2020 Volvo S60

Volvo is usually in no hurry to change its model range, but each new product is completely superior to its predecessor in both technical characteristics and equipment, but the price also becomes significantly higher. But fans of the Swedish brand have already realized that one or another model with index 90 has appeared - soon expect the sixtieth, which is a little simpler and smaller, but at the same time more affordable. This happened with crossovers and station wagons, and now the sedan is next.

Design

The new Volvo S60, which debuted at the end of 2019, is only 20 cm shorter than the flagship S90 model, is equipped no worse, but is noticeably cheaper.

Compared to the older model, the Volvo S60 looks lighter and more dynamic, because the company is positioning the new product as a sports sedan. At the same time, the style is “Volvo” - one hundred percent. The characteristic curved radiator grille and LED headlights “Thor's hammer” have become the hallmark of modern Scandinavian design.

The Volvo S60's interior is surprisingly spacious for a mid-size sedan, with only slightly less headroom in the back row than in the S90. And in terms of interior decoration and equipment, the S60 is in no way inferior to the older model.

Small interior details: the start/stop button, the driving mode selection drum are the same as on older models. As an option, the Volvo S60 can be equipped with premium Bowers & Wilkins acoustics with 15 speakers. None of the competitors in this price segment have this. One of the sound options is no less than “Gothenburg Concert Hall”.

Ergonomics is impeccable, except that control of all minor functions is displayed on the multimedia system screen with small symbols, which requires getting used to and distracts from driving. The force on the convex buttons on the steering wheel is too small - they are easy to catch accidentally.

Specifications

The 2020 Volvo S60 is available in four trim levels: Momentum, Inscription, R-Design and Polestar Engineered. There are four powertrain options, starting with the T5, which uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 350 pound-feet of torque). It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The T6 has a turbocharged version of the engine (316 hp) that comes with all-wheel drive. The T8 hybrid has a T6 engine and additional electric motors (combined power 400 hp). It is also all-wheel drive and can travel 34 km on electric power alone. The T8 Polestar gets a hybrid version that produces 415 hp. With. and 670 Newton-meters of torque. The T5 or T6 power units have more modest torque.

Volvo S60 base options include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, selectable drive modes, dual-zone automatic climate control, 12.3-inch instrument cluster display, simulated leather upholstery, heated four-wire power-adjustable driver's seat, driver seat memory functions, split-folding rear seats with folding headrests and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The most advanced trim also includes a 9-inch vertically oriented touchscreen with Volvo's Sensus infotainment system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, two USB ports and a 10-speaker audio system with satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack.

Advanced safety features include forward collision warning, full-speed automatic emergency braking, roadway mitigation, lane keep assist, a traffic sign reader, a driver drowsiness warning system and remote control.

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