The Volvo V60 Polestar combines the traditional attributes of Volvo wagons with a high-performance powertrain and chassis for a more focused driving experience.

That sounds good and as Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire discovered, the Volvo V60 Polestar is almost as good as its German rivals. What it lacks is a dual-clutch transmission that would have been more appropriate for this sort of car than the six-speed automatic gearbox it comes with.

Still, the list of positive things about the V60 Polestar is long enough and includes the abundance of front end grip, the competent brakes, the steering, the sound of the turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, and more. But this is not a regular type of review, as it also includes a top 10 list of things to have in mind for a successful road trip.

No. 1? A good car, a requirement the V60 Polestar seems to qualify for. Scroll down to learn the other nine recommendations.

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