Coming from VAG to volvo

[mike-2txrc]

Hi,

I'm looking for a bit of advice in what to avoid etc. regarding engines on Volvo as all I have known is Audi's and VW's.

I'm looking at an estate whether that be a v60 or v90 but I want something with a bit of poke.

I've seen the new t8s but I'm just wondering what would be the go to around 2020 reg.

Any experience on what's good or not would be great so I can narrow my search.

Cheers.

[SFTWend]

Can't speak specifically for the V60/90. We had a 2020 XC40 T5, which was the last year they did the 247bhp 2.0 turbo. After that you had to go hybrid for petrol and over 200bhp and I didn't want the potential reliability risks of hybrid.

[POIDH]

Over the years OH and I have had Polo, Cordoba, Passat, Touran, Leon and Fabia.
Snuck in the middle was a V70 and as of yesterday a Polestar. The V70 is head and shoulders the best car we have ever owned. Yesterday's 250 mile drive in the Polestar lined that up as being another superb car.

You will find things like:
- steering wheel controls for cruise/stereo are different way round.
- cruise operates differently with 5mph steps on small press but 1mph on long press.
- there is a different logic to how everything is screwed together
- you can easily change bulbs in headlights...
- the climate control is much better at actually maintaining a temperature
- generally our garage much preferred the Volvo as it was designed to be maintained

Enjoy...

[Chrispee]

I've got a 2020 V60 Cross Country T5, a late one right before the mild hybrid "B" designations took over. For me the mild hybrid drivetrain seemed laggier and with a bit to potentially go wrong I looked at a late straight ICE car

I also tried a V90CC T6 - non hybrid. The turbo & supercharged one and it was quick but probably not worth the drop in fuel consumption. I've read the earlier plug in hybrids could have electrical drivetrain issues but I've got no access to charging so this was never on my radar..if you can plug in and the use case makes sense I can see it being a good choice

I had a Leon Cupra Estate 2 cars ago and whilst it was quicker it was a big step down in refinement & build quality, plus less roomy as well. In the 10 months I've had the car I've changed the support battery and replaced the wipers, no issues to report.

[JiffyJaffa]

Wouldn't dismiss the new T8's - I have a V60 with the Polestar upgrade and it is probably the quickest and most comfortable car I have ever had. It's bonkers with 450 horses under your right foot. Had it a year now and no regrets swapping from the BMW or the Audi before that!