Volvo has rolled-out comprehensively updated models of the slick S60 sedan and V60 wagon headlined by new styling and more power (242kW) for the Polestar-tweaked turbocharged six-cylinder T6 R-Design models.
Most noticeable is the front-end – more dynamic thanks to many detail changes including new headlights, less chrome, a larger Volvo badge (the current theme amongst car designers) and a wider grille. There’s also a new choice of wheels including sporty 19-inch alloys which retain the same profile height as the 18s (hence improved ride comfort).
Inside, the already classy Scandinavian design is boosted by new sport seats, new colours, new wood inlays, a new headliner and silk-look metal finishes.
R-Design models gain matt black grilles, aero add-ons including rear diffuser, new 19-inch alloy wheels and a sporty interior highlighted by new perforated leather seats, a charcoal headliner and paddle-shift gear changes (optional on T4 versions).
Under the bonnet, all-wheel-drive T6 models score the more powerful turbo six-cylinder petrol engine now with 242kW/480Nm.
Two other direct-injection petrol engines are available – the 132kW 1.6-litre and 177kW/320Nm 2.0-litre.
Diesel power comes from the D4 turbo-diesel with 120kW/400Nm.
The full range is:
S60
T4 Kinetic $49,990
T4 Luxury $54,990
D4 Kinetic $55,990
T5 Luxury $58,990
D4 Luxury $60,990
T5 R-Design $60,190
T6 R-Design $75,140
V60
T5 Kinetic $54,990
D4 Kinetic $56,990
T5 Luxury $59,990
D4 Luxury $61,990
T5 R-Design $63,140
T6 R-Design $78,140
Driver Support Pack, a $5,000 option, adds Blind Spot Information System and Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Alert System (lane departure warning, lane keeping aid, active high beam, forward collision warning and road sign information), Adaptive Cruise Control, front and rear parking sensors, auto-dim mirrors.
