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Volvo V60 Polestar

Polestar Engineered2019–presentCurrent

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

17 reviewers · 19 videos · 6 hours watched

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// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 17 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
7 say · liveable

"MSRP $72,000... if you look at a Mercedes AMG e63s or a Audi RS6 Avant you're looking at well over $120,000"

Raitis Rides · ▶ 10:37
2 say · critical

"it means this isn't quite as good value as the old car anybody spending the thick end of 60 grand on a daily driver is going to expect a fairly premium interior"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 2:36
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/517 of 17 reviewersconsensus

“passing power is always available I never felt like it needed anything more”

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 3:50

“455 horsepower, 523 lb feet of torque so big Power pretty small package as well yeah it's no wonder why it just absolutely throws you back in your seat”

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 14:06

“I have all the power and acceleration I want. I have all the fuel efficient fuel efficiency and energy efficiency that I want. Um and uh there's just no there's zero compromise, really.”

positive · Kirk Kreifels · ▶ 23:46
// 02

Handling

4.0/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

“you can really throw this thing around some corners and it stays so flat I love the way this handles overall you can just see that agility and athleticism at play”

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 18:44

“one of my favorite things about the Polestar engineered v60 is the standard öhlins adjustable dampers”

positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 5:24

“the cornering is very very very flat and I think that's something that's going to surprise you”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 20:18
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

“I've never fallen for a car quite like this on the channel”

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 17:17

“definitely found myself wanting to extend some of the drives that I've been on just to go a little further and have a little bit of fun”

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 19:13

“It's truly a performance machine wrapped in a very, I would say, stylish, but understated package.”

positive · Out of Spec Reviews · ▶ 0:37
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

“the seats are the best I have sat in South of an AMG s-class Mercedes”

positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 13:59

“This to me is an ultimate daily driver and I don't think I would ever get sick of it.”

positive · Kirk Kreifels · ▶ 28:37

“you could go to work and back and not even use a drop of gas”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 18:45
// 05

Value

3.5/517 of 17 reviewerssplit

“MSRP $72,000... if you look at a Mercedes AMG e63s or a Audi RS6 Avant you're looking at well over $120,000”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 10:37

“it means this isn't quite as good value as the old car anybody spending the thick end of 60 grand on a daily driver is going to expect a fairly premium interior”

critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 2:36

“I'd say that this is easily the Goldilocks of the lineup.”

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 21:17

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Car Confections
Posted Feb 25, 2025Open on YouTube
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ShootingCars
Posted Feb 13, 2025Open on YouTube
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Tom Swiatek
Posted Dec 2, 2024Open on YouTube
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