2019 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design AWD Polestar Optimized

The Volvo S60 is a stunning sedan. Is it a great Audi alternative? Let's find out by driving this 2019 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design Polestar Optimized sedan at Volvo Austin in Austin, Texas.
S60 Polestar Optimisation (tune) info:
engineered.polestar.com/intl/...
NPR: www.kcrw.com/people/bryan-grant
#volvo #s60 #polestar

[@snbifb8293]

S60 R design or an ES 350 F-Sport?

[@RoadandTract]

Well, this is only the T6. There is also a T8 with 400hp which I'd live to put against the Infiniti Q50.

[@cjramilo]

S60 R Design allllll the wayyyy

[@blexy350]

I haven’t been in a Volvo sedan but go for the ES if you want great comfort and reliability. I’m sure Volvo offers that too but the ES styling is really superb. You still get an awesome naturally aspirated v6.

[@tenantrep]

VQ3713 Would not get a front wheel drive car personally.

[@blexy350]

tenantrep howcome?

[@stephengriffin4990]

love it great review,lotto tonight here at Australia with all the options and red colour.

[@paulsichalwe6573]

What a beautiful car.

[@yayankee1]

Welcome back, you were missed. enjoyed your review.

[@blexy350]

Love the redesign of this model. I enjoy this design over the A4 / A6.

[@giofromtexas2679]

This particular Volvo is speaking volumes to me! I've never been a Volvo fan... until this vehicle! God it's so sexy and mean looking I love it 😍

[@RoadandTract]

Absolutely!

[@dominic0313]

can't wait for the T8 polestar video when you get your hands on it. What song was that at the beginning? I need it on my ipod lol

[@vitalyromas6752]

"More than words" - nice music )

[@EauRouge]

VOLVO...completely in love...god dammit what a beauty!!!

[@neilsequeira3465]

Excellent video, well explained.

[@RoadandTract]

Thanks for watching!

[@nfrancis11]

If able, do another S90 video. Maybe even a ploestar tuned one and compare the driving Dynamics and fun factor to it's little brother.

[@RoadandTract]

There will be another S90 video. I'm trying to get my hands on the right one.

[@ivanlowjones]

There's no SD card slot below the infotainment screen. That's actually an ambient temperature sensor and the private locking button is a valet mode that locks the glovebox.

[@RoadandTract]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@ivanlowjones]

@@RoadandTract I'm glad you're impressed with this S60 considering you crushed the new XC90 back in 2016🤔🤔

[@fitzgoblin81]

Keep making videos!!!

[@RoadandTract]

I will. Thank you!

[@ryanbrandt3374]

Nice whip

[@cjramilo]

DO THE POLESTAR S60!!! Definitely will give it a thumbs up!

[@RoadandTract]

This one is Polestar tuned. You're talking about the T8 Polestar. I believe all of them are already sold.

[@gluc0se]

Turbo helps but you are in a T6 which means that you not only have a turbo but also a supercharger that is feeding that turbo. Best of both worlds. Also, drive a T8 and come back to me and talk about braking. ;)

[@kimwardle1]

I mispoke if your driving the t-5 The t-6 is twin charged

[@-ZEMOSGATE-]

Sweet!

[@nickclark6001]

A volvo is exactly the same whether it is made in China , Belgium , Sweden or America , it has the same standards and methods and machines worldwide , also if you do some research you will find volvo has more world "firsts" than anyone else since the late 60's to the present day . Also Volvo is Volvo they have always done it their way , they don't compete , but if people think its better than something else it's a bonus.. They are world leaders in safety , their motto is that no one will be killed or seriously injured in one of their cars from 2020 . When NCAP came out volvo did nothing just carried on in their own way , whilst others started modifying their cars just to past the NCAP tests not necessarily to make their care " Safe " . . For American interest the american car safety standards in the mid 70's were bases on the volvo 240 which could drive into a brick wall at 50 mph , and you would step out a bit dazed , and close the door with it's usual dull thud :-)Volvo have been out to investigate every accident in sweden involving one of their cars since 1971 so have a massive accident database to improve their cars year by year . most of the adjustments can be done with the voice commands which you didn't notice so you don't really need to mess with the screen on the move . The " lightness" is the fully alloy suspension , Have a look underneath it is as beautiful underneath as it is on top... The brakes are massive , do some proper comparisons :-)

[@johnnynikkisophie]

Polestar wasn’t set up or you would’ve had a drive mode “polestar engineered” option like on mine.

[@marksmith1784]

Thank you for mentioning that. I paid for it and my dealership never set it up.

[@vladsaghin7644]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the new G70

[@RoadandTract]

I'll see what I can do! Thanks, Vlad!

[@lemmeink.studio]

Just got this car today. I wish it has a less delay while accelerating. Other than that worth the money.

[@RoadandTract]

Did you get the T5 or T6? Does it have the polestar tune like this one?

[@lemmeink.studio]

@@RoadandTract I got t6 polestar 2019 from Volvo dealership. 25k miles. There’s some delay first 1-2 seconds when accelerating.

[@captaincrunch2551]

The seats look great. But I think the used leather is not so good, it seems a bit too thin. One notices especially on the side flanks of the seat, which look totally crumpled after after a few weeks of sit into the car. Too bad for the money.

[@1946gsp]

Next time use a wind sock on the mic. VERY informative and honest review.

[@bret11689]

I’ll be trading in my q50s for one of these

[@jazmi530i7]

Bro this car is audi a4 bmw 3 series and those type of cars competition, not a6 ! Beautiful car never the less...

[@RoadandTract]

A6 price!

[@jazmi530i7]

New Car Spin not really, a6 starts from around 60 thousand, this from around 40 ... this full spec r design polestar costs less than base a6

[@RoadandTract]

But this has all the options of a p+ A6 for less!

[@jorgeamoranza3831]

New Car Spin you’re talking only about specs and options but I think the a6 its a bigger car and different category

[@ashwin9452]

I agree! S60 competes with A4 and not A6. This exact S60 Polestar would compare with Audi S4 maybe!

[@reinaldocruz1787]

Thank you for the review my man. Now you have made it easier for me to not release with Audi and go with the Volvo S60

[@RoadandTract]

You're welcome! Find an S60 T8 for the absolute best sedan of 2019.

[@JP-wb2qm]

11:38 I believe the trim level you're looking for is the R-Design...literally what you're driving. Nice review.

[@kimwardle1]

T-8 is Over 400 horse! My t-6 wants to be one in her next life . We'll see $$$$$$

[@saudinhodzic54]

So S60 R should be with Audi S4 audi have RS4 Mercedes 330 or M3 and C class Benz or C63 AMG and really you will compare this with that ?

[@RoadandTract]

Bro, this is the T6. It's not the 400hp 475lb-ft monster T8. I'd put the T8 against the S4 all day, every day. As for the AMG, I'll always take a V8.

[@simonkahle3654]

A car review for non car people. Thanks!

[@jsboening]

How much lag is there between the time you start the car and being able to change climate control settings?

[@RoadandTract]

Is that the first thing you do in every car with auto climate?

[@jsboening]

New Car Spin do you always answer a question with a question?

[@trulux8395]

@@jsboening 3-5 very long seconds on a cold start in cold temp. On a hot day there’s no lag

[@370gtalej5]

If 2020 goes as planned, I’m going to try to go for the r design at least

[@RoadandTract]

Good call! You can do it!

[@trey11211980]

I have this same car in black. I make excuses to leave the house and drive this thing around town.

[@Braga_18]

How about sharing tha instrumental song. Is very chilling

[@RoadandTract]

The song is "True Art Real Affection" by Noir Et Blanc Vie Song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4akq3xjhr6Hgdk Artist: kzbin.info/door/IUATMnLtNo51kKuv95R1UQ

[@Braga_18]

New Car Spin thank you for the share, and awesome video. I got mines I just trade my old s60 and got the polestar black on black

[@ASecureLab]

Wouldnt it have a polestar engeneered drive mode if it was a polestar?

[@RoadandTract]

Good question. It should, based on my experience with 2020+ models.

[@ASecureLab]

@@RoadandTract Are you sure the car in the video is a polestar optimized model? I have a 2019 too and it as the polestar driving mode

[@jonnydavis6066]

Nice car. How do u get new cars to review🤔

[@RoadandTract]

I'm a journalist. I get vehicles from the manufacturers. Otherwise, I "borrow" them just like Doug DeMuro and some other KZbinrs.

[@user-op7ur5jq1m]

With “the polestar”? R U sure?? I can’t see polestar logo or any additional option.

[@ivanlowjones]

Apparently you missed the blue Polestar badge on the rear trunk lid next to the T6/R-Design badges.

[@nickclark6001]

@@ivanlowjones volvo have dropped the polestar badge now

[@ivanlowjones]

@@nickclark6001 They changed the Polestar badge from Blue to Silver. The 2020 and 2021 Volvo's equipped with the Polestar software package have the new badges on the liftgate or trunk.

[@gcthewizard5530]

the t6 doesn't have an electric motor the t8 does but nice video

[@RoadandTract]

Both have awd, but different.

[@jasper_north]

Bye bye all German cars...game over finally.

[@saudinhodzic54]

J A Z Z P E R If You think that this is nicer than Audi S4 BMW 330M or M3 and Benz C63AMG S you’re crazy ...

[@syd_jzx100]

@@saudinhodzic54 This car looks better than all of those with the exception of the Audi. Both are subtle, yet look brilliant.

[@MrJigga420]

@@saudinhodzic54 germans been sandbagging man.

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

@@saudinhodzic54 amg no but everything else you mentioned yes x2

[@Icutmetal]

Saudin Hodzic Why, because he doesn’t share your opinion?

[@chilangoleader]

I am a German car fan, because make the best cars in the world hands down, but with this new Volvos, it's like if Odin took over and make them like a better car

[@joelm3954]

Beautiful sedan. Not so much the wagon though

[@Rylosam00]

Why no polestar option?

[@RoadandTract]

Polestar is always an option and can be added by any Volvo dealer at any time without voiding the warranty.

[@Rylosam00]

​@@RoadandTracthad the badge, it should have been installed

[@hortizonen]

Did not engage the Polestar Optimization. Even when he tests Dynamic, it’s still not the full performance.

[@RoadandTract]

But it fucking moved!

[@mattcallahan6587]

how would one turn it on?

[@Rylosam00]

​@Newcarspin shitty answer and you don't know what car package/trim you were driving

[@vyshak4455]

What's the price of this car?

[@henriknielsen1176]

It is said and shown in the video.

[@Icutmetal]

You didn’t watch the video?

[@paranormal_6lacktivity5.0]

Wish it had a 5 cylinder.

[@RoadandTract]

Just get the T8!

[@paranormal_6lacktivity5.0]

@@RoadandTract why the t8 same motor just hybrid help not worried about power the sound.

[@jeffs6090]

Hmmm, every Audi sticker I've seen has hp posted on it.

[@RoadandTract]

2019 Audi Q8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3-mdZaXq7eoptE

[@camsak8713]

58 K for a 4 cylinder? You can get the S4 nicely optioned with digital dash, black optics, B&O sound and get that 349 HP V6 that will do zero to 60 a full second faster. This is nice but it's not an S4. You can even get an S5 sport back in the $58 K to 60 K range. Also, the new BMW M340 I X Drive will start at $56 K. I just think this 4 cylinder is about 7 to 8K high on the sticker.

[@mrkruger5108]

Then just get the 400hp T8 S60

[@mattmayer770]

@@mrkruger5108 you can opt out on the $4k Stereo system and get it with the default Haman Kardon stereo which also sounds good. You save $4k on the price with that.

[@chrismadson9479]

Volvo is more about saftey and luxury than performance. If your worried about being faster than everyone else you better get a top fuel dragster.

[@trulux8395]

@@chrismadson9479 ☝🏼

[@fredochavez4869]

Why even have a key? Why not integrated on a app on our smartphones?

[@RoadandTract]

How would you valet? Give the attendant your phone?

[@paulozavala3232]

New Car Spin Digital key. www.media.volvocars.com/se/sv-se/media/photos/175608/volvo-cars-digital-key

[@mattmayer770]

What if you don't want to use your phone to open your car? I think it is much easier when you have the key fob in your pocket and you walk up to your car and open the car with a single move instead of pulling out your phone, opening the app and playing with it just to open your car door.

[@nickclark6001]

Its coming !

[@user-Timothy1]

it is funny how the 2012 S60 r design puts out 325 hp which is more powerful than the 2019 version.

[@RoadandTract]

Until you come across the S60 T8.

[@user-Timothy1]

@@RoadandTract yep 400 hp and 415 with the polestar

[@nickclark6001]

thats using the 3 litre turbo 6 cylinder !

[@Shelter93]

Actually if it's a Is aPolestar 2019 Should be making 367/hp. Not 316/hp. The dealer will just put the 316. If it's used. And that 2019 in the quarter 12,s and 0 to 60 4,s Right now you can pick these up for 35k with 15k on thim. Sssh

[@Rylosam00]

​@Shelter93 1yr ago 35k miles for 30k. Polestar and bowers and wilkins. Love it!!

[@alexanderbellingroth]

it just needs a litte spoiler on the trunk lid and its perfect

[@RoadandTract]

I agree.

[@alexanderbellingroth]

@@RoadandTract The S90 got a spoiler as an option but the S60 not? Its such a gorgeous car and literally my dream car.

[@valhalla8140]

It's a supercharged turbo charged, direct injection, automatic transmission, hybrid? I guess this is only to lease, never buy outright.

[@RoadandTract]

The T8 is half electric, half gas. I wouldn't call it a hybrid. The T5 is a turbo gas, the T6 is turbo and supercharged gas. If people say EV are more reliable since there's no engine, what's the worry on the T8? If every car is practically a turbo these days, aren't they all prone to the same ignorant fears? If a supercharger eliminates turbo lag by having immediate response, then why dislike it?

[@mattmayer770]

@@RoadandTract People have this "fear" of more electronics mean more things to break down, in the case of the T8 version, it has a lot of complicated electronics in charge of the electric system, plus you have the turbo, supercharger added on top of that, you might be looking at a real mess if something goes wrong. I guess time will tell how reliable this system is.

[@nickclark6001]

@@mattmayer770 these Basic engines have been out since 2015

[@moparman2010]

i dont like the ipad in the center

[@RoadandTract]

Everybody's doing it.

[@moparman2010]

New Car Spin but tesla perfected it !?!?!

[@mattmayer770]

at least it is not sticking out of the dashboard like on other modern cars. That looks bad IMO, looks like someone glued an Ipad on the dashboard on those Mercedes and BMWs

[@kimwardle1]

It is "twin charged" turbo and supercharged I eat M3's for breakfast .

[@ashwin9452]

S60 competes with an A4 .. not A6

[@RoadandTract]

Not on price and features. Only in size.

[@jzy0104]

@@RoadandTract You can price and feature any car to that if that is what you are saying. still you are wrong. Not against an A6. If you have to compare , compare spec forr spec with an A4. Clearly you are new to the seen comparatively.

[@mamaligaconstantin6943]

I think volvo s60 should compete with audi a8 not a4! drive audi and volvo and you'll see the difference!

[@assenTINIO]

You should compare this to an A4 not an A6

[@donovan4009]

the s60 is too much for the a4 he SHOULD compare it to the a6

[@Trebor2024]

At 10:22 you say you are in a school zone, then start to show us the various options on the screen! You are significantly distracted doing this, notwithstanding the continued distraction from the driving by talking to camera! 😳

[@RoadandTract]

😆🤣😂 They should be fine as they are locked up, masked up, and separated by plexiglass these days.

[@peterwojnar5781]

Electric motor? There's no electric motor in the model you are driving.

[@RoadandTract]

There is in the T8.

[@nickclark6001]

all new volvos have a KERS system with a battery and motor built into the flywheel

[@Rylosam00]

​@Newcarspin but ypu were driving a t6!. Smh.

[@MFrrFrr]

I used to be an Audi fan. Had 4 of them for a 10 years..In 2017 i tryed volvo v60 T6 polestar (AWD). And i own it so far. I'm happy, satysfied, , everything is ok, but you know what - the old love is old love. To be honest with you - Audi is waaaaay better in feeeling, passion, driving, steering, winter conditions, stability, love etc...but i had no Volvo repairs at ALLLLLL! Audi was my mechanic's main income generator.. Conclusion: what would i choose knowing , taht Audi will cost me much and Volvo will not? Answer - AUDI for sure!!! 10000 percent. I "will be back to origins" Volvo has much the way to chase Audi. Allmost there, but still plenty of work to di it!

[@reqt9213]

"American made car" Yeah they are built in America but the design ain't american at all so. Correct that plix. And btw, the tailgate wasn't completely closed.

[@RoadandTract]

It's a phenomenal car. In fact, I want the S60 T8 and Toyota Supra in my dream garage this year.

[@Icutmetal]

Correct your spelling.

[@ChokolateSushi23]

exhaust tips are still fake. they aren’t connected to the actual exhaust piping of the car.

[@RoadandTract]

So that makes them diffusers.

[@nickclark6001]

you cant connect a solid exhaust pipe to a rear bumper vibration would be horrendous ..

[@sheikh711]

Beautiful car but VOLVO seriously needs to redesign the taillights. They suck!

[@mattmayer770]

it is still a small step up from the fugly S90 tail lights though...

[@Icutmetal]

Says who; you?

[@rockeye]

Mild hybrid with electronic upstart is a disaster and expensive to repair. A boring car disguised in large tires that ruin the ride quality, vague and numb steering, expensive sound system, laggy center console that will only become slower, false sense of comfort, safety and luxury.

[@RoadandTract]

You are way out of your comfort zone. Maybe you'll turn 16 soon and can drive eventually. But you are way off on your assessment.

[@zac_games7374]

Audi > Volvo

[@RoadandTract]

Which one?

[@alanwilson2073]

Zero back seat leg room for adults, only for small children and very small children at that. Ok for packages or a briefcase but anything more, it's cramped and very claustrophobic for an adult(s). That goes for their ENTIRE LINE OF CARS, CROSSOVERS AND SUV'S. Good luck with the chinese made too. Great marketing though.

[@Rattlepiece]

Only the S90 is made in China.

[@alanwilson2073]

@@Rattlepiece Thanks for the update, still not a buyer.

[@Rattlepiece]

No point in trying to convert anyone who's already made their mind up. ;)

[@mattmayer770]

Not true. The S90 has a LOT of legroom in the back. The S90 version that is sold in the states is the S90L (long) model that has one of the best legroom space of any sedans in the class.

[@Icutmetal]

Weird; your S60 must be different than ours. I’m 6’, and my legs and feet fit just fine.