2025 Volvo V60 Polestar | POV Test Drive

2025 Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered POV test drive, spirited drive, highway drive, launch control, 0-60 acceleration, exhaust sound, review.

The Volvo V60 represents a segment that is basically extinct in the U.S. When it comes to compact luxury wagons, we’re left with just two choices: the Audi A4 Allroad and the Volvo V60.

The V60 is available as either the lifted Cross Country variant - with higher ground clearance and plastic cladding, or this performance-oriented, plug-in hybrid Polestar Engineered model. The Polestar division equipped the V60 with manually adjustable Öhlins dampers, a front strut bar, stiffer springs, and six-piston front Brembo brakes, enhancing its handling and making it more engaging to drive.

Over the years, Volvo has upgraded the T8 drivetrain that powers the V60 Polestar Engineered. Besides adding a larger battery pack and a more powerful electric motor, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood has dropped its supercharger. It is now exclusively turbocharged.

The combined powertrain output is 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque, allowing for a 0–60 mph time of about 4.1 seconds. Being a plug-in hybrid, the V60 Polestar Engineered also offers up to 41 miles of pure electric range - more than enough for most daily commutes.

As for the transmission, the V60 uses an 8-speed automatic made by Aisin. There’s no physical driveshaft; the front axle is powered by the internal combustion engine, while the rear axle is driven by the electric motor.

Other cars to consider are Audi S4, BMW 340i, BMW M3, Mercedes C63 AMG, or VW Golf R.

00:00 - Sneak Peak
00:07 - Exterior
00:30 - Interior (Front Seats)
02:20 - Interior (Backseat)
02:55 - Trunk
03:15 - Exterior
04:00 - Engine
04:50 - Drive
06:36 - Highway
11:10 - Backroad
13:05 - 0-60 Acceleration
13:15 - Backroad

Specs:
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder | 314 hp
Electric motor: 143 hp | 18.8 kWh battery
Combined powertrain output : 455 hp | 523 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: 8-speed conventional automatic | E-AWD
Price as tested: $72,835
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