On the stand, the star is really the S60 family that is made all the sauces or almost. So you can obviously see the sedan but also the break which is called V60 and makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. Immediately when you read the press kit, we understand that Volvo did not want to design a wagon load but rather an aesthetic model as the Swedish firm said: "Our Sports Wagon is not intended to compete with conventional breaks. For customers seeking a high loading capacity, we have the V70 or XC70. In terms of measurements, the Volvo V60 measuring 4.628 m long is exactly the length as the sedan. Cargo volume is very far from fabulous as the volume is 430 liters or 50 better than the sedan, but in return, you can enjoy an optional electrically-folding bench. For the practical side, it will then board but the aesthetics of the lines is observed and the back is very smooth. Under the hood, three diesel engines (1.6 D 115 bhp, 2.0 D3 163 hp and 2.4 D5 205 hp) and five petrol engines (1.6 T3 150 hp, 1.6 Q4 180 hp, 203 hp 2.0 T, 2.0 T5 240 hp and 304 hp 3.0 T6)
On the stand, the star is really the S60 family that is made all the sauces or almost. So you can obviously see the sedan but also the break which is called V60 and makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. Immediately when you read the press kit, we understand that Volvo did not want to design a wagon load but rather an aesthetic model as the Swedish firm said: "Our Sports Wagon is not
If the Volvo S60 and V60 did not exceed the mechanical T6 sporty 306 horsepower, this does not prevent them to wear a tracksuit R-Design to increase their attractiveness.
Thus, these are new front and rear bumpers that fit both Swedish 18-inch rims Diamond unpublished. Inside, leather upholstery and fabric, steering wheel, floor mats, pedals are specific to the livery.
Far from a very minor equipment, this pack R-Design should cover "10% of all S60 and V60, and should appeal especially" the United Kingdom, the United States and Central Europe. " Launching this Fall 2010.
If the Volvo S60 and V60 did not exceed the mechanical T6 sporty 306 horsepower, this does not prevent them to wear a tracksuit R-Design to increase their attractiveness.Thus, these are new front and rear bumpers that fit both Swedish 18-inch rims Diamond unpublished. Inside, leather upholstery and fabric, steering wheel, floor mats, pedals are specific to the livery.Far from a very minor
Following the launch of the S60, Volvo continues to work to surprise us with the variant Estate, under the expected name V60. The guys at Straightline has been made with photographs where Brenda Priddy has managed to capture the Swedish family as God brought the world.
And the truth is that it looks great. The roof line (and especially the cutting of the windows) give it a sporty touch, and completely vertical drop of the gate much modernized the look of this model.
Who would have thought a couple of decades ago that the house "square car which matchboxes" would end up creating sculptures of four wheels like this ... Right?
You can see all the photos by clicking on the full cut on the right.
After the launch of the S60, Volvo has surprised us with a new car, the V60, which is that this shows that the Swiss brand in spite of being through the sale process in which Ford gave him all rights of Volvo Geely, the company continues to produce good cars.
The V60 is a very stylish family car, which also next to the line on your roof and cut the windows make it look like a sports complex, we realize that the gate has completely abandoned vertical which gives it a much more modern design.
The truth is that this new V60 very surprised us as we know Volvo in the past was characterized by creating little square cars, especially family sedans that were almost identical but this model is totally different, very risky but at the same time very elegant and unique.
Following the recent presentation of the Volvo S60 with which the firm seeks to provide a stroke of market impact and greatly increased their sales, Volvo works at this moment in the V60.
V range, with relative body acquire the design of the S60 sporty and dynamic, but due to heavy camouflage that we see in these spy photos we are very difficult to get an idea of the final image of the whole.
The V60 enter into direct competition with the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate.
The engines are the same as the S60:
T6 3.0 petrol six-cylinder, 304 hp, all-wheel drive as standard and 440 Nm of torque. 2.0T petrol, inline four-cylinder, turbo direct injection, 203 hp and 300 Nm of torque. D5 diesel, inline five-cylinder, 204 hp and 420 Nm of torque. D3 diesel, inline five-cylinder, 163 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
As early as 1959, Volvo has played a significant role in the evolution of automobile safety devices when it introduced the V-type three-point safety belt to the world market. An improvement to the Y-type seat belt, the V-type three-point safety belt was proven superior to previous models that car manufacturers world wide implemented it right away. Now, exactly 50 years later, Volvo once again shows its commitment to safety by introducing another technology that should set the next trend for all automobiles to come: the City Safety system.
Volvo’s newest model, the elegant XC60, serves as the flagship car featuring the City Safety driver support system. City Safety is designed chiefly to help prevent low-speed collision. According to Volvo’s research, 75% of car accidents occur at a speed of 30 km/hr or less. This means distracted drivers failing to notice that the car in front has stopped or has slowed down, and had had no presence of mind to slam on the brakes on time. City Safety is the world’s first ever technology that stops a car moving at 18-30 km/hr from hitting a vehicle in front. It detects objects up to 18 feet in front of the bumper through a laser sensor mounted behind the rearview mirror. If a shape 6-8 meters in front with a size approximately that of a passenger car is at a standstill or is moving at a slower speed, City Safety engages the brakes and reduces the throttle opening to get ready for the driver’s brake. If the driver doesn’t respond, City Safety automatically applies the brakes and switches off the throttle. The car stops for just 3 seconds before rolling on again, enough time for a driver to regain concentration.
This writer was able to experience this feature through the XC60 first hand in a controlled facility across Volvo’s Makati showroom. 100 meters away from the starting line was a balloon replica of a vehicle. This driver was instructed to accelerate until 25 km/hr and then let go of the gas, letting the car approach the balloon at a steady speed. As we neared the object, I felt the car slow down and with a jerk come to a full stop. The slowing down made me instinctively go for the brake, but the instructor told me to let go. After a couple of seconds, the car moved again albeit slower until it finally nudged the balloon in front. The sudden stop is enough to jerk a sleepy driver awake, and the drop in speed just before the automatic brake is sufficiently noticeable for a distracted driver to come to. Thanks to the automatic brake, the impact on balloon would have equated to nothing more than a paint scratch, as opposed to a dent without the City Safety.
At normal to high speeds, Volvo ensures safety by introducing the Pre-Prepared Restraints technology, also featured in the new XC60. Designed to help reduce injuries from collision, the PRS combines the functions of the laser sensor with other protective and preventive safety systems. In case of an impending collision, the laser sensor feeds information to the airbags and adaptive seat belt load limiters to suit the gravity of the impact. PRS is active at all speeds, unlike City Safety which only works until 30 km/hr. Also, City Safety can be turned off although it is always on by default.
The City Safety ranks high in my list of Most Impressive Things Seen This Year. It is a reason for any urban dwelling motorist to rejoice. However, it does not give drivers license to grow lax and abandon good driving habits. The City Safety will not register approaching vehicles, nor will it recognize motorcycles, cyclists, and most importantly, pedestrians (boo!). City Safety has other limitations as well. For instance, visibility factors like fog, heavy rain, snow and dirt affect the laser’s detection, although when something is blocking the sensor, the driver is alerted by a message in the information display. In terms of the reliability of the auto-brake, the system makes 50 calculations a second to determine the braking force needed to prevent a collision, but surface quality would affect the performance of this function.
It does seem like Volvo has got it all covered in terms of safety. However, as all devices go, technology does not eliminate danger without the cooperation of the user. Without these bonus additions to one’s vehicle, a responsible, conscientious and disciplined motorist is all that it takes to have a safe, hassle-free driving experience. Now, if only the City Safety had come out earlier when I was in college…
From May 2008, the new V70 estate car becomes the fifth Volvo model to be offered with the Swedish carmaker’s sporty factory-fitted R-Design option pack. The refined V70 R-Design package combines a specially tuned lowered sports chassis with more distinctive styling.
Exterior-wise, the R-Design pack ads door mirror housings and grille detailing in silver finish, chrome exhaust tailpipe, a color coordinated rear spoiler and specially designed 18-inch aluminum wheels.
Inside the car, there are leather seats in off-black and cream embossed with the R-DESIGN logo, a leather steering wheel and unique aluminum interior trim, including sports pedals and center stack. The new instrument dials with blue inserts and sports gearlever complete the look. -Continued
As for the chassis, it has been optimised with the help of features such as stiffer anti-roll bars and bushings, and a lower ground clearance (20mm at the front, 15mm at the rear) for more direct road contact to deliver more responsive and rewarding steering feedback.
The whole package - Volvo V70 R-DESIGN
Grille in silk metal finish with R-Design emblem.
Foglamp décor at the front in silk metal finish.
Door-mirror housings in silk metal finish.
Five-spoke 18-inch aluminium wheels - Cratus.
Black anodised window mouldings made of aluminium.
Tailgate spoiler in the same colour as the body.
Chromed visible exhaust tailpipe, 90 mm diameter,
Rear colour-matched spoiler with black insert.
Sports chassis: lowered 20 mm front and 15 mm rear.
11 exterior colours to choose between.
Sports seats reinforced with extra foam padding in the seat and backrest cushions for added stability and comfort.
Combined instrument with blue dial faces unique to R-Design cars.
Sports steering wheel trimmed in perforated leather and R-Design emblem.
Sports pedals made of aluminium.
Upholstery of smooth leather in Off-Black and Ceramic Light colour combination, embossed with the R-Design emblem in the backrest.
Specially designed centre console and unique décor pattern.
Gear selector trimmed in perforated leather.
Off-Black sports mats.
The car has no rails on the roof. These are however available as factory options for those buyers who wish to specify them.
From May 2008, the new V70 estate car becomes the fifth Volvo model to be offered with the Swedish carmaker’s sporty factory-fitted R-Design option pack. The refined V70 R-Design package combines a specially tuned lowered sports chassis with more distinctive styling. Exterior-wise, the R-Design pack ads door mirror housings and grille detailing in silver finish, chrome exhaust tailpipe, a color
