2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Review: Simply Spectacular

Don’t mistake the 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge for anything other than what it is: a remarkable little sedan with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain and plenty of upscale swagger.
Finished here in entry-level trim with a few options and extras - some of which are entirely unnecessary - it’s also something of a bargain. Now consider its efficiency, approachability, and peppy performance, and this Volvo has some serious appeal in spite of a few silly quirks.
AutoTrader.ca Road Test Editor Dan Ilika reviews Volvo's compact PHEV sedan. In a small segment with heavyweight stalwarts, how does the S60 Recharge carve out its own niche?
Read the full review on AutoTrader.ca:
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00:00 Intro
01:19 A proper compact luxury contender
02:04 Design and Styling
03:05 Controls and Ergonomics
05:09 Electric driving experience
06:57 Infotainment and User-friendliness
08:21 Powertrain and Specs
09:51 Ride quality and Handling
11:15 Battery range and Charging speed
11:44 Fuel economy
12:32 Interior space and Practicality
13:42 Pricing and Value
14:49 Pros and Cons
15:09 Conclusion

[@paulvansteenberghe4644]

Between the console lid and the cup holders is a place where the phone can stand up plugged into the usb ports with a cable within the console.

[@nnnharris]

What a great review! You nailed all of the positive and negative aspects perfectly.
I picked one of these up for my wife, replacing her 2019 Miata, so she hasn't actually complained about the lack of storage 😂 I'd been looking at the S60 since my buddy started working at the factory, and in the US this model was literally the only PHEV that I could find in stock that qualified for the federal tax credit.
The only thing I noticed out of place in your review is that the car doesn't have an electric supercharger. They actually just used larger electric motors in this newer model.

[@csbeverly1]

Can be found used here in the south east US for 35k usd with only 20k miles. Hell of a car for that price.

[@michaelvella8511]

Great review and impressive car but it's made in China and still asking $67K ????

[@danilika9420]

Your comment verges on xenophobic. Also, the S60 is built in three factories around the world, including one in South Carolina.

[@michaelvella8511]

@@danilika9420 What about the SC60 ?

[@danilika9420]

@@michaelvella8511 No such vehicle exists.

[@TheLumberJacked]

@@danilika9420 I don’t think it verges on xenophobic. I think they were saying it’s a lot of money for a vehicle made in China (where labour is less expensive) Ignoring, of course, the fact that it’s not made there. Anyhow, I think it’s good to step back and read carefully before we assume someone is saying “Chinese people bad” or something…very clearly that was not implied.

[@danilika9420]

@@TheLumberJacked I wish I donned the same shade of rose-coloured glasses as you.