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Volvo S60 Saloon 2.0 T8 Recharge PHEV Polestar Engineered AWD Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	Polestar Engineered
Price	£53,040
Battery Capacity	11.6
Engine Power - BHP	405
Acceleration	4.4
Top Speed	112 mph
Length	4761 mm
Width	1916 mm
Height	1437 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	391 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1990 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Active TFT crystal driver's information display
9" centre console touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth handsfree system
Drive mode settings
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
Front and rear park assist
Hands free boot opening
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Sensus navigation with European mapping and traffic information
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Trip computer
Voice activated control for key functions
Volvo on call

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7m Charge Cable with 3 Pin Plug
7m Type 2/mode 3 charge cable
8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions
Electric rear axle drive
Lithium-ion battery
Polestar Engineered chassis
Polestar optimised engine and gearbox
Recharging port located in nearside front wing

Entertainment

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior mirror
Automatic headlight levelling system
Body colour bumpers
Electric folding and heated door mirrors
Front aluminium tread plates
Front and rear polestar emblems
Front and rear power windows
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
Home safe and approach lighting
Polestar Engineered black chrome exhaust pipes
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Roof antenna
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and cargo compartment
2 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
60/40 Power folding split rear seat backrests and headrests
A-pillar parking ticket holder
B Pillar ventilation
Centre console cupholders
Charcoal carpets and floor mats
Charcoal headlining
Contour sports seats with nappa leather/textile upholstery
Driver and front passenger seat cushion extension
Front and rear footwell and side step illumination
Front and rear gold seatbelts
Front and rear reading lights and centre armrest Storage Illumination
Front head restraints
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering column
High gloss black steering wheel remote infotainment controls
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment illumination
Luggage compartment load hooks
Luggage compartment net pocket
Multicolour theatre lighting
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Rear armrest with storage + cupholders
Sports leather gear knob
Sports pedals
Tailgate illumination and ambient door lighting
Tailored sports steering wheel

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + large animal detection + front collision warning with full auto brake
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
First aid kit
Floating front brake discs
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Mechanical child locks on rear doors
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Polestar Engineered Front and Rear Brake Callipers
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Care key with user defined top speed
Key integrated remote control central locking including fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking for bootlid

Trim

Lower dashboard, tunnel console and door panel in charcoal
Metal mesh inlays
Tailored instrument panel

Wheels

Tyre sealant kit and compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	11.6
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	180
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	180
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	60
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	37
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	36.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	37.3

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	47
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	56
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	45

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1969
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	7.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	37.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	2.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	113
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	141.1

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	43E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.4
Engine Power - BHP	405
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	430
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 Y SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1437 mm
Length	4761 mm
Wheelbase	2872 mm
Width	1916 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2040 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2500 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	391 l
Max. Loading Weight	510 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1990 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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