SPECS DRIVE VERDICT These two might not seem like the most appropriate vehicles to compare, but they do follow a similar set of values and offer very similar performance. Think of it as a luxury V8-Supercars-for-the-road comparison. The HSV Senator Signature and the Volvo S60 Polestar deliver performance, practicality and […]
Volvo reviews
2015 Volvo V60 Polestar review (video)
There’s something different about the way the Scandinavians do things; punctual, precise, meticulous, and efficient. They put exactitude in everything they do, just like with the 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar. The trouble for Volvo is this market is a tough one to tap into. Buyers are usually loyal to their […]
2015 Volvo XC60 T5 Luxury review (video)
Volvo recently introduced its new range of Drive-E engines, including – finally – an eight-speed automatic. Here we’re putting the XC60 T5 Luxury to the test to see how the new powertrain combination performs. Although an SUV typically features all-wheel drive, many buyers are now wanting the high-riding cabin of […]
2015 Volvo S60 T4 Sprint Edition review (video)
You might not have associated Volvo with Aussie motorsport just a few years ago, but now the brand has developed quite a following in the local V8 Supercars series with the S60-shaped race car. And to thank the fans Volvo Australia has come up with this, the S60 T4 Sprint […]
2015 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar review – Australian launch
The evolution of the performance Polestar brand continues with the launch of the 2015 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar. Handling has been fine-tuned, technology is updated, and the styling has been tweaked. German performance cars, step aside, the Swedes are on the way to setting new benchmarks. Australia was the […]
2014 Volvo S60 Polestar Review (video)
Looking for a performance car that isn’t pumped up with German muscle or overloaded with Japanese quirkiness? The 2014 Volvo S60 Polestar is Sweden’s answer to the flourishing craze that is fast mid-size cars. Landing in Australia in 2013, the first S60 Polestar makes way for the updated 2014 model […]
2014 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design review (video)
When it comes to subtle, understated performance, there aren’t many cars on the market that pull it off as well as the 2014 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. Don’t be mistaken by its smart Swedish looks. Underneath, this is a turbo all-wheel drive powerhouse. The S60 has been around now since […]
2014 Volvo XC60 D4 review
The 2014 Volvo XC60 D4 Luxury is an SUV that you could happily live with day to day, even if you aren’t heading bush. It’s comfortable and easy to drive, like a sedan, and it’s powered by an efficient turbo-diesel engine. This could be the ideal family wagon that you’ve […]