Volvo has unveiled the 2011 V60 sports wagon at the Paris Motor Show.
Based on the S60, the estate features sporty styling and a luxurious interior with a five-inch infotainment display, urbane wood trim, and a boot which can hold 430 liters (15.2 cubic feet) of luggage.
There will be a variety of engines available. The 3.0-liter T6 petrol produces 300 bhp, allowing the AWD car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Other alternatives include several GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engines as well as two diesel engines.
Volvo has also already launching an R-design model. Next to the sport exterior and luxury interior, the R-model also has a sports chassis for a completely new driving experience.
Later on, a DRIVe model will be introduced with a 1.6-liter engine that produces 113 bhp.
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This new Volvo V60 has been launched as the sporty five-door version of the all-new S60. The car is being offered with eight different engines in an attempt to lure at least 50,000 new customers annually.
The V60 is available with four inline-four petrol engines, including two 1.6-liter units and two 2.0-liter models. Its range-leading inline-six is a 3.0-liter unit that produces 304 hp. This serious powerhouse gets the car from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and is limited to a top speed of 250 km/h.
The V60 can also be chosen with a diesel engine, in which Volvo offers 3 choices. The offerings include a 115-hp 1.6-liter inline-four, and two inline-five workhorses.
“Many of the customers who had an advance look at the new V60 during the development process feel that its attitude is at least as sporty as that of the all-new S60,” said Volvo Design Director Peter Horbury.
To add a sportier look to the car, it has been given a coupe-inspired roof, sculpted styling at the front, and a bulging “shoulder” to keep with Volvo’s design language.
Collision avoidance, pedestrian detection, all-wheel drive, tight steering, stability control, traction control in the corners, and an advanced brake system are all included for the driver’s benefit. The price tag of the new Volvo V60 is to be announced soon.
