2017 Volvo S60 Polestar review, track drive

SHOULD I BUY ONE?

The S60 Polestar, from this very brief glimpse, seems to be at a somewhat unique place in the pantheon of performance luxury sedans. The power and performance put it in the league of mid-range models like the Audi S5 and Mercedes-AMG C43, but the chassis setup is so serious and focussed, it is on par with (perhaps a little more hardcore than) the M3s and C63s of the world. And then the price – Rs 52.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) – puts it right back into conventional luxury sedan territory, and just about Rs 10 lakh more than the ‘regular’ petrol and diesel rivals. For the performance on offer, it’s incredible value. And remember, this, like all Volvos, is a full CBU import, and the company is only bringing 30 units to India this year. Though we’ll have to wait until we get it on the road to give you a complete review, as it stands now, the Volvo S60 Polestar is a performance bargain and a nice niche offering for those who want something different from the usual crop of German offerings.

GAVIN D’SOUZA