Still a modern diesel isn't bad. Not really noisy and a nice torque band. You can't really compare to gasoline solely on power figures. Most diesels do not rev that high so peak power will be lower compared to gasoline engine's. And 0-60 is only a very small part of the equation. From a roll the difference in many area's is a lot smaller and the diesel might even have the edge.

 

If these land in the US for the low- to mid- $50s, they'll make an interesting alternative to the 335 and S4, whose price tags are rapidly becoming insane.

If the price starts with a '6' though, they'll meet the same fate as they did in Australia last year.

Certainly nice to see an enthusiast pulse still beating, even if it has to come courtesy of a third party.

 

If these land in the US for the low- to mid- $50s, they'll make an interesting alternative to the 335 and S4, whose price tags are rapidly becoming insane.

If the price starts with a '6' though, they'll meet the same fate as they did in Australia last year.

I'm sure it will be under 60, though a fully loaded could get into the low 60s'.

 

Let's see if this ever gets posted on the V60/Volvo websites for the US.

 

Bad-Luck Volvo.

 

I was able to build a "nicely equipped" Macan S for 58K.

I'd seriously like to have a "Haulers" Challenge road test between the following cars. Calling Motor Trend...

PoleStar V60
BMW 335i Grand Truismo
Audi SQ5
Porsche Macan S

Yes, this is not you're typical "small SUV" comparison test; however, if I were in the market for SUV/wagon priced between the upper 40's to mid-50"s then I'd look at these four.

BTW, the Porsche comes standard with a 7-speed PDK tranny.

 

OFFICIAL from Volvo HQ

The biggest preference is for autos in this segment. Future models from Polestar might however include manual gearboxes.

 

Let's bring back a familiar color...

 

or introduce a new color...

 

I like the yellow the best, I also love Corral Red used on the 1998 C70 coupes

 

For some reason the saffron was a bit off on my iPhone.

As far as manuals go - if they pair a manual to one four-cylinder petrol, they basically have the parts to pair it to all of them. They just need to be able to handle the torque. So, since we're going to all 4-cylinders...

 

Volvo already will be able to readily supply a 6-speed manual to any of the Drive-E engines since they have 6-speed manuals for the new D4. One benefit of the fact that they will all be common 4-cylinder engines is that manual transmission swaps will be a breeze. One part fits all. (OR at least, that's in theory, but that's better than the current set-up)

 

I really really would love to see the Coupe Concept in that yellow. That color only looks good on sexy cars. Is anyone able to throw on that color to one of the coupe's pictures?

 

The Saffron is awesome!

 

I agree. That would be an epic color for this car (V60, not S60). I also do not like any of the greens (anachronistic, these days) and the Sonic Blue is nice but I would much rather have the Rebel Blue; more modern and more distinctive.

One major sporty color is missing and I am surprised we did not include it; Passion Red.

 

Hi

What is the stopping distance of the Polestar v60 (60-0 MPH)?

Thx

 

I'm into green cars as well. Figures: started out in the hobby liking British cars...

 

Remember when we could do polls here. Now would be a nice time for that feature. That Polestar/French Blue just doesn't do it for me. Its distinctive, but not in a good way. It doesn't express performance, or exclusivity, or even Swedishness. Time for some design help. I suppose everyone saw the limited edition new Vette in what can only be described as BRG. Still a dynamite color. If Volvo were to seek my opinion. I would go with either a chrome yellow (not the you know what yellow they used on the 98-99 Rs) or a charcoal green like BRM used to race in. Automobiles need a signature color. Red on a Ferrari, Blue on a Maserati, Silver on a Benz, Green on a Jag, What on a Volvo?

 

This anecdotal but 100% true. Since 1994, I have driven countless Volvo's of every iteration and color combination.

These three (with the last one eliciting the most frequent and emotional responses by strangers in the road or when I was not driving):

2004 Passion Red S60R with the Sport package and 18" Titanium wheels
2006 Sonic Blue V70R w/ 18" Titanium wheels
2013 Rebel Blue C30 R-design

The type of feedback I got while having driven the C30 for close to 6,500 miles was just unbelievable. Forget the thumbs up everywhere...some people (men or women) in cars ranging from regular sedans to huge F250 trucks with raised suspensions would honk repeatedly (to the point where I would question myself if I had done something wrong) in order to get my attention to either tell me how great the car looked to a simple smile and thumbs up.

I have received similar feedback from colleagues that have driven a Rebel Blue S60 R-design.

Simply, Rebel Blue is a very striking color, not very common and it complements most Volvos. It is not for everyone but it does garner a lot of attention.

My own Classic Red V70 T5 wagon still gets second looks and occasional comments despite being 12.5 years old.

A good red never goes out of style.

 

Nothing Swedish about Rebel Blue!

 

If Volvo went with the Blue from the Swedish flag or the blue used for the stitching I would go for it. But as Matt's pictures point out it isn't the same. The French Blue Polestar uses is slightly lighter and softer, more delicate and feminine, like something you would see in a boudoir. Grecian, go up to Oxnard to Peter Mullin's museum and look at the French race cars and see if I am not right.

 

Swedish Azure (#005B99), the color of the Swedish Flag, is on top.

Reflex Blue (#0055A4), the color of the French Flag, is on bottom.

Here's the average color in the Rebel Blue V60 R-Design in the photo below, taken by applying a blur across the body of the car:

This is an important discussion. We cannot stand for someone calling Rebel Blue "French." The Swedish military should immediately go on full alert in response to this insult.

 

Matt, we need to work on your Photoshop skills.

 

Swedish Azure would be fine. I would love to see Polestar use that color. I don't know what reflex blue is, but if it is Polestar French Boudoir Blue I don't like it. As to the Swedish military going on alert, I suggest you talk to the Norwegians relative to the military prowess of the Swedes.

 

Reflex Blue is a print industry-standard PMS color.

 

I put this up for Yannis on our Facebook page. Red wagons do look good!

 

Thanks, Chris. It looks kinda of "orangy" to me here; more like the Audi red rather than Passion Red but I think it is the inferior quality display of the Dell laptop.

Your picture looks quite better on an iPad or even iPhone.

 

You won't get an argument from me on the crappy quality of a Dell Laptop, but if that is what VCNA issues you, what can I do. This is subtle stuff, but it sells cars. I remember being told RED on a Ferrari is worth $10,000. I really hope VCC is listening to this one. That French/Boudoir Blue is a loser. A Swedish Azure, to use Matt's phrase, is a winner.

 

I hope you are right and that Polestar Blue and Swedish Blue are the same thing. You are the first person, to my knowledge, to say that "Rebel" (whatever that may mean) Blue and Polestar Blue are two different colors. Although we are talking about matters of individual taste and very subtle differences, I still think that "Swedish Blue" is a great color and should be used.

The parked V60 and the S60 in your post look like two different colors to me. The V60 looks darker and richer, whereas the S60 looks like the French Racing/Boudoir Blue to me.

 

You are the first person, to my knowledge, to say that "Rebel" (whatever that may mean) Blue and Polestar Blue are two different colors.

That has been common knowledge here for more than a year now. You need to spend more time here rather than in the MB forums...

 

Nobody said anything about how great the car looks without the cheap Chrome.

 

Sorry, all I tried to say was of all these shades of blue, the only one I like is the blue in the Swedish flag, and I realize that is nothing more than one person's opinion.