Volvo has finally launched Polestar, its performance division, in India. With this, the Volvo S60 Polestar becomes the first product from the Swedish car maker’s performance car division to come to India. The new car has an introductory price of Rs 52.5 lakh, which makes it quite a good value-for-money proposition. In India, the Polestar brand locks horns with the AMG, M and RS cars from Mercedes, BMW and Audi respectively.
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The new Volvo S60 Polestar features a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine that benefits from both turbo- and supercharging. It outputs a max. power of 362 HP and a peak torque of 470Nm. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed Automatic transmission. The latest from Volvo India can dismiss 100 KMPH from standstill in just 4.7 seconds and has an ‘electronically-nannied’ top speed of 250 KMPH!
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Volvo S60 Polestar Price in India
Ex-showroom, New Delhi | Rs 52.50 Lakh |
The new Volvo S60 Polestar is on sale for an introductory price of Rs 52.50 lakh. It comes to us via CBU-route. However, we must add here that Volvo India has priced this car pretty aggressively in spite of the high duties levied on CBU-imports.
Volvo S60 Polestar Specifications
Engine | 2.0 L 4-cylinder, turbocharged + supercharged |
Max. Power | 362 BHP |
Peak Torque | 470 Nm |
Transmission | 8-speed Automatic |
Kerb Weight | 1766 KGs |
Powering the S60 Polestar is a 2.0 L 4-cylinder Petrol engine that outputs a max. power of 362 BHP and a peak torque of 470 Nm. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed Automatic Transmission. The S60 Polestar benefits from an electronically controlled AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system. It also gets a performance-tuned suspension, which means this car can go apex hunting like nobody’s business. The S60 Polestar’s benefits from an 80% increased spring rate over the base car. Its stabilizers are 15% stiffer. It also gets uprated connecting points, mounts and bushings.
Volvo S60 Polestar Images
Volvo S60 Polestar Top Speed
Top Speed | 250 KMPH |
The Volvo S60 has an electronically limited top speed of 250 KMPH.
Volvo S60 Polestar 0-100
0-100 KMPH | 4.7 Seconds |
The S60 Polestar can accelerate from 0 to 100 KMPH in just 4.7 seconds!
Volvo S60 Polestar Features
- Adjustable Polestar and Ohlins Shock Absorbers
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
- Dual front airbags, passenger airbags
- SIPS airbags
- Pure carbon fibre strut braces
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Metal foot pedals
- Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Whiplash protection
- Bespoke 20-inch Polestar alloy wheels
- Carbon Fibre Trim
- Drive Modes
- Sports Seats
- Leather upholstery
Stay tuned to Car Blog India for the test drive review and latest news updates on the Volvo S60 Polestar.