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Old Apr 2nd, 2018, 00:09   #11
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Whenever buying a Volvo Selekt, ex demo or "management car" always put the registration in a google image search. It will show the car in any publication it may have been tested.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?clie....0.cVJSHAgag_Q
Wonder if this car was repaired and sent on to other reviewers for the motoring press!...Still only 3.5/5 stars on Autocar.

In other XC60 news - the XC60 won World car of the year.

That makes:
North American Truck of the year 2018 - Volvo forgot to attend the ceremony so didn't have a car on display or someone to talk to the press.

Japan Car of the year - Only the 2nd time a non-japanease car has won this
Australian car of the year.

For completeness Volvo do keep a record of the awards the XC60 has won - see below - I think it must be a Swedish thing that winning awards is seen as showing off, these awards never seems to come up in reviews.

https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...60/2018/awards

Best Connectivity by Texas Auto Writers Association
Texas Auto Writers Association
2018
USA
New XC60
Best Powertrain by Texas Auto Writers Association
Texas Auto Writers Association
2018
USA
New XC60
Midsize Luxury SUV by Texas Auto Writers Association
Texas Auto Writers Association
2018
USA
New XC60
The Best of Jornal do Carro 2018, Category: Technology and Innovation
The Best of Jornal do Carro 2018
2018
Brazil
New XC60
Moottori – Car of the Year in Finland 2018 (readers choice)
Moottori
2018
Finland
New XC60
For the 4x4 magazine : 4x4 of the year 2018 (XC60 Hybrid)
For the 4x4 magazine
2018
Belgium
New XC60
‘SUV of the Year 2018’ by the Korea Auto Expert Journalist Association (KAEJA)
Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
2018
Korea
New XC60
SUV of the Year 2018’ by the Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
2018
Korea
New XC60
2018 Wheels Car of the Year
Wheels
2018
Australia
New XC60
UK Car of the Year
The UK Car of the Year Awards
2018
UK
New XC60
UK Car of the Year ‘Best Medium Crossover’
The UK Car of the Year Awards
2018
UK
New XC60
Innovation in connectivity (highly commended) – Car Tech Awards
Car Tech Awards
2018
UK
New XC60
Familu SUV of the Year
SUV crossover Magazineq
2018
France
New XC60
Innovation Award – Pilot Assist System – Gadget & PC Magazine
Gadget & PC Magazine
2018
Portugal
New XC60
SUV of the Year – Frontline Magazine
Frontline Magazine
2018
Portugal
New XC60
Car of the Year 2018 – People´s choice Award for the best large SUV
Czech Car of the Year
2018
Czech Republic
New XC60
Moottori – Car of the Year in Finland 2018 (readers choice)
Moottori
2018
Finland
New XC60
Iltalehti – Car of the Year in Finland 2018 (readers choice)
Iltalehti
2018
Finland
New XC60
For the 4x4 magazine : 4x4 of the year 2018 (XC60 Hybrid)
For the 4x4 magazine
2018
Belgium
New XC60
Iltalehti – SUV of the Year in Finland 2018 (jurys choice)
Iltalehti
2018
Finland
New XC60
SUV of the Year 2018’ by the Korea Auto Expert Journalist Association (KAEJA)
Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
2018
Korea
New XC60
The Best of Jornal do Carro 2018, Category: Technology and Innovation
The Best of Jornal do Carro 2018
2018
Brazil
New XC60
The best medium-sized SUV by the Auto Leader 2018 National Award
2018 Auto Leader National Award
2018
Ukraine
New XC60
The best premium compact SUV 2018 by Automobile Magazine & Future TV
Automobile Magazine & Future TV
2018
Middle East
New XC60
Benchmark China· the Best Luxury SUV of 2018 in West China Auto Market - West China City Daily
West China City Daily
2018
China
New XC60
SUV of the Year 2018’ by the Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
Korea Automobile Journalist Association (KAJA)
2018
Korea
New XC60
The Most Expected SUV of 2018 - xcar.com.cn
xcar.com.cn
2018
China
New XC60
The safest car of the year 2018 award by Arab Wheels
Arab Wheels
2018
Middle East
New XC60
Best Cars 2018, Reader's choice, Auto Motor und Sport, Quality category
Auto Motor und Sport, Quality category
2018
Germany
New XC60
2018 North American Utility of the Year - North American Car, Utility and Truck of the year awards
North American Car, Utility and Truck of the year awards
2018
USA
New XC60
Car of the Year – Gadget Awards 2017
Gadget Awards 2017
2018
UK
New XC60
2018 SUV of Texas by Texas Auto Writers Association
Texas Auto Writers Association
2018
USA
New XC60
Class Winner AWD over 1800kg – Towcar of the Year 2018
Towcar of the Year 2018
2018
UK
New XC60
Best Medium Crossover – UK Car of the Year awards 2018
Car Tech Awards 2021
2018
UK
New XC60
Best Safest Car – Car Tech Awards 2018
Car Tech Awards 2020
2018
UK
New XC60
Best Safety Technology – Car Tech Awards 2018
Car Tech Awards 2019
2018
UK
New XC60
Safety award – What Car? Car of the Year 2018
What Car?
2018
UK
New XC60
Best Sat Nav – Car Tech Awards 2018
Car Tech Awards 2018
2018
UK
New XC60
Car of the Year
Motor
2017
Norway
New XC60
"Plus X Award" Kategorien: Innovation, Design, Qualität und Bedienkomfort, Innovationspreis für Technologie, Sport und Lifestyle
PLUS X awards
2017
Germany
New XC60
Company Car of the Year, FIRMENAUTO & DEKRA
FIRMENAUTO & DEKRA
2017
Germany
New XC60
Dacheng Safety Award - chooseauto.com, Dacheng Auto Research Institute
chooseauto.com, Dacheng Auto Research Institute
2017
China
New XC60
Luxury Mid-size SUV of the Year - zaker
zaker
2017
China
New XC60
2017 Carlive Billboard - cheshenghuo.com & Chesuanzi
cheshenghuo.com & Chesuanzi
2017
China
New XC60
The Most Expected SUV of the Year - Southern Metropolis Daily
Southern Metropolis Daily
2017
China
New XC60
The Most Expected Mid-size Luxury SUV of the Year - The Beijing News
The Beijing News
2017
China
New XC60
The Most Expected SUV of the Year - Tencent Auto
Tencent Auto
2017
China
New XC60
"Luxury SUV of the Year" - Berlingske Tidene
Berlingske Tidene
2017
Denmark
New XC60
"Safest Car" by Top Gear
Top Gear
2017
Turkey
New XC60
Best car for Golf Players
Best car for Golf Players
2017
Spain
New XC60
HARPERS BAZAR. Best car of 2017
HARPERS BAZAR
2017
Spain
New XC60
Autobuzz : Coup de coeur de l’année 2017
Autobuzz
2017
Belgium
New XC60
Best medium SUV from Auto Show TV
Auto Show TV
2017
Mexico
New XC60
Złota Kierownica 2017 (Golden Steering wheel) in a category of Big SUV
Golden Steering Wheel
2017
Poland
New XC60
The best premium SUV and Car of The Year by "Auto magazine&website" (Israel)
Auto magazine & website
2017
Israel
New XC60
2017 Drive Safety Innovation Award
Drive
2017
Australia
New XC60
2017 Drive Best Luxury SUV Under $80K
Drive
2017
Australia
New XC60
“the family and premium SUV category” by L’Argus de l’Automobile Magazine
L’Argus de l’Automobile Magazine
2017
France
New XC60
Gaadiwadi.com – ‘Luxury SUV of the Year’
Gaadiwadi.com
2017
India
New XC60
Fly Wheel – ‘Luxury Mid-Sized SUV of the year’
Fly Wheel
2017
India
New XC60
TopGear – ‘Premium SUV of the Year’
TopGear
2017
India
New XC60
Autocar – ‘Luxury SUV of the Year’
Autocar
2017
India
New XC60
Autobuzz : Coup de coeur de l’année 2017
Autobuzz
2017
Belgium
New XC60
The Most Expected Mid-size Luxury SUV of 2017 - Information Times
Information Times
2017
China
New XC60
Best Mid-Sized SUV – BusinessCar Awards 2017
BusinessCar Awards 2017
2017
UK
New XC60
Auto Trophy 2017, Reader's choice, Auto Zeitung, Quality category
Auto Zeitung, Quality category
2017
Germany
New XC60
Premium SUV of the Year – Auto Express New Car Awards 2017
Auto Express New Car Awards 2017
2017
UK
New XC60
Car of the Year – T3 Awards 2017 (old and new model)
T3 Awards
2017
UK
New XC60
The best of the 2017 New York International Auto Show - Ars Technica
Ars Technica
2017
USA
New XC60
HARPERS BAZAR. Best car of 2017
HARPERS BAZAR
2017
Spain
New XC60
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Old Apr 2nd, 2018, 07:24   #12
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not a good day for XC60, both T8 and D5 broke ?

just shows that they are not really built for proper off road use, maybe bumping up a few kerbs on the school run ?

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not a good day for XC60, both T8 and D5 broke ?

just shows that they are not really built for proper off road use, maybe bumping up a few kerbs on the school run ?

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That was T5, but no matter — yes, one shouldn't make jumps in it.
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The thing that amuses me is that film would have been shot last year and both of those cars could well have private owners now 🤦
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The thing that amuses me is that film would have been shot last year and both of those cars could well have private owners now 🤦
Probably sold as "management car". Seen quite a bit on S90 when I was looking for one
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Probably sold as "management car". Seen quite a bit on S90 when I was looking for one
I once bought what was promised to be an ex management car from an Audi dealer. I specifically asked whether it had been raced or rallied and was assured that it was a Milton Keynes management car. An Audi 90 Quattro in GTi red.

About a month after I bought it, one Sunday I bought a copy of the Sunday Telegraph or Observer, forget which, and there in a feature by Sue Baker or Barker was my car going round a circuit, virtually on two wheels with a big magnetic sign on its side saying ‘Audi Performance Driving School’.

Took the paper to the dealer owner, who had sold me the car, and showed him the article which he read with interest, until he came to the picture. I’ve never before seen the colour drain from any man so quickly unless having a heart attack. He was mortified.

The car was rubbish by the way. ‘Performance’ was breaking the discription act because it was a slug. It also tramlined terribly and was a most unpleasant car to drive despite the rather rare, for the late 1980’s, 4wd.
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So did the Velar get sent off into the fields because RR didn't want it bouncing around? Or because TG didn't want it to win? It was so obviously more suited to that sort of driving. Wonder if an F-Pace would have been a fairer comparison?
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not a good day for XC60, both T8 and D5 broke ?

just shows that they are not really built for proper off road use, maybe bumping up a few kerbs on the school run ?

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The Top Gear 'test' was hardly realistic; actually RACING over rough terrain and causing the vehicle to jump isn't something many would do day-to-day.

There are other films out there showing the XC60 off-road and it copes fine; just don't jump it
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Glad I do not rely on Top Gear to choose my car.
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It's hardly real world driving is it, but must admit it was definitely surprising that the Alfa did better. They obviously thought the Velar was not up to it and sent it on a different route, all staged of course.
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