how does it compare to V60.

Great review as usual. Nice car.

Finally a proper review!

My first car was a Opel Omega Wagon 4.1L rwd manual transmission. Love it

Still love that shot when you get into the car, at the end of the video this time :)

Great review of an interesting car. Thanks.

fabulously interesting underbody review

I'm not going to lie, the Volvo S60 and V60 are both on my list of dream cars.

The FOUR-C adjustable suspension isn't meant to make the ride more comfortable than the nonadjustable suspension; the ECO and Dynamic modes are why you'd want it. Remember the FOUR-C suspension from the P2 generation cars was harsher in comfort than the nonadjustable suspension cars, but it gave you Comfort, Sport, and Dynamic settings.

15.5 owner here- loving it.

Funny....I was literally just searching your videos yesterday looking for a V60 review.

Every bit that ends with LaTodd gets funnier and funnier. Keep up the amazing work, and please un-furlough Turbowski asap. Moar Todd skits!

Best looking Wagon. We love our V60 D 4 AWD.

Here in Europe, you can get a D3 diesel with a manual. It has 150 horsepower, and FWD. But still, a manual V60 sounds crazy today.

Awesome car, awesome review! Give me some more.

Love those naca ducts all over the underbody!

I knew this review was coming and I couldn't wait for it. I'm a Volvo fan (not 100% pleased with the current direction of the company) and I own the ancestor of this car, the 1990s Volvo V40. I'm also a fan of wagons. I actually see a lot of its DNA in this, even the overall side profile looks very similar, of course with much larger dimensions for the newer model. I saw multiple people complain about the ride quality. I think it's due in part to the wheel and tire size, which are just too big IMO. Since this is not a sports car, wheels that are a tad smaller could improve the ride without damaging the handling too much. I really wish Volvo would still offer 5 cylinder options, but with the insane emissions standards we have in Europe (and China) these days, it would be almost impossible for such a small company. Otherwise, I really love this car. The interiors look amazing, the exterior looks so much better than an SUV, and it's all around an amazing luxury family car.

@benjaminsmith2287

4 жыл бұрын

Volvo, since I can remember, has this quality of a strong rebound but seemingly less compression than they should have in terms of their shock damping to spring rates. I think they need to work on that. It's revealed over certain types of roads only. I don't think it is a matter of the tires, it's the rebound and compression. Maybe the suspension can use more travel but I think it's more to do with compression/rebound.

What a great review. And yes, because I just bought a preowned S60 I want to slather myself in baby oil and roll around in it. But it’s not as rollable as this V60. So I guess flopping around like a fish will have to do.

BMWs light Dakota leather has amazed me from not staining and staying bright white regardless of jeans and a big golden. Very impressed.