2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)

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2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid - POV First Impressions (Binaural Audio)

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6 жыл бұрын

-Filmed with the Sony FDRX3000 4K Action Camera amzn.to/2s53Bna
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Here on TheTopher, I'm known for putting a camera on my face and driving cars. Whether it's about any of my personal cars or reviews on weekly test vehicles, the goal is to give you an idea of what a certain car is like to drive or live with. Most of my videos are filmed in POV, with my clothes on, and (for like the 5th time) with in-ear binaural audio. Which, if I haven't made it clear yet, is why you should wear headphones. Because of the whole "woah" factor. It's there, trust me. Try it, you'll see! Or don't. As long as you whitelist me on your adblocker I'm okay with whatever you do or don't do with regards to headphone usage. That is all. Oh and I guess you should also probably subscribe. Why are you still reading this, you should be watching the video. With headphones! Hah, had to sneak that in there one more time. Later!

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@dlg5485 6 жыл бұрын

This is the Volovo I'd buy (or the upcoming V60), the efficiency of a hybrid, the performance of a sport sedan and the utility of a crossover...it's a win-win-win.

@jr3151006 6 жыл бұрын

I´m wondering to import one here to Brazil and be able to recharg at home without have to pay for traditional gas/fuel stations

@ivanlowjones 6 жыл бұрын

I like these dark brown seats and interior much more than the lighter amber colored interiors. This XC60 should be a worthy competitor in the small luxury SUV market.

@LuisOzielGermoso 6 жыл бұрын

The car is perfect

@HaunterButIhadNameGagWtf 5 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who is trying everything, especially the performance ;-)

@dagobertduck4557 6 жыл бұрын

I saw this car lately for the first time and i felt in love

@Trades46 6 жыл бұрын

Volvo is killing it with the new XC90, XC60 & S90/V90. While I'm still skeptical of the reliability of these hybrid powertrains & twincharged engine, they certainly do work well in real life. I'm still patiently waiting for the V60 replacement however.

@AndorJensma 6 жыл бұрын

Is the V90 to be seen as the V70 replacer? Since its even longer?

@Trades46 6 жыл бұрын

Andor Jensma well the S90 effectively replaced the S80 sedan, so I'm going to say yes to that.

@erneshandzic3570 6 жыл бұрын

new V60 to be presented 21st of february! You will not get dissapointed ;)

@dealzguyYT 6 жыл бұрын

Trades46 the V60 is announced and bet it’s the best looking wagon out there. Check that out...

@Trades46 6 жыл бұрын

Dealzguy the new S60 is even more drool inducing. The R-design looks better than anything in its class from Germany, America or Japan.

@meredithjenkins6308 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the performance on this car. I'm really considering the XC40. My current vehicle has this same color scheme and I loved it. Also, thank you for a little home sickness for this PA gal when you said WICKED FAST! Miss you MASS!

@root9065 6 жыл бұрын

Watching with great interest because I need to be in the loop with features in cars I can never afford!

@VelocityFilmsCO 5 жыл бұрын

Swedes really know what they’re doing. Damn, what a nice car.

@stevecooksley 5 жыл бұрын

I've driven the S90 T8 for around three months now and this review initially helped me make up my mind. It's great to waft along on just the electric power but even better to know you have an extra 300 or so bhp just in case you need it/you're bored. The torque generated from both engines is very impressive.

@OnboardCamEurope 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review by the way, it's amazing, great work!

@lennyraymond1514 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. When you get your longer term review car, please try to get a T8 R-Design (maybe even two - with and without air suspension). I'm really curious to see how it handles, and no reviewers really seem to be paying attention to that. I'm particularly curious to see how the stiffer, better damped R-Design leaf spring suspension compares to the air suspension in power/dynamic mode.

@DaveScarboroughUK 6 жыл бұрын

Lenny Raymond drove both fully loaded XC90 in T6 and T8 with and without air suspension. I liked the T6 as it delivered the power more evenly, non air felt good for hard driving. T8 had v rapid acceleration, air suspension felt better to absorb the imbalance between the the power of the front and rear engines. Bought the fully loaded T8 Inscription, though not as good for hard driving as the T6, it is more refined. I also don't hard drive cars all the time as I have the kids in and speed limits. The T8 is a very refined drive, and can burn off most other vehicles when required. But personally I just prefer oozing it down the street silently.

@MegaUncleJake 6 жыл бұрын

Aaaaawww, nice vid. My XC60 T8 just coming from sweden today. I got white nappa leather interior, that dark brown is actually tacky.

@ftosi 4 жыл бұрын

I have this car myself and I think they could have added paddle shifters and maybe more setting for the air suspension.

@skulltrailRFL 6 жыл бұрын

You've got to give credit to Volvo, the design language both inside and outside of the new cars, looks amazing. Shame about the engines, though in the XC60 this version with 4Cyl+Hybrid is alright, but using the same combination on the XC90, doesn't make sense, particularly in a high luxury SUV where you want a smooth engine, not a noisy 4Cyl engine at the front. Thank you Topher for another great POV.

@alisherhassan9000 6 жыл бұрын

Rafael_Santos the design omgg 😍😍😍😍😍

@Kuiper39 6 жыл бұрын

have you ever driven one? the engine isn't annoying at all, you barely hear it because its a ''4cyl'' with 320 hp

@skulltrailRFL 6 жыл бұрын

Yes i've driven one, which was the T6 version of the XC90. And at medium/high revs, the engine is noisy, and i'm not the only one who says this. At least if it was a nice sound like a inline 5 or 6 or even a V8, would be great to listen, but a "tiny" 2 liter 4 cyl, no thanks....

@Francis-of8cw 6 жыл бұрын

Volvo is looking at the future. Hybrid will be the standard soon and in the future Electric. A hybrid drive train is becoming cheaper to produce every year and gives you best of both worlds. But I agree for the xc90 it might have been a bit to early to switch over to hybrid only for the T8.

@ALLYOUPEOPLEAREVAMPIRES1984 6 жыл бұрын

how can you like the interior? it looks so bad imo

@eiriksundsy8137 6 жыл бұрын

In power mode it uses both the petrol engine and the electric engine in the back. So it basically is the same thing as AWD. But AWD does not have the heavier steering, sporty suspensions, and more responsive gas-and brake pedal. It focus more on traction and it lifts the car more, so it has more cm over the ground

@systemler44 11 ай бұрын

T8 is absolute beast..has to be one of the best all round cars ever made

@derbigpr500 6 жыл бұрын

This car is close to perfect. The only thing that would make it even better is a 5 cylinder engine. I'm really, really sad Volvo gave up on them. It's such a traditional sound for Volvo that these new 4 cyl's feel out of place.

@mikejonsson7235 6 жыл бұрын

derbigpr500 5 cylinder will drink alot of fuel and that's why they use 4 instead

@kordaxmint533 6 жыл бұрын

" 5 cylinder will drink alot of fuel and that's why they use 4 instead" I own Volvo S60 CC 2017 with T5 and it consumes 13-14 liters per 100km in reality.

@Neee35 6 жыл бұрын

derbigpr500 That's indeed a shame it was 1 of the few brands which uses 5 cylinders for diesel and petrol. Now only Audi uses if for the RS3 but i have to say Volvo engines are really good now. Using a 2.0l 4 cylinder with turbo and supercharger for performance + an electric engine I really adore it! I would rather have a Volvo than it's opponents!

@Thumbii 6 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. The T5 will always be missed..

@TheZodiacalJoker 6 жыл бұрын

Thumbii and the d5 2,4 😍

@geethsan1567 6 жыл бұрын

I gave so much crap about Volvos going 4cylbut now I understand that they are more leaned to comfort than performance because we are all conditioned to believe that if a car is both "sporty" and "luxurious"' its a perfect car. I love Volvo for what its doing.

@jordanl5064 6 жыл бұрын

Sang Eeth that’s not true. A lot of real luxury vehicles that focuses on luxury also have the V6 engine just like the Mercedes GLE. A real luxury car needs to have a good engine lol. And a real sports engine would be engines like the V8 so it shouldn’t even be considered sporty.

@geethsan1567 6 жыл бұрын

I never said any Volvo was sporty even though the XC90 T8 model gives out 400hp. I haven't been in a newer Volvo but i noticed 9/10 reviewers saying how the ride comfort is so smooth and the focus is to more luxury.

@martijnvangammeren1868 6 жыл бұрын

It is though. It beats everything if you do make a lot of miles. The seats are so comfortable.

@j1238066 5 жыл бұрын

Will be interested in the 2020 xc60 t8 , seriously considering one later this year

@botbuster0076 6 жыл бұрын

I used to love Audi before but after watching this review it made me turn towards Volvo especially this bad boy

@willriley1619 6 жыл бұрын

At 400 hp and 470 tq does this make this the most powerful 4 cylinder on the market? Or does it not count to have electric motors too even though it's part of the car just like the turbo.

@Iamvikeviki 6 жыл бұрын

I felt like as I am driving awesome bro

@nickscott447 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I would love to test drive a T8 engine. I have a s90 T6 Inscription and it hustles so I imagine this t8 is even quicker. Glad I watched.

@lenniebruce 6 жыл бұрын

Favourable, honest review. UK reviews are still stuck on Diesels and still not as kind to Volvo as their German rivals. Interior colour is questionable, but I think it would grow on you!

@bbtubi 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Love this car.

@DMBOXTV 6 жыл бұрын

then brown leather sits are hot asf...

@kramermack 6 жыл бұрын

12:22 that accord tho

@cebulas 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review man! I placed on order on an Onyx Black Volvo XC60 T8 R-design fully loaded a couple of months ago. Can't wait to get it, to bad the it won't be delivered until may next year.. :( Anyway, great review - Kudos!

@goons123flofy 6 жыл бұрын

Based on your review, I will go and test drive this sumbitch. Thank you.

6 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always😊

@blooddemon27 5 жыл бұрын

You should review the Volvo s60 R-Design polestar edition or just the R-Design edition.

@TuukkaVarjoranta 6 жыл бұрын

Your review was awesome! The new XC60 has something special in it ;-)

@shock7258 6 жыл бұрын

i wish i could afford such a car

@MrTwinkie797 6 жыл бұрын

work hard and wait for 7 years and you'll afford it :)

@goons123flofy 6 жыл бұрын

Age and occupation, please

@jasonedenilson 6 жыл бұрын

You can definitely get a good lease deal on one of these for the mid 500's per month if you dont go crazy on the specs

@jordanl5064 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do more Mercedes videos? It’d be nice if you can do the 2016 E350 with the beastly 3.5L V6 engine. And the BMW X5 would be nice too.

@MMM18092 6 жыл бұрын

All these Volvo reviews and nobody takes their time to check the true USP, the Pilot Assist and all the safety features. Who cares about max acceleration, I want a SUV, not a sports car.

@jr3151006 6 жыл бұрын

The volvo proposal is Safety in first for all new cars up to 2020. Who like sports car - I'm here - can have a family car without compromise the sport expectations! It seams to be a impressive combination

@Lucky8s 4 жыл бұрын

If you're going for the T8, then you're definitely looking for a performance crossover.

@OnboardCamEurope 5 жыл бұрын

Especially in white I find this car is very beautiful for a SUV.

@ismetpagarusha3387 6 жыл бұрын

everyone is loving volvo

@i.m.mitrovski1861 6 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful car. Love Volvo.

@VBNicke 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds really good for a 4 cylinder

@tawsifmasrurhaque 6 жыл бұрын

make an xc60 night time video. the night time videos are amazing

@timboid2006 5 жыл бұрын

Do you get the chance of an extended drive in this car and if so, can you recall the sort of fuel economy you were getting and how many electric-only miles you were able to achieve? Thanks (love the binaural sound to get a good impression of interior cabin soundproofing!)

@brendanH2O 6 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍🏼

@johnbmw550i 4 жыл бұрын

What happens after the small battery runs out???, how long before it drys up?. Then just engine.

@dealzguyYT 6 жыл бұрын

Nice driver POV review.wish you would have reviewed other features like autonomous driving, B&W system etc than just trying to race the car. This is not a Porsche Macan even though it is fast. That leather color is tacky as the ones in Audi’s. The Whitish interior suits this car best

@bt6joso 6 жыл бұрын

So it has roughly 300hp on front wheels and 100 on back wheels? And using only electricity it's only rwd?

@Colin623 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, awesome performance car, as for the size issue, to me it would be absolutely fine because I have a Volvo V70 phase 2, so I wouldn't have the same feeling of lost space as you had, you must remember the XC90 is one of the biggest bodied cars around, hence so much interior space, and to be fair, you wouldn't buy a Mini and expect to find the same amount of space as in a bigger car, it's a smaller SUV end of story, everyone knows this is the case, so to refer to this fact so many times during the vid is tantamount to saying that plain chocolate isn't as milky as milk chocolate !! lol yes we know this, the clue is in the model name :-) but keep up the vids. I enjoyed your Dad talking about the Volvo's he has had over the years :-) (XC90 video)

@yhonatan0traning 6 жыл бұрын

Try the V40!

@MrPJMX 6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Z they don't get the V40 in the US..

@adamjensen2125 6 жыл бұрын

What about the sound insolation in comparison with Lexus NX or Range Rover Sport?

@IpYoung 5 жыл бұрын

my dream car. I will get it.

@jamesjacobson1508 6 жыл бұрын

I miss saab

@martijnvangammeren1868 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I do too. I have a 93 station here in the garage, great car!

@ryanlangner8306 6 жыл бұрын

me too, i've got a 2011 95 aero

@paulsingleton5411 6 жыл бұрын

Me too. I have a 2003 93 Aero convertible. Had it since new and only use it in the summer now with an XC60 as a daily driver. Love the Volvo; great car but it isn’t a Saab......

@dariusslay279 6 жыл бұрын

Saab were terrible cars reliability wise. Absolute shit

@unexplainedwearenotalone3537 6 жыл бұрын

T B. Hey parts yes but they buy the Saab and failed and but Volvo is different by Geely.

@ltkwok2961 6 жыл бұрын

Quiet & quick

@seanpatt88 6 жыл бұрын

Is this car driving dynamic better than Lexus NX300h 2018 ?

@artur465levericks5 6 жыл бұрын

i was about to say something about xc 90 and rafael antos_7 already said it

@n0ahswrld 6 жыл бұрын

Can you The 2014 Infiniti Q50 ?

@user-je6ld8do9u 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any plans of driving the CX-9?

@3204clivesinclair 6 жыл бұрын

Love the style and quality, but having driven the XC90 T8, the only thing keeping this on my ‘consider’ list is the Bowers & Wilkins audio option. The motor is just too ‘unrefined’ for this class of car.

@jordanl5064 6 жыл бұрын

Clive Sinclair yeah B&W is really crap. Even Harman Kardon is better

@Susan-sc9xs 6 жыл бұрын

+Jordan L I think you read his comment wrong lol

@derbigpr500 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan L B&W is really crap? Wow...it appears you're deaf.

@JakeDrives1 6 жыл бұрын

The sound system in this vehicle is nothing short of incredible. The sound system is, in my opinion worth the purchase of the T6/T8 alone.

@ellioteslander3046 6 жыл бұрын

Clive Sinclair tell me a more refined drivetrain than 4 cylinder supercharged turbocharged + electric rear motors?

@tomcrouwel2810 5 жыл бұрын

is that the new tesla roadster in the back?

@aleksejsivanovs4814 3 жыл бұрын

Urban fuel consumption?

@andrewsippitts2119 6 жыл бұрын

I just wonder if it’s wicked fast though???? Couldn’t be sure from what he was saying?

@andrewsippitts2119 6 жыл бұрын

FsAviX really ??? cause he didn’t say, just wanted to know if it was wicked fast. I wish he mentioned it in the video!? (Shame I don’t know anything about cars or how to use google 🤔)

@KompulsaOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent car. Does it have a semi-autonomous driving mode like the S90?

@DetailingCars 6 жыл бұрын

Kompulsa yes

@Zero-sm8oi 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@goons123flofy 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great car for picking up chix. Let's see how it drives.

@azera55555 6 жыл бұрын

Is there not a pure ev mode considering it's a plug in hybrid? There's got to be right?

@Corcoancaoc 6 жыл бұрын

That's true. "Pure" mode gives you 87 hp on the rear axle for about 40 kilometers

@azera55555 6 жыл бұрын

Yes but I thought when he was in pure mode at 7:59 the gas engine kicked on

@Corcoancaoc 6 жыл бұрын

How much do you feel the road through the steering wheel, pedals and seat?

@Lucky8s 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Johansson Watch the video.

@tazwarhossain5283 6 жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me what's the official paint name of this car plz?

@danarashid9281 4 жыл бұрын

Tazwar Hossain crystal white

@ChoopyDroops 6 жыл бұрын

Can you turn off the regen braking?

@firefox39693 6 жыл бұрын

I like the XC90 just as much as the XC60. I disagree that it's too big.

@teusports3343 5 жыл бұрын

I can consider this car a rich or not in U.S.A ?

@ryan3150de 6 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one to notice that the digital dash is really laggy at times?

@DetailingCars 6 жыл бұрын

Maximilian Lichterfeld thats the camera, not the car. Irl its very smooth

@nali2190 3 жыл бұрын

This volvo or bmw x5 (2018/2019)

@sanderbrust 6 жыл бұрын

do you have flippers on the steering wheel it's hard to see

@minifighter4300 6 жыл бұрын

You can get it on the R-design ;)

@1AEROSOL.1PUFF 6 жыл бұрын

I really like this suv, however I wish it was a hybrid that did not require you to plug it into electric. Great review.

@hansolkang7474 6 жыл бұрын

super nice pic!

@Yourmomshairyy 6 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your shoes?

@mattman417 6 жыл бұрын

it's beautiful. they should have sent a poet.

@soumaknandi9218 6 жыл бұрын

I.LOVE.THIS.CAR.

@greenmenpt 6 жыл бұрын

hybrid fuel consum ?

@adblackwood8452 6 жыл бұрын

Volvo S60 Cross Country

@BELIKEWAT 6 жыл бұрын

why ur camera is like that!!!!

@prieststocker 6 жыл бұрын

The best car for these money... Easy!

@DoorisJ 6 жыл бұрын

25mph in ev mode?! Was it just not completely charged?

@itburnswhenip671 3 жыл бұрын

I want

@brandondannys-menary3678 6 жыл бұрын

I can see you owning one haha

@gloriasomma4036 6 жыл бұрын

it looks amazing but the problem is... is it reliable??

@DetailingCars 6 жыл бұрын

Gloria Somma it is very reliable

@dealzguyYT 6 жыл бұрын

Buy or lease one to check it out ...don’t be on the fence...

@americannotamericant1773 6 жыл бұрын

Turns out the Swedish can make something more than luxury snowmobiles.

@juan193 6 жыл бұрын

so no windshield hud and no wheel shifters?

@poorfection1086 6 жыл бұрын

juan193 R design has shifter I guess and hud is actually an option

@Corcoancaoc 6 жыл бұрын

VioletVess this car was supposed to be fully equipped. I see neither HUD or electrical heated windscreen

@AkeemMcLennon 6 жыл бұрын

The HUD comes with the advanced package. You have the option to turn it on / off.

@bankakinmola7385 6 жыл бұрын

The only problem with Volvo is long term reliability & maintenance. Would rather see how it compares to an SQ5 or Cayenne...

@Braga_18 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like a Porsche

@ftosi 3 жыл бұрын

The car had an empty battery

@justinstoysreview7357 5 жыл бұрын

😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@georgesmartins6121 3 жыл бұрын

407pony not 407 horse 🤣

@NickGonsalves 6 жыл бұрын

Lose the habit of turning with your hands inside of the steering wheel like that, not safe

@SuroCrave 6 жыл бұрын

9:44

@fli9614 6 жыл бұрын

Geese >>>> dogs >>> cats

@AKagNA 6 жыл бұрын

but still tesla is a beast with its new innovations and technologys

@orngrnify 6 жыл бұрын

Alper Avcı Volvo have a almost silly amount of safety features....they have a lot of history of that before all got automatic too.

@Biskawow 6 жыл бұрын

9:48 sign says 30 speed limit and you are going 54 lel

@jr3151006 6 жыл бұрын

don´t worry, it's just to show the 400hp

@futmut1000 6 жыл бұрын

70K for this car? FFS you gotta be mental to buy this over a Porsche Macan which shits all over this ugly cheap plastic car...

@ludde1300 6 жыл бұрын

futmut1000 ugly cheap plastic car.. umm that’s where you’re wrong. This car costs a lot more than usual due to it being a hybrid and 4000€ for the premium sound system alone, stop being so butthurt