Volvo’s UK arm has announced prices and full specification details for the all-new S60 sedan that’s available for order now, with first customer deliveries in August. Prices for the mid-size sedan range from £23,295 for the entry-level D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium.
At launch, the new S60 will be available with a choice of two diesels and one petrol engine. The newly-developed five-cylinder 2.0-liter D3 diesel engine produces 163HP and 400Nm of torque returning a combined fuel economy of 54.3mpg UK.
Next up is the twin-turbo D5 diesel powerplant that produces 205HP and 420Nm of torque accelerating the S60 from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 7.8 seconds, while returning 53.3mpg UK in the combined cycle.
Last but not least is the newly-enhanced 3.0-litre six-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 304HP and 440 Nm of torque. This engine powers the mid-size sedan from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in 6.5 seconds and onto a top speed of 155 mph or 25-km/h, while offering a combined fuel consumption of 28.5mpg UK.
Standard features on all S60 models include the City Safety system that automatically brakes the vehicle from speeds up to 19mph if the car in front stops, DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control), WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and Inflatable Curtain airbags.
There are three trim levels, ES, SE and SE Lux. The base ES comes equipped with electronic climate control, cruise control, 5″ color screen, steering wheel remote audio controls, alloy wheels and leather steering wheel and gear stick, and 16-inch alloys as standard.
The SE trim level adds Tylosand textile/Vinyl upholstery, Shimmer Graphite aluminium trim, watch dials, Auto Dimming rear view mirror, Autofolding Power Door Mirrors with Puddle Lights, rain sensor, High Performance Sound System, Bluetooth, Rear Park Assist and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The top-of-the-range SE Lux combines the ES and SE specifications and incorporates Power Drivers Seat & Memory, leather-faced upholstery, Active Bending Lights and headlamp cleaning.
