The Volvo V60 Polestar Engineered is Fast, Good-Looking, and Economical All At Once - One Take

[@JHat24]

Slight correction on the T5, 6 and 8 designations from the beginning of the video. T5 is not 5 cylinder and T6 isn't 6 cylinder. They're all 4 cylinders. T5 = 4 cylinder turbo T6 = 4 cylinder turbo + supercharger T8 = 4 cylinder turbo + supercharger + batteries Enjoyed the video, always love some Volvo wagons.

[@Zabrownfish]

And the T4 is the non turbo 2 liter

[@rocketn8]

I think he was harking back a few years to when the T5 was a 5 cylinder. Probably not all that up to date, as Volvo drops off most peoples radar these days.

[@RatluBoogerbag]

Correction. Traditionally that is exactly what they stood for.

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

Josh C-B yes, but not this generation. So no, not a correction.

[@toddf93]

@@Zabrownfish t4 is 2.0 turbo just less power than t5... At least in US.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

Salesman: so what kind of engine do you want? Turbo? Hybrid? Supercharged? Customer: Yes. Volvo: I got you fam.

[@Hammar89]

It's funny when I see these inside the factory, every other car has normal brakes and then a half completed v60 rolls by with giant gold calipers😄 I'm seeing more and more of these being built now, I guess people want the top version!

[@vomErsten]

Because there's no more T6 version! Also, I can almost guarantee they'd sell more cars in general if they had a T6 version with flashier styling like the Polestar Engineered ones. I want the look, but I want it with the classic shift lever on the T6.

[@gotsn0w]

@@vomErsten3 years later, after I had a chance to tour the Gothenburg Volvo factory, I’ve learned that the Swedes do have a T6 Recharge version of the V60; it’s quite a bit less than the T8 Polestar Engineered, but still a plug-in with 340HP combined, and a really nice cloth interior option that we don’t get here in the States

[@jjgravante]

This is a car you lease, and only lease. Owning this out of warranty is terrifying with all that complexity.

[@Davidx387]

Unless you're a Volvo fanboy......but I agree with you

[@youtubasoarus]

From a Volvo guy. 100% what you just said. The level of pants shit when you have to start replacing parts on this thing, oh god plz no. The wallet would be hiding.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

@@youtubasoarus Would you have that type of concern with the T5 version of this? The turbo charged 4 banger version without the supercharger.

[@jareknowak8712]

@@bassandtrebleclef all versions are inline 4 cylinders. T8 have the same 2.0 like any others.

[@shittywheelies7403]

bassandtrebleclef Jarek Nowak I think the point he was making is with only a turbo and no supercharger it is less complex than this one in the video

[@animalmother4]

Disclaimer: Do not own out of warranty

[@5abivt]

Don’t worry mine will be dropped on HREs and if the motor goes everything is coming out for a LS rwd manual swap 👌

[@SuperSpeederCarl]

The one he mentioned in the beginning non hybrid polestar v60 is like 25k cheaper and almost as good still AWD. Few bolt ons later it’s a ripper

[@BrendanEvan]

Ah, we have discovered another contender for the ideal Dad car.

[@dragospahontu]

You buy a Volvo because you are confident in your abilities.

[@adamkoetsier]

Brendan Fitness and Money I feel attacked. 😂 I love this car. 😂

[@BrendanEvan]

Adam Koetsier maybe it’s a sign. Your time to become a father is here now. 😂

[@MMM_9000]

@@adamkoetsier ernbe e3 eenen ddr3 ene e3 nn

[@JiBenJiBee]

I thought my WRX hatch was a great dad car, but I'm getting older and this Volvo looks like it's the level up. XD

[@OtisKekoa]

Thanks Matt for another great video. We have a crystal white V60 t8 engineered by Polestar sitting at the docks to be delivered when possible. We ordered this sight unseen and without driving one and appreciate the video. This will replace our now 10 year old Audi A6 Avant ((which we also special ordered and didn’t get to see or drive first). It’s not cheap but I think priced reasonably for what you get and the limited competition in the states. The non AMG E class wagon, while bigger, is the only true competition and it’s a lot more $ when equipped similarly and now moot since MB isn’t importing it anymore instead focusing on the butched up and uglier (IMO) allroad thing. We never lease but probably will this time. We love wagons and have little interest in an SUV so we are grateful Volvo at least gives us the choice.

[@deet4895]

Long live the Wagon car. 💪🏽 💪🏽

[@deet4895]

@ Go get some class, then and only then you can talk to me.

[@warkus123]

Öhlins is swedish, Volvo is swedish, Polestar has been working with Öhlins for a long time with their racing STCC cars (Swedish Touring Car) for example

[@fd3s64]

Volvo is chinese. Not Swedish anymore

[@erics.5785]

Goofy Xz we know. Still built in Sweden

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@erics.5785 Or Belgium. People always say Volvo is Chinese. Bored with that. It's a European car with a Chinese based company providing money that has Volvo making some of the best cars they ever made. Geely is using Volvo's platforms, not the other way round.

[@JasonPorter]

@@benjaminsmith2287 All that means is that the profit is all going to China, and not going to Sweden. I appreciate that they've made an investment that has helped Volvo to build a new generation of products, but the downstream implications are wealth extraction on a mass scale that advantages China and disadvantages Europe geopolitically.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@JasonPorter It's going to a Chinese company. This is going to happen more and more. The German acoustic piano industry wasn't profitable and some prestigious piano makers couldn't survive without the Chinese market and Chinese investment (like C. Bechstein) (Hailun is a big player now in the piano industry). I think other industries may go the way of Chinese ownership in the future as well. I think in the piano industry, C. Bechstein's Zimmermann line are still very much German in their sound, construction, scale design, etc. They're made in China from German specifications. Volvo is a little different in that the cars are made in different locations but the majority of the engineering/design is still European. And I hope it stays that way but of course, that's not guaranteed. I just know that Saab didn't survive with GM. We still have Volvo and they're doing better now than under Ford. At least Volvo survived but it's sad Saab did not. They were fine cars and fun to drive.

[@SuperRogier]

Awesome sleeper-car. Never been a Volvo guy but this car does change my mind a bit towards them.

[@vandecar15]

beautiful car. I would get the t6 with the plaid cloth seats for a daily! even the t5 with the plaid seats would be fine.

[@Renesis97]

I’d get the T6, crystal white exterior with blond interior, and Polestar Optimization Software. Absolutely beautiful, outside and inside.

[@jareknowak8712]

I would buy the cheapest one with AWD and then put some tune on the engine.

[@mos213]

sounds like you just want plaid seats

[@yvindballe4789]

Hi. Regarding the paddle-shifts and the ability to «stick» in manual mode, you actually have to engage manual mode (first) by using the regular shifter. (It will however downshift for you if the speed gets to low or if you use kickdown) When changing gear with either the up/down-paddle on the steering wheel, it always drops back to automatic mode after roughly 5-10 seconds. I guess Volvo asumes that this is only temporary down/up-shifts. I have had this car for a couple of months now, and was also curious on how this worked, until I saw a pattern. Great review btw 😃👏🏼

[@bennett93]

wow this thing looks amazing, really modern.

[@vandelannoitematthie]

If you want to keep the car in manual you need to flick the gearlever twice backwards, so first you'll be in B mode if you flick it again you'll be in manual mode where it will stay and you'll be able to use the paddles, great video i have the regular v60 t8

[@yvindballe4789]

matn vandlanoi Hi, this is not the case for the 2020 models. It does not have the manual mode as you say, but is true for the pre-2020 models. To get it to stick in manual mode for this one, you have to engage it by first upshifting or downshifting (left or right in B-mode) once with the gear-shifter 👍🏼😉

[@mjohns5944]

I just bought a new T5 and love it. I have had every one of the past V70 and 850 cars (all 5 cyl) and an XC60 polestar. The new one is a jack of all trades but it doesn't master them all..... but it does them well. You got to remember its a family wagon that is the best looking wagon on the road.... but its a family carrier with extra space. I like the quiet way it gets to 60 while I listen to music with no annoying loud exhaust ....... I have a Triumph 1700 twin for that. The tech is great and works well. You can use the paddles or the gear shift to change manually and the T5 has the traditional shift not the one click that the Hybrid has.

[@T997S]

Matt, T5, T6, and T8 are all 2.0 4 cylinders: T5: 250hp turbo T6: 316hp turbo and supercharged T8: 316hp turbo and supercharged + hybrid = 400 (or more) hp

[@adriaanmowbray1049]

To hold the gear in manual mode pull the lever all the way down to the bottom selection and hold for a second 👍

[@calinpopescu191]

1:31 is that Misha Mansoor of Periphery? Edit: nevermind, confirmed :)

[@danielboyd7810]

Is this volvo his car? Why is he there? So many questions

[@brandonabbott95]

@@danielboyd7810 the yellow Performante is his car! Misha is a huge car nut and just all around cool guy. Who wouldn't want to rip up California canyons with Misha and Matt?!

[@AllSpeed]

the Acura RLX hybrid has a similar awd system, like a backwards nsx, engine in front electric in the rear.

[@andrewpelser2310]

I own a T60 Polestar 2017 2.0 litre and it has so much character. Prior to it I had a V40 Polestar which is now my wife's car. Listening to this car it does not sound anything like mine. The supercharger screeching up to 3000 and then the turbo taking over and all the other mechanical sounds and then the bark at 5000 revs when in sport mode really makes you feel connected. Considering the amount of horsepower from this 2 litre without electric motors is way above the new car and the way it make you feel... The previous Polestar is still a proper sleeper and then it barks... I am not convinced the new has the same attitude.

[@nednash8649]

Got a T5 last July and have 14K on it so far. Lovely, comfortable ride that the wife likes, a real plus. I find the base engine plenty powerful for everyday use. Very happy with the purchase. Of course, to state my bias, I am a Volvo wagon guy of long standing, so, of course, I like it.

[@izayoiaifuyu]

Correction: The Polestar 1 is a hybrid that's really just a beefed up coupe version of this

[@benjaminsmith2287]

But that car uses a lot of carbon fiber in its built. So, yeah, it's a beefed up coupe version of this with a more advanced material build.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

The thing that I like most about it...It's NOT an SUV or a CUV.

[@nathanwabre]

This is a car the mob in listening to vert loud classical orchestra! 🏎🎼

[@tashtant]

Road testing is one of the great things TST has done for their sake, its the best way to see how all cars they drive handle the same road.

[@lekr99]

awesome car! quick correction though: T4 / T5 / T6 etc dont correlate with cylinder count. all engines in the new lineup of volvos are 2l inline 4 cylinders with turbos. thats why you can get a T3 or 4 and tune them up to higher levels. so you no longer get those awesome 5cyl anymore sadly.

[@clutchandcoast8912]

T4/T5 -- 2.0-liter turbo T6 - 2.0-liter turbo & supercharger T8 - T6 plus electric motor

[@orion8012]

Another tip is to get a well equipped T2 and do a software upgrade. From 122hp to around 240hp since the T2, T3 and T4 have excactly the same engine. It’s a little Volvo/Gothenburg secret for those with smaller wallets 😇

[@Whoracle8531]

orion8012 isn't the t3 a 1.5liter three cylinder?

[@lekr99]

@@Whoracle8531 not anymore it isnt. all combustion engines are 2l 4cyl now at volvo or so far at least. with various additions, such as electric motors in the T6 twin engine and the T8. I dont even know if there is a T3 V60, that might be 40s only. but I agree, get a well equipped T2, make sure its the 2L and just chip it to T5! should be one hell of a deal. especially since i dont think any equipment level is tied to a minimum engine power. so you get full specs in a T2 V40 for example. sry for wall of text. im into volvos atm.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@clutchandcoast8912 Yes! And Volvo is changing that next year or year after. They'll be calling them B5, 6, 8. Not sure why. I think because all cars will be hybrids.

[@mopsnuf]

I've got a 70R and this feels like a true successor to it. They did well in design, usability, and/but they'll never be top performers. Absolutely love using mine.

[@dougmael]

You and your wife have good taste in cars! I also have a Volvo V60 R-Design wagon with the Polestar tune. I’ve had it for just about 4 years, and I pretty-much love it, especially after switching over to Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus tires on ultralight BBS wheels that saved me about 25-27 lbs of unsprung weight on each corner. The only serious complaint that I have regarding this 2017 V60 T6 R-Design wagon is that the in-car electronics and controls are atrocious! They are not only antiquated - they were primitive even when I bought the car - they also have far too many “bugs” in them, particularly in the infotainment system/navigation, etc. Once I get past these electronics gremlins, the actual driving experience is superb - great handling, good-enough speed and overall performance. It’s so much fun to drive this car that I intentionally stayed off of interstates as much as possible and found the most-twisty mountain roads possible while on vacation last month. On our trip home, I found a really superb mountain road (NY State Route 26 South) through Central NY for a near-100 mile stretch, which absolutely made my day. I also stayed off the Interstates as I drove back into my home state of PA and took a bit longer route on another nice, but not great, state road (PA Route 412) to get some more opportunities for driving the car in sport mode and using the paddle shifters. I’d probably be a customer for this new Polestar Engineered V60-T8, except that I plan on keeping my current V60 until major things break on it (in spite of the electronics “gremlins”). Based on my past experiences with several Volvos, I hope that this will be many years in the future!

[@TRIP5_GAMING]

Volvos are beautiful!

[@slaWterCH]

Modern PHEVs with good enough EV-range are probably the best way forward for normal cars. No need for an insane infrastructure and home installations and therefore very useable. And perfect to meet the EU regulations.

[@tannerjohnson5368]

Beautiful car. Likely incredibly expensive cost of ownership long term.

[@bfielder9097]

Definitely a car you want to lease. Wouldn't want to own this out of warranty.

[@hoppysport2872]

@@bfielder9097 So true...the cost of ownership out warranty must be crazy. The regular Volvo cars seem to be pretty reliable. My sister has a 2017 S60 Inscription with 57,000 miles and it's been drama-free reliable so far.

[@dragospahontu]

@@bfielder9097 it's reliable

[@bfielder9097]

@@dragospahontu Thanks for that in depth response.

[@dragospahontu]

@@bfielder9097 I own one, you don't even want to own one

[@RichardRapf]

1:30 a wild Misha appears :D

[@treychampion7253]

How fast is this dude going 😂

[@TheLejait]

I wonder how difficult it is to have such a complex powertrain and provide full control through the paddles. I can imagine the system is designed to prevent excessive wear between the ICE and electric side as well. Although, having turbos, a supercharger and electric motors syncing into a specific sport mode that is ok with manual shifting sounds absolutely nutty.

[@Honeypot-x9s]

I driven all of these cars, the XC70, the 2015 V60 the 2020 V90 and have the old version of this car, the 2011 XC70 T6 Premier and also have a 2011 XC70 with base 3.2L engine and FWD. what I will say is I prefer the power delivery that the real T6 engine gives you. I have the Asin TF80SC gearbox (both great gearbox and a very meh one) as well on both of my XC70’s I have to say the gearbox isn’t a big issue for me when I’m hammering back roads and the track as long as I’m not spinning my gearbox too hard it lets me do it and by too hard I mean like I can’t sit on red line.. there is also the issue I encountered mostly on my 3.2L so maybe issue of torque where if I start to launch in 3rd gear from rolling start like 30 or 50 mph rolling start race it’s likely to kick back to 2nd or first then jump back to 3rd gear on its own after gets things spun up, it does do this on T6 as well but less often makes me thing it’s down to torque. Which is faster? Obviously the 3.0L T6 but surprisingly the NA 3.2L isn’t that far off with this gear box. I found 3.2L really running out of headroom after around 110MPH and really slow climb beyond that and T6 runs around same point but still climbing little bit faster thanks to having more torque. Top speed I managed in 3.2L was 131 MPH (speed limit removed) and T6 was 147 MPH (speed limit or removed) The AWD systems on old ones I do think is superior to the new ones for “off-roading” but for handling and thrashing on the road I think the new systems are superior. That being said on old systems even up to 2015 V60 you can disable DSTC entirely, so traction control is disabled and stability control still there but very relaxed and enjoyable.. with Volvo’s AWD Haldex system and DSTC disables you can kick the rear end out a lot in the snow, gravel, dirt and in the wet and cuz stability control is still there and relaxed a lot it actually harder to spin out but easy to control the slides and ass slipping.. we got one snow storm here this year and I played with both my XC70s and disabled traction control and it was so much fun slide around and unlike normal where if you kick rear out and AWD the front is trying to fight to bring it back this wasn’t and it felt very planted too didn’t feel floaty like does when trying sliding out of control. But as I said before I agree on road or on a track even the new AWD system remains Superior, specially in wet twisties.. the old system would react but didn’t know what it was fighting. Example was a slick wet patch on a corner I ripped threw and my haldex based AWD reacted very quickly too it like within fraction of a second but by that time I was already out of the slip so it was pushing me around before relaxing again. New system with hybrid system being infinitely variable is way better as it’s always working when in sportier modes like dynamic and polestar modes. So it when it steps in it steps in much sooner and it sends much more appropriate amount of power to the rear wheels to help out, my only complaint is Volvo doesn’t have a slip start mode or a mode that allows little more wheel slip before Traction system gets unhappy. And turning DSTC off doesn’t fix it like it used to either... new DSTC system doesn’t allow you to have as much fun. Handling wise, ya the new cars handle better, but they are all boats though.. the new suspension setup though does make it better if you know how to adjust it and don’t mind tougher road so u can corner more level. The rear of new cars is very stiff as it is but well isolated still so not intrusive so just stiffening front up can help. The older cars Do not get 4C chassis/suspension it sounds good and all but actually not as good as just getting proper suspension, I recommend for XC70 getting Bilstien B4 touring struts (stiffer than factory but still soft enough that not jaring) and trying those out with factory springs first and if you need more stiffness few springs that shared between land rover and Volvo that you can use I beleive and much stiffer and great for racing but to me a bit jarring for the road. In summery the new cars are better in almost every way and I would buy one and have seriously considered between V60 2020 and a V90 2020 but have decided that for me personally as someone who is a backroad thrasher as well as someone who wants isolating luxury that new ones aren’t that huge of an upgrade for me personally.. ya I want the styling and infotainment and all gadgets and stuff I’m a nerd like that but I’m happy with the bigger engines and older AWD and traction control systems. And while both of my wagons are very high milers neither of them are showing any signs of wanting to slow down.

[@jareknowak8712]

As usual. New European car on channel = 50% of comments about future reliability issues.

[@gambiting]

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried though. Any European channel reviewing an American car = 50% of comments about future reliability issues. People are going to be people, always.

[@deathcab4booty]

You're gonna have questions about future reliability on anything short of a Japanese car lmao

[@juhu34]

Yeah, except volvo cant seem to make a relieable vehicle nowdays. Their 850 family of cars was their last relieable car imo.

[@firstnamelastname-zo5gd]

@@deathcab4booty basically...

[@dragospahontu]

@@deathcab4booty xd

[@SicSemperBeats]

every time I see this thing I wonder about reliability. honestly two different types of forced induction and a hybrid has gotta be rough unless that engine is like fully forged reinforced race block mode

[@danielboyd7810]

As far as the paddles, if that system is anything like other cars with that set up, it's possible the traction and stability control has to be off for it to hold a gear

[@vomErsten]

Doesn't matter, it won't change the gear in a timely fashion either. Like, a C6 Corvette 6-speed automatic is more responsive.

[@rj9617]

These Polestar Volvos are sweet! I enjoy your content but please slow down that walk around. Making me dizzy.

[@clutchandcoast8912]

The T8 is nice for all the EV stuff, but as someone who has rented the V60 T6 --- that is absolutely the right choice. Fast when you want it to be, up to 38 mpg on the highway when you're not being a hoon, and super comfy. Handling is pretty decent as well if you want to carve up some canyon roads. Honestly the V60 T6 is probably one of the most underrated vehicles out there right now.

[@geoffreycarter3981]

V90!

[@donmoore7785]

I did not like the low speed behavior of the engine and transmission in my test drive. The T8 behaves better. I have had 5-cylinder volvos for 20 years and find the 4-cylinder to be inferior in some respects. I know they like it for better fuel economy.

[@trdadam2325]

Sale me some ball powder that's why we watch ur videos!

[@DRCrimeCircle]

to be honest, Volvo is like the coolest uncle look at their cars and trucks

[@v60polestar88]

Last generation polestar had ohlins too!! My V60 has never had any TQ steer issues. That’s BS

[@wbwright79]

nice looking station wagon, if you are in to that kind of thing.

[@jacksmoke3731]

A sleepy sleeper....is there something we didn't already know about Volvo Polestars ...? Actually this shows how good Matt is at making boring things interesting An Ariel Atom can make the numb girl from Twilight interesting, but it takes a professional to a grey bowl of Dodge Magnum into interesting content. Matt you'll never be properly recognized for this review, its your best work.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

Quite gorgeous wagon. I would have favored a I6 Turbo the previous V60 had though.

[@acidquotient6338]

we have the plestar v60 and it hassent a 6 cylinder engine, all the volvo v60's has a four cylinder engine here is a list T4 = 4 cylinder FWD T5 = 4 cylinder AWD T5 recharge = 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires T6 = hybride, 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires, has better engine then T5 T8 =hybride, 4 cylinder FWD, electric motors drives the rear tires, has better engine then T6

[@wilkiedriver]

I swear I read somewhere that any of these "Polestar Engineered" variants are hard to find. Like if you asked now, it's too late and have to wait until next year.

[@Zanpaa]

Well it's almost the end of the year after all.

[@John..D]

I believe there were only 20 made for the public this year. Could be wrong though

[@toddf93]

If you want the sedan version of this, my dealership has 2... Apparently not all volvo dealers got them, even weirder is to have 2 .... fun car but not really worth the hype

[@presidenttrump5221]

I had to fly from CHS to DCA and drive home to get mine. bought sight unseen.

[@ChrisLeiter]

MMI screen and the Screen in the Koenigsegg Regera are the same - CvK liked it on a loaner when his Tesla was in service - it can be used with fingers AND gloves.

[@nathanwabre]

What a sleeper! 😮

[@AAJandfam]

Those are beautiful roads. Where about was this filmed?

[@ferreira94a]

It's an every day man's Gemera.

[@RavTokomi]

It is a shame you can't get the S60 and V60 Polestar's is Bursting Blue.

[@dmhorton5691]

I wonder how many safe and well-off moms will buy this because they liked the seat belts, having no idea about the performance.

[@Fhwgads11]

D M Horton probably zero, because it’s not a crossover SUV

[@NoahBB]

Matt, have you driven any '53 AMG cars? They have an electric supercharger, a turbocharger, and a 48v system on the crank shaft. So maybe even more complex than this? Camissa said it was pretty seamless.

[@Vizenz121_OR]

I think Volvo (Geely) is still Daimler Benz's biggest shareholder so this doesn't come as much of a surprise. Swedish car companies really seem to have their hands in a little bit of everything. Koenigsegg and volcanol. At one point in time they had a V8. You just never know what's gonna come next.

[@brandonchism6960]

My issue with the V60 is that you don't have a mid tier or T6 option, at least here in the states. You either take the fwd T5 with 250hp or you have to spring for the Polestar. I really want the awd turbo/super charged 4 cylinder without the hybrid powertrain. The S60 has T5, T6, and T8 options and so does the XC60 and XC90, but not the V60 which is a shame. It's the wagon I wanted to purchase at the end of my current lease.

[@donmoore7785]

The problem is one of demand, I believe. I am happy they make it at all, but yeah if I spring for the T8 it will be a real luxury purchase for me.

[@johnnyr25]

Just priced out a Model Y Performance (with the additional performance upgrade), $60,990 before any tax incentives. Volvo wants $68k? This seems like a tough sell for the person that wants a car that can REALLY get out of its own way, but isn't really tee'd up on automotive enthusiasm.

[@rfouR_4]

I mean built and materials quality in the Volvo, in my experience, is of a higher grade. And ohlins and those brakes don't come cheap. I get you mean the value proposition isn't great compared to competition but at the same time I'm not surprised that this car is as expensive as it is. The complexity, the high end components, ect.

[@StackBundle]

I've been in both a brand new model s and an s80 t8. Trust me, the teslas build and material quality is FAR behind volvos. The tesla is faster and because of the simplicity will probably be cheaper to own but good god is the build quality dog shit.

[@OfficialMarkieB]

Do you film in 4K then post in 1080P? At 7:33 and other fly by's, you can see so much life like details.

[@echln3209]

Beautiful car. Doesn't help that it sounds like an over stressed Toyota Yaris.

[@mho0]

I do not know if this help, but when you normally drive it, it does not sound anything. It is as silent as normal car can be

[@seanhershey3390]

A perfect car... to lease...I'm sure the tech may be difficult to repair after 3-5 yrs

[@Kobayashi360]

Full-on Volvo sweater in effect 👊🏼

[@firefox39693]

This is much better than the BMW 3 Series.

[@steveadp]

Matt will you try to do a review with the new Audi A4 Allroad and A6 Allroad? I think Volvo's are great highway cars dialed for comfort..

[@rocketn8]

Your wife: Rob Ferreti. I fucking KNEW IT!! LOL

[@skagerstrom]

As a Swede I can say that this sounds typical Volvo. They make good cars - but won't really let you have fun - that would be to irresponsible ;) Always ALMOST there :P

[@YYCKeeper]

The new T6 became a 4 cylinder when introduced in 2015 for certain countries

[@Salmon260]

There is one thing that you need to know, is that all VOLVO models are speed limiited to 112 miles per hour, weather it's a T5, T6, or twin-engine.

[@camryt]

Holy shit, that thing is reaaally heavy for a compact wagon.

[@spotshooter1]

Had a V60 Polestar (last gen). The ride was punishing. Those adjustable shocks give you the option of stiff & firm or stiff & bouncy. Too bad because everything else about the Volvo V60 was great.

[@michaelpigue5272]

Christopher Bell the new polestar engineered cars are much more compliant. I have only driven one in a moderate setting but it was perfectly comfortable. These new ones are not quite so ‘race car’ like the previous gen cars were. But boy do I miss the polestar blue...

[@mho0]

New one is not punishing if you generally like stiff suspension. If you like soft then this is not the right car in the first place...

[@CarPEDiemas]

Hey, I sorry must correct you it's not at all what you said about the engines.all is 4cylinders ! Then one more thing it's only ONE ELECTRIC ENGINE in the back !! ;-) This is correct: T4 is 4 cylinder 2.0L 190hp T5 is 4 cylinder 2.0L 254hp T6 is 4 cylinder 2.0L 320hp T8 is 4 cylinder 2.0L + Electric 415hp

[@shoemoccasin]

My 2018 V60 P* is faster....and lighter...but I do like the look of the new new...

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Matt, this is the best commercial/promo you've done during TST's run. Kudos to you for promoting a great cause that I bet most of us never knew existed. Nicely done, sir!

[@ThaRayman]

19:50 Yeah, why do you always have to move the shifter through neutral on Volvos?

[@M67v]

This car is dope, but honestly I prefer the older one with the I6.

[@TheHelghast1138]

Long live the wagon

[@jaioncebollero1168]

It’s nice but the thought of that turbo, super charged, hybrid scares me

[@Helloooooo]

I bought a Tesla performance model 3, I use it as a utility vehicle, it’s perfect for me.

[@bowlochili]

You can adjust the steering to have more of sense of the road.

[@DailyDriver.]

I have yet to see one of these come up on the used market for sale is it a limited production model or something?

[@juhu34]

You have some sort of issue with the sound, it keeps distorting, either the lvl is set to high in post or gain was set to high. Voice keepa cracking through, especially in the first few minutes.

[@jtherealtor]

Should've been an i5 driving the rear wheels with electric motors in the front.

[@johnvetromile4273]

JTKirk explain to me how they would possibly package that within this front engine layout? A combustion engine and two electric motors beneath the hood of a compact wagon? Also there would be much more drivetrain loss if they engineered the drivetrain to send power from front to rear.

[@jareknowak8712]

@@johnvetromile4273 "Compact"? Not for european standarts.

[@vomErsten]

@@johnvetromile4273 By not making SPA a front-engined architecture, for starters...

[@mho0]

@@vomErsten What I would try if I would be at Volvo. Make Engine much smaller and more economical. Increase battery size and electric power a lot. Like 150hp gas engine + 300hp electric power and 30kwh battery. Keep current layout (gas at front and electric back) Normal driving could be done with electric motors, which is nice and gas engine could be used for max power mode and also as range extender. Not sure if that kind of setup would make economical sense, but would be excellent for my use. Keep utilizing central tunnel for battery and probably some of the floor area. Make car 100mm wider to accommodate bigger battery to the center of a car.

[@realbadtech9318]

I wonder if BMW will start using a hybrid xdrive system in the next gen of M cars? This thing is dope and I'd totally have one for a daily commute. The brakes and the ohlins seem kind of overkill for what it is though, honestly I'd take the mid level powertrain with the polestar appearance. I don't think it has much competition, I guess the new A6 allroad or E400 wagon which would come in higher once you start tacking options onto them

[@jareknowak8712]

No, no hybrid in the next gen M's. I would buy the cheapest one with AWD and put some tune on it.

[@mho0]

Not sure if Brembo's are really needed, but Öhlins is just absolutely great.

[@miguela.ribeiro4813]

Is that Misha Mansoor from Periphery in the background there??

[@BenHaskell]

Oh also it’s just one electric motor on the rear wheels

[@jryalls]

Is this pretty much the same Powertrain, Bakes, Suspension and interior as the Polestar 1?

[@vomErsten]

You get more and stronger motors in the Polestar 1. The engine is the same, suspension is similar, and interior is almost a straight lift but with slightly better materials.

[@damienparish1116]

do we get to share bunk beds with you on this road trip? 😳

[@GabrielGames100]

T5 5 cylinder T6 6 cylinder Cries in T5= T4 T6= T4+supercharger ;-; good thing i drive a 2003 s60 with 248hp :D

[@jazz1ba]

Better looking than any american wagon out there.

[@teknodisko]

So what you are saying is they are using electric for performance, not to be green?

[@mho0]

It is pretty green if you drive like than 40 km - 100km and then charge.

[@mikuelable]

I miss the 2015 3.0 6 cylinder ... polestar

[@jareknowak8712]

In fact i miss only inline 5.

@@jareknowak8712 got an I5 (2011, D5). Easily one of the best cars I've ever driven. And it's super reliable so far, >230000km and counting.

[@mho0]

I think those days of big Vx engines are gone for most of the cars ... I5 in my 2001 V70 was good engine, but what I really miss is short stoke 1998 Alfa Busso V6, really special engine in normal car.

[@MrCrush43]

1:31 Hi Misha, love your music and taste in cars

[@MishaMansoor]

MrCrush43 Aw thanks man!

[@MrCrush43]

@@MishaMansoor Man it's so cool to see my years of listening to Periphery and buying your merch have paid off for a wicked car collection. Come back to Wooly's in Des Moines, Iowa!

[@hengyan512fly]

i love this car!

[@CTPa10]

Not dream car but like dream new car on sale now

[@integrafreak1]

I don't wanna go to Seattle right now

[@inquizitive5]

Umm. Nice try getting from Whistler to Kamloops without going through Vancouver unless you have a 4 x 4

[@dtmenace]

Curious what cars are comparable at that 5-60 mph test.

[@kevincockburn7805]

A lot of clipping on the microphone. A new microphone setup? Otherwise a solid review as usual.

[@Vermontguy87]

Can you tune that engine for more power?

[@presidenttrump5221]

google "heico"

[@RatluBoogerbag]

Just for some context, to buy a Ohlins suspension aftermarket you would have to spend 10k+. So you have to think of it as a 58k car really, not 68

[@jareknowak8712]

It does not work this way.

[@DevPack]

Would be a so sick if it had a v8 in it....

[@pellcio]

I've had 2 Volvos and loved both of em. I really want to love the new ones, but from your comments and the under laying meanings I think you're implying, perhaps unconciously, you're not SO impressed. IMHO Volvo has a customer base that they're hanging on to. In order to get sporty drivers on board, they really need to get some of their models lighter, purer and more analog, like MT 6speed, less opulent, and organic. Too bad Lotus doesn't make a wagon.

[@vomErsten]

I agree, but Volvo won't. They are instead going the opposite direction entirely by placing 112 mph speed limiters (even on the Polestar Engineered cars), consciously tuning their transmissions to be smooth at the expense of response, etc. They want to woo those of us in Audis or BMWs and they are 75% of the way there with the amazing presentation and excellent comfort, but the mixed signals about whether they are willing to be sporty and iffy execution of the powertrains is just not sealing the deal. I want a Volvo S60 for its style and comfort, but I want it with the crisp drive of an Audi S4.