Volvo S60 will surely blow you away with its style
The Volvo S60 comes under the category of the entry level sedan cars known for its luxury. It is established member of that family but it is unconventional in many ways. The uniqueness of the Volvo S60 is also reflected in its styling. The car passes through a very long cycle of production but it still retains some of its Scandinavian features in the designing part both in the exterior as well as interior part.
The place where the S60 actually falls behind the other similar kind of products under the same category of the entry level luxury Sedans is performance. Let us put in a straight way that it is not as good as a performer than the other luxury Sedans. The Handling dynamics the Volvo S60 are a little down when compared to its rivals. The Entry level Luxury Sedan from the lands of Sweden lacks a
well polished handling system when compared to the cars of similar category. It can feel a little sluggish with the Volvo S60 because of its standing starts of T5 and 2.5T when compared to other competitors belonging to the same category but with a much better displacement. The competitors with their 6 cylinder augmented engine provides a faster experience. The Volvo S60 will give a smooth experience to the one who rides it, but it is not that good at negotiating a jerky road as good as its rivals. The back seat lacks the required leg room and this is one part where the Volvo S60 again falls behind. The car though boasts of a great look and a classy and elegant design. But then again the same design and the same model without any redesigning had marred its attractiveness a bit recently.
Volvo S60 Braking and handling
The car is augmented with disk brakes at the front that are very much efficient and thus provides great control to the rider, but they are not effective at providing a jerk free ride in a bit tricky road. This is one place where its rivals beat it comprehensively. The newly luxury Sedan car The Volvo S60 lacks a great suspension system that can give the rider a truly wonderful and jerk free experience by taking care of the unevenness of the roads, unlike the other luxury Sedan out in the market. Driving the Volvo S60 becomes much difficult because of its handling, and this is applicable when the car runs in a high speed. The accelerating capacity of the car is not as high as its rivals and so is the handling.
Volvo S60 Engine Capacity and Performance
The Volvo S60 was launched by the Auto giants from Sweden in three different variants. Amongst those three different variant in which the Volvo S60 got launched, 2 are been empowered with engines that run on Diesel. One amongst the three has got an Engine running on Petrol. The two different variants that come with engines running on Diesel are the Volvo S60 D5 Summum and then there is the Volvo S60 D5 Kinetic. The Volvo S60 D5 Summum is priced at RS. 27 lakhs in Indian currency while the other variant in Diesel engine mane the Volvo S60 D5 Kinetic is priced at thirty two lakhs rupees. The one variant that is augmented with the petrol engine named the Volvo S60 T6 Summum is priced at Rs. twenty seven lakhs is Indian currency.
Volvo S60 stereo and accessories
The Volvo S60 has got a surround sound system of Bang and Olufsen which is optional. Then there is microphone – based noise compensation. The car has xenon headlights and it comes with a head lights cleaning system. The vehicle also has got headlamp leveling that is completely automatic and front fog lights. This car also has features like keyless entry, which means one can enter without a key, and a vehicle start system. The navigation system provides to the user a wide coverage of the entire North America. Then there is an additional CD changer o six – discs and also a touch screen display which is about seven inches. There is also a SD card reader and an input socket. The car comes along with a technology package which consists of a system that provides the user with parking assistance.
Volvo S60 Models
The two different models that come with engines running on Diesel are the Volvo S60 D5 Summum and then there is the Volvo S60 D5 Kinetic. The Volvo S60 D5 Summum is priced at RS. 27 lakhs in Indian currency while the other variant in Diesel engine mane the Volvo S60 D5 Kinetic is priced at 32 lakhs rupees. The one model that is augmented with the petrol engine named the Volvo S60 T6 Summum is priced at Rs 34 lakhs in Indian currency.
Volvo S60 Exterior Measurement
The new Volvo S60 Sedan under the entry level category in the luxury Sedan cars comes with a length of 182.2 meter. The width of the car is that of approximately seventy three meters. The overall height of the car is approximately one hundred and nine meters. The front track wheel base is of sixty two meters approximately and the rear track wheelbase is of exactly sixty two feet. The curb to curb turning circle is that of thirty nine feet in measurement.
Volvo S60 safety
There is a first aid safety kit kept within the car for emergency use. The car also has got an airbag deactivation for the front passenger. The other safety features that are associated with this vehicle Body color front and bumpers on the rear side of the car. The Volvo S60 also has lights that can run in the day time too. The car has headlights of Halogen that come with projector beaming lenses. The car also has defroster in the rear window for running smoothly in the areas of extreme snowfall and there are also windshield wipers.
Volvo S60 Acceleration and pick up
The Engine of the new Volvo S60 is able to develop a maximum speed that is of one hundred and fifty one Kw. It is capable of creating a belt out and max power of 420nm. A five cylindered turbo engine enabled Volvo S60 can reach a peak torque that lies between 3250 rpm to 1500 rpm. The Volvo S60 is a very powerful luxury vehicle that takes only 7.8 seconds to reach the hundred kilo meter mark starting from the scratch.
Volvo S60 Interior Appearance
The interior built of the new Volvo S60 is the most attractive and alluring part of the whole car. The beautiful long and sleek saloon is completely encapsulated in luxury and thus it assures the riders of the best levels of comfort. The steering wheel is completely covered with quality leather for a smooth feel. There is a perfectly shaped dashboard. The car has control buttons for playing music, the dialing and the controls for the AC all arranged in a very stylish way. The rear is embedded with Liquid crystal display screens for entertainment.
Volvo S60 mileage and fuel economy
The Volvo S60 D can offer a mileage that is of 9.1 L for every 100 km if the car runs in a city. On the highways the car guarantees a mileage of 4.7 L for every hundred kilometer. The other model i.e. Volvo S60 D (AWD) can give the user a mileage equaling 9.3 L for every 100 kilo meter the car runs in the city while running on the highways the car can give a mileage of 5.4 L fore every hundred kilo meters. Thus the car is a good choice if considered on the basis of mileage amongst the other rivals of the same class.
Volvo S60 Power
The Volvo S60 is capable of creating a belt out and max power of 420nm. A five cylindered turbo engine enabled Volvo S60 can reach a peak torque that lies between 3250 rpm to 1500 rpm. The Volvo S60 is a very powerful luxury vehicle that takes only 7.8 seconds to reach the hundred kilo meter mark starting from the scratch.
Volvo S60 Exterior Appearance
The exterior of the Volvo S60 bears a signature appearance that is a must requirement for its enrolment into the family of Volvo Cars. The front located grille of the car has the logo of the company on it. The body paint is of one tone. There is a rear skid plate that has exhaust pipes that are visible. Then there is also a front skid plate. The bumpers and handles and the door mirrors are all painted in the same hue giving it a look that is much unified.
Volvo S60 Wheels
The Volvo S60 has alloy wheels.
Volvo S60 Colors
The color option includes Stone Caspian Black, the Blue Metallic Electric, the Vibrant copper, the Silver Metallic, the Flamenco red metallic, the ember black metallic and the Ice white.
