The 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Is A Hot Rodded Version Of A Sensible SUV

The #VolvoXC60 has always been an easy choice if you're looking for a European luxury SUV with tons of comfort, charm, and luxury. However, enthusiast looking for more fun will find plenty to enjoy with the latest #XC60PolestarEngineered. This version of the #XC60T8 is powered by a Plug-In Hybrid engine that delivers an impressive 455 HP and up to 36 miles of pure electric range. #PolestarEngineered also means this #XC60 gets upgraded suspension, steering, and brakes to not only make this car quick in a straight line, but also a ton of fun in the corners.
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[@joelbolton7252]

Gorgeous. Love these and the design continues to be fresh.

[@timsouttahere]

Should definitely have cooled and massaging seats for this price!

[@Oaky]

Used Q7 2020+ prestige would give all that for like $40K and much larger engine and 3rd row. Gesh

[@jackz4149]

@@timsouttahere it’s a sports car and the material used here isn’t compatible. ultra models have it

[@twfinc6855]

@@jackz4149 a sports car lol... ummm ya ok..

[@jackz4149]

@ I don’t think a regular non sport tuned car will give u 22 inch wheels, 6 piston akebono brakes and adjustable damper Ohlins suspensions

[@kenfrankel3498]

21” wheel with thicker rubber sounds great. This 22” wheel has rubber band tires. Not ideal for winter driving in the northeast.

[@ekaxi8958]

I was JUST looking into this a few days ago. Perfect timing!!

[@matthelms4167]

I have a ‘24 XC60 T8 Plus. I prefer it over the Ultra or P* trims, the smaller wheels ride better. I lack the B+W stereo, but have the HK option. Mine was $65,440 MSRP. I leased it to get the $7,500 plus a bunch of other incentives - I ended up with a selling price of $47,600 after all the incentives and leased it for 2 years. With all the incentives on the T8 I ended up getting it for a tad less than a comparable B5 AWD Plus with the same level of equipment so it was a no brainer. It’s a rocket - I like it.

[@zoom3d90]

What about brakes?? Does it feel like brakes are enough? Cause the one he is testing looks like upgraded ones, not sure if they have more pistones or just have bigger calipers to make them look sportier lol

[@billurban1581]

@@zoom3d90 i’m quite sure the standard Volvo brakes will lock up the wheels. Your question is only important if you’re concerned about bragging rights.

[@cristianrodriguez4368]

How much is your monthly payment if you dont mind me asking

[@karacha]

This is truly excellent. I wish they had something similar for their smallest SUV - the XC40. Volvo's take on the "Hot Hatch" segment. I'd be interested. Frankly, I am not sure why they decided to ax their PHEV XC40 model in North America. We now have the option of the regular B5 mild hybrid or full electric. The 400+ hp PHEV option, especially one with extra Polestar details would be exceptional. BTW, all these infotainments will be up-gradable over the air to include their brand new system seen in the newest XC90 model. Should makes the user experience much more smooth. Finally, once you hear this audio system, it will ruin all other systems (in a vehicle under $100k) for you. It is absolutely spectacular.

[@991carreras3]

Those wheels are cool looking.

[@joshharrison1160]

you are testing the highest trim level which is why it is $77k. You can get a XC60 T8 with the same engine for $65k FYI

[@jackz4149]

The core model is less than that? And you get $7500 credit and the discounts are steep on these

[@jeffs6090]

I love my XC60! I bought it after my 3 year lease. I don't like that the new ones still don't come with the wireless phone charger. They took it out after the parts and chips shortage during the pandemic. At this point, you'd think that situation is all better and the new ones would get it, but still nothing. Maybe someone has a good explanation of that?

[@dylanmountain5357]

He’s not stupid lol

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Actually 2024 XC60 T8 Core starts at 58K and comes with the same HP/Torque as the model tested in the video. With the tax credit it's low 50K range.

[@jackz4149]

@ I remember for the 24 model we had aggressive discounts, this is a good car for 3 year lease

[@naveenthemachine]

Best PHEV full stop both for compact and midsize.

[@dennwilliams3342]

Can’t go wrong with a 60 or xc90

[@hugdeath929]

Exterior while not exciting still looks handsome. Interior still looks 5 or so years behind. Something at this price point should definitely have a power steering column. Paddles would’ve been nice but isn’t a nonstarter for me. Not having the option to select ventilated seats with one of the lighter interior choices is one of the reasons the X3 isn’t high on my list anymore. Black interiors is almost always a no go for me. At $77K I want Rear Ventilation controls and I definitely want a recline option in the rear. Taller drivers will eat into that rear seat legroom and a recline option would help to ease the pain. The primary reason of even be interested in the Volvo is because of the massaging seats and you can’t have that on the performance variant. No mention of the GV70 in the whole video. It costs less, is just as fast, rides really well and the interior looks leagues better. Question Sofiyan.. No shade but what’s the math behind the jacket and the shorts? I’m seeing this look outside but I’m always in the car and never get to ask anyone.

[@ukgroucho]

Volvo don't fit powered steering columns or adjustable head restraints for safety reasons. If you are in a serious wreck which kills the electrics and you need to move the steering wheel forwards or up (or whatever) to enable you to get out of the vehicle then a manually adjustable column is pretty muc always going to work, an lectric one may not. Non adjstable head restraints? The clue is in the name - head restraints not head rests. They are intended to prevent whiplash not t be somewhere to rest your head. Volvo found that people were adjusting them to be 'comfortable' as head rests not realising that they were putting them in a non optimal postion for whiplash protection so they removed adjustability. All part of Volvos focus on safety.

[@MukundMJPatel]

XC60 T8 is best value in its segment…features and performance are truly exceptional…

[@billurban1581]

Almost as much performance as my S60, and now it’s a collectible :^)

[@NaveenKrishnamurthyTheMachine]

Best PHEV full stop both for compact and midsize.

[@monmir3919]

Great review, you covered many aspects others demise. Much appreciated.

[@RCtennis3811]

I recently test drove a V60 Polestar. While it’s nice that it has Google built in, the screen is not only small but it’s also not very high res. Text just seems super pixelated on it. This car is definitely feeling long in the tooth the more time you spend inside it.

[@bw1235]

Great summary- was assessing used Panamera e-Hybrid but we'll be sure to have a look at the new T8 for sure.

[@tekmeasiam]

Nice car. It actually has great specs for the price. Can't beat the mpg, HP and handling without going German and spending thousands more.

[@wayneguy6043]

My head hits the roof when I try to get in it

[@jmc7159]

Been driving XC60s for 15 years and just drove a Lincoln Nautilus Premier 2 for about the same money as this one.Any thoughts on which way to go and why? Thanks for your advice!!

[@zoom3d90]

Good question, would like to know the answer too lol

[@Splendid_Lad]

I’m ready for a new design from Volvo. This model and the rest of their line up hasn’t changed in so many years.

[@billurban1581]

Yep, still elegant, still competes with the others.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

EX30 and EX90.

[@dougmael]

Although I sort of wish that I had the current version of the XC60 T8 power train, my 2022 XC60 T8 Recharge R-Design version with 400 HP and 472 lb-ft of torque is sufficient, if a bit less enthusiast-oriented. The published all-electric range for my 2022 T8 is only 20 miles, but I usually get about 24 miles in all-electric (a/k/a “Pure”) mode, and the fuel economy in hybrid mode exceeds 30 MPG. Ofcourse, it gets 138 MPG in hybrid mode when the electric battery is fully-charged, so I am basically using no gasoline at all while doing local trips and short errands. I’d love to have the Polestar Engineered version, as I drove either Polestar or Polestar Engineered Volvos prior to getting this R-Design version of the XC60 T8 Recharge. Still, the one I have a in’t bad for how I use it, and it’s the sportiest version of the XC60 that was available when I bought mine. Oh yeah, one additional reason that I bought this one is because the local Volvo dealer was offering a super-steep discount on the 2022 model after the 2022-1/2 version with the added electric motor power and all-electric range was introduced, and I got almost $15,000 off of the sticker price on one with less than 5K miles on it that had been a Manager’s demo vehicle.

[@bruintoo]

Can't justify going for an SUV or crossover so I ended up with a V60 Polestar Engineered instead. Oddly, it has more room than the XC60!

[@maverick27502]

FYI, there is the "Creep" setting in the driving page that does allow for full 1-pedal driving esp. if you turn on auto brake hold. Creep will make it feel more like a traditional ICE car in that it will roll slowly forwards when you let off the brake.

[@billurban1581]

I like the traditional brake feel. Although I will often engage cruise when almost stopped. That stops the car for me when within 20 feet of the car in front.

[@jorbro6751]

Ready for a new interior Sweden

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's on the EX30 and EX90. EX60 still is about a year away because it'll use megacastings and an SPA3 platform.

[@detroitplayboi]

They should rename this dejavu, because it reminds you of every other year before it, and every other volvo product. They need to do some heavy refreshing at minimum or a redesign. The only thing that changes with Volvo’s are the year.

[@robertodiaz538]

And that bad because…? I’d bet an arm that’s what Volvo target users are looking for

[@detroitplayboi]

@@robertodiaz538 said by someone also NOT buying a volvo. So hope that’s working for sales.

[@josephs1701]

⁠​⁠@@detroitplayboi I own a Volvo, and I prefer the more traditional interior and the materials and fit / finish is second to none. I Audi like that it still reminds of Volvo’s past

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

This friggin trim is almost $100,000 in Canada. I’m not paying 30 grand for some shocks and brakes.

[@billurban1581]

I agree. I paid 56KUS for my S60, same 455 hp same 523 pounds feet, and sedans are 12 to 15% better on efficiency and emissions..

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your video 📹 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💗

[@crvdudecrossoverr6367]

i know that SEPA landscape!!!

[@jtelles1]

You need to clarify how the drive modes actually work: The gas engine is connected to front wheels while the electric motor drives the rear. Hybrid - Gas or Electric based on speed and battery level. Will use battery at low speed, etc. Gas and Electric never work at same time, switches between FWD and RWD. Polestar - Combination of gas and electric all of the time working together, gas drives front wheels and electric drives rear wheels. how you get highest performance and 455HP. Pure - Pure electric mode only which is also RWD. Of course this depends on battery level.

[@martintokinaga5261]

The last year T8 version also get 455 hp. Not just this Polestar version.

[@billurban1581]

You need to read the manual.

[@assarstromblad3280]

All modes use both gasoline and electric motors, the only difference is when they engage depending on throttle input, and how agressive the shifts/ engagements are

[@ukgroucho]

@@assarstromblad3280 Pure mode does not use the gasoline motor. It might engage the gasoline motor if you absolutely floor the accelerator (in an emergency situation for example), I've not tried that. The whole point of Pure mode is you can do short trips as an EV - I probably do 90% of my driving like that.

[@assarstromblad3280]

@@ukgroucho I know, we have had 2 of these but the V60 version in the family for mamy years. If you stomp on the gas it starts the engine. Thats why I said they work together in every mode but starts at different times/ under different circumstances

[@x7wolverines7x]

This doesn’t have the motor between the trans. Just a rear electric motor.

[@stevieg3078]

I would like to see a more specific comparison to the Lexus NX450+. Didn't you miss the lack of paddle shifters?

[@billurban1581]

I don’t miss them in mine. I can pick my gear by moving the shifter left or right, not a big deal.

[@5amH45lam]

VOLVO - decades renowned for producing high-quality, long-lasting, safe vehicles. POLESTAR - new, Chinese EV manufacturer. Can I get a "Volvo Engineered" version instead..? ;)

[@redademe]

You're behind the times and oversensitive to China, political comment rather than coming from a (EV) car person.

[@billurban1581]

Volvo, decades of long lasting Goodwill, now being spent by Geely.

[@entertaintech4374]

@@redademedo people still jump out of their factories or was that a fad?

[@joey5952]

What’s with all the bots in the comment section lmfao

[@fritz2394]

what's the sound system?

[@esaireyna899]

4:07 V A P O R G R A Y!!!! Looks sexaaay!!! It’s a neutral color that suits the XC90 Polestar Engineered T8 very well eventhough they offer it in either white black and silver in addition to the vapor gray idk if it’s a exclusive color or premium color

[@apok1980]

Being a second Volvo owner, I feel like Volvo is removing stuff that used to be in the vehicle. I’m not sure if they are being cheap or what? I had a 2018 XC60 T6 and it had more options than this. I have an 2025.5 XC90 Ultra T8 and am happy with it, but also disappointed with all the stuff it doesn’t have that my XC60 had. Don’t get me wrong, the drive is very nice, but little things like self parking, button push seat lower, rear view mirror digital compass aren’t there. Also, cornering lights gone. I’ve barely had a month with my new Volvo, so I guess the jury is still out.

[@MercOne]

Looks good, still with a moped engine. This design deserves a nice I6.

[@billurban1581]

2L, four cyl engines are the standard of the industry. Total output is what’s important - 455 and 523.😊

[@MercOne]

@@billurban1581No refinement is the point. You can get numbers from any type of engine. Standard of the industry is irrelevant. It’s a luxury vehicle.

[@billurban1581]

OK.

[@SolomonT-b6j]

Drive modes embedded in the screen?? Care makers are getting more and more crazy. They need to understand that the purpose of technology is to make life easier not more complicated without any good reason. No need to watch rest of the review

[@martintokinaga5261]

I test drove the T8 and the Lexus RX500h like back to back last year. This T8 is a real sleeper that will surprise most drivers. It is only the reliability and after sales services that hold me back. The RX500h is so boring.

[@billurban1581]

J D Power: a three year old Lexus is likely to have 1.35 reliability issues in its third year. A three year oldVolvo is likely to have about one more issue than a Lexus. Big deal.

[@martintokinaga5261]

@@billurban1581 Do you have figures for 5 years ?

[@billurban1581]

@@martintokinaga5261 I am quoting J D Power's survey. I don't have other time periods. Point is, there are anechdotal stories (even a Lexus is a lemon occasionally) and there are surveys of thousands of cars. Broadly measured there isn't that much difference, in my opinion.

[@martintokinaga5261]

@@billurban1581 Generally first 3 years of most new cars do not have serious problems. I myself has experienced Sweden car falling apart right after 3 years. And then another relative of mine with volvo problems right at 3 years time frame. His engine was replaced as it was 2 days before the warranty expired. Once they have problems, they will carry on to have problems. Another issue is how the dealer takes care of your problems. How willing the dealer is fixing your problems.

[@billurban1581]

@@martintokinaga5261 Anecdotal would be my reply. In my experience of 55 years in a related field, the relatively small difference described in that survey can be offset by a competent dealership. Anecdotal, but I own a Volvo engine bought new in 1998 that is approaching a quarter million miles and has never been apart (oil changes only by me :^). Would you suspect that there are more positive experiences with a Volvo than negative ones? Anecdotal is the keyword.

[@billywayne9039]

Extremely tiny car. Ultra tiny little dude. We should all be so small. I'd have hell getting in and out of that. (envy)

[@MrMegatron85]

I was intrigued until i heard 4 cylinder and electric motor.

[@farawayskies]

Still no wireless carplay right?

[@LolDude179]

I think that’s ridiculous for a 77k car….

[@farawayskies]

@@LolDude179 beyond

[@MrFabiobilla]

I don't get why they have removed the paddles from all models

[@billurban1581]

At least you can move the shifter laterally if you want to control the gear.

[@iluvhousemuzic]

The weak link is the transmission. This would be so much better with a zf 8 speed.

[@aurorayoru5333]

14:58 built in cabin air filter… most cars have cabin air filters💀

[@itslucien]

he probably meant a PM 2.5 filter which is separate from the regular cabin air filter

[@billurban1581]

@@itslucien and you can monitor air quality on the screen.

[@fale892]

Theyre called windows, they filter out the stinky air and bring in fresh air

[@kmack112]

I went to Texas, Houston, and when I say I was doing 100 mph and everybody else is doing like 115… this car is gonna get eaten up. To be going 95 mph and the cops are driving around you is insane..

[@dnice362]

Better hybrid range than the cX90/70 or grand highlander ? I say those two cause they are cheaper than this and bigger

[@billurban1581]

Then there is horsepower and torque. That’s not nothing.

[@georgewashington3012]

“Real metal for the door handles”. Low expectations these days…

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Under 1 min group Only bots beat me. I expect a cookie Sofyan

[@Sikh1.5Accord]

Under 1 second 😆

[@SimonGonzalOS]

​@@Sikh1.5Accordthen you gotta be a bot 😂

[@max2guitar]

The car does not have wired or wireless android auto. Just wired CarPlay. Edit: android automotive Volvos now have android auto.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This or Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro, Right?

[@991carreras3]

Wouldnt be caught dead in a toyota especially that ugly as hell rav4.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@991carreras3 I Know Brother

[@naveenthemachine]

Rav4 is nowhere near as competitive or as worthwhile or as interesting. Any other brand wakes you up when you drive but Toyotas force you to drink more coffee just to wake up

[@karacha]

I know you're being sarcastic, but those types of comments (except those are dead serious) are all over KZbin. Obviously, RAV can't hold a candle to this in any way, shape or form. :)

[@KevLEXodus]

​@@karacha I would hope this is the case given how much more it costs vs the most expensive RAV4.

[@scottbrawley407]

2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge eAWD Polestar Engineered PHEV!

[@peterclifton6312]

Pity the don’t have an polestar engineered XC90

[@billurban1581]

I want a V90 Recharge. Anyone listening? I feel sad for Volvo marketing.

[@Boxcarphilly]

You were saying how they got rid of the fog lights since 2022, I've got 2019 XC60 T8 that I bought new, no fog lights. They weren't available on the T8, only the T6. Also not available was the AM radio and the CD player. Not sure about the CD player, but the T6 version did have AM radio, at least in 2019.

[@DumSpiroSpero864]

Almost 1

[@user-nk4xy1gs6v]

Very difficult to say whether this is a year 2002 model or year 2966 model. Good job, Volvo for keeping the design unchanged for centuries.

[@billurban1581]

I agree, how do you improve on elegant?

[@mryeahisaidit]

Designed in Sweeden, owned by China, built in Japan, sold I don't know where 😂😂😂😂

[@billurban1581]

I got one of the good ones, built in South Carolina.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I don't know of any Volvo's built in Japan. This model is built in Sweden I think.

[@joegraziadei7895]

I’d rather save $10,000 and get a X2M 35I0 to 60 and 4.5 seconds same as this

[@billurban1581]

Car and driver says 4.2 for this one. Then there’s the fuel economy advantage.

[@dnice362]

Is Volvo a smart expensive buy ?

[@robertodiaz538]

No premium/luxury buy is smart or worth your money. It’s all about how it makes you feel

[@DtownJ]

No, Lexus shits on Volvo

[@LolDude179]

How does lexus shit on volvo? The only thing different than lexus is the price and the speed which are both significantly lower.

[@crvdudecrossoverr6367]

oh how a straight 6 turbo would be ideal here. redesign redesign redisign inside and out already volvo. body style has basically been the same since this car came out, and no wonder you have issues with the electronics.......made in china with china parts. all that to save a buck. thats not how you keep buyers. my 2013 s60 t6 RD awd is my 3rd volvo and i have always kept an eye on the xc60, BUT these mentions have kept me from buying one, along with all the step down in quality. if i see a "made in china" on the vin sticker in the drivers door well. im out!

[@billurban1581]

Not easy to do transverse.

[@vincentwallace7447]

$77,000 no rear climate control 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@billurban1581]

The passenger can control the airflow from the diffusers in the B pillar, not a big deal.

[@MukundMJPatel]

X3 is smaller than the XC60…in side and outside

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Under 5 min group here

[@therealad4342]

This car is vastly overpriced for the amount of options it doesn’t have.

[@robertodiaz538]

You are not wrong. Specially those impractical, horrendous, so-called sport seats. It’s a family SUV, give me ventilated and massaging seats!!

[@SASH_NYR]

rinse repeat by volvo

[@wenjtu]

Just a spec read…..

[@flashnmb1]

Notice any other vehicle all the piano black is hideous; but in a Volvo cheap materials receive a bias opinion. Gold / Orange seat belts look disgusting; are they trying to be DOT compliant to enhance visual compliance of seat belt use. Great advertisement for this Chinese Company; 2 year old probably get one for 35K with depreciation.

[@whatgaca]

Absolutely hate touch climate control

[@billurban1581]

You can also talk to it.

[@whatgaca]

@billurban1581 hate that even more

[@genxtechguy]

Cool, you have to put gas in it AND charge it, how progressive and convenient 🙄 … love it without the inconvenient “plug in” “feature”.

[@billurban1581]

It’s not a good choice if you don’t have a 110 V outlet nearby. I do, takes me five seconds to plug-in or unplug. I drive about 900 miles a month, I need to buy gas about once every seven weeks. Oh, there is the 106 mpg “feature.”

[@da1nonly_Q]

Now Volvo dead wrong for not updating this suv!

[@NickPatel-n1x]

It’s shit compare to Lexus 450H +

[@fns3159]

That also starts at a higher price than this

[@mullen25]

overpriced.

[@ricahardrivas1262]

🤔Geely Auto Group 78.7% in shares This car is Chinese

[@benjaminsmith2287]

this car is Swedish, not chinese. Volvo's owner is Chinese, not Volvo.

[@chip877]

80 grand for that !!! No thanks

[@konakyanjordyn]

Terrible seatbelt color imo.

[@WFO.]

Top Speed: 113 MPH 😂

[@karacha]

To be fair, this is an SUV. It's not a track car. You can't drive this close to 113 mph anywhere. This will go 75-80 on a highway most of the time, 90 if you're passing. That's it.

[@MrFabiobilla]

Silly.....

[@MrMegatron85]

Haha now you got me googling my cars top speed. 120 btw...

[@xephrenata]

All volvos are limited to 112. Ya know, because safety.

[@billurban1581]

@@karacha Volvo just doesn’t care about the customers that need to go 115. That probably cost them five sales a year.

[@GautamAtri]

Fake, endless plastic and missing features lol. This is a joke.