Here's Why the Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered is Way Too Expensive

[@TheStraightPipes]

What do you think of the XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered? Is it too expensive or just right?

[@jakehandley3711]

TheStraightPipes I think it’s a great car to represent Sweden properly.

[@joh1948]

Maybe it is overpriced, but either way you somehow didn’t manage to pronounce Öhlins right. Good try though! Just go to Google Translate, type ”Ö” and play the sound and you’re good :)

[@jobvandijke2860]

It's overpriced in canada/usa, but in the Netherlands its ~80k with options and a glc63s is ~140k with options. So here it makes kind of sense to buy.

[@zardari8070]

Review Toyota land cruiser and lexus lx570. They are the luxurious when you talk about SUV in Asia

[@jonatamaniuk]

TheStraightPipes definitely a touch expensive, but then again I kinda get it. With that said I don’t like the way the AWD system works. I’m sure it is to help save on weight etc but still... really don’t like that it’s not real full-time AWD.

[@ARRESTEDPAIN]

I'm not gunna lie. I hate the 'this is going to happen' trailer at the start.

[@praba991ify]

It's a waste of time

[@7thletterstudios648]

Might be a bootleg of Matt's carwow intro.

[@NZGlenn]

Agree...

[@EvilCerealBoX]

We all hate it

[@discoplause]

The "here's what to expect" seems unnecessary. Everything else is great as usual!

[@jonathancederquist5081]

Love your reviews!! However, as a Swede, I always get quite annoyed when you review Volvos. Even though I agree with you that the Sensus Infotainment can be sluggish and not especially user-friendly in some ways. The time you says it takes to start-up seems a bit unfair without mentioning the fact that most of the settings are configured to your own personal key. Within the driver profiles things like whether you'd like heated seats and steering wheel turned on (under 10 degrees celsius) automatically, different Spotify accounts to the built-in Spotify app, different favourites for the radio app, personalized home screen layouts (all of the three main menu's), the temperature and climate control, themes, seat settings, and so on are saved automatically to the key. Here are some other features that I find interesting that may already know but that I've never heard you mention. (Not sure if they only are available in Sweden/Europe). 1. You never have you turn off a Volvo, take off your seatbelt and open the door and it turns off. 2. There's a sign that says slippery in the instrument cluster when another Volvo recently has lost traction in that area. 3. They show not only the current speed limit but also the upcoming speed limit. 4. You get a visual and noise warning when you approach a speed camera. 5. The speed limiter (click to the left on the cruise control keypad on the steering wheel) adjusts itself to the current speed limit. 6. The Volvo on call features: preheating, Remote engine start-up, Sending destinations to the car and so on. 7. Dimmable interior lights (hold the button). 8. The e-brake is 100% automatic. Engages when you turn off the car and disengages when you put the car in D/R and press the gas pedal. 9. Text messages from your phone are shown directly in the instrument cluster, and you can choose to answer it directly using your voice (actually works). 10. A small detail Yuri might like. If the music is really loud before answering a phone call, the car slowly increases the volume to what it was before the incoming call. 11. By connecting a USB, you can watch movies in the infotainment when the car is parked (super nice to put some top gear on while waiting for someone) 12. When connecting a trailer, the car will ask you in the instrument cluster if you would like to check the trailer's light. By clicking yes, the car starts a sequence testing all the lights by the time you have stepped out of the car and walked to behind the trailer. Ps. google translate pronounces öhlins almost entirely correct. Keep up the good work!

[@harvey-6125]

Very insightful comment. Thank you.

[@0715yt]

@@Mgoblagulkablong LMAO

[@kvrh]

jesus, didn't know swede write comment this long about a car brand. i guess you learn everyday.

[@harvey-6125]

@AJ Thomas all of them? That's kinda sad

[@gordenofmedlebgordenoflimm8046]

Thanks for the insight. Very informative. Personally, i feel most people dont understand that while Volvo wanna give you that option from the german rivals, volvo still remains swede and is different and they're not trying to be like the germans. Their tech approach and philosophy is also different and mainly focuses on practicality, comfort and safety. Like they say, volvos aren't cars to look down on others, but to drive. Ao yeah I also dont like this review

[@matiasvaara1478]

I currently drive the Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription . In my opinion the pricing in North America is too much. But here in Finland the tax for T8 is so low that it’s almost cheaper to buy the most expensive line-up. For example you pay for the T6 over 20k in taxes vs only 2k for T8. Because the car is plug-in hybrid you can get very low consumption if you charge it every night. During summer I managed 3,5l /100km with city and countryroads. I think that number is excellent for the size and the horsepower. I just don’t think the polestar model is worth the extra money because it’s just a r-design with small quirks.

[@matiasvaara1478]

1 1 Keräilen kolikoita maasta

[@Hanserfaust]

Matias Vaara same oppionion as you from Swedish perspective. Expensive to buy but slightly cheaper to own.

[@Ummba13]

The ö is pronounced like the "i" in Sir

[@tomppeli.]

Or how someone'd be wondering like "uhh... don't know"

[@pellebrannvall6521]

That's the best description I've ever seen

[@trumjalle3035]

Correct, and the "i" in Öhrlins is not like "I (am)" but more like a longer version of the "i" in "Yuri", "Yurii" kind of... Volvo is from my hometown of Gothenburg, btw.

[@gqh007]

So that’s the oe in Jörgen then

[@greg7783]

It's basically French "e" without any accent or whatever

[@hrishikeshsajeev522]

Sees title. Doug demuro has left the chat.

[@JaredSVX]

Who are you and what did you do with the intro?!

[@fabianherrmann6398]

They just want to increase watch trough times and try out different things like this pre-intro. After gathering some data they will know if it works and to keep it or nah.

[@beefraz9510]

You guys certainly have this style of creation down to a science. My children and I watch your videos and really enjoy the fun you put into reviewing cars. Keep up the great work.

[@kablaam718]

I agree. In my opinion they are entertaining to watch because of their chemistry together. Kind of like the guys from Impractical Jokers. I wonder if they were childhood friends.

[@MysteriousMatt89]

I like how Yuri's shirt perfectly color matches the belts.

[@JJs_playground]

For sure he did that on purpose

[@phil649]

Those seatbelts make everyone look like amateur Karate class

[@megajoe811]

Phil O 🤣

[@jaykitchens4162]

Lol! So true. I was leaning towards crossing guard, but you nailed it!

[@andymantoronto]

Electric in the back and gas in the front, it sounds a bit like an 80's mullet.

[@vinicrusher]

Like my father used to say : All serious up front, and party all night in the back hahaha

[@MP_-ek8ij]

@ Andrew D Hahaha good one. Business in the front and all party in the back lol

[@manunited-ib2il]

I live in the US and I bought the xc60 inscription T8 version, fully loaded (car seat, BW speakers, air suspension). I picked up the car from Sweden via Volvo' OSD program so Volvo covered airfare for two from the US to Sweden and a bunch of other costs, in additional to their 20% discount of the MSRP. So I got this car for 73k our of door (including all the fees, could have been 84k if I picked up in the states), which comes with a HOV sticker, and almost 8000 dollars rebate/tax credit. I used to spend 150 bucks on gas monthly now I only spend 30. GLC has hybrid but it looks ugly as hell IMO. If one cares abt the environment, wanna save some money/time on commute, and don't wanna drive BBA like the others, look no further, Volvo is the car for you.

[@Sophos1964]

Sure. Until it breaks once the warranty expires.

[@aaryanbhardwaj4513]

No, don't do the new precap thing..!! Drop please, guys.. Love your videos, otherwise... Keep up the good work.

[@fabianherrmann6398]

They just want to increase watch trough times and try out different things like this pre-intro. After gathering some data they will know if it works and to keep it or nah. They have to make a living off this though I get it.

[@user-ht6fo7xg2z]

10:04 thought the brake calipers were moving lmao Edit: spelling mistake

[@fabianherrmann6398]

that was a great shot, totally pro.

[@infernohit]

There are people not watching the entire video?? I wish these were longer! Can't get enough!

[@fabianherrmann6398]

Me too. I bet they have some more material on the cutting floor they could just slap at the end, like more rolling shots and launches, or donuts, jetskies and bunnys. But if you want longer car reviews then I suggest you head over to savagegeese, he is amazing.

[@Sie84yv]

A little insider Volvo sales tip: You are right, all T8 models are overpriced (dealers know this because of how long it takes to get rid of the darn things, even though they are truly amazing vehicles), BUT if u go in armed with this information, knowing that dealers are dying to get rid of them and only get them because Volvo requires dealers to have them available in inventory, and if u go at the end of the month, and even better at the end of the year, after government incentives, I've sold my share of T8's at the same or nearly the price of a equally equiped T6! Add to this their lifetime parts and labor warranty on all 2019 and newer models and you've got yourself a hell of a value in a truly exceptional vehicle! (If you have to replace anything after the factory warranty is over, and even that is pretty good for a luxury brand: 4yrs/50k miles, then you only have to replace it once, at a Volvo dealer off course, and if that part ever fails again, Volvo will replace it and install it with OEM parts at no cost!) Eat that BMW and Mercedes! So buying and keeping a new Volvo can be quite a value most people miss, apart from having a great vehicle that is not as common as everything else!

[@tubbehht9236]

Does volvo offer the same lifetime guarantee on older vehicles such as a 2017 S90?

[@Sie84yv]

@@tubbehht9236 Noup, they just started this in 2019.

[@finaviation401]

It's funny how you pronounce it in every way except for the correct way.

[@pontusgustafsson4408]

The thing about the price is that here in Sweden they introduced a taxing system called bonus malus, which meant that hybrids and fully electric cars got a lowered tax than earlier, while cars driven on fossil fuels got a raised tax. This combined with our super high gas prices means that it can be cheaper to own a plug-in hybrid as long as you live close enough to your workplace. If you can get to work, then charge, and get home purely on electricity you basically drive for free, and if you need to travel longer distances or tow you still have the gas engine.

[@mustbkyle5697]

Yeah, that little intro was fire.I loved it, Honestly the little jam music in the background is great. Love you guys!

[@tkusterb]

I love my Volvo XC40 Momentum, probably the cheapest Volvo you can buy. I agree the infotainment startup seems slow but, for me, it's the most comfortable car to drive I've ever owned (I'm obviously not rich).

[@danielandren]

Im swedish and hate newer volvos. Miss the good old days with straight five and sixes. Its a shame that they ended production

[@emililorenzo3835]

Facts

[@trihardcx6743]

Yeah all the new engines are boring. A far cry from the old I6 V60/S60 Polestar that almost sounded like a Ferrari V12.

[@faded039]

I love how Yuri's shirt matches the seatbelts. Makes it look like he's part of the car lol.

[@carzhuangx1815]

FADED '03 ikr

[@noname-JS]

I just bought it, boys! It rocks. Most people will never have it this good!

[@tanjiehjia]

I love the new "intuitive test". I think manufacturers should use that as a measure especially now that so much of the tech becomes increasingly complicated to get to.

[@JYD_esign]

Great review guys. FYI, In constant AWD mode, the ECU cuts power to the ICE to match the same power of the electric motors so power is exactly 50/50 between front/rear.

[@mitchellthurner5980]

I appreciate Yuri matching the car lol

[@brandonsadowski5822]

"Europe is a place" "Apparently" gave me a laugh thanks guys

[@JarnoScw]

150hp diesel tho

[@DanDD1]

You can't usually combine hp from ic engines and electric ones because they drive the same wheels. But in this case the electric motor only drives the rear wheels and can supply all of it's power when you floor it.

[@ScottE5]

Another great review, fellas. And digging the new overview format before you're goin' for a drive.

[@MP_-ek8ij]

Good one guys. That timing test for the features is funny and good idea!

[@patriksaagim]

I'm quite surprised to see Andie the Lab as a supporter for your channel! Keep up the good work guys!

[@mazwrld]

The dynamic range is perfect in this video

[@MatteoLorandi]

6:55 I drive a 1.0L N/A 3 cylinder gasoline Toyota Yaris 🤷🏻‍♂️😩

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

Buy a Renault Kangoo

[@ianlee6416]

Now we need people with 660cc to chime in

[@andreabotti99]

I feel you, my first car was a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 3 cyl naturally aspirated with a whopping 60hp (when it was new, mine probably had less), it struggled to go uphill if you had more than 1 passenger.

[@411nightnheaven]

@@andreabotti99 yaris has 68hp from 1.0

[@411nightnheaven]

@@mohammed_the_train_spotter buy a unreliable p.o.s okay..?

[@derdeutsche8987]

He didn’t pronounce it correctly in any of the attempts.

[@derdeutsche8987]

Dear Mr UPSman, in the video it was clearly stated, that the viewer is supposed to „Leave a comment below, which version of that he said correctly. Just write it.“ I believe that is what I just did. But thanks for taking the award for the worlds biggest buzzkill from us Germans. (Also, the German pronunciation of Asian car brands is mostly on point.)

[@JarnoScw]

@@derdeutsche8987 Knee-saaan geht immer

[@QBNTO1]

I don’t know. That preview kind of ruins it for me. I like to watch your videos NOT knowing what’s going to happen. Still love the channel.

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's only 30 seconds so it doesn't exactly ruin the next 16 minutes

[@JiuJitsuM4]

I liked this video a lot gentlemen! Enjoying the style of how it started as well.

[@alexteoh9038]

Thanks for your hard work guys! Really enjoying your content

[@RobertSmith-fd2kt]

Also - While I don't know about the Polestar Engineered 2020 version, I do have a 2019 Momentum XC60 and the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto USB port is in the central armrest which causes me to leave the phone in there, close it and keep the phone out of reach. While I sometimes think it's inconvenient, I think it's a safe place for it and I like that I don't have cords hanging all around the cabin :)

[@cjc2010]

Welcome to the last Volvo/Polestar review from the Straight Pipes. I appreciate your honesty, guys.

[@gtguy123]

I have the 2018 XC60 T8 R-Design. After two years of ownership, I can honestly say that I am glad that I leased instead of buying it. I like the car a lot for its great quality, and interior refinement, but I think Volvo still has a ways to go in terms of getting the Gas engine and Electric rear motor to work in harmony. The power delivery is so odd and un-natural same with the breaks. When my lease is up in 2021, I will be looking for a full electric car as my daily driver.

[@benji2025]

How do you feel today about your 2018 XC60 T8 now in 2024? Do you still have the same opinion? Have you left the Volvo brand? I was about to pull the trigger on a 2018 XC60 T8 Rdesign

[@noname-JS]

After giving the XC60 a glowing review and suggestion to buy --- a crush on Volvo gone sour

[@DeathNRebirth]

You guys just got an amazing shoutout from Life of Palos for this review in particular, and your channel in general. Apparently he's been binging your content for the past few days, and says you "are literally one of the best review channels (he's) ever seen"!

[@cordellnaugle4]

Okay new intro, I see you

[@1cityandcolour1]

5:30 actually none of it was correct :D

[@bneyarb5037]

The changes for 2020 are 👌👌👌 u tha realest zaddies

[@jackshotton9222]

I love the look of the car, I actually like the yellow seatbelts and massive yellow callipers. Looks cool.

[@okuratwarmianski7993]

But s90 in this version would look even better than this suv

[@flybeep1661]

@@okuratwarmianski7993 Nope, V90 or V60 look better. S series have ugly backsides.

[@okuratwarmianski7993]

@@flybeep1661 s60 is nice because it has licence plate on rear trunk not rear bumper

[@FXTKITE]

The timed test to start and drive etc is a great idea!

[@michaeljewett875]

This is actually squarely aimed at the SQ5, quoted from Volvo. It’s pretty much fully loaded, the only option being the rims. A fully loaded SQ5 actually costs a little bit more, this is quicker, and electric so it’s kind of a win win. Especially for exclusivity. And considering it’s aimed at the SQ5, it’s also more in line and comparable with a X3M40 and GLC43. Definitely not full blown X3M or GLC63!

[@redmist131]

"They can make that last an hour", so true! And if you piss them off you can expect an additional charge of "shop fees".

[@juanvictord]

I like see your face when yo hit the gas pedal for the first launch. Saludos desde Republica Dominicana 🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@donaldholtzman5429]

finally subscribed. Sorry it took so long. KZbin on a smart tv doesnt give you the option and i only just now bothered to log into my computer and finally hit the button. Been watching for over a year though. I know you guys dont have the cars long but i would really appreciate more shots of the interior at night. Even if you cant film at night, pull into a drive through car wash or a tunnel. Ambient light is so ignored in car journalism today

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks so much

[@Sergio_Math]

Even better tip! Get the normal T8, non Polestar, then you get all of the perks, none of the drawbacks!

[@redhammer92]

Always watch yalls videos through. Your video structure kinda makes each part useful. Some reviewers you just skip to the good bits and dip ya know?

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️❤️

[@corygucwa7098]

As an avid American environmentalist viewer I would like to hear more about this 'green plate' thing you Canadians have. That aside, this review was amazing. Thanks for the honesty at the end about which trim level would be a better fit for 'more' of us viewers

[@TheStraightPipes]

You get to drive in the high occupancy vehicle lane (need 2 people in a gas car) by yourself if you have green plates (only for plug in hybrid or full electric, not conventional hybrid)

[@seanhershey3390]

you can get the "basic" version for HALF that price...looks amazing

[@DavidBoy333]

Guy... So many hybrid cars nowadays claim that they have this much horsepower, over 400 combined blablabla.. My friend had a Volvo S90 T8 and was really disappointed by the power output. He sold it after 6 months and got a new X5. He was sceptical about the Panamera 4E hybrid I was gonna get. BUT DAMN Porsche is probably the only brand out there using hybrid tech to mainly boost power rather than just for fuel efficiency. When Porsche claims the Panamera 4E has 462HP combined it actually IS 462HP fast. Don't get me wrong guys. Im fully ok with Toyota and Lexus being fuel efficient with their hybrid tech since that was the initial goal when it was launched many many years ago. However Volvo has never been sporty. They just dont have the skills and tech to rival the Germans. And now you wanna market your hybrid techs as 'sporty' and charge me a Mercedes Price? Come on...... Now even if this was a Polstar car Id pay you that price since its still Volvo platform, shared components shared engines and drivetrain....

[@SushxlSuxshll]

My dad just ordered an xc60 B5 AWD Momentum pro which should be here within the next 3 weeks. Would probably recommend that as its almost the same car

[@EverythingMOTO2020]

It does have a launch control. Set the dsc to sport. On polestar mode, depress the brake and then the gas all the way down and let go the brake. It will launch

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's not launch control. That's just a brake boost

[@_jg00]

I wish you guys didn't drive me nuts when I watch because I like the cars ya'll are reviewing.

[@ChrisLeiter]

iPhone 11 Pro Max fits PERFECTLY in the cup holder area, FLAT in the tray.

[@FurderikuSama]

As a person who works for a Volvo Retailer, yes, it's too expensive. But just be thankful, in Denmark this one starts at 148.734 USD, so for you guys, it's a steal :)

[@tonyren.tr5]

The Marchand overstating puck in a shootout is so hilarious 😂, eh? 🇨🇦

[@DaTKify]

U guys single handedly made Canada cool 👏👏

[@jaytotheex1284]

I love your videos and have been following for ~3 years now!! I’m not feeling the new intro tho :( but still, your videos are my fav car review “channel”

[@fabianherrmann6398]

They just want to increase watch trough times and try out different things like this pre-intro. After gathering some data they will know if it works and to keep it or nah.

[@arvidkarlberg5845]

I've commented this one every single volvo video but you can hold the shifter down for like .5 seconds instead of just clicking it and it will go into drive. :)

[@HariHullur]

I cannot say I love these new intros guys.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Think about the people new to the channel!

[@SamsungKE]

14:22 “A little tip touch” 😂😂😂 we NEED an “out of context” highlights video to drop 😂😂😂

[@romanovmarkelyon1021]

“The exteriors are kind of always the same, just different shapes and sizes” You basically just summed up all cars in the last decade or so.

[@Pgjermstad]

In Norway we have tax reductions on all-electric and hybrid cars. If you want the new X5 45e this is the cheapest BMW X5 you can buy. It´s about US $20.000 cheaper than a diesel/ petrol.

[@joshuaharris3171]

You guys live so close to me like near Toronto! Been watching for like a year now :)

[@Blackout_live]

You know you should do an 80's Camaro review other then that love the video guys

[@harrismi7]

I'm just here to read all the comments on how Öhlins should be pronounced.

[@fabianherrmann6398]

According to all the comments it cannot be pronounced right ever :)

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

Polestar engineered would mean alot more, if the base of that expression meant for example a V6 or something! Give the people what they want with performance packages!

[@FXTKITE]

Love the trunk mat, great innovation.

[@MonkeyChocolate]

10:10. Well that company makes the PCCB for Porsches and Mclaren brakes

[@x6King6x]

Worked at a carwash and putting this car in neutral and turning off the car is a pain in the ass because it goes straight to park. Takes a bit to make it stay in neutral while it's off.

[@welfiblablabla]

Still waiting on that Autopilot/Lanekeep assist/... comparision 😇

[@captcav767]

I have to comment about the gear selector and the paddle shifts. There is no manual mode anymore, so you can't move the gear selector over to the left and just control the gears via the paddles. The paddles still exist which is good, but then they time out after 6 seconds and revert back to auto. Also, in some T8 R Design models, the individual drive mode has gone, which means you can't set the car up to suit your driving style anymore. HP and Tq is good, but give the driver back some of the options that have been taken away.

[@stevemartegani]

I can't believe you guys dressed to match the cars interior! You should do this every episode :P

[@tomeng9520]

Only Volvo has stated that no one is going to die in their cars. All other car manufacturers who say that their cars are safe do not dare say so. Volvo has balls. To get out of a crashed car and still survive. That's worth all the money in the world.

[@firatyesil]

don't get me wrong, if you are going to stick with this teaser type intros, you should put the og intro (ie. "i'm yuri, i'm and we're going for a drive") first then the teaser thingy, then continue with the video. just a suggestion. love the work you're doing!

[@turtle-balloon]

Volvo probably didnt think about the speed of scrolling the radio stations because we have like 5 stations total here in sweden

[@dparag14]

Man those yellow seatbelts are j absolutely beautiful!

[@Swerve456]

The genesis gv80 was just unveiled today and holy cow everything about it blows the current suvs out the line design wise

[@richardwayman8353]

I think it is pronounced "öhlins."

[@JeetS1]

I am not swedish but I think it's more like "öhlins"🤣

[@petergeorge9004]

Jeet Sadaria I thought it was pronounced with more emphasis on the *öhlins*

[@zalanshah6221]

I feel like most of the issues they have with volvos are because they keep driving the wierd T8s instead of T6s which most people are purchasing.

[@kineticm32]

Aren't all AWD basically FWD until traction is needed?

[@atomic9183]

It depends can also be rwd

[@aziz_alrumayyan6712]

No it could be a rwd or fwd then when it is needed it will turn to awd so you could just turn it on

[@guseks8413]

It has been announced here in Sweden that there Will be a cheaper hybrid comming to the xc40, Im sure Volvo will do the same with the rest of the line-up so just wait for that instead IF you really want green plates and a Volvo SUV. I totally agree with you guys, I would never touch this vehicle because of how slow it is and how it is priced. It is not like the old polestar volvos where you could get a sweet straight 6 in a tiny V60 which actually made sense.

[@jordanh.2998]

"Try this on your car" My car doesn't even have half of these features :/

[@Rhadiqul]

Polestar is not an off-brand, it's the AMG division of Volvo, but recently they've decided to become their "own" brand to focus on performance and hybrid vehicles.

[@reggie178965]

Great review another very entertaining video. Elluns :)

[@jiaxinxu6845]

Owner of a 2019 XC60 T8 R-Design here, who paid for a price tag actually a tick even heftier than the US pricing of $71,000 for the 2020 Polestar reviewed here. I gotta say, Jacob's comparison of this Polestar to the GLC 63 (with or w/o S) and the Stelvio Quad doesn't really stand upon further scrutiny: 1) The $71K cost for the XC60 Polestar is fully-loaded and you don't have to pay a cent more to obtain extra options; 2) Despite numerous mentions of a green plate, Jacob failed to mention at all the federal/state incentives for this PHEV model; although it comes as form of tax rebate rather than outright sales price reduction, it is still real dollar decrease in price a consumer ends up paying; 3) A bare-boned Alfa Quad Stelvio retails for just a hairline under US$80k, thus in spite of its very limited option list, all Stelvio Quads retail for at least US$83k on Cargurus or dealerships; A 2020 GLC 63, meanwhile, starts at US$73K, but that's without any modern-day functionality - a good majority of cars on sale for this model has a sticker price of over US$83k as well (this upper end for 63 is way higher than the Alfa, in line with expectation of Merc's way more expansive options range). To sum it all, the effective price difference between the Polestar and the other two can easily and materially reach and exceed US$15K. Consequently, pricing-wise a much more apt comparison should be amongst the Polestar, the X3 M40i, the SQ5 and the GLC43 SUV or coupe. But kudos for mentioning for the first time in reviewing all these T8 Volvos that, rather than putting the foot down all the way as you do for almost every car on the market, it's much more responsive and smooth to just gradually step in to the end. That torque it generates still gives me goosebumps every time I need to pass. One of my most highly prized "preys" was an Velar SVAutobiography. Great video nevertheless as always!

[@10007will]

Great points re actual cost. So a year on how happy are you with XC60 T8 R ? would you now get the 2020 XC60 T8R or the 2020 XC60 Polestar ? (and iif you have time any time on wheel size ? 21/22's look great but how is the ride ? )

[@jiaxinxu6845]

@@10007will Very happy despite not perfectly happy. The big turning radius due to a FWD-leaning power delivery system led to some significant getting used to for parking situations in the early days, and the pilot assist system suffered a couple malfunctions that needed fixes back at the shop about 6 months in. As an environmentally conscious buyer, it's quite a bit of pressure trying to minimize gas usage during winter days as well - as that 19 mile range is much reduced on cold, windy days as you expect. I managed to average a 40 mpg overall to this date. As for choosing between the specs, I would say a choice between a R-Design and a Polestar is closer than people might think, mostly due to the choice of a much more easily managed air suspension. And to a smaller extent, you may notice that the paint range is wider for the RD than the Polestar (which mattered to me because I really liked the bursting blue paint). But at the end of the day, I think I will still choose the Polestar as I wouldn't mind the hassle of having to open hood and tweak that Ohlins knob from time to time. With that being said, I'd say a harder choice would be between the Polestar spec and the Inscription spec. The latter gives you a possibility of Volvo's nicest interior color setup IMHO (Blonde perforated nappa + Lime deco inlays) plus front seat massage AND ventilated seats, which you don't get in either the RD or Polestar. The two downsides of Incriptions are that, the paint color list is narrower, and the default wheels are quite a bit blander than the RD and Polestar. The The biggest drawback of the Inscription is that with every option chosen, the price tag can get much higher than the top-spec RD and obviously Polestar as well., particularly if you upgrade to the very expensive, rough-riding but good-looking 22's. To your last question, I opted for the 21's for "just" $1k more. Gotta say Volvo hasn't been known for the plushest ride for a long time, whether you put on the air springs or not. The chassis is tuned to be quite stiff, particularly with RD. If you and your family really want a driving experience that's closest to what the likes of Lexus can offer as possible, then you might wanna stick to the 19's. I can imagine the 22's to be quite brutal, even if you put them on the softer Inscription model.

[@VSS1]

BMWs X5 45e. The best plug in hybrid for sale at the moment IMHO. About 50 miles fully electric mode. 3 litre turbo V6 when not in electric mode. Win, win.

[@pgoindi]

Do the seats not have a kangaroo pouch at the front between your knees? My 2010 XC70 has that feature and it is perfect for my phone.

[@anthonybelyea1964]

Most of the cars you guys review expensive for average Canadians but I still love watching your channel though😃

[@TexanApollyon]

Ikea: we sell you the furniture, but you assemble it Volve: we sell you the car, but you assemble the horsepower

[@davidkelley751]

If you want to check out an older Volvo. You need to check out a s60r and a v70r. Only made from 2004-2007 but you could get it in a stick and they are pretty nice. Ps my family owns a s60r and a v70r and they are pretty unique fun cars.

[@ramonguzman9470]

Ya those seat belts really pop, I like dem alot. You guys need to review the ram power wagon!

[@sanghoonlee5171]

From the title, I expected this to be a collab with Doug Demouro LOL