2021 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Comprehensive In Car Review: Not what you expect!
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Yeah, I'm surprised too. I mean, this is a Volvo, right? But two very important words prove to be Polestar and Engineered. In this video, I thoroughly look around, inside, and under the car for you before we head on a drive to feel what this Volvo is all about.
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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
2:05 Walk around
4:23 Looking inside and cargo space
6:50 Looking underneath at the suspension
9:24 Drive review - Overview
10:20 Drive review - Powertrain
13:22 Drive review - Launch
14:44 Drive review - Drive modes
15:24 Drive review - Chassis
19:15 Drive review - Ride and comfort
20:10 Drive review - Fuel economy
20:25 Drive review - Summary
2021 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered
Base Price: $70,595
As Tested Price: $71,290
Engine:
Power: 328 horsepower at 6000 rpm
Torque: 317 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm
Electric Motor:
Power: 87 horsepower at 7000 rpm
Torque: 177 lb-ft of torque between 0-3000 rpm
Combined:
Power: 415 horsepower
Torque: 494 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm
Battery: 11.6 kWh
Transmission: eight-speed automatic transmission
Drive: all-wheel-drive
Fuel Economy
Combined 57 mpge - electric only and engine
Combined 27 mpg - engine only
Dimensions
Length: 184.6 inches
Width: 74.9 inches
Height: 65.1 inches
Wheelbase: 112.8 inches
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: n/a lbs
Interior volume: 103 cubic feet (according to Fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume: 30 cubic feet (according to Fueleconomy.gov)
Calculated weight to power: n/a pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 112 mph governed
Government classified size: Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Seating: 5
Options: Metallic paint, $695
Recorded
24th of March 2021
Who is Robin Warner? - Brief description and bio
Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.
Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.
Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.
In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at funwithcars.com/ - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Volvo likes to have some fun! So many clever features and surprises...
Omg the topher your the best
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forgot to mention the b&w audio, :)
Excellent review mate. I test drove and loved it! The handling is on par with BMW. I Have just ordered one.
Congratulations Simon! Excellent choice. It’s on my shoppinglist right now 😁
Thanks for this full review on the XC60 Polestar, it´s a great one!. Just a simple question; is that color silver dawn or the silver bright metallic? Cheers mate
Thank you for the compliment! It is the Bright Silver Metallic paint.
@@viewsonvehicles thanks for the reply. It´s a pity Volvo has not that paint anymore.
I am car shopping and I am 6'5". Headroom winds up being a make or break to me. It would be helpful to know how tall you are when you talk about fit/comfort.
Also, Realy like your videos
I am precisely, 5’11.25’’ tall or 181 centimeters tall for those who live in metric countries. And I have longish legs, so am rarely confined in terms of headroom. Furthermore, I usually like to sit with seat height at its lowest position, if it’s adjustable. If you’re a leggy 6’5’’ you’re probably fine in the Volvo.
@@edwardzdankiewicz9068 Thank you very much!
@@viewsonvehicles I'm 6'6 and I own a T8 Inscription. Head room is very good. A little less than I'd like, but still very good. Surprisingly the XC40 seems to have a bit more, but I like the XC60 much better overall.
"properly unique"