Volvo S60 plug-in hybrid sells out in 39 minutes

Customers claimed all 20 of the all new Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered luxury sedans slated for the American market using Volvo Cars' Care by Volvo app and their credit cards to place $683 deposits.

With 409bhp and 670Nm, Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and other enhancements, the Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered represents an exclusive offering that builds upon Volvo Cars' and Polestar's joint legacy of design, performance, and commitment to electrification.

Volvo Cars responded to the excitement via social media by offering a complimentary Polestar Engine Software Optimisation upgrade to the next 200 Care by Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design subscribers on a first-come, first-served basis.  

The upgrade improves throttle response, shift speed, gear hold, and mid-range engine performance for a better, more balanced and stronger driving experience.

Care by Volvo is Volvo Cars' subscription programme, which makes owning a car as easy as owning a mobile phone. One monthly fee includes car payment, insurance, maintenance and some wear and tear for two years. Care by Volvo customers can upgrade to a new Volvo model or model year Volvo after 12 months.

The S60 T8 Polestar Engineered, along with all S60 models for global markets, will be built at Volvo's new U.S.A factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina.