Road Tripping The 2024 Volvo V60 Polestar - What’s it Like?

Join Emily and I on a proper wagon road trip down to Ohio in the 2024 Volvo V60 Recharge Polestar Engineered!
Specs:
$72,925 as tested
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 & electric motor
Combined power output: 455hp / 523 lb-ft
Electric motor alone: 143hp
8-speed automatic
AWD
Ohlins dampers
Front Brembo Brakes
19" wheels
Polestar Engineered front strut bar
Bowers&Wilkins premium sound!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior walkaround
2:07 Boot space & backseat
4:44 Underhood
7:42 Initial driving impressions
9:24 Petrol station
12:04 Highway
21:01 S2000 seat loading
22:35 Driving resumes
26:15 Drive thru test
29:46 Final thoughts
32:01 Closing walkaround
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[@rajivmenon1685]

Nice to see Emily getting more comfortable being part of the videos. Great Outro, fun review. The way it needs to be 😊

[@jaek_898]

These videos are just so relaxing to watch, I'm not being yelled at and the cars aren't being beat on

[@plasticwrap]

I love Volvo's design language. I think they're some of the best looking cars on the road

[@Slimeydodles]

bro I am obsessed with your volvos reviews and i just love volvo that car brand overall

[@TopherDrives]

Volvos are the best!

[@Slimeydodles]

I love the reliability they have and this 2022 volvo v60 was my first car

[@shoppin4blood]

are they worth the money then? they’ve always peeked my interest for their good looks and safety standard but long term reliability is something I’ve always wondered

[@Slimeydodles]

always I would pick a volvo any day my family has owned a volvo that are just amazing cars

[@robchiappone1170]

I don’t believe tools are required to adjust the Ohlin suspension ? I was under the impression that there was a knob on each that is turned by hand to adjust them ?

[@richtusser]

I really like you include your girls opinion in these; many of us do no drive a car just alone, but have someone in the passenger seat who's opinion is just as valuable, or even more ... She needs to be comfortable, both driving and being the passenger princess. This looks like a comfortable car for the passenger. Still in doubt between a Lexus GS or the V60/S60, mmm

[@colechapman6976]

I am in love with Volvo. The subtlety of their cars is what makes them so refreshing. Everything is so overstyled and super-sized nowadays that seeing a subtle and sleek wagon is a breath of fresh air. They really nailed these cars both inside and out. The exterior is so subtle, but so luxurious looking

[@zmnffpcfgh3435]

Your kidding me I was looking yesterday for a review on the v60 from you and topher and it’s so funny that it got uploaded today 😂😂

[@DominiqueHoesen]

3:30 the battery is placed in the center console. That’s the reason for the bigger hump

[@RohitChaudharyyy]

Lovely to see Emily in the vid with u.. these typa vids are the best.. Chris & Emily on a road trip💯👌

[@ryanb8736]

Now I know why you are called Topher Drives. You drive for Topher to get him seats.

[@TheUnreadableUser]

I like Emily being on the videos. She adds a really nice touch to the videos and makes some really good takes. Great video guys! Hope to see more 😁

[@milesm3419]

I was lucky to pick up a 2007 Volvo S40 for my first car last year - it’s not perfect, and I wasn’t able to get the wagon nor turbo engine, but man I love that little whip! Now a certified Volvo fanboy - and they just keep getting better! (Every time you or others from the POV crew post a Volvo video I get so hyped) Love your videos Sub Topher, keep it up! Always so chill and fun.

[@VisionCityMayor]

they really need to have more fast wagons (or wagons in general) in the states bruh. id love to see how this compares to the RS4 avant and such also i like how these vids are essentially the much appreciated slice-of-life episodes in between the full reviews you and Topher have across the channels lol

[@lincolnshirley4220]

I love watching these so much. Finally a real car review

[@chrisplummer9639]

Half the reason I watch you is to see my old boring raods driven haha 😄 lived in Troy Ohio most of my life and now in PNW so the endless nothingness roadtrips to Ohio bring me back. And hey, excellent V60 vid, wanting to euro delivery option one so bad! You and the toph are awesome along with your significant other there riding along

[@MaximoPvP]

you guys are so cute together 😭😭😭 great video guys

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

Friend of mine works at a Volvo dealer, he once gave me a ride-along in the XC60 Polestar. Man those cars are good. Comfortable, fast, and sporty

[@edmi4816]

Volvo always make gooooood looking wagons!!! Thanks for another great review!! 😉👍

[@redey1290]

Seeing the reviews of this car might put it on my bucket list honestly. I love how it looks, I love the manually adjustable dampers, the wagon versatility... Now if only it wasn't WAY out of my price point 😭

[@Christianfire18]

Excited for this one

[@DOGO8991]

Spring seems to have arrived here in Maine as well. Kudos to you for the Sprite, the absolute GOAT when it comes to soda. 27:19 "yeah I say this same thing one thousand times per day"

[@motorhead_jt21]

I love a wagon

[@mtshark7]

Nice review!

[@ramses8847]

Volvo is the one that surprised me the most when I did my last round of test drives car shopping. I test drove an XC60. I agree with you on the sound system, it seriously is THE best. I would get a Volvo if I didn't want to get an economy car and didn't want to pay German luxury prices. It kind of sits in the middle. The handling is actually really German like and has more power than a lot of economy cars on the market. Also the interiors are nice. The Subaru was hilarious. I'm in Seattle and every time I see Subaru I use extra caution, even though usually they just go annoyingly slow.

[@laonid]

about the lack of storage in the center console: the non-recharge models have quite a bit more space (including a huge center bin) so im pretty sure its due to the batteries that run the length of the car

[@officialsterlingarcher]

5:36 of course when you're more careful about it the hood doesn't shut all the way 😂 Great review, you and TheTopher are my go-to channels for POV car videos (or any car video for that matter)!

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Man, I love this vehicle 😎❤️

[@DBenton2610]

Have one on order in Thunder Gray and picking it up in Sweden. Can not wait!!

[@d2mini]

That window impression was spot on.

[@jrgenblakstad5108]

the battery is in the center console, that's why it's not a lot of space there. also there is a spot for your phone, the slot right in front of the button to the center console storage.

[@SegerGiesbers]

I love all the Volvo Estate videos! p.s. I think you suppose to stick your phone just upright in the little cubby where the cable comes out of the middle console! There is no space the put the phone anywhere flat anyway haha. Greetings from Volvo Wagon Land / The Netherlands

[@AndrewJGordon94]

I picked up a 2024 S60 Recharge a couple weeks ago, Denim blue with blonde interior, so far is the best car I've ever owned. I've had a few nice vehicles over the years, BMW X3, Genesis G70, the Volvo surpasses everything, just the way it drives, it's so comfortable and smooth. Volvo really knocked it out of the park with their plug in hybrids.

[@joecalavetta2180]

Getting the same thing this Thursday. Recharge Denim blue with Blonde interior. Can't wait. Enjoy!

[@jonathanyeung5938]

Nice video. I think the bump in the back is more battery related than a transmission tunnel (there is no drive shaft going to the rear). Does your phone not fit (vertically) in the slot in front of the center console? I find that's where my phone fits nicely there and allows for a plug to go into the phone. I also find the HVAC controls really awkward through the touchscreen, so prefer using it through the Google assistant.

[@trevorr5175]

I would like to see a fleet update or some more videos on your personal vehicles! Cool video regardless!

[@geyushen4369]

this can be such a great upgrade to my tsx wagon, love the styling and everything. its just the hybrid system reliability makes me worry a little.

[@General_M]

22:39 that seat rail being window height made me so anxious when I saw how close it was to the window. I’d have been worried the whole way home about corners.

[@sb22309]

I daily a V70R and I don't need any other vehicle. It's practical, rides decent, and is quick enough to scratch the itch. I get to have my cake and eat it too. This V60 reminds me of my wagon.

[@lam_bui]

If you get a chance sometime, it'd be great to get your comments on how comfort is with the different suggested factory settings (comfort, dynamic, performance) via the video. Really curious to see how they all compare.

[@syazwanabdull4835]

Lovely

[@sailingspark9748]

A V60 should be in my driveway in a month if all goes well. While I wanted a pure EV like the Polestar 2, I do need to make longer highway trips on occasion, I dislike how high the PS2 sits, and I really love the wagon shape. The fact that it also has a real sunroof was the real deal maker for me. I use my sunroof 12 months a year. Unless it is raining or snowing, if I a driving, it is open. As for putting seats into it. Many years ago I had a BMW 31ti, the much maligned hatchback. It swallowed two "vader" seats from an M3 into the back of it's truncated hatch. Hatchbacks and wagons are just a superior design for moving both people and things.

[@lucsoh22]

Great video man, also your sister is very funny 🙂‍↔️

[@TopherDrives]

siblings or dating?

[@fernandozuniga-pflucker4882]

As good as it was to mention the colors one could pick from, it would have come through less negatively if you had also mentioned the fact that if one wants more colors to select from, as well as more accessories, wheels styles, interior finishes options, one can always go for the OSD -OverSeas Delivery option. It's probably the best kept secret, but I would think you, as involved in auto reviewing as you are would be familiar with.

[@JakeDrives1]

I’ve owned two Volvo XC60s since 2021 and I had a Mazda loaner for a week last fall when I was visiting my hometown. The Mazda key and Volvo key are completely different keys, the Mazda Key echos the design of the Volvo key because it’s such a sleek a nice design. It has nothing to do with the old ford conglomerate. In the same way the new Mazda CX-90 has a bit of Volvo flair. Mazda just likes what Volvo is doing. I actually found the Mazda key more clearly labeled and easy to use. I do love my Volvo key, wish the key ring hole was bigger because nothing works well without getting stuck. First world problems I guess.

[@GorZhe]

21:52 AN Sprite!

[@ludvigtornblom9283]

Its funny that wagons are “uncool” in Sweden it’s super popular to have a wagon

[@Tr3ntsGames]

As someone with serious ocd, for example, temperature is always set in multiples of 3, this would drive me wild😂

[@pellepuffin]

You briefly mentioned the sound compared to the S60, but would you choose the V60 or S60 for the sound of the B&W?

[@Alexander-rh6hs]

The acceleration test at 8:52 wasn’t exactly accurate because you had started the drive in hold drive mode. This doesn’t activate the large rear motor so the test was basically a T6 engine (turbo-super charged) and FWD because these are technically eAWD.

[@DominiqueHoesen]

T6 and T8 have the same hybride drivetrain. It was more a b5 engine test

[@Alexander-rh6hs]

@@DominiqueHoesen I thought the same but then saw twin charged and the hp/tq of just the engine alone is the same as T6. Something like 312/295 split. I assume drop from 316 hp T6 because it’s FWD.

[@dustinnop]

Love wagons! I have a toyota venza 1st gen, its kinda a wagon lol

[@TopherDrives]

hey yeah!! first gen Venza is neat!

[@gizmobudayb3933]

Emily is literally so slay. Boots.

[@plasticwrap]

The difference in road quality from your usual videos is stark lol

[@TopherDrives]

it’s one thing Ohio does better 🤣

[@michaelzhang8832]

I love Volvo cars but the single factor keeping me from buying one is their slow steering. It’s just feels like too much effort to drive on a twisty road.

[@A_guan]

I love wagons it sucks we don't get many here. I'd consider a Volvo but they don't seem all that reliable on the long run. I'd love a m3 touring tho!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

How is any crossover cooler than this wagon? I don't get it.

[@seb5945]

Those are some huge ass ac vents. They can hold your phone in them.

[@fabsgwu]

9:51 not a fan of how you use the gas nozzle tip to press the octane button at fill up. Gas has benzine which is really toxic when it gets on skin or ingested, you’re adding more to a high touch point and creating additional hazard for other people. You could use the base of the handle to accomplish the same thing.

[@TheUnreadableUser]

Pls shut up, let the man be. Gas stations have many, many, many other things to worry about than tapping the button with the nozzle. Just wash your hands afterwards, you'll have to either way after touching anything near the gas station.

[@superjo366]

I guess there still is no inductive charging in the car though it's the 2024 model?

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

We need Emily as a new road trip passenger

[@_thevuefinder]

23:06 The restraint to not full send on that turn must've been immense. 😅

[@TopherDrives]

immense self control 🤣 proud of myself for not sending the seats out the side windows

[@weirdshibainu]

Now I want Chick-Fil-A

[@trilingualkid]

if it wasnt for volvo unreliability I would consider this over Audi A6 allroad

[@karacha]

I think they are about as reliable as Audis.

[@johanlittorin2765]

I have had my V60 for 7 yrs now. It's been perfect so far. No issues what so ever.

[@ryanb8736]

Volvos are not like they used to be. 80’s and 90’s were strong.

[@MrWuggles]

Soon it’ll be joined by the BMW M5 touring, thank goodness

[@QueenNZingha2806]

Him: I didn't know this car still existing Me: In Us baby...In Us. Cause in EU, every corner you see a wagon.

[@maz367]

Porsches Taycan GTS Sport Turismo too

[@lytatroan]

We need a wagon revival Tired of lifted wagons/hatchbacks marketed as SUVs

[@oompaloompa413]

Shame Volvo axed the S60 Polestar trim.

[@Jgutin1]

Disappointing that this car doesn’t have the 4 zone climate - my 2021 V60CC has that 🥴

[@HowToSpec]

You American's are lucky. The UK doesn't get estates anymore, unless you're a police officer haha.

[@gregorycoleman2149]

Huh?? We almost never get wagon variants in the US lol

[@HowToSpec]

@@gregorycoleman2149 Yea i don't understand it either. Estates sell rather well in the uk, but for some reason volvo decided to stop selling them to private owners (only offering them to the police now) and to focus on suvs :( But at least we have audis and BMW estates to buy.

[@TopherDrives]

this is surprising. I figured the UK still had loads of wagons!

[@ryanb8736]

Wagons are not desirable in US. Everyone wants SUV’s to be higher up for better visibility.

[@HowToSpec]

@@TopherDrives It's mainly old jag estates, volvo v60s/v90s (which makes me even more confused for why they discontinued them in the uk) and the odd RS4 and RS6. People here love crossovers for some reason, so people just go for those.

[@TyrellTheCreator]

This or an Audi S4?

[@droomkoning3266]

Hi

[@TopherDrives]

Hi

[@Powers242]

It's such a cool looking car. The seats are horribly uncomfortable and it's way overpriced which is a shame.

[@arturkasza3176]

You are a sweet couple :)

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

I don´t know if this car is electric, hybrid or with combustion.

[@luismancilla650]

Volvo is supposed to match bmw, Mercedes, etc but they’re just boring

[@genotsSnor]

And for some people, more sensible. That can make a car more attractive. At least, that's what James May would probably say.

[@allankirk8336]

Volvo’s are not boring, they’re not trying to be what other brands are always pushing to be. And you don’t normally see Volvos as much as you see bmw’s and other luxury sport car brands.

[@SerPurple51]

In the age of over-the-top gimmicks and way too complicated electronics and over styling - "boring" is extremely refreshing.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Such an impractical car.

[@5555r]

Get out of the middle lane...

[@TopherDrives]

lol I was waiting for this comment. Technically yes. You got me 👍. Though it was literally in the middle of nowhere Ohio with the left (passing) lane wide open.

[@user-bd9lw9jp9t]

volvo is garbage

[@DoSum4Me]

My mom is older and she was looking at trading her 2003 Volvo XC70 in for a new V60 but the giant touch screen was a deal breaker for her. She said for someone of her age it’s too distracting. Having driven numerous Volvos for work I have to say I agree with her. I’d like for Volvo to add physical climate controls to their vehicles.

[@karacha]

Interestingly enough, most people complain that the screen is getting a bit too old & small in this day and age. They could have done better with climate controls, agreed. It seems this is where most manufacturers are going in terms of design now, at least European ones.

[@DoSum4Me]

@@karacha true, at least it’s not as bad as what Subaru is doing. That’s a mess.