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 […]
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2015 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar on sale from $99,990
Volvo Australia has launched the updated 2015 S60 and V60 Polestar high-performance range, bringing updates to technology, safety, styling, and of course, performance. The V60 wagon variant joins the lineup for the first time. This is now the third generation of the S60-based Polestar after initially being introduced to 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 […]
Volvo confirms Drive-E three-cylinder engine family
Following what seems to be the trend at the moment, Volvo has confirmed it is going to introduce an all-new three-cylinder ‘Drive-E’ engine family. The ultra-economical lineup is set to help reduce the company’s overall emissions and showroom consumption average. At the moment the company’s showroom emissions average is 120g […]
Volvo S60 Polestar vs Lexus IS F: comparison review (video)
Before you get to heavyweights like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63, you have these two tantilising underdogs. Can the turbo newcomer be a match for the V8 veteran?
2014 Volvo S60 Polestar prices slashed by $10,000
Prices for the Volvo S60 Polestar, Volvo’s most potent performance car, have been slashed by $10,000. It becomes the most accessible sub-5.0-second (0-100km/h) premium mid-size sedan on the market. Volvo is riding the wave of interest and excitement surrounding the S60 V8 Supercar in the local motorsport series. The team […]
Volvo introduces new ‘Drive-E’ T5, D4 engines & eight-speed auto
Volvo is introducing a range of new T5 and D4 Drive-E four-cylinder engines for the S60 sedan, V60 wagon, and XC60 SUV. They replace the existing T5 and D4 units, and come with a new eight-speed auto transmission. For many years Volvo cars have been using Ford-based engines. The Drive-E […]