You're the only motoring journalist who actually manages to explain how the steering is, all other reviewers delivers just a sea of abstractness in that aspect, well done!
It's only a matter of time before this channel explodes, I prefer your reviews to evo, car throttle and even Chris Harris, keep it up and millions of subs will come! Guys get liking and sharing, recombu deserves it more then anyone else I can think of
Another great review from Rory. I am a bit biased as I have had a V60 Polestar for a year now. There are only going to be 750 Polestars ever to be produced of which we in the UK only get 125. It is an outstandingly good car - not really a track car but in other ways it is a massively good car. From a real-world point of view, it is much better for UK roads than any of the other competitor performance estates - including getting the sort of fun Rory talks of. My own view having tested the competition is that it is a significantly better and, in real terms, quite a bit cheaper. An Audi RS4 estate properly equipped costs about £8k more. A couple of extra points - as Rory said there are not many signs of it being is but he forgot to mention the front and rear air dams which also improve the looks. In fact, put it on the road and it really looks good compared with the competition - discreet but has that special something. Also worth mentioning is that for a petrol-engined car of its type, fuel consumption is by no means too bad.
@@TheTillhammer 5 years of ownership the only issue I had was strut mount needed replacing and it was covered by Volvo. It would have only cost around $400 if I had to pay. That being said the Polestar parts are very expensive if you ever have to replace them. Ohlins shocks are $1000.00 each Brembo brake pads $300.00 but you can go aftermarket for way less $50-$200 range Other than that it’s not too expensive to maintain
I have one of these and it's awesome! It's such a Q car and not a lot can keep up with it. The kids (there had to be some) really like the heated rear seats! Looking forward to trying it on the Nurburgring soon
A much better review than the average fair on UA-cam but I think you could do a couple of things that might help 'complete' the review. At some point in your review, compare the car to what you think it's competitors are or other cars that you consider compete with it. And more importantly, since it looked like you were bouncing around in the seat quite a bit, you gotta describe 'ride quality' or 'lack thereof' more specifically. You want that suspension for your back for the next 4-7 years? Thanks again.
There are two things that separates me from this car. 1. Money 2. Importing second-hand cars is illegal in Indonesia It sounds absolutely epic, and it sounds exactly like how I want it. I always love how a straight 6 sounds, and the V60 has the sound I expect from a straight 6. This, the M235i, M2, and Alpina B3. Plus it ticks that practicality section which before, had limited my choice for a straight 6 to an Alpina B3 only.
Rory Reid I assume that's UK mpg... Did you see that Volvo have applied to US-patent the BMW i8 setup of turbo-three plus electric? I think a C40 hot hatch could be on its way, i.e. a poorer man's Polestar. I so want to tweak the Volvo lineup for fuel efficiency and power and I'm excited at what might be in the works for N America. Hope you and Chris H will get to try some of Volvo's new stuff out in Canada, ie dat Haldex + suspension in our snowy BC mountains and our potholed Montreal streets. We practically made this country for that video, I hear.
£48,000 for a Volvo estate! Hmmm me thinks not. Better still, buy the wife/partner or what ever a 20k family MPV and that leaves 28k for something special new/used. So Mr Rory what would you do with 28k? My 28k choice: 2009 Porsche Cayman 3.4S PDK 20k miles on Autotrader and it can take corners!
clanmac66 Oh don't worry, I misunderstood you ;) Anyway, your point is very similar to mine. My wife has Renault Captur and I drive 250 Megane RS :) Porsche is much more exotic but I am still happy.
There is a good reason the polestar hasn't got a double cutch transmission. They are rubbish 😂 Are they quick? Yes. But after 70'000km they're done and need reworking or even replacing. And that is so not Volvos philosophy.
You said you end up having to own a hatchback, crossover, or even worse an estate! Should have been hatchback, estate, or even worse a crossover! Makes more sense as urban crossovers are the most moist handling, ugly cars on the road today where 99% are front wheel drive and powered by a drizzly small diesel I4 lump.
You're the only motoring journalist who actually manages to explain how the steering is, all other reviewers delivers just a sea of abstractness in that aspect, well done!
It's only a matter of time before this channel explodes, I prefer your reviews to evo, car throttle and even Chris Harris, keep it up and millions of subs will come! Guys get liking and sharing, recombu deserves it more then anyone else I can think of
+Jack Thorpe THANKS JACK THORPE! MASSIVE PROPS
Another great review from Rory. I am a bit biased as I have had a V60 Polestar for a year now. There are only going to be 750 Polestars ever to be produced of which we in the UK only get 125. It is an outstandingly good car - not really a track car but in other ways it is a massively good car. From a real-world point of view, it is much better for UK roads than any of the other competitor performance estates - including getting the sort of fun Rory talks of. My own view having tested the competition is that it is a significantly better and, in real terms, quite a bit cheaper. An Audi RS4 estate properly equipped costs about £8k more. A couple of extra points - as Rory said there are not many signs of it being is but he forgot to mention the front and rear air dams which also improve the looks. In fact, put it on the road and it really looks good compared with the competition - discreet but has that special something. Also worth mentioning is that for a petrol-engined car of its type, fuel consumption is by no means too bad.
I own this car and everything he said is on point. I love my blue estate!!!
you agree with : this car is not ready for the track? , personally i think it is :)
greenseed It’s track capable and is set up to handle track duty, but Volvo are heavy cars and it’s very apparent.
Is getting a service on this car super expensive or reasonable?
@@TheTillhammer 5 years of ownership the only issue I had was strut mount needed replacing and it was covered by Volvo. It would have only cost around $400 if I had to pay. That being said the Polestar parts are very expensive if you ever have to replace them.
Ohlins shocks are $1000.00 each
Brembo brake pads $300.00 but you can go aftermarket for way less $50-$200 range
Other than that it’s not too expensive to maintain
I don't understand how this channel has so few subscribers. Always top quality entertaining reviews. Deecent
"Girlfriend, wife or...whatever you're into" haha, keep up the good work Rory!
+evoermine Thank you pal
Don't know if it is because i'm a scandinavian but I have always loved Volvo.
I have one of these and it's awesome! It's such a Q car and not a lot can keep up with it.
The kids (there had to be some) really like the heated rear seats! Looking forward to trying it on the Nurburgring soon
Best review i've ever seen. Why haven't i discovered your chanel before? Congrats to the quality of your videos!!
+Gilles Müller Thanks!
one of the best for me , but yeah! why i din't see this channel before ... google of things i suposse! :)
Great video. Sucks you guys aren't producing more videos.
A much better review than the average fair on UA-cam but I think you could do a couple of things that might help 'complete' the review. At some point in your review, compare the car to what you think it's competitors are or other cars that you consider compete with it. And more importantly, since it looked like you were bouncing around in the seat quite a bit, you gotta describe 'ride quality' or 'lack thereof' more specifically. You want that suspension for your back for the next 4-7 years? Thanks again.
That Sky camera is epic
I'm very impressed with this review. I'm subscribed. Well done!
Aerial shots look good.
There are two things that separates me from this car.
1. Money
2. Importing second-hand cars is illegal in Indonesia
It sounds absolutely epic, and it sounds exactly like how I want it. I always love how a straight 6 sounds, and the V60 has the sound I expect from a straight 6. This, the M235i, M2, and Alpina B3. Plus it ticks that practicality section which before, had limited my choice for a straight 6 to an Alpina B3 only.
Great review! Would love to see an updated one with the new smaller 2L engine :)
Wait I thought petrol heads proffered an estate to suv and hatchbacks
well done Volvo another great car!
Jeez. The first 30 seconds made me feel so bad about myself
great review great car.
I like it but just wouldn't be able to justify it over a S4 Avant
should I even ask about economy on motorways and city?
+day3002 Sure. Expect between 22 and 27 depending on how fast/aggressively you drive.
Rory Reid I assume that's UK mpg... Did you see that Volvo have applied to US-patent the BMW i8 setup of turbo-three plus electric? I think a C40 hot hatch could be on its way, i.e. a poorer man's Polestar. I so want to tweak the Volvo lineup for fuel efficiency and power and I'm excited at what might be in the works for N America. Hope you and Chris H will get to try some of Volvo's new stuff out in Canada, ie dat Haldex + suspension in our snowy BC mountains and our potholed Montreal streets. We practically made this country for that video, I hear.
£48,000 for a Volvo estate! Hmmm me thinks not. Better still, buy the wife/partner or what ever a 20k family MPV and that leaves 28k for something special new/used. So Mr Rory what would you do with 28k?
My 28k choice: 2009 Porsche Cayman 3.4S PDK 20k miles on Autotrader and it can take corners!
+clanmac66 That Volvo used, costs about same as the Porsche + you can fit whole family. You are comparing a fast car to a fast toy.
LastWonderland Read what I wrote! I'm not comparing at all, that was my point.
clanmac66 Oh don't worry, I misunderstood you ;) Anyway, your point is very similar to mine. My wife has Renault Captur and I drive 250 Megane RS :) Porsche is much more exotic but I am still happy.
LastWonderland Lovely car, the Coupe RS 275 trophy is a thing of beauty. :-)
clanmac66 Yeah it looks much better than mine 250, but it has same engine. Maybe in few years I'll get another RS Renault :)
There is a good reason the polestar hasn't got a double cutch transmission. They are rubbish 😂
Are they quick? Yes. But after 70'000km they're done and need reworking or even replacing. And that is so not Volvos philosophy.
Hmm.. No mention of ride quality..
+sugarat333 It rides well. It's firm, but it definitely isn't uncomfortable. You can put your family in it without it shaking them to pieces.
+RecombuCars it looks like you're bouncing around in the video. Ride must be "sporty" at best.
+MrTheSetter the road I'm on isn't perfectly flat. Plus I'm going pretty damn fast. It's a sporty ride though.
+MrTheSetter If you ever visit the UK, go drive at the countryside. Even an S class's ride will feel "sporty" lol.
00:30 scotty doesn't know!!! scotty doesn't know!!! scotty doesn't know!!! (eurotirp) =)
You said you end up having to own a hatchback, crossover, or even worse an estate!
Should have been hatchback, estate, or even worse a crossover! Makes more sense as urban crossovers are the most moist handling, ugly cars on the road today where 99% are front wheel drive and powered by a drizzly small diesel I4 lump.
Sounds a bit Porsche-ish in some of these shots lol
AWD = understeer. Unfortunately par for the course
A black guy talking about family and settling down - this is laughable
wow edgy
That’s a pathetic comment Eliza Williams