Volvo has finally unveiled its India-spec third-gen S60 sedan. While it had been earlier scheduled to be launched in 2019, it’ll now continue sale within the half of 2021. it’s an equivalent model that was globally revealed back in late-2018. Volvo will offer the sedan in just the T4 Inscription variant.
The third-gen S60 is underpinned by an equivalent SPA platform as other Volvo models including its flagship sedan, the S90. Compared to the now discontinued model, the third-gen S60 may be a much sharper and angular-looking sedan which will give its German rivals a run their money. It gets Volvo’s latest signature LED DRLs, a sleeker front grille, and circular fog lamps within the front bumper. At the rear, Volvo has now equipped it with C-shaped LED taillights as seen on the S90.
On the within , you’ll immediately figure out it’s a Volvo given the standard minimalist cabin layout. Feature highlights include a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Bowers and Wilkins music system, ambient lighting, and 4-zone climate control.
In terms of safety, the new S60 comes with the Pilot Assist system, Run-Off-Road protection and mitigation, City Safety, lane keep assist, and road sign information. While the Pilot Assist system helps the driving force with steering, acceleration and braking at accelerates to 130kmph, the town feature detects, alerts, and avoids collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and enormous animals through autonomous braking up to 60kmph. Other safety features on offer are adaptive control , cross traffic alert with brake support, and rear collision warning.
Volvo will offer the India-spec S60 during a petrol-only version. it’ll accompany the XC40’s 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine rated at 190PS and 300Nm. it’ll come paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox which will drive the front wheels.
The third-gen S60 sedan is predicted to be priced at Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom). Volvo has stated that bookings will commence in January and deliveries from March 2021. it’ll rival the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Jaguar XE, and therefore the upcoming facelifted Audi A4.