With its extrovert attitude never seen before in Volvo showrooms, the all-new Volvo S60 makes its entry into the highly competitive CD premium segment.
The all-new S60 is sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo, but it is still an unmistakeable representative of Scandinavian design at its best. Without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever created, the S60 has been sculpted to move one both physically and emotionally.
Virtually all the lines were penned to carve out the dynamic profile. The C-pillar of the all-new S60 stretches sensually all the way to the tail lamps, and the slim coupe-like roof line is accompanied by a new contour on the shoulders on either side of the lower body, creating a gentle yet powerful double wave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear. The dip in the middle of the double wave visually pushes the car down. This enhances the stance and makes the car look sleeker and lower. The sculpted bonnet and the short overhangs front and rear also emphasise the sports car feel.
And without doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented, the all-new S60 is also exceptional in terms of performance. The sedan can be specified with a choice of two chassis. In Singapore, the newly developed dynamic chassis is standard. The software in the AWD (All Wheel Drive) system is also modified to allow the four-wheel drive variant (four-wheel drive is standard in the T6) of the all-new Volvo S60 to fully exploit the sporty new chassis. All variants of the new S60 can be specified with the advanced, self-adjusting FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) active chassis. The FOUR-C active chassis has been modified and refined for better control and more comfortable feel compared to previous Volvos and is backed up by a range of electronic systems that sharpen the sporty driving experience even further.
Interior wise, the all-new S60 takes Volvo cars to a new dimension in terms of exclusive quality. As such, the interior of the all-new S60 is lavish in terms of its driver-oriented details, but it is still a five-seater car offering comfortable space for all its occupants. The sculpted outer rear seats give the passenger in the middle welcome side support. Knee space in the rear seat has increased by 30 mm compared with the previous-generation S60. The rear seat splits 40/60 and the boot opening has been made 107 mm wider than in the previous-generation S60.
Also, the sporty interior of the all-new S60 is also the most advanced high-tech environment ever offered to a Volvo driver. The technological aspect includes all those smart solutions that contribute to a driving experience such as the Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. A groundbreaking technological solution, this system can detect pedestrians who walk onto the road in front of the car, warn the driver - and automatically apply full braking power if the driver does not respond in time.
The all-new Volvo S60 will be available with a variety of petrol engines spanning the range from an economical 2.0T Powershift version to an eager high-performance turbocharged version producing 304 horsepower. The engine's power is delivered to the wheels via Volvo's second-generation six-speed automatic Geartronic transmission. New valves and lower friction mean faster gear changes than before.
