Volvo S60

Volvo S60 is a luxurious D+ segment sedan which is being produced by Volvo since 2000. The world has seen two generations of it. A refreshed version of S60 was first showcased at 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March and since then, it was slowly entering into the different markets. On October 23, 2013, this restyled version of S60 with new features was launched by Volvo Auto India as 2014 Volvo S60 Facelift which proves to be a real head turner.

The exterior of 2014 Volvo S60 Facelift has some striking new features which adds to its stylish and subtle nature and shows some magical Scandinavian work. It has an enhanced single frame front grille redesigned in a stylish way with a left slanting company's logo in chrome, a stylish front bonnet, sleeker and swept back headlights with daytime running lamps and washer, an aggressive Decor frame at front with matt Aluminum finishing, stylish and body colored front bumper with a large air dam and heavy usage of chrome, electrically adjustable, heated and body colored ORVMs with integrated side indicators, body colored outside door handles, 18-inch dual 8-spoke Ixion Diamond cut/Dark Grey Aluminum alloy wheels with puncture-resistant radial tubeless tires, antenna at rear end of roof, boot with the Volvo badging, integrated dual exhaust tail pipes and a bright and beautiful tail lamp cluster. This spell bounding sedan has a length of 4635mm, a width of 2097mm and a height of 1484mm as its dimensions and a large wheelbase of 2776mm for a stable ride. It gives a minimum turning radius of 5.65m for easy cornering in city traffic and in tight parking slots and has a front and rear track of 1588mm and 1585mm respectively. It has a serving weight of 1665kgs for D4, 1680kgs for D5 and a fuel tank capacity of 67.5liters.

The interior of 2014 Volvo S60 Facelift has also seen some remarkable and beautiful changes. It has a new digital instrument cluster(called Adaptive Digital Display or ADD) with TFT crystal display and 3 graphic themes comprising of Elegance, ECO and Performance, new upholstery, new and more comfortable and ergonomically designed sport seats, ambient light, fully adjustable front seats, electrically powered seats with remote memory, front coat hanger, rear center armrest with cup holders and storage compartments, windscreen ticket holder, Charcoal/Soft Beige upholstery with Silk Metal inlay, a powerful AC with Cabin Filter, Electronic Climate Control, Interior Air Quality System and adjustable rear air vents, tinted windows, heat reflecting windscreen, electrically powered glass sunroof, cabin heater, illuminated lockable glove box, front door panel storage pockets, front center armrest with cup holders, AUX-in and USB port, rear cabin storage pockets, an intuitive SENSUS screen, trip computer, ambient temperature gauge, front and rear parking assist sensors, rain sensor, daytime running lights with daylight sensor, multifunctional door mirrors, automatically dimmed inner rear view mirror with compass, illuminated vanity mirror, power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting, all power windows, interior lighting, an integrated Bluetooth hands free system, a powerful audio system with a dash integrated 7-inch color screen and many other features, an adaptive cruise control with queue assist, flat folding front passenger seat, folding two-split 60:40 rear seat and a leather wrapped steering wheel with many controls and paddle shifter.

2014 Volvo S60 Facelift has two diesel engine options. The 1984cc, 2.0L, 5-cylinders, 20-valves, Front wheel drive, turbo diesel, D4 diesel engine has a maximum power of 181 BHP @ 4250 rpm and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 1750rpm and has a six-speed automatic geartronic transmission. It reaches 0-100kmph mark in just 9.2 seconds with a mileage of 17.24kmpl. The 2400cc, 2.4L, 5-cylinders, 20-valves, Front wheel drive, turbo diesel, D5 diesel engine has a maximum power of 215bhp at 4000rpm and a maximum torque of 420Nm at 1500-3000rpm and has a six-speed automatic geartronic transmission. It reaches 0-100kmph mark in just 7.6 seconds with a mileage of 21.7kmpl.

2014 Volvo S60 Facelift has ventilated disk brakes at front and disk brakes at rear. The suspension system consists of front and rear stabilizer bars. For the safety of its passengers, it includes a City Safety feature with up to 50kmph, ACC with Queue Assist, Collision Warning with full Auto Brake and Pedestrian and Cyclist detection, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control with Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control, Engine Drag Control and Sport Mode, ABS with Hydraulic Brake Assist and Ready Alert Brakes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Active Bending Lights with Dual Xenon Technology, Emergency Brake Light, water-repellent front side windows, warning triangle, reinforced passenger compartment, energy absorbing frontal structure, Side Impact Protection System, Roll-over Protection System, restraint technologies, safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters, Dual-stage Airbags, passenger airbag cut-off switch, collapsible steering column, pre-prepared restraints, energy absorbing interiors, Whiplash Protection System, Anti-submarining protection, first-aid kit, power child safety lock, alarm, remote controlled panic alarm, remote controlled central locking system, automatic door locking, private locking, global locking and closing, immobilizer and theft-protected locks, Personal Car Communicator, Approach and Home Safe lighting and laminated side door windows.

2014 Volvo S60 Facelift has a total of 3 variants which includes D4 Kinetic, D4 Summum and D5 Summum. It has 14 beautiful shades to choose from which includes Vibrant Copper Metallic, Silver Metallic, Passion Red, Seashell, Black Sapphire, Black Stone, Rebel Blue, Savile Grey Metallic, Ember Black Metallic, Electric Silver Metallic, Crystal White, Caspian Blue Metallic, Ice White and Flamenco Red Metallic.