Volvo S60

Exterior

The Volvo S60 new model is underpinned by the manufacturer's Scalable Product Architecture (or SPA) platform. In essence, it looks fairly identical to the bigger S90, but the smaller stance instantly gives it away that this is the smaller S60. The overall design of the car is elegant with a touch of sportiness. The large horizontally stretched Volvo grille at the front is flanked by the brand’s signature LED headlamps with Thor's hammer-shaped DRLs. The side profile tapers from B-pillar onwards giving the S60 a sporty stance. The C-shaped LED taillamps are borrowed from the S90, which certainly give this sedan that extra bit of classiness.

Variants

The Volvo S60 variants are as follows: T4 Inscription. The S60 might just be available in a single variant, but the Volvo S60 on-road price gets you class-leading safety features such as driver alert systems, speed alert, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more. Moreover, it also gets some nifty features like a 9.0-inch infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto support, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a Harman Kardon sound system, and so on.

Interior

First things first, the quality levels and the overall fit-and-finish inside as good as its German rivals. There’s ample space for four passengers in the car, with the centre tunnel at the back making it almost impossible to accommodate a fifth passenger. The seats at the front are nice and supportive, but the seats at the rear lack sheer headroom thanks to the sloping roofline. Taking the centre stage on the dashboard is a vertically-mounted 9.0-inch infotainment screen with a sweet-sounding Harman Kardon sound system. The driver sits facing a fully-digital instrument cluster, which is very informative and offers crisp graphics.

Engine Specifications & Performance

The Volvo S60 comes with a sole petrol engine, which is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol capable of churning out 188bhp and 300Nm of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. There are three different driving modes on offer – Eco, Comfort, and Dynamic – which alter the response from the engine, gearbox, throttle, and steering.