7.7
2021 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered review
The Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered plug-in hybrid promises potent performance, with ride comfort and zero-emissions driving. Does the brand pull it off?
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2020 Volvo XC60 T6 R-DESIGN (AWD) vs 2020 Volvo XC60 D4 INSCRIPTION (AWD) Comparison
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T6 R-DESIGN (AWD)
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D4 INSCRIPTION (AWD)
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.7
7.7
7.5
Based on the Volvo XC60 T8 POLESTAR (HYBRID)
Based on the Volvo XC60 T8 POLESTAR (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
568 km
60L
324 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beautiful and practical cabin
- Brimming with tech and safety
- Daily urban EV range
Misses
- Firm-ish ride at low speeds
- Fuel economy is only great sometimes
- An optioned T6 R-Design hard to go past
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beautiful and practical cabin
- Brimming with tech and safety
- Daily urban EV range
Misses
- Firm-ish ride at low speeds
- Fuel economy is only great sometimes
- An optioned T6 R-Design hard to go past
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Specs
| Type | ||
| S/C & T/C MPFI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 246kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 440Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
