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New 2026 Polestar 6 EV sells out one week after public debut

Polestar O2 concept

The O2 took design cues from the Precept concept – which previewed the 5 – and Ingenlath said it was developed with two goals: further reinforcing the brand’s image as a “luxury sports brand” and pushing internal development.

“The energy and vision that it brings into the company definitely drives us,” said Ingenlath. “We made the Precept a reality with the Polestar 5, and that’s the result of us daring to go out with that vision.”

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He added: “The propulsion of an electric drivetrain is great for a sports car. And then to do it when an open-roof concept, when everybody dreams about ‘the fresh air, the breeze, being closer to nature’ – it’s a perfect fit to have that with an electric drivetrain, and not only have fresh air when you arrive at it, but you’ll leave it for the people behind you.

“Electric propulsion is absolutely a perfect fit for a roadster, so I would love to put an exclamation mark that the future of driving an open roadster has to be electric.”

The O2, which features a fixed retracting roof, is substantially shorter than the 5, at around 4600mm long, with the wheelbase shrunk by around 400mm. This has been enabled by removing the ‘foot garage’ – a well in the skateboard chassis floor of the 5 to increase rear leg room – from the platform. Polestar claims this will allow the model to maintain huge rigidity, ensuring it offers strong handling and dynamics.

New Black Edition of ever-popular Volvo XC60 now on sale in the UK

• Black Edition adds unique styling to Volvo Cars’ popular XC60 mid-size SUV

• Onyx Black exterior paint finished with high-gloss black grille complete with black Volvo Cars ironmark logo, plus black rear Volvo lettering and badges

• High-gloss black 21-inch alloy wheels as standard

• Choice of two interiors: charcoal Nappa leather/textile upholstery or charcoal Nappa leather perforated and ventilated upholstery, with charcoal headlining

• Three powertrain options: B5 petrol and T6 and T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid

• On-the-road prices from £54,035

• Special introductory prices from £52,285 available until 27 November 2023

• On sale now, with first deliveries expected in early 2024

Volvo Car UK has introduced the Black Edition to its XC60 range, featuring an all-black design, generous equipment levels, and three powerful all-wheel-drive powertrains.

The new version is exclusively finished in Onyx Black and features additional black details to give the car its unique look. The Volvo Cars logo, lettering, model and engine emblems are all in black, as are the 21-inch alloy wheels. The all-black look adds sportiness and elegance to the premium SUV.

The dark color scheme continues in the interior with a headliner in charcoal, partial Nappa leather/textile front sports seats or full Nappa leather front comfort seats, both also in charcoal. The comfort seats feature ventilated upholstery, a backrest massage function, and electrically adjustable side support.

Extensive equipment, three engine options

The XC60 Black Edition can be combined with the two highest trim levels, Plus and Ultimate, offering supreme comfort. Features include a heated steering wheel, adjustable ambient lighting, air-purification with fine particle filtering, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system for maneuvering in tight spaces.

The top-of-the-line XC60 Ultimate Black Edition comes with electronic air suspension with adaptive dampers, a head-up display, active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology, a powered passenger seat, and a 1,100W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, among other features.

Three powertrains are available: the 250hp B5 mild-hybrid petrol, the T6 petrol engine with a 145hp electric motor, and the T8 with a 310hp petrol engine and the same electric motor. The plug-in hybrid versions can cover up to 47 miles on battery power alone. All versions have an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

On-the-road prices for the XC60 Black Edition start from £54,035 for the B5 Plus, rising to £69,385 for the T8 Ultimate. Customers who order their car by 27 November 2023 will benefit from special introductory pricing, with savings of £1,750 on Plus versions and £1,000 on Ultimate cars.

The XC60 Black Edition is on sale now, with first customer deliveries expected early next year.

For more information on the XC60 Black Edition, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk

Pricing

(up to and including 27 November 2023)

XC60 B5 AWD Plus Black Edition – £52,285

XC60 B5 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £61,565

XC60 T6 AWD Plus Black Edition – £60,055

XC60 T8 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £68,385

(after 27 November 2023)

XC60 B5 AWD Plus Black Edition – £54,035

XC60 B5 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £62,565

XC60 T6 AWD Plus Black Edition – £61,805

XC60 T8 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £69,385

Note to editors

• Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real‐world range may vary.