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Volvo V60 Polestar

Gen1 · Polestar era2013–2018

Sweden's answer, in the only body style that matters.

6 reviewers · 6 videos

Generations
Gen12013–2018Gen22019–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.

across 6 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
5 say · liveable

"It doesn't beat you up on those long motorway journeys. It's been actually fun."

The Miles Driven · ▶ 17:36
1 say · critical

"surface imperfections and cat's eyes make too much of an impact on the cabin, and at speeds things can get a bit too jiggly for our middle-aged bodies."

TestDriven · ▶ 7:12
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus

This feels significantly more punchy than a standard T6.

positive · The Miles Driven · ▶ 15:16

that's a 3-litre turbocharged straight six, churning out 350hp and 500Nm of torque. On paper, that means 0-60mph in just 4.8 seconds

positive · TestDriven · ▶ 3:50

this thing comes with 365 horsepower... I dynoed this car bone stock at 315 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque at the wheels

positive · Shifting Lanes Garage · ▶ 3:20
// 02

Handling

4.0/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus

The overall impression you get here with the chassis is of a car that's somewhat unflapable.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:29

It's really impressive. That's what expensive dampers do.

positive · The Miles Driven · ▶ 12:16

there's tons of traction for squirting your way through a series of bends, thanks to the Haldex-based 4WD system

positive · TestDriven · ▶ 5:03
// 03

Fun to drive

4.0/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus

Ooh! Okay, the exhaust valves have been opened. Holy cow, everything's gotten really aggressive.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:06

it is an utterly fantastic daily driver it's an Enthusiast basic daily driver

positive · Shifting Lanes Garage · ▶ 1:59

It's eager, isn't it? I mean, eager in a way that I don't think I've [experienced].

positive · The Miles Driven · ▶ 8:15
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/56 of 6 reviewerssplit

It doesn't beat you up on those long motorway journeys. It's been actually fun.

positive · The Miles Driven · ▶ 17:36

surface imperfections and cat's eyes make too much of an impact on the cabin, and at speeds things can get a bit too jiggly for our middle-aged bodies.

critical · TestDriven · ▶ 7:12

Typical highlight of Volvos, the seats. And these ones are superb. Very snug.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 5:42
// 05

Value

4.0/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus

as a used car this thing is an absolute steal

positive · Shifting Lanes Garage · ▶ 4:40

Today, it feels like you could almost start making the argument for this as a soontobe modern classic.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:05

I think it makes a really good used buy because the car is so stout and durable.

positive · The Miles Driven · ▶ 24:51

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

JayEmm on Cars
Posted Aug 20, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
The Miles Driven
Posted May 20, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Shifting Lanes Garage
Posted Apr 4, 2023Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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