So we got a 2016 Volvo V60 Polestar

We’ve never been fans of wagons. Wagon-love is only a thing among bloggers who claim to be car enthusiasts, yet drive about in boring cars that are not wagons. The idea of unassuming powerful wagons is cute as well, but doesn’t work in a flamboyant market such as ours, where looks are everything and power cannot be used anywhere. However, this Volvo V60 Polestar has caught our fancy in a big way.

Let’s start with the styling. It looks more like a stretched hot hatch than a wagon, with nice sporty add-ons and some amazing wheels.

It’s starting to get a bit dated inside, as it’s based on a car that debuted in late 2010, but the seats are great.

Out back, it’s not hugely spacious for a wagon, especially with that space-saver spare wheel simply tied down loosely on the floor.

But damn is it fun to drive. Unbelievably good for a brand that never registers with enthusiasts. More on that in the full review.