Yahoo Autos The Polestar-Tuned Volvo S60 You Really Want Will Be Extremely Rare
When we first learned about the new Volvo S60 last week, we were especially intrigued about the hybrid “Polestar Engineered” version. Volvo has since revealed that, for the 2019 model year, it will offer this 415-hp sedan exclusively through its Care by Volvo subscription program for $1100 a month, which will include 15,000 annual miles, service, maintenance, and insurance. Oh, and it’s only going to bring 20 of them to the U.S.
That means, statistically, you'll have a greater chance of seeing a 2019 Ford GT than a 2019 S60 T8 Polestar Engineered. If you spot a new S60 sporting a Polestar logo, know that you're looking at one rare duck.
The old Polestar V60 and S60-which featured more extensive modifications than this 2019 Polestar Engineered car-came to the U.S. in limited numbers, too. Only a few hundred per year made their way to this country, starting in 2014. But this is a new level of scarcity for a Polestar-badged Volvo.
This could change, though. A knowledgeable source tells us that Volvo will likely bring the S60 T8 Polestar Engineered to the U.S. in greater numbers after 2019, depending on demand. You might be able to buy one outright, too, rather than using Volvo's subscription service. Further, there will be a version based on the V60 wagon, too.
But if you need a 2019 model-year S60 with serious power, and you’re not one of the lucky 20, you'll need to settle for the regular 400-hp T8 hybrid, which costs $55,395. You'll have to forgo the Polestar Engineered version’s upgraded brakes, dampers, and strut bar, but you’ll still get a quick, stylish car.
If you have to have a 2019 S60 T8 Polestar Engineered, you can reserve one via the Care by Volvo app, provided any are left. Briefly, you’ll have one of the rarest cars in the country.
This story originally appeared on Road & Track.
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