Volvo S60 in many copies S90

20 June 2018

The new model will arrive in Russia in 2019

Universal Volvo V60 the new generation debuted last winter. Now the Swedes presented the platform of the Volvo S60 sedan. As expected, the surprise happened.

familiar appearance...

Under the leadership of chief designer Thomas Ingenlath (Thomas Ingenlath) Volvo quickly found the new style. Oh well felt that now hangs onto it: most latest innovations of the company are too similar to each other.

So Volvo S60 is almost indistinguishable from the flagship S90. The difference between the two sedans is still there, but notice her only good eye. For example, when similar shape of the side glass of a small window after the rear doors only have the S90, and the led strip in the headlamps (so-called "Thor's Hammer") slightly extends beyond just optics to S60.

...and is known for stuffing

Not expected surprises, and in terms of technical stuffing. The Volvo S60 is built on the platform Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), which is used in almost all the latest novelties of the company, including the crossovers XC60 and XC90, the S90 sedan and V60 wagon.

Version in General is also already familiar from related models. The first time the basic petrol variant will be a T5 with a two-liter 250-horsepower engine and front wheel drive. For T6, whose impact is estimated at 320 "horses", is already available to all four wheels. Even higher are hybrids T6 Twin Engine (340 horsepower) and T8 Twin Engine (405 horsepower).

For the top version of the T8 Twin Engine, you can book a package Polestar Engineered. In this case, the return will jump to 415 and 670 of force N·m, the suspension will be modified, and the brakes are reinforced.

the priority traditionally, security technologies

Traditionally, the main focus when developing the new Volvo is doing to increase security. On the part of active systems Volvo S60 boasts a complex of City Safety which can automatically stop if an obstacle is detected. According to the manufacturer, it is the only system on the market that can recognize pedestrians, cyclists and large animals.

For a fee, you are prompted Pilot Assist. It will help the driver steer, accelerate and brake on roads with good markings. The speed limit of the complex is 130 km/h.

Branded entertainment Sensus Connect supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Thanks to the built-in 4G-module, it is able to always stay connected. One of the key controls will be touch screen.