Volvo has started taking orders for the new S60, V60
and XC60 Polestar Engineered in the United Kingdom, with customer deliveries
scheduled to begin before the end of the year. For the S60, you will have to
fork out at least £ 56,105 (US$ 72,731/€ 65,077), while the V60 and XC60
start at £ 57,205 (US$ 74,157/€ 66,353) and £64,545 (US$ 83,672/€ 74,867), respectively.
Powering the three models is the T8 Twin Engine
plug-in hybrid powertrain, which uses a 2.0-liter four-pot and an electric
motor, for a total system output of 405 PS. The S60 Polestar
Engineered needs only 4.4 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint, making
it Volvo’s fastest accelerating car yet. It can also travel in all-electric
mode for up to 44 km and returns 104.5 mpg UK (2.7 l/100 km / 87
mpg US) in the WTLP test cycle.
Aside from the extra oomph, the S60 and V60 Polestar
Engineered feature Brembo brakes, whereas the XC60 gets Akebono. Elsewhere, all
three models are fitted with Ohlins adjustable shock absorbers to provide a
great balance between handling and comfort, as well as a new front strut bar.
The shock absorber design and strut bar are shared with the Polestar 1.
Visual updates include high gloss black accents in
the grille and black chrome exhaust pipes, as well as five-Y-spoke design
19-inch wheels for the S60 and V60, and 21-inch for the XC60. Inside, the three
vehicles get gold-colored seatbelts and stitched finish for the instrument
panel, as well as extra gear, such as a Harman Kardon audio system, heated
steering wheel and aluminum front tread plates.
