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

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Review by The Straight Pipes. The Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered is pumping out 415hp and 494lb ft tq. At $91,525 CAD, would this be your pick over the Mercedes-AMG GLC63S, BMW X3M Competition, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio?
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[@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

[@hrishikeshsajeev522]

Sees title. Doug demuro has left the chat.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@finaviation401]

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

[@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

[@mustbkyle5697]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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"!

[@ScottE5]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MP_-ek8ij]

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

[@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

[@patriksaagim]

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

[@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

[@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

[@cjc2010]

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

[@juanvictord]

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

[@FXTKITE]

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

[@joshuaharris3171]

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

[@mitchellthurner5980]

I appreciate Yuri matching the car lol

[@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

[@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]

❤️❤️

[@ramonguzman9470]

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

[@SamsungKE]

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

[@jordanh.2998]

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

[@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.

[@mazwrld]

The dynamic range is perfect in this video

[@reggie178965]

Great review another very entertaining video. Elluns :)

[@brandonsadowski5822]

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

[@JarnoScw]

150hp diesel tho

[@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).

[@bneyarb5037]

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

[@jamessankey01]

That was really well done guys. Thanks.

[@tonyren.tr5]

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

[@FXTKITE]

Love the trunk mat, great innovation.

[@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".

[@noname-JS]

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

[@gavinramchand7212]

Loving the videos guys! Will you be reviewing the XC90?

[@_jg00]

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

[@beezer5282]

Great video guys!

[@stevemartegani]

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

[@Blackout_live]

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

[@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.

[@danielmacias578]

I just wanted to say - I truly enjoy your videos. Stoked for your reviews this year!

[@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

[@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 :)

[@sanghoonlee5171]

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

[@johnryanscorner4652]

Love this channel. Big fan here

[@anthonybelyea1964]

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

[@seanhershey3390]

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

[@Anthonyvo]

I have a 2019 S60 (T5 R Design with the Polestar Engineered *tuning* not the hybrid) and I was surprised by the delay when I floored it. The only way to get instant torque is to do exactly what you did, halfway or more on the pedal and it goes. It’s the only car I’ve had that does that! Odd.

[@omarfw79]

Here What To Expect In Today's Video clips a bit too long however amazing review as expected from A++ automotive channel.

[@Filmingtherush]

Best intro I've seen you guys do so far, at least in terms of being informative. Should start all your video's with fun snip-bits of what you'll be discussing!

[@tonyren.tr5]

On what year will Volvo finally introduce their first sliding visors?

[@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.

[@ChrisLeiter]

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

[@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

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@DaTKify]

U guys single handedly made Canada cool 👏👏

[@noname-JS]

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

[@DeltaEcho303]

Those yellow seatbelts remind me of Hall Monitor duty in elementary school.

[@welfiblablabla]

As German speaker I can confirm none of the pronounciations was right 😂

[@AyoBroliic]

Visor test part was too funny. LOLL

[@KKMCO]

That´s a nice car :) For some reason i like the Seatbelts a Lot! :D

[@DannyRice01]

I know im biased but I would love to see you guys look at a new tractor for a one off video. 5 litre flat sizes that make 100 hp? Sure

[@Swerve456]

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

[@Sergio_Math]

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

[@jakubjodlowski2768]

love that intro background tune

[@welfiblablabla]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@turtle-balloon]

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

[@heenalu2758]

Great review guys. Way too expensive and too much going on with the drive train. Love the interior, minus those hideous yellow seat belts. Yuri - props for matching the outfit though.

[@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 :)

[@johnmcmanus123]

what would you rather the xc60 with polestar engineered or xc60 with air suspension and polestar tuned

[@zayl9268]

I LOVE those seat belts. nice touch.

[@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.

[@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

[@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)

[@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!

[@dparag14]

Man those yellow seatbelts are j absolutely beautiful!

[@artrax]

I´m always here for the visor test. 11:05

[@boopop11]

As soon as they mentioned the dog not getting it’s foot stuck in the back I remembered about Rex. What happened to the Rex Test?

[@thetangierc]

What is the difference between Polestar Engineered and getting the Polestar Performance upgrade for an XC60 T6 Inscription? Is it simply that you don't get the Ohlins suspension and brakes?