Last night I stumbled on your RUclips channel. With great video shots, cool music & your driving style I think this is definitely one of the best car review channels.
Brilliant! Well done! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after living with it. I drove one locally recently and thoroughly enjoyed the throttle but ended I getting supercar-like fuel consumption. Otherwise, still the best performance car in the category!
How did you find the Polestar? Did you purchase in the US? What will I end up paying for a Polestar if I get lucky enough to find one? Bad Ass car. I want one!
yeldarbrellef Sorry for the delay, been away. Based in the UK. I placed an order after reading a couple of British magazine reviews. Priced at just under £50,000 here. Not too bad compared to a well kitted S4 Avant and a lot less common. Great every day car, plus you have to know your cars to realise what it is, also sounds fantastic.
Trevor Macdougall Trevor, in the UK. Had the car for three months now and pleased to say I'm very happy with the car. Performance is plentiful for real world driving, no lag and plenty of traction. Given UK weather, the car is far more trustworthy than a C63 or M3 and relaxing to throw around. Downsides? I will get the Ohlins softened a bit as backroads over hear can be fairly poor. Gearbox can be a bit slow if you use the paddles for downshifting, tend to use the stick, sequential style. Fuel economy is reasonable at 24/gallon every day and 18/20 if you regularly drive hard. Seats are great and equipment levels all you need. If you want the fast car that is a bit different, then this is a great car, snap one up while you still can!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Interesting cross-shop. The Polestar is going to have a massive performance edge, in every way except fuel consumption, over the A6. Let me know which way you go and what influenced your decision. Always curious.
Hoping this is a precursor to a production version of the 500+ bhp Polestar Volvo has been working on with Polestar. If it's anything like the production Polestar and comes in at under $70,000 it could be a hit. I have a 2012 S60 R-Design and would trade up ASAP if something like that came about.
Thanks for watching! I've been trying to get a straight answer on that for a while. My guess is that Volvo Canada was playing the market a little. When I do know, I'll be sure to let you know.
Brian Makse Great review, Brian. Best I've seen from a Canadian journalist. Is it true that the Rebel Blue model won't be coming here to Canada? Only Black. That's too bad. Love the blue color
I was lucky enough to go for a ride in one of these. I have never been in a vehicle quite like this, it puts all the power down so well, the launch control just plants you dead in your seat, and it turns like its on rails. One of the the most fun cars I've ever been in.
Thanks Brian. I'm driving a 328xi and its great. But could use a little more space and don't want to give up the driving dynamics. Also, don't really want an SUV. What are your thoughts on the PoleStar as a solution?
Trevor Macdougall That's a fantastic idea. In fact, if I wasn't reviewing cars - I have secure space for one car here which kills any idea of having something fun at home - the V60 Polestar is on my very short list of new cars that I'd buy. It works for me in every way, and it's far more special than any factory-tuned car coming out of Germany today.
That's Ring Knutstorp in southern Sweden. It's a remarkably fun circuit for such a tiny footprint. I managed to record a full lap of the place when I was there in 2013: ruclips.net/video/0SctCdQXm10/видео.html
Brian Makse Thanks! Unbelievable, I have driven by several times without noticing the track! Will ask them and see if I can pay to just drive some laps.
Sure I will! It'll sit next to my V70R AWD 2.3 of 1997 vintage. Easiest car purchase ever made, only option being the colour. Great review, keep up the good work.
Brian Makse Thanks, I found out they only brought 80 cars to the US, Which I find ridiculous, Should be at least 200 or 300 hundred to give it a real chance of seeing how well it does here. Plus it Will Unfairly Drive The Price up Way Past MSRP Because of the Extremely Limited Number of Cars Available Not to Mention it being hard to find one
For 2016 they imported 246 to the states and the same for 2017. Even at that number these cars are extremely rare. I own a 2016 and have never seen another one on the road.
Brian Makse Just ordered probably the only one coming to Eastern Canada. Wagon in Rebel Blue! Thanks for your review, Brian. Coming from someone with performance driving cred, the review helped alot. Best, Trevor
Sorry but.... Original 850R really would give the same "effect" if not more (I'm banking more!)... The 850R is nearly 20 years old now... Volvo CAN do better! :-) :-P
Last night I stumbled on your RUclips channel. With great video shots, cool music & your driving style I think this is definitely one of the best car review channels.
Thanks, johny! And thanks for watching. We're doing the best we can with zero budget!
We need more viewers like you!
I am first on the list for a Rebel Blue Polestar. I can't wait for it to get here!
Congrats! You're going to love it!
Brian,
Took delivery a week ago and have to say, the car is fantastic! Understated (in black), real world fast and practical. Keep up the good work
Brilliant! Well done! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after living with it. I drove one locally recently and thoroughly enjoyed the throttle but ended I getting supercar-like fuel consumption. Otherwise, still the best performance car in the category!
How did you find the Polestar? Did you purchase in the US? What will I end up paying for a Polestar if I get lucky enough to find one? Bad Ass car. I want one!
yeldarbrellef Sorry for the delay, been away. Based in the UK. I placed an order after reading a couple of British magazine reviews. Priced at just under £50,000 here. Not too bad compared to a well kitted S4 Avant and a lot less common. Great every day car, plus you have to know your cars to realise what it is, also sounds fantastic.
Husky XPG Congrats, and nice to hear. I'm seriously considering one of these. What are your thoughts now? Are you in Canada? Thanks, Trevor.
Trevor Macdougall Trevor, in the UK.
Had the car for three months now and pleased to say I'm very happy with the car.
Performance is plentiful for real world driving, no lag and plenty of traction. Given UK weather, the car is far more trustworthy than a C63 or M3 and relaxing to throw around.
Downsides? I will get the Ohlins softened a bit as backroads over hear can be fairly poor. Gearbox can be a bit slow if you use the paddles for downshifting, tend to use the stick, sequential style. Fuel economy is reasonable at 24/gallon every day and 18/20 if you regularly drive hard. Seats are great and equipment levels all you need.
If you want the fast car that is a bit different, then this is a great car, snap one up while you still can!
Excellent review as always! You touched on all of the bits I find most interesting and I enjoyed the video angles as well. Excellent job by all :)
Buying a Volvo V60, after seeing this.. nice review
Awesome. Let me know what you think when you get it!
Thanks for the great review, and making me even more anxious to receive it. Black Sapphire V60 Wagon coming in mid September... #38/80...
Thanks for watching! You're going to love it!
Damn, that jump in the beginning though...
makes me cry because I can't go buy one right now
Awesome car, got an s70 t5, would love one of these, especially in that electric blue.
It's actually not electric blue, but rather Swedish Racing Green! :D
Haha i know, just wanted to make it clear to the non volvo heads.
FriendlyIntentions Rebel Blue...and at least in Canada, customer cars are only available in black.
That is a crime!
Brian Makse my buddy actually has a sweedish racing green polsestar S60 in Canada, Toronto.
Now this is a great car review...subscribed! Oddly enough I'm cross shopping this with an A6 tdi.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Interesting cross-shop. The Polestar is going to have a massive performance edge, in every way except fuel consumption, over the A6. Let me know which way you go and what influenced your decision. Always curious.
Yeah, that is odd. S60/V60 is in a smaller class then A6. They compete with Audi S4, BMW 335, Merc C350 etc
own one of these in black. a very enjoyable ride
Good stuff. These are brilliant machines.
Hoping this is a precursor to a production version of the 500+ bhp Polestar Volvo has been working on with Polestar. If it's anything like the production Polestar and comes in at under $70,000 it could be a hit. I have a 2012 S60 R-Design and would trade up ASAP if something like that came about.
Love the air time.
I had to totally hire a stunt driver for that.
How much will it cost in the US?
Well in Sweden when we are bored we just jump in our fight planes and do a quick dog fight.
That's far more interesting that what we do in Canada.
hey do you know how many are coming to canada? and keep the good work, best review i've seen for this car
Thanks for watching! I've been trying to get a straight answer on that for a while. My guess is that Volvo Canada was playing the market a little. When I do know, I'll be sure to let you know.
I've heard only 12 of each type, S60 and V60. Pretty rare car. I'd be curious to know if they plan something similar next year with a larger run.
Originally I heard it was 100+ all black, but that number seems to have disappeared. I think you're right, it's probably a test of the market.
Brian Makse Great review, Brian. Best I've seen from a Canadian journalist. Is it true that the Rebel Blue model won't be coming here to Canada? Only Black. That's too bad. Love the blue color
I was lucky enough to go for a ride in one of these. I have never been in a vehicle quite like this, it puts all the power down so well, the launch control just plants you dead in your seat, and it turns like its on rails. One of the the most fun cars I've ever been in.
Imagine driving one! We're finally testing one on home soil and I'm curious to see how it fares here versus my drive in Sweden.
Brian Makse When will that video be available, Brian?
Thanks Brian. I'm driving a 328xi and its great. But could use a little more space and don't want to give up the driving dynamics. Also, don't really want an SUV. What are your thoughts on the PoleStar as a solution?
Trevor Macdougall That's a fantastic idea. In fact, if I wasn't reviewing cars - I have secure space for one car here which kills any idea of having something fun at home - the V60 Polestar is on my very short list of new cars that I'd buy. It works for me in every way, and it's far more special than any factory-tuned car coming out of Germany today.
Brian Makse Thanks Brian. I appreciate your reply and comments. Very best.
Brian, what is the name of the race track you are driving on in the end? Would love to test my car there!
That's Ring Knutstorp in southern Sweden. It's a remarkably fun circuit for such a tiny footprint. I managed to record a full lap of the place when I was there in 2013: ruclips.net/video/0SctCdQXm10/видео.html
Brian Makse Thanks! Unbelievable, I have driven by several times without noticing the track! Will ask them and see if I can pay to just drive some laps.
Just ordered a black one.
Brilliant. You're going to love it.
Sure I will!
It'll sit next to my V70R AWD 2.3 of 1997 vintage.
Easiest car purchase ever made, only option being the colour.
Great review, keep up the good work.
The Rebel blue color is awesome, definitely a ride I'd like to have. how's the fuel mileage for real world driving for those that have one.
Finally....something I wouldn't mind trading in my 850 Turbo Wagon for!
Don't hesitate! The 850 is awesome, but the V70 Polestar is amazing!
Great video, thanx.
I love Polestar color
Anyone know if these are available in the US
Yes.
Brian Makse Thanks, I found out they only brought 80 cars to the US, Which I find ridiculous, Should be at least 200 or 300 hundred to give it a real chance of seeing how well it does here. Plus it Will Unfairly Drive The Price up Way Past MSRP Because of the Extremely Limited Number of Cars Available Not to Mention it being hard to find one
For 2016 they imported 246 to the states and the same for 2017. Even at that number these cars are extremely rare. I own a 2016 and have never seen another one on the road.
These things are awesome. We have the rdesign polestars. On our channel we are modifying them
Interesting. What kind of power are you getting?
@@BrianMakse we dynoed one i posted video on my channel before rica tune and ill post one soon after.
Volvo+Polestar+Öhlins= Audi RS killer?.. I wanna see them on Nurnburgring in a head to head race.
Proud Swede i am.. Yessss
It's a fantastic recipe! Audi RS is just a trim package these days. Polestar is proper performance tuning!
Brian Makse Just ordered probably the only one coming to Eastern Canada. Wagon in Rebel Blue! Thanks for your review, Brian. Coming from someone with performance driving cred, the review helped alot. Best, Trevor
Trevor Macdougall Just wanted to say thanks, Trevor. Yeah, I might know a thing or two about hustling a car!
+Brian Makse oo
Is the speedo reading km or mph
Why would it be mph?
Depends, I think that's kmh
+volvo v60 I'm in Sweden. What do you think it is?
+Brian Makse wait iam thinking heheheh I think mph....
Where is the ordinary manual box !!!!???
Its one thing I wish was an option. That said its ROI would be so low I can see them ever putting one in the car.
I'm happy with my Volvo 744, but it's soon to be a pile of rust. So I want this!
Get one before they're all gone!
Volvo 744 one of the best drift cars around! Wintertime in Sweden there are plenty of them driving around in the nights : )
AGardendal I might have to get one of those...but on the other hand, I'd go to jail for drifting every corner in the winter...
Brian Makse you wont go to jail lol, in sweden you wont at least but wherever the fuck you live you might get to jail lol
No runway needed take off from the road :)
Sorry Brian just wanted to know, didn't mean to waste your time. Thanks for replying so quick.
....Ever hear of a high pass filter?????
nice car, BUT, it still have distance to replace V70R. or further, the 850 T5R. you can feel it is fast car but it is VOLVO.
I've driven them and this is better than both of them.
Brian Makse full loaded?
That's the only way they're spec'd in Canada.
A car is not a bad boy.
Tell me you’ve not driven one without telling me you’ve not driven one.
Sorry but.... Original 850R really would give the same "effect" if not more (I'm banking more!)... The 850R is nearly 20 years old now... Volvo CAN do better! :-) :-P
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