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Double The Boost, Double the Trouble? - 2015 Volvo S60 Long-Term Road Test
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Double The Boost, Double the Trouble? - 2015 Volvo S60 Long-Term Road Test
Here we are in our 2015 Volvo S60 T6, a car that doubles down on boost like a card shark in Vegas with an 11 at the blackjack table.
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Expecting 200K miles from an engine thats well maintained is not unreasonable.
Any engine trouble and all the fuel economy savings can be reversed quickly. The only people it benefits then are lease owners and the manufacturer targeting CAFE.
As noted in the report, engine operation is pretty much seamless and powerful. The transmission could be a bit smoother shifting in traffic. I am driving a rental MBZ GLK 350 while Mr. Volvo is in the shop for repairs after some jackalope tail ended me in traffic commuting to work. The smoothness of the engine / transmission combination has to be experienced to be believed, just the best. Also, the automatic shut down and restart when stopped is rough and needs some reprogramming to match a reasonable standard. My 2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid is MUCH smoother in this function, hardly noticeable at all, while the MBZ is just a hair even nicer into completely unnoticeable.
I agree that there is some risk in the newer and more complex technology involved in the new Volvo I4 motor. If I was buying this car for a very long term ownership, I would be more concerned. But, like many, I am leasing and expect the car to still be under the 4 year 48 or 50K ( I forget which ) warranty when I am done.
I don't plan to buy this car out at lease end. The salesperson mentioned that many lessees take the lease as an extended test drive and do so. I remain disappointed in the rough start / stop engine function, the crappy navigation programming, and some other items. That said, it is very comfortable, best seats, seems solidly built, and is a true mile eater on trips.
What could go wrong with it in a warranted Volvo?