The collision warning available on the Volvo S60 engages the brakes automatically and alerts the driver immediately
The corner traction control helps in negotiating sharp turns in the Volvo S60 with ease
The pedals offered in the Volvo S60 add a sporty appeal to the cabin
The front fascia of the Volvo S60 has Xenon head lamps with Daytime Running lamps and a black radiator grille with chrome surround. The rear also gets LED tail lamp setup which is visible from afar. The car has a wheelbase of 4,628 mm and a ground clearance of 130 mm which indicates that it is best suited for urban areas as well as four adults.
Inside the Volvo S60, it is offered in a soft leather upholstery all black dash board with matte finish and chrome lined AC vents. The three spoke steering comes with steering mounted audio as well as phone controls. The ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are electrically adjustable and have blind spot detection. The air conditioning is done by an automatic climate control with different settings for the driver and the co driver. In addition to this, the Volvo S60 also has two front cup holders, bottle holder below the driver’s armrest, door pockets and rear seat pockets. The sedan has a boot volume of 380 litres.
The Volvo S60 is powered by two diesel engines. The 1,984 cc motor generates 163 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque. The larger 2,400 cc unit produces 304 hp of power and 440Nm of torque. These figures are impressive considering its segment.
Both engines are paired to a 6 speed Geartronic automatic transmission which offered smooth gear changes. Although the gearbox has been tuned for the best balance between performance and fuel efficiency, the car can reach 100 kmph from standstill in 6.2 seconds.
Volvo has offered the S60 with a brake assist system and ABS (Anti lock Braking System), driver airbag, door ajar warning, adjustable seats, front co-passenger airbag, blind spot information system, collision warning, full automatic braking, laser assisted automatic braking, pedestrian detection along with automatic brakes and lane departure warning.
Rated mileage of the Volvo S60 is 17.24 kmpl which is impressive for its segment. According to this fuel efficiency figure, the sedan would cover 1,150 km before needing a refuel.