Whereas the Volvo V60 Recharge’s opponents from Germany are all about combining luxurious with pace, the Swedish automaker feels {that a} extra targeted method fits the V60 higher, and we will not assist however agree. That is to not say that it does not have the facility to get you round city in a rush, and it even has an honest stage of suggestions from the steering, so in case you throw the hefty wagon right into a nook, you may really feel assured it’s going to come out alright on the opposite aspect. This does rely in your driving expertise, after all, though there are a number of driver-assistance options in place to make sure you do not push the V60 too far.
None of that is the place the Volvo shines, although. For that, you want look no additional than the sublimely comfy journey high quality. The Swedish automaker has put nearly all of its focus right here, and it exhibits. The suspension laughs at something lower than a sinkhole within the street, consuming up bumps whereas cabin occupants stay blissfully oblivious. Nonetheless, in case you hit a bump whereas attempting to do one of many aforementioned cornering maneuvers at excessive pace, the identical stage of consolation cannot be assured.
In its enhanced Polestar guise, the V60 Recharge is a real sizzling wagon, sending oodles of energy to all 4 wheels, making certain optimum traction always. You’d actually must attempt to unsettle the beast, but it surely’s very simple to tame it. Merely flip the drive mode from Pure to Consolation, and you’ll expertise the very best {that a} luxurious wagon has to supply in journey consolation. The Polestar will get Ohlins dampers which will be manually adjusted to fit your wants and switch it into the sportiest of wagons.