What is it?
The S60 is Volvo's mid-size luxury sedan and one of the last European four-doors holding the segment together as buyers move to SUVs. Two electrified powertrains, both AWD. B5 Bright opens the range as a 48V mild hybrid, and the Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered flagship adds a rear electric motor for 335 kW combined. From $64,990 to $94,990 plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from B5 Bright AWD at $64,990 plus on-roads, through to Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered at $94,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered is 335 kW for under $95,000 plus on-roads. Google built-in infotainment with native Maps and Assistant. 5-year warranty plus 8 years on the T8 high-voltage battery. AWD standard across the range. Around 70 km WLTP EV range on the T8 PHEV is useful for daily commutes.
Platform launched in 2018, so the interior screen is smaller than current rivals. Rear seat room trails the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. 442 L boot is competitive but loses capacity to the T8 battery pack. Polestar Engineered runs Ohlins dampers that require manual adjustment.
Should you buy the S60?
Reasons to buy
- Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered is 335 kW for under $95,000 plus on-roads. Google built-in infotainment with native Maps and Assistant. 5-year warranty plus 8 years on the T8 high-voltage battery. AWD standard across the range. Around 70 km WLTP EV range on the T8 PHEV is useful for daily commutes.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km (8 years T8 high-voltage battery).
- 5-star ANCAP (2018), full driver-assist suite.
- 442 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Platform launched in 2018, so the interior screen is smaller than current rivals. Rear seat room trails the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. 442 L boot is competitive but loses capacity to the T8 battery pack. Polestar Engineered runs Ohlins dampers that require manual adjustment.
- You carry rear passengers regularly (BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are roomier), you want the latest in-cabin tech (the S60 platform launched in 2018), or you want a 7-year warranty (Genesis G70).
- For most buyers the B5 Bright is the smart pick at $64,990. The T8 Polestar Engineered is the only S60 worth considering if you care about the Polestar story and the manual Ohlins setup.
- Top trim climbs to $94,990 plus on-roads.
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