The Australia pricing for the 2017 Volvo S60 and V60
Polestar models have surfaced online, with the sporty mid-sized sedan
and wagon twins starting at AUD 89,990 and AUD 92,990 before on-road costs
respectively.
Switching out the old model’s 3.0-litre turbocharged
inline six for a twincharged (turbo and supercharged) 2.0-litre four, the S60
and V60 Polestars develop a healthy 367 Hp of power and 470 Nm of torque – 17 Hp up but 30 Nm short of their predecessors. Drive is sent to all four wheels via a
Polestar-tuned eight-speed automatic transmission.
The S60 Polestar sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.7
seconds, while the V60 Polestar manages to hit triple figures slightly slower
at 4.8 seconds – 0.2 seconds quicker than the previous model. Claimed fuel consumption
is rated at 7.8 L/100km combined for the sedan and 8.1 L/100km for the wagon.
Standard equipment includes 20-inch alloy wheels,
satellite navigation, bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime-running lights, front
and rear parking sensors, leather trim, electrically-adjustable front sports
seats, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel and keyless start.
Both models are also equipped with driver assistance
systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning with
lane keep assist, park assist, and rear-view camera with rear cross traffic
alert. Dual front, side and curtain airbags are also standard.
It’s been over a year since the Swedish brand has
offered Polestar versions of the S60 and V60, with the previous six-cylinder
models axed locally in February last year. Competitors include the dearer
Mercedes-AMG C43 and Audi S4, though the Volvos match both Germans for performance.
