Well, its a week since the new V60 arrived so I thought I would post about my initial thoughts.
Its in R-design spec so is lower and has bigger alloys - has a nice presence about it, and in passion red has had some admiring comments.
In replacement for the C5 it appears to have a similar footprint, but feels much smaller inside - the cabin is nice and snug and you feel secure, but having picked up a small kids bike this afternoon I hadn't expected to have to fold the back seats down. I understand why this model is not popular with the traditional Volvo brigade.
Build quality is good, but I am not sure its really far ahead of the C5, although I like the fact that the aluminium trim in the cabin is real aluminum and not painted plastic.
Seats are very good - not driven for more than about 45 mins in one go yet, but they feel like seats that wont give any back pain - lots of adjustment and very supportive.
The stiffer suspension and 18" alloys give a ride on the firm side of firm. Big contrast compared to the C5, and slightly annoying TBH - may get used to it, but if not, hey, its only an 18 month lease.
Its the DRIVEe eco model, so the big alloys and stuff make it a bit of a sheep in wolfs clothing - over the first 250 miles the trip is showing 50MPG against a book figure of 62. The C5 was getting around 52 against a book figure of 52, so I'm hoping that when it loosens up a little the numbers will improve. The stop/start is good and works well, although did surprise me when it started yesterday under its own steam for no reason
Gearbox is nice and slick with short shifts, steering is tight and responsive, and overall refinement is good. Nice and quiet at motorway speeds - on a par with the C5
Overall pleased with it, but has made me realize how good and underrated the C5 was
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