XC60 delivery timescale (replacing my XC90)

[ijkgenesis]

Mine was also Blond, Bright dusk, standard 20" 6 spoke wheels.

was looking on the XC40 forum yesterday and a long thread on the Bristol Docks saga.. wonder if EX30s are getting priority ?

https://www.xc40forums.co.uk/viewtop...3911&start=170

[CFife]

I ordered an XC60 Plus in Aug 23. Due Jan/Feb but pushed back to April. I was told by Volvo they have difficulty with ‘build slots’ (?) Not sure what is going on really.

[Lexman8]

I spoke to Volvo this morning. My car hasn't been allocated a build slot but they anticipate it'll be allocated Feb/March which would mean a late April or early May delivery. Honestly, not holding my breath.

He acknowledged that Volvo is having production issues. He also said that they are now re-routing components and finished cars away from the Red Sea and that's adding a minimum 14 days to the journey.

[Discoman]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

I spoke to Volvo this morning. My car hasn't been allocated a build slot but they anticipate it'll be allocated Feb/March which would mean a late April or early May delivery. Honestly, not holding my breath.

He acknowledged that Volvo is having production issues. He also said that they are now re-routing components and finished cars away from the Red Sea and that's adding a minimum 14 days to the journey.

That is annoying. You would think that after Covid, companies were building more resilience into supply chains. I still miss Volvos’ being made in Sweden or Belgium but so be it.

Autocar have tested the XC60 and given it a bit of a kicking which I think is unfair:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/xc60

I find the XC60 and XC90 still to be compelling cars and can’t understand why Volvo won’t be keeping them in production as ICE cars as fully amortised good margin products. They won’t have a problem meeting the BEV targets so I don’t see the downside in keeping these cars on the market but the Autocar article says the XC90 is about to die. Shame.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by Discoman

That is annoying. You would think that after Covid, companies were building more resilience into supply chains. I still miss Volvos’ being made in Sweden or Belgium but so be it.

Autocar have tested the XC60 and given it a bit of a kicking which I think is unfair:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/xc60

I find the XC60 and XC90 still to be compelling cars and can’t understand why Volvo won’t be keeping them in production as ICE cars as fully amortised good margin products. They won’t have a problem meeting the BEV targets so I don’t see the downside in keeping these cars on the market but the Autocar article says the XC90 is about to die. Shame.

I agree with the 'pros' and don't have an issue with the so-called 'cons'. As soon as reviewers talk about dull handling and uninvolving drive I switch off. Just give me silence and comfort. I'm a big fan of the interiors in particular and think they've aged really well. I actually prefer the look to some of the more modern competitors.

Also you have to question a reviewer who doesn't get the basic facts correct. The driver's display is 12" (has been for years) and the T8 doesn't have a supercharger any longer.

Like you, I'm very surprised Volvo will drop these cars soon. They should be a big cash-cow for Volvo. Plus, BEV cars aren't suitable for everyone. I make a 1,800 miles round trip to France every year. I can't imagine stopping every few hours to charge up.

[Danny 1957]

My understanding is that the T8 has both a turbo and a super charger.

[Pilch]

Same here. Ordered XC60 T8 12 September, est del was mid Dec, then amended to end Jan or Feb a month ago. Now, (after much pressure for info from me directly with Volvo) another 7 months, ie August. Unacceptable, but if it is due to parts on back order why don't they say? Now cancelled, and found a 6 month old T8 with collection next week.

[PJS007]

New XC60 Ultimate ordered early August 2023 from Dealer but was told they just order from Volvo UK now so no dealer discount. Then, after order placed, Volvo UK place adverts all over the media for September 2023 Sale. Check prices and I can order same car for over £4,000 less!! E-mail Volvo UK to ask for order to be amended - computer says 'No'. Have to cancel order and start again, oh what a laugh. So, go through all the paperwork again and lose one month delivery lead time. Given then an estimated delivery date of Feb/March 2024. Then December told by dealer April/May 2024. The on line link I have been sent to track delivery is like looking at something from a 70's early computer programme. Reading all the previous who knows when I might see this car!! Wife says cancel and buy something 6 months old immediately available but then I don't get 4 years 0% finance, 4 years service plan etc. Please just make the packages work Volvo and then with the right finance, the right quality vehicle at the correct competitive price and the service team to back it up you can rule the world!! It's not rocket science.