Volvo S60

Nowadays, no matter the low-end and high-end car market all around the world are getting more and more brutal. For Volvo, a Swedish luxury automaker aiming for the high-end car market, also found it hard to crash the hard rock under the strong defense of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and so on. Now the 2020 Volvo S60 has been enhanced to be better and priced at about RM 295,888.00.

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2020 Volvo S60 Gallery

Design

Now the 2020 Volvo S60 looks better than before, the T-shaped LED daytime running lights are very beautiful and the design of the Volvo family front grille is good. The bumper now is more sporty and three-dimensional than the old generation. The whole profile gives you a sense of gorgeousness and nobility.

Dimensions

Lighting

※LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

※Full LED Illumination Headlights with Active High Beam & Active Bending Lights (ABL)

※High-pressure Headlight Cleaners

※Automatic Headlight Levelling System

※Rear Fog Lights

※High Position Rear Brake Light

※Emergency Brake Lights - Flashing Brake Lights & Hazard Warning

Wheels

※235/40 R19

Dashboard

There is a Digital Instrument Cluster with 12.3” TFT Adaptive Digital Display set in the central console like the XC40, they both have the same layout of the dashboard as well as ac vents and these are one of the special designs of Volvo’s cars.

Instrument Cluster

Like other Volvo vehicles, a little screen is put in the middle of the instrument cluster, showing the information about the car to the driver.

Space and Practicality

As you can see above, this is a 4761mm long luxury sedan, the space for the driver and passenger is pretty ample, maybe the headroom is not so nice to the tall.

Boot

It has 442 litres for the cargo room, which is a lot.

2020 Volvo S60 Specs and Features

Safety

※Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Steer Assist, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

※Dual Stage Driver & Front Passenger Airbags, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) with Dual Chamber SIPS Airbags

※ISOFIX Attachment Point, Rear Outer Seats, Power Child Safety Lock

Comfort

※Memory for Driver Seat including Exterior Mirrors, Power Adjustable Lumbar Support - 4-Way

※Keyless Entry & Drive, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pilot Assist

※Park Assist Front & Rear, 360° Surround View Camera

Infotainment

※Digital Instrument Cluster with 12.3” TFT Adaptive Digital Display

※Head-Up Display (HUD), Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS)

※Sensus Navigation, Road Sign Information System (RSI), Voice Control

Volvo has only offered one engine for the S60, 2.0L 4-cylinder T8 R-Design, which can produce a maximum power of 407hp @ 5700rpm and a top torque of 640Nm @ 1200-5400rpm.

Transmission

The T8 R-Design is matched with an 8-speed automatic gearbox with Geartronic.

Drive System

The S60 is an all-wheel-drive sedan.

Acceleration

There is no doubt that the S60 can go very fast with such good powertrain, don’t worry about it.

Engine Performance

It’s amazing that Volvo can get 407hp and 640Nm from just a 2.0L turbocharged engine, with such data, when you put your right foot down, you can feel the seat is pushing your back.

Transmission Performance

The 8-speed automatic gearbox makes the car very smooth and nimble on the city road and highway.

Steering and Handling

A powerful powertrain would make people harder to drive, but not the S60. After Volvo’s adjustment, you can handle the car easily except some narrow road or corners because it’s a very huge sedan.

Sound Proofing

The performance of Volvo S60’s sound proofing is very good, it absolutely fits the stance of a luxury and executive sedan.

Passenger Comfort

The design of the seats in the cabin is pretty aesthetic and feels comfortable, especially the front seats can warp you very well.

The official data of Volvo S60’s mileage comes out at incredible 2.0L/100km.

For so many years, this Swedish premium carmaker still protects its position in the global luxury vehicle market. It has kept its elegant look for years but is still loved by consumers, especially it was and is still famous for its safety as well as security. With impressive driving performance, Volvo is challenging a higher level.