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Volvo V60 Polestar

Gen1 · Polestar era2013–2018

Sweden's answer, in the only body style that matters.

3 reviewers · 3 videos

Generations
Gen12013–2018Gen22019–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.

across 3 reviewers

// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

Wow, that power is right there.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:46

It certainly has a decent pace about it.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 1:50

underneath that front grim venereal exterior is a four-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged engine with 360 horsepower and 347 foot-pounds of torque

positive · Top Gear · ▶ 0:18
// 02

Handling

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

The overall impression you get here with the chassis is of a car that's somewhat unflapable.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:29

Car's tight, still has light steering. But definitely the most responsive of the cars I've driven today.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 4:24
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

Ooh! Okay, the exhaust valves have been opened. Holy cow, everything's gotten really aggressive.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:06

Is it a superstar? Well, not really. Is it anywhere near as memorable as the old six-cylinder? Certainly not.

mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 10:58

nudge this lever left you get sport mode that means I get to change gear manually a bit faster with a little pop from the exhaust

positive · Top Gear · ▶ 0:38
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

Typical highlight of Volvos, the seats. And these ones are superb. Very snug.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 5:42

At the end of the day, this still is a Volvo station wagon, so it's got to have safety, practicality, functionality. Brings all of that to the table with a dose of character.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 2:12

I quite like the discreet looks it rather appeals to my inner old man

positive · Top Gear · ▶ 1:50
// 05

Value

3.5/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

Today, it feels like you could almost start making the argument for this as a soontobe modern classic.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:05

I think they've done quite a good job

positive · Top Gear · ▶ 1:48

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

JayEmm on Cars
Posted Aug 20, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheTopher
Posted Mar 14, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Top Gear
Posted Sep 2, 2018Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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