The Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered is Fast, Good-Looking, and Economical All At Once - One Take

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Volvo's acquisition of in-house tuner Polestar has resulted in an interesting series of powertrain combinations that is perhaps as complex as powertrains get for less than the price of a Koenigsegg. The V60 Polestar Engineered awkward name aside, is a genuine attempt to be everything to everybody: a practical, luxurious wagon, an economical urban runabout, and a high-speed, all-weather athlete. In order to accomplish this, underneath that sexy bodywork, Volvo has put a turbo AND supercharged gas engine directly powering the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic, plus two electric motors and an 11.6 kwh battery pack in the back, driving the rears. So you get 22 miles of EV-only range, which can be recharged onboard using the gas engine as a generator, or plugged in at home. You then have unlimited gasoline range, plus, the powertrains combine to make a useful 415 HP and 494 lb/ft. Then they put gold brakes and race car shocks. Frankly, it's wild stuff for an everyday car.
The downside? All this gadgetry adds up, both in cost complexity and in weight. But compared to its competition, the V60 Polestar Engineered is still a real value.
Volvo Cars, USA provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.

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  • @DJMotoVlogs
    @DJMotoVlogs4 жыл бұрын

    Salesman: so what kind of engine do you want? Turbo? Hybrid? Supercharged? Customer: Yes. Volvo: I got you fam.

  • @Hutmacher24
    @Hutmacher244 жыл бұрын

    Slight correction on the T5, 6 and 8 designations from the beginning of the video. T5 is not 5 cylinder and T6 isn't 6 cylinder. They're all 4 cylinders. T5 = 4 cylinder turbo T6 = 4 cylinder turbo + supercharger T8 = 4 cylinder turbo + supercharger + batteries Enjoyed the video, always love some Volvo wagons.

  • @Zabrownfish

    @Zabrownfish

    4 жыл бұрын

    And the T4 is the non turbo 2 liter

  • @rocketn8

    @rocketn8

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think he was harking back a few years to when the T5 was a 5 cylinder. Probably not all that up to date, as Volvo drops off most peoples radar these days.

  • @LongbranchOlivetti

    @LongbranchOlivetti

    4 жыл бұрын

    Correction. Traditionally that is exactly what they stood for.

  • @leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347

    @leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347

    4 жыл бұрын

    Josh C-B yes, but not this generation. So no, not a correction.

  • @toddf93

    @toddf93

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Zabrownfish t4 is 2.0 turbo just less power than t5... At least in US.

  • @Hammar89
    @Hammar894 жыл бұрын

    It's funny when I see these inside the factory, every other car has normal brakes and then a half completed v60 rolls by with giant gold calipers😄 I'm seeing more and more of these being built now, I guess people want the top version!

  • @vomErsten

    @vomErsten

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because there's no more T6 version! Also, I can almost guarantee they'd sell more cars in general if they had a T6 version with flashier styling like the Polestar Engineered ones. I want the look, but I want it with the classic shift lever on the T6.

  • @gotsn0w

    @gotsn0w

    6 ай бұрын

    @@vomErsten3 years later, after I had a chance to tour the Gothenburg Volvo factory, I’ve learned that the Swedes do have a T6 Recharge version of the V60; it’s quite a bit less than the T8 Polestar Engineered, but still a plug-in with 340HP combined, and a really nice cloth interior option that we don’t get here in the States

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, we have discovered another contender for the ideal Dad car.

  • @dragospahontu

    @dragospahontu

    4 жыл бұрын

    You buy a Volvo because you are confident in your abilities.

  • @adamkoetsier

    @adamkoetsier

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brendan Fitness and Money I feel attacked. 😂 I love this car. 😂

  • @BrendanEvan

    @BrendanEvan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adam Koetsier maybe it’s a sign. Your time to become a father is here now. 😂

  • @MMM_9000

    @MMM_9000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adamkoetsier ernbe e3 eenen ddr3 ene e3 nn

  • @JiBenJiBee

    @JiBenJiBee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought my WRX hatch was a great dad car, but I'm getting older and this Volvo looks like it's the level up. XD

  • @jjgravante
    @jjgravante4 жыл бұрын

    This is a car you lease, and only lease. Owning this out of warranty is terrifying with all that complexity.

  • @Davidx387

    @Davidx387

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unless you're a Volvo fanboy......but I agree with you

  • @youtubasoarus

    @youtubasoarus

    4 жыл бұрын

    From a Volvo guy. 100% what you just said. The level of pants shit when you have to start replacing parts on this thing, oh god plz no. The wallet would be hiding.

  • @bassandtrebleclef

    @bassandtrebleclef

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@youtubasoarus Would you have that type of concern with the T5 version of this? The turbo charged 4 banger version without the supercharger.

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bassandtrebleclef all versions are inline 4 cylinders. T8 have the same 2.0 like any others.

  • @shittywheelies7403

    @shittywheelies7403

    4 жыл бұрын

    bassandtrebleclef Jarek Nowak I think the point he was making is with only a turbo and no supercharger it is less complex than this one in the video

  • @deet4895
    @deet48954 жыл бұрын

    Long live the Wagon car. 💪🏽 💪🏽

  • @deet4895

    @deet4895

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ Go get some class, then and only then you can talk to me.

  • @warkus123
    @warkus1234 жыл бұрын

    Öhlins is swedish, Volvo is swedish, Polestar has been working with Öhlins for a long time with their racing STCC cars (Swedish Touring Car) for example

  • @fd3s64

    @fd3s64

    4 жыл бұрын

    Volvo is chinese. Not Swedish anymore

  • @erics.5785

    @erics.5785

    4 жыл бұрын

    Goofy Xz we know. Still built in Sweden

  • @benjaminsmith2287

    @benjaminsmith2287

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@erics.5785 Or Belgium. People always say Volvo is Chinese. Bored with that. It's a European car with a Chinese based company providing money that has Volvo making some of the best cars they ever made. Geely is using Volvo's platforms, not the other way round.

  • @JasonPorter

    @JasonPorter

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@benjaminsmith2287 All that means is that the profit is all going to China, and not going to Sweden. I appreciate that they've made an investment that has helped Volvo to build a new generation of products, but the downstream implications are wealth extraction on a mass scale that advantages China and disadvantages Europe geopolitically.

  • @benjaminsmith2287

    @benjaminsmith2287

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JasonPorter It's going to a Chinese company. This is going to happen more and more. The German acoustic piano industry wasn't profitable and some prestigious piano makers couldn't survive without the Chinese market and Chinese investment (like C. Bechstein) (Hailun is a big player now in the piano industry). I think other industries may go the way of Chinese ownership in the future as well. I think in the piano industry, C. Bechstein's Zimmermann line are still very much German in their sound, construction, scale design, etc. They're made in China from German specifications. Volvo is a little different in that the cars are made in different locations but the majority of the engineering/design is still European. And I hope it stays that way but of course, that's not guaranteed. I just know that Saab didn't survive with GM. We still have Volvo and they're doing better now than under Ford. At least Volvo survived but it's sad Saab did not. They were fine cars and fun to drive.

  • @SuperRogier
    @SuperRogier4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome sleeper-car. Never been a Volvo guy but this car does change my mind a bit towards them.

  • @OtisKekoa
    @OtisKekoa4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt for another great video. We have a crystal white V60 t8 engineered by Polestar sitting at the docks to be delivered when possible. We ordered this sight unseen and without driving one and appreciate the video. This will replace our now 10 year old Audi A6 Avant ((which we also special ordered and didn’t get to see or drive first). It’s not cheap but I think priced reasonably for what you get and the limited competition in the states. The non AMG E class wagon, while bigger, is the only true competition and it’s a lot more $ when equipped similarly and now moot since MB isn’t importing it anymore instead focusing on the butched up and uglier (IMO) allroad thing. We never lease but probably will this time. We love wagons and have little interest in an SUV so we are grateful Volvo at least gives us the choice.

  • @bennett93
    @bennett934 жыл бұрын

    wow this thing looks amazing, really modern.

  • @calinpopescu191
    @calinpopescu1914 жыл бұрын

    1:31 is that Misha Mansoor of Periphery? Edit: nevermind, confirmed :)

  • @danielboyd7810

    @danielboyd7810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is this volvo his car? Why is he there? So many questions

  • @brandonabbott95

    @brandonabbott95

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@danielboyd7810 the yellow Performante is his car! Misha is a huge car nut and just all around cool guy. Who wouldn't want to rip up California canyons with Misha and Matt?!

  • @mjohns5944
    @mjohns59444 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a new T5 and love it. I have had every one of the past V70 and 850 cars (all 5 cyl) and an XC60 polestar. The new one is a jack of all trades but it doesn't master them all..... but it does them well. You got to remember its a family wagon that is the best looking wagon on the road.... but its a family carrier with extra space. I like the quiet way it gets to 60 while I listen to music with no annoying loud exhaust ....... I have a Triumph 1700 twin for that. The tech is great and works well. You can use the paddles or the gear shift to change manually and the T5 has the traditional shift not the one click that the Hybrid has.

  • @vandelannoitematthie
    @vandelannoitematthie4 жыл бұрын

    If you want to keep the car in manual you need to flick the gearlever twice backwards, so first you'll be in B mode if you flick it again you'll be in manual mode where it will stay and you'll be able to use the paddles, great video i have the regular v60 t8

  • @yvindballe4789

    @yvindballe4789

    4 жыл бұрын

    matn vandlanoi Hi, this is not the case for the 2020 models. It does not have the manual mode as you say, but is true for the pre-2020 models. To get it to stick in manual mode for this one, you have to engage it by first upshifting or downshifting (left or right in B-mode) once with the gear-shifter 👍🏼😉

  • @yvindballe4789
    @yvindballe47894 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Regarding the paddle-shifts and the ability to «stick» in manual mode, you actually have to engage manual mode (first) by using the regular shifter. (It will however downshift for you if the speed gets to low or if you use kickdown) When changing gear with either the up/down-paddle on the steering wheel, it always drops back to automatic mode after roughly 5-10 seconds. I guess Volvo asumes that this is only temporary down/up-shifts. I have had this car for a couple of months now, and was also curious on how this worked, until I saw a pattern. Great review btw 😃👏🏼

  • @vandecar15
    @vandecar154 жыл бұрын

    beautiful car. I would get the t6 with the plaid cloth seats for a daily! even the t5 with the plaid seats would be fine.

  • @RadeonMasterRace97

    @RadeonMasterRace97

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’d get the T6, crystal white exterior with blond interior, and Polestar Optimization Software. Absolutely beautiful, outside and inside.

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would buy the cheapest one with AWD and then put some tune on the engine.

  • @mos213

    @mos213

    4 жыл бұрын

    sounds like you just want plaid seats

  • @nednash8649
    @nednash86494 жыл бұрын

    Got a T5 last July and have 14K on it so far. Lovely, comfortable ride that the wife likes, a real plus. I find the base engine plenty powerful for everyday use. Very happy with the purchase. Of course, to state my bias, I am a Volvo wagon guy of long standing, so, of course, I like it.

  • @T997S
    @T997S4 жыл бұрын

    Matt, T5, T6, and T8 are all 2.0 4 cylinders: T5: 250hp turbo T6: 316hp turbo and supercharged T8: 316hp turbo and supercharged + hybrid = 400 (or more) hp

  • @RichardRapf
    @RichardRapf4 жыл бұрын

    1:30 a wild Misha appears :D

  • @AllSpeed
    @AllSpeed4 жыл бұрын

    the Acura RLX hybrid has a similar awd system, like a backwards nsx, engine in front electric in the rear.

  • @JDsHouseofHobbies
    @JDsHouseofHobbies4 жыл бұрын

    The thing that I like most about it...It's NOT an SUV or a CUV.

  • @treychampion7253
    @treychampion72534 жыл бұрын

    How fast is this dude going 😂

  • @andrewpelser2310
    @andrewpelser23104 жыл бұрын

    I own a T60 Polestar 2017 2.0 litre and it has so much character. Prior to it I had a V40 Polestar which is now my wife's car. Listening to this car it does not sound anything like mine. The supercharger screeching up to 3000 and then the turbo taking over and all the other mechanical sounds and then the bark at 5000 revs when in sport mode really makes you feel connected. Considering the amount of horsepower from this 2 litre without electric motors is way above the new car and the way it make you feel... The previous Polestar is still a proper sleeper and then it barks... I am not convinced the new has the same attitude.

  • @tashtant
    @tashtant2 жыл бұрын

    Road testing is one of the great things TST has done for their sake, its the best way to see how all cars they drive handle the same road.

  • @adriaanmowbray1049
    @adriaanmowbray10494 жыл бұрын

    To hold the gear in manual mode pull the lever all the way down to the bottom selection and hold for a second 👍

  • @animalmother4
    @animalmother44 жыл бұрын

    Disclaimer: Do not own out of warranty

  • @5abivt

    @5abivt

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry mine will be dropped on HREs and if the motor goes everything is coming out for a LS rwd manual swap 👌

  • @SuperSpeederCarl

    @SuperSpeederCarl

    11 ай бұрын

    The one he mentioned in the beginning non hybrid polestar v60 is like 25k cheaper and almost as good still AWD. Few bolt ons later it’s a ripper

  • @mopsnuf
    @mopsnuf4 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 70R and this feels like a true successor to it. They did well in design, usability, and/but they'll never be top performers. Absolutely love using mine.

  • @izayoiaifuyu
    @izayoiaifuyu4 жыл бұрын

    Correction: The Polestar 1 is a hybrid that's really just a beefed up coupe version of this

  • @benjaminsmith2287

    @benjaminsmith2287

    4 жыл бұрын

    But that car uses a lot of carbon fiber in its built. So, yeah, it's a beefed up coupe version of this with a more advanced material build.

  • @dougmael
    @dougmael2 жыл бұрын

    You and your wife have good taste in cars! I also have a Volvo V60 R-Design wagon with the Polestar tune. I’ve had it for just about 4 years, and I pretty-much love it, especially after switching over to Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus tires on ultralight BBS wheels that saved me about 25-27 lbs of unsprung weight on each corner. The only serious complaint that I have regarding this 2017 V60 T6 R-Design wagon is that the in-car electronics and controls are atrocious! They are not only antiquated - they were primitive even when I bought the car - they also have far too many “bugs” in them, particularly in the infotainment system/navigation, etc. Once I get past these electronics gremlins, the actual driving experience is superb - great handling, good-enough speed and overall performance. It’s so much fun to drive this car that I intentionally stayed off of interstates as much as possible and found the most-twisty mountain roads possible while on vacation last month. On our trip home, I found a really superb mountain road (NY State Route 26 South) through Central NY for a near-100 mile stretch, which absolutely made my day. I also stayed off the Interstates as I drove back into my home state of PA and took a bit longer route on another nice, but not great, state road (PA Route 412) to get some more opportunities for driving the car in sport mode and using the paddle shifters. I’d probably be a customer for this new Polestar Engineered V60-T8, except that I plan on keeping my current V60 until major things break on it (in spite of the electronics “gremlins”). Based on my past experiences with several Volvos, I hope that this will be many years in the future!

  • @TRIP5_GAMING
    @TRIP5_GAMING4 жыл бұрын

    Volvos are beautiful!

  • @TheLejait
    @TheLejait4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how difficult it is to have such a complex powertrain and provide full control through the paddles. I can imagine the system is designed to prevent excessive wear between the ICE and electric side as well. Although, having turbos, a supercharger and electric motors syncing into a specific sport mode that is ok with manual shifting sounds absolutely nutty.

  • @nathanwabre
    @nathanwabre4 жыл бұрын

    This is a car the mob in listening to vert loud classical orchestra! 🏎🎼

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak87124 жыл бұрын

    As usual. New European car on channel = 50% of comments about future reliability issues.

  • @gambiting

    @gambiting

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried though. Any European channel reviewing an American car = 50% of comments about future reliability issues. People are going to be people, always.

  • @deathcab4booty

    @deathcab4booty

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're gonna have questions about future reliability on anything short of a Japanese car lmao

  • @juhu34

    @juhu34

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, except volvo cant seem to make a relieable vehicle nowdays. Their 850 family of cars was their last relieable car imo.

  • @firstnamelastname-zo5gd

    @firstnamelastname-zo5gd

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@deathcab4booty basically...

  • @dragospahontu

    @dragospahontu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@deathcab4booty xd

  • @Kobayashi360
    @Kobayashi3604 жыл бұрын

    Full-on Volvo sweater in effect 👊🏼

  • @AAJandfam
    @AAJandfam3 жыл бұрын

    Those are beautiful roads. Where about was this filmed?

  • @nathanwabre
    @nathanwabre4 жыл бұрын

    What a sleeper! 😮

  • @steveadp
    @steveadp4 жыл бұрын

    Matt will you try to do a review with the new Audi A4 Allroad and A6 Allroad? I think Volvo's are great highway cars dialed for comfort..

  • @OfficialMarkieB
    @OfficialMarkieB4 жыл бұрын

    Do you film in 4K then post in 1080P? At 7:33 and other fly by's, you can see so much life like details.

  • @wbwright79
    @wbwright794 жыл бұрын

    nice looking station wagon, if you are in to that kind of thing.

  • @lekr99
    @lekr994 жыл бұрын

    awesome car! quick correction though: T4 / T5 / T6 etc dont correlate with cylinder count. all engines in the new lineup of volvos are 2l inline 4 cylinders with turbos. thats why you can get a T3 or 4 and tune them up to higher levels. so you no longer get those awesome 5cyl anymore sadly.

  • @clutchandcoast8912

    @clutchandcoast8912

    4 жыл бұрын

    T4/T5 -- 2.0-liter turbo T6 - 2.0-liter turbo & supercharger T8 - T6 plus electric motor

  • @orion8012

    @orion8012

    4 жыл бұрын

    Another tip is to get a well equipped T2 and do a software upgrade. From 122hp to around 240hp since the T2, T3 and T4 have excactly the same engine. It’s a little Volvo/Gothenburg secret for those with smaller wallets 😇

  • @Whoracle8531

    @Whoracle8531

    4 жыл бұрын

    orion8012 isn't the t3 a 1.5liter three cylinder?

  • @lekr99

    @lekr99

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Whoracle8531 not anymore it isnt. all combustion engines are 2l 4cyl now at volvo or so far at least. with various additions, such as electric motors in the T6 twin engine and the T8. I dont even know if there is a T3 V60, that might be 40s only. but I agree, get a well equipped T2, make sure its the 2L and just chip it to T5! should be one hell of a deal. especially since i dont think any equipment level is tied to a minimum engine power. so you get full specs in a T2 V40 for example. sry for wall of text. im into volvos atm.

  • @benjaminsmith2287

    @benjaminsmith2287

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@clutchandcoast8912 Yes! And Volvo is changing that next year or year after. They'll be calling them B5, 6, 8. Not sure why. I think because all cars will be hybrids.

  • @damienparish1116
    @damienparish11164 жыл бұрын

    do we get to share bunk beds with you on this road trip? 😳

  • @hengyan512fly
    @hengyan512fly3 жыл бұрын

    i love this car!

  • @danielboyd7810
    @danielboyd78104 жыл бұрын

    As far as the paddles, if that system is anything like other cars with that set up, it's possible the traction and stability control has to be off for it to hold a gear

  • @vomErsten

    @vomErsten

    4 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't matter, it won't change the gear in a timely fashion either. Like, a C6 Corvette 6-speed automatic is more responsive.

  • @dtmenace
    @dtmenace4 жыл бұрын

    Curious what cars are comparable at that 5-60 mph test.

  • @Honeypot-x9s
    @Honeypot-x9s4 жыл бұрын

    I driven all of these cars, the XC70, the 2015 V60 the 2020 V90 and have the old version of this car, the 2011 XC70 T6 Premier and also have a 2011 XC70 with base 3.2L engine and FWD. what I will say is I prefer the power delivery that the real T6 engine gives you. I have the Asin TF80SC gearbox (both great gearbox and a very meh one) as well on both of my XC70’s I have to say the gearbox isn’t a big issue for me when I’m hammering back roads and the track as long as I’m not spinning my gearbox too hard it lets me do it and by too hard I mean like I can’t sit on red line.. there is also the issue I encountered mostly on my 3.2L so maybe issue of torque where if I start to launch in 3rd gear from rolling start like 30 or 50 mph rolling start race it’s likely to kick back to 2nd or first then jump back to 3rd gear on its own after gets things spun up, it does do this on T6 as well but less often makes me thing it’s down to torque. Which is faster? Obviously the 3.0L T6 but surprisingly the NA 3.2L isn’t that far off with this gear box. I found 3.2L really running out of headroom after around 110MPH and really slow climb beyond that and T6 runs around same point but still climbing little bit faster thanks to having more torque. Top speed I managed in 3.2L was 131 MPH (speed limit removed) and T6 was 147 MPH (speed limit or removed) The AWD systems on old ones I do think is superior to the new ones for “off-roading” but for handling and thrashing on the road I think the new systems are superior. That being said on old systems even up to 2015 V60 you can disable DSTC entirely, so traction control is disabled and stability control still there but very relaxed and enjoyable.. with Volvo’s AWD Haldex system and DSTC disables you can kick the rear end out a lot in the snow, gravel, dirt and in the wet and cuz stability control is still there and relaxed a lot it actually harder to spin out but easy to control the slides and ass slipping.. we got one snow storm here this year and I played with both my XC70s and disabled traction control and it was so much fun slide around and unlike normal where if you kick rear out and AWD the front is trying to fight to bring it back this wasn’t and it felt very planted too didn’t feel floaty like does when trying sliding out of control. But as I said before I agree on road or on a track even the new AWD system remains Superior, specially in wet twisties.. the old system would react but didn’t know what it was fighting. Example was a slick wet patch on a corner I ripped threw and my haldex based AWD reacted very quickly too it like within fraction of a second but by that time I was already out of the slip so it was pushing me around before relaxing again. New system with hybrid system being infinitely variable is way better as it’s always working when in sportier modes like dynamic and polestar modes. So it when it steps in it steps in much sooner and it sends much more appropriate amount of power to the rear wheels to help out, my only complaint is Volvo doesn’t have a slip start mode or a mode that allows little more wheel slip before Traction system gets unhappy. And turning DSTC off doesn’t fix it like it used to either... new DSTC system doesn’t allow you to have as much fun. Handling wise, ya the new cars handle better, but they are all boats though.. the new suspension setup though does make it better if you know how to adjust it and don’t mind tougher road so u can corner more level. The rear of new cars is very stiff as it is but well isolated still so not intrusive so just stiffening front up can help. The older cars Do not get 4C chassis/suspension it sounds good and all but actually not as good as just getting proper suspension, I recommend for XC70 getting Bilstien B4 touring struts (stiffer than factory but still soft enough that not jaring) and trying those out with factory springs first and if you need more stiffness few springs that shared between land rover and Volvo that you can use I beleive and much stiffer and great for racing but to me a bit jarring for the road. In summery the new cars are better in almost every way and I would buy one and have seriously considered between V60 2020 and a V90 2020 but have decided that for me personally as someone who is a backroad thrasher as well as someone who wants isolating luxury that new ones aren’t that huge of an upgrade for me personally.. ya I want the styling and infotainment and all gadgets and stuff I’m a nerd like that but I’m happy with the bigger engines and older AWD and traction control systems. And while both of my wagons are very high milers neither of them are showing any signs of wanting to slow down.

  • @wilkiedriver
    @wilkiedriver4 жыл бұрын

    I swear I read somewhere that any of these "Polestar Engineered" variants are hard to find. Like if you asked now, it's too late and have to wait until next year.

  • @Zanpaa

    @Zanpaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well it's almost the end of the year after all.

  • @John..D

    @John..D

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe there were only 20 made for the public this year. Could be wrong though

  • @toddf93

    @toddf93

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you want the sedan version of this, my dealership has 2... Apparently not all volvo dealers got them, even weirder is to have 2 .... fun car but not really worth the hype

  • @presidenttrump5221

    @presidenttrump5221

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had to fly from CHS to DCA and drive home to get mine. bought sight unseen.

  • @slaWterCH
    @slaWterCH4 жыл бұрын

    Modern PHEVs with good enough EV-range are probably the best way forward for normal cars. No need for an insane infrastructure and home installations and therefore very useable. And perfect to meet the EU regulations.

  • @bassandtrebleclef
    @bassandtrebleclef4 жыл бұрын

    Matt, this is the best commercial/promo you've done during TST's run. Kudos to you for promoting a great cause that I bet most of us never knew existed. Nicely done, sir!

  • @ChrisLeiter
    @ChrisLeiter4 жыл бұрын

    MMI screen and the Screen in the Koenigsegg Regera are the same - CvK liked it on a loaner when his Tesla was in service - it can be used with fingers AND gloves.

  • @NoahBB
    @NoahBB4 жыл бұрын

    Matt, have you driven any '53 AMG cars? They have an electric supercharger, a turbocharger, and a 48v system on the crank shaft. So maybe even more complex than this? Camissa said it was pretty seamless.

  • @Vizenz121_OR

    @Vizenz121_OR

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think Volvo (Geely) is still Daimler Benz's biggest shareholder so this doesn't come as much of a surprise. Swedish car companies really seem to have their hands in a little bit of everything. Koenigsegg and volcanol. At one point in time they had a V8. You just never know what's gonna come next.

  • @DailyDriver.
    @DailyDriver.2 жыл бұрын

    I have yet to see one of these come up on the used market for sale is it a limited production model or something?

  • @DRCrimeCircle
    @DRCrimeCircle4 жыл бұрын

    to be honest, Volvo is like the coolest uncle look at their cars and trucks

  • @TheHelghast1138
    @TheHelghast11383 жыл бұрын

    Long live the wagon

  • @juhu34
    @juhu344 жыл бұрын

    You have some sort of issue with the sound, it keeps distorting, either the lvl is set to high in post or gain was set to high. Voice keepa cracking through, especially in the first few minutes.

  • @miguela.ribeiro4813
    @miguela.ribeiro48134 жыл бұрын

    Is that Misha Mansoor from Periphery in the background there??

  • @youtubasoarus
    @youtubasoarus4 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Matt. Love the content. :)

  • @ThaRayman
    @ThaRayman Жыл бұрын

    19:50 Yeah, why do you always have to move the shifter through neutral on Volvos?

  • @ferreira94a
    @ferreira94a4 жыл бұрын

    It's an every day man's Gemera.

  • @bowlochili
    @bowlochili3 жыл бұрын

    You can adjust the steering to have more of sense of the road.

  • @RavTokomi
    @RavTokomi4 жыл бұрын

    It is a shame you can't get the S60 and V60 Polestar's is Bursting Blue.

  • @integrafreak1
    @integrafreak14 жыл бұрын

    I don't wanna go to Seattle right now

  • @clutchandcoast8912
    @clutchandcoast89124 жыл бұрын

    The T8 is nice for all the EV stuff, but as someone who has rented the V60 T6 --- that is absolutely the right choice. Fast when you want it to be, up to 38 mpg on the highway when you're not being a hoon, and super comfy. Handling is pretty decent as well if you want to carve up some canyon roads. Honestly the V60 T6 is probably one of the most underrated vehicles out there right now.

  • @geoffreycarter3981

    @geoffreycarter3981

    4 жыл бұрын

    V90!

  • @donmoore7785

    @donmoore7785

    Жыл бұрын

    I did not like the low speed behavior of the engine and transmission in my test drive. The T8 behaves better. I have had 5-cylinder volvos for 20 years and find the 4-cylinder to be inferior in some respects. I know they like it for better fuel economy.

  • @tannerjohnson5368
    @tannerjohnson53684 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. Likely incredibly expensive cost of ownership long term.

  • @bfielder9097

    @bfielder9097

    4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a car you want to lease. Wouldn't want to own this out of warranty.

  • @hoppysport2872

    @hoppysport2872

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bfielder9097 So true...the cost of ownership out warranty must be crazy. The regular Volvo cars seem to be pretty reliable. My sister has a 2017 S60 Inscription with 57,000 miles and it's been drama-free reliable so far.

  • @dragospahontu

    @dragospahontu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bfielder9097 it's reliable

  • @bfielder9097

    @bfielder9097

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dragospahontu Thanks for that in depth response.

  • @dragospahontu

    @dragospahontu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bfielder9097 I own one, you don't even want to own one

  • @benhertz9826
    @benhertz98264 жыл бұрын

    what section of what road is this?

  • @YYCKeeper
    @YYCKeeper4 жыл бұрын

    The new T6 became a 4 cylinder when introduced in 2015 for certain countries

  • @jeromeduane8289
    @jeromeduane82894 жыл бұрын

    I heard these live at the shop

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls4 жыл бұрын

    Is this pretty much the same Powertrain, Bakes, Suspension and interior as the Polestar 1?

  • @vomErsten

    @vomErsten

    4 жыл бұрын

    You get more and stronger motors in the Polestar 1. The engine is the same, suspension is similar, and interior is almost a straight lift but with slightly better materials.

  • @christopherballenger-brook4027
    @christopherballenger-brook40274 жыл бұрын

    Let's see how she do!

  • @dmhorton5691
    @dmhorton56914 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many safe and well-off moms will buy this because they liked the seat belts, having no idea about the performance.

  • @Fhwgads11

    @Fhwgads11

    4 жыл бұрын

    D M Horton probably zero, because it’s not a crossover SUV

  • @v60polestar88
    @v60polestar884 жыл бұрын

    Last generation polestar had ohlins too!! My V60 has never had any TQ steer issues. That’s BS

  • @camryt
    @camryt4 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, that thing is reaaally heavy for a compact wagon.

  • @brandonchism6960
    @brandonchism69604 жыл бұрын

    My issue with the V60 is that you don't have a mid tier or T6 option, at least here in the states. You either take the fwd T5 with 250hp or you have to spring for the Polestar. I really want the awd turbo/super charged 4 cylinder without the hybrid powertrain. The S60 has T5, T6, and T8 options and so does the XC60 and XC90, but not the V60 which is a shame. It's the wagon I wanted to purchase at the end of my current lease.

  • @donmoore7785

    @donmoore7785

    Жыл бұрын

    The problem is one of demand, I believe. I am happy they make it at all, but yeah if I spring for the T8 it will be a real luxury purchase for me.

  • @firefox39693
    @firefox396934 жыл бұрын

    This is much better than the BMW 3 Series.

  • @jaioncebollero1168
    @jaioncebollero11684 жыл бұрын

    It’s nice but the thought of that turbo, super charged, hybrid scares me

  • @Salmon260
    @Salmon2602 жыл бұрын

    There is one thing that you need to know, is that all VOLVO models are speed limiited to 112 miles per hour, weather it's a T5, T6, or twin-engine.

  • @realbadtech9318
    @realbadtech93184 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if BMW will start using a hybrid xdrive system in the next gen of M cars? This thing is dope and I'd totally have one for a daily commute. The brakes and the ohlins seem kind of overkill for what it is though, honestly I'd take the mid level powertrain with the polestar appearance. I don't think it has much competition, I guess the new A6 allroad or E400 wagon which would come in higher once you start tacking options onto them

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, no hybrid in the next gen M's. I would buy the cheapest one with AWD and put some tune on it.

  • @mho0

    @mho0

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if Brembo's are really needed, but Öhlins is just absolutely great.

  • @rj9617
    @rj96174 жыл бұрын

    These Polestar Volvos are sweet! I enjoy your content but please slow down that walk around. Making me dizzy.

  • @Vermontguy87
    @Vermontguy874 жыл бұрын

    Can you tune that engine for more power?

  • @presidenttrump5221

    @presidenttrump5221

    3 жыл бұрын

    google "heico"

  • @BenHaskell
    @BenHaskell4 жыл бұрын

    Oh also it’s just one electric motor on the rear wheels

  • @trdadam2325
    @trdadam23254 жыл бұрын

    Sale me some ball powder that's why we watch ur videos!

  • @Helloooooo
    @Helloooooo4 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Tesla performance model 3, I use it as a utility vehicle, it’s perfect for me.

  • @echln3209
    @echln32094 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. Doesn't help that it sounds like an over stressed Toyota Yaris.

  • @mho0

    @mho0

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do not know if this help, but when you normally drive it, it does not sound anything. It is as silent as normal car can be

  • @M67v
    @M67v3 жыл бұрын

    This car is dope, but honestly I prefer the older one with the I6.

  • @y4nnickschmitt
    @y4nnickschmitt4 жыл бұрын

    Quite gorgeous wagon. I would have favored a I6 Turbo the previous V60 had though.

  • @acidquotient6338

    @acidquotient6338

    4 жыл бұрын

    we have the plestar v60 and it hassent a 6 cylinder engine, all the volvo v60's has a four cylinder engine here is a list T4 = 4 cylinder FWD T5 = 4 cylinder AWD T5 recharge = 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires T6 = hybride, 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires, has better engine then T5 T8 =hybride, 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires, has better engine then T6

  • @teknodisko
    @teknodisko4 жыл бұрын

    So what you are saying is they are using electric for performance, not to be green?

  • @mho0

    @mho0

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is pretty green if you drive like than 40 km - 100km and then charge.

  • @inquizitive5
    @inquizitive54 жыл бұрын

    Umm. Nice try getting from Whistler to Kamloops without going through Vancouver unless you have a 4 x 4

  • @skagerstrom
    @skagerstrom4 жыл бұрын

    As a Swede I can say that this sounds typical Volvo. They make good cars - but won't really let you have fun - that would be to irresponsible ;) Always ALMOST there :P

  • @CTPa10
    @CTPa104 жыл бұрын

    Not dream car but like dream new car on sale now

  • @MrCrush43
    @MrCrush434 жыл бұрын

    1:31 Hi Misha, love your music and taste in cars

  • @MishaMansoor

    @MishaMansoor

    4 жыл бұрын

    MrCrush43 Aw thanks man!

  • @MrCrush43

    @MrCrush43

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MishaMansoor Man it's so cool to see my years of listening to Periphery and buying your merch have paid off for a wicked car collection. Come back to Wooly's in Des Moines, Iowa!

  • @johnnyr25
    @johnnyr254 жыл бұрын

    Just priced out a Model Y Performance (with the additional performance upgrade), $60,990 before any tax incentives. Volvo wants $68k? This seems like a tough sell for the person that wants a car that can REALLY get out of its own way, but isn't really tee'd up on automotive enthusiasm.

  • @rfouR_4

    @rfouR_4

    4 жыл бұрын

    I mean built and materials quality in the Volvo, in my experience, is of a higher grade. And ohlins and those brakes don't come cheap. I get you mean the value proposition isn't great compared to competition but at the same time I'm not surprised that this car is as expensive as it is. The complexity, the high end components, ect.

  • @StackBundle

    @StackBundle

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've been in both a brand new model s and an s80 t8. Trust me, the teslas build and material quality is FAR behind volvos. The tesla is faster and because of the simplicity will probably be cheaper to own but good god is the build quality dog shit.

  • @josephregan1007
    @josephregan10074 жыл бұрын

    Hot hot hot

  • @rocketn8
    @rocketn84 жыл бұрын

    Your wife: Rob Ferreti. I fucking KNEW IT!! LOL

  • @topbanana1223
    @topbanana12234 жыл бұрын

    so is pure EV mode rear wheel drive only?

  • @toddf93

    @toddf93

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes, but if you go full throttle it will start the gas engine... no real possibility of drifting the thing 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@toddf93 possibly needs some tune. Or just throw out spark plugs :)

  • @mho0

    @mho0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@toddf93 No issue of drifting ... but you needs ice or snow :)

  • @jacksmoke3731
    @jacksmoke37314 жыл бұрын

    A sleepy sleeper....is there something we didn't already know about Volvo Polestars ...? Actually this shows how good Matt is at making boring things interesting An Ariel Atom can make the numb girl from Twilight interesting, but it takes a professional to a grey bowl of Dodge Magnum into interesting content. Matt you'll never be properly recognized for this review, its your best work.

  • @jtherealtor
    @jtherealtor4 жыл бұрын

    Should've been an i5 driving the rear wheels with electric motors in the front.

  • @johnvetromile4273

    @johnvetromile4273

    4 жыл бұрын

    JTKirk explain to me how they would possibly package that within this front engine layout? A combustion engine and two electric motors beneath the hood of a compact wagon? Also there would be much more drivetrain loss if they engineered the drivetrain to send power from front to rear.

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@johnvetromile4273 "Compact"? Not for european standarts.

  • @vomErsten

    @vomErsten

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@johnvetromile4273 By not making SPA a front-engined architecture, for starters...

  • @mho0

    @mho0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vomErsten What I would try if I would be at Volvo. Make Engine much smaller and more economical. Increase battery size and electric power a lot. Like 150hp gas engine + 300hp electric power and 30kwh battery. Keep current layout (gas at front and electric back) Normal driving could be done with electric motors, which is nice and gas engine could be used for max power mode and also as range extender. Not sure if that kind of setup would make economical sense, but would be excellent for my use. Keep utilizing central tunnel for battery and probably some of the floor area. Make car 100mm wider to accommodate bigger battery to the center of a car.

  • @shoemoccasin
    @shoemoccasin4 жыл бұрын

    My 2018 V60 P* is faster....and lighter...but I do like the look of the new new...

  • @seanhershey3390
    @seanhershey33904 жыл бұрын

    A perfect car... to lease...I'm sure the tech may be difficult to repair after 3-5 yrs

  • @zeteclover
    @zeteclover4 жыл бұрын

    Audio clipping (right channel only?) for many parts of the video with Matt's voice. It's otherwise a great video.

  • @kevincockburn7805
    @kevincockburn78052 жыл бұрын

    A lot of clipping on the microphone. A new microphone setup? Otherwise a solid review as usual.

  • @landmine55
    @landmine554 жыл бұрын

    P4mante! hi misha ✌🏻

  • @slicktype001
    @slicktype0014 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite hatchbacks for years. Such an underrated whip.

  • @ZaggerG

    @ZaggerG

    4 жыл бұрын

    station wagon not hatchback

  • @beauchamphuberville1355

    @beauchamphuberville1355

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ZaggerG Estate

  • @villkar1373

    @villkar1373

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@beauchamphuberville1355 Station Wagon

  • @jareknowak8712

    @jareknowak8712

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its Combi (:P)

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