V60 Sportwagon

Design

V60's design captures the imagination and sets the heart racing like no other Volvo wagon. As with the S60, the design team has accentuated the V60's road presence by emphasizing its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car to the road.

There are several examples of attention to detail in the V60, such as the washer nozzles being located out of sight - under the hood - and the headlamp washers sit flush to help create a cleaner bumper line. Another is the integrated tailpipes, which can be specified with some engine variants. Besides being a beautiful design, the engineers had to develop a way to keep them perfectly aligned despite the fact that at operating temperature, the tailpipes can expand in length by more than an inch. Scandinavian design is exemplified by beautiful, simple shapes and surfaces with any unnecessary clutter removed. This is evident in the V60's interior and exterior. Inside, the authentic materials, such as wood and leather, and the easy-to-use controls combine to create a truly in-command driving experience.

Parents like the V60's two-stage integrated booster cushions for children. With one simple movement, the booster cushions pop-up from the seat base giving a comfortable and safe ride height for children from three years and upwards.

Driving Dynamics

The V60 builds upon the driving dynamics of the highly acclaimed Volvo S60 sedan, incorporating all the attributes of the S60 into a more versatile wagon form. In fact, the V60 utilizes the exact same chassis as the S60,   

When taking a curve, the car's inner driven wheel is braked at the same time as more power is transmitted to the outer driven wheel. Corner Traction Control allows the driver to take the curve more tightly while reducing any tendency to understeer. The V60 is the first wagon model on the market with Advanced Stability Control. With a new roll angle sensor, it is possible to identify any skidding tendency at a very early stage. This means that the anti-skid system can step in earlier and with greater precision. Advanced Stability Control is a great asset in dynamic driving involving considerable lateral forces, which improves handling and rapid avoiding maneuvers. The DTSC system also has a sport-mode that makes it possible to drive more actively. By relaxing the anti-spin system, the car increases its ability to be over-steered.

Innovative Technology Volvo Sensus - An Infotainment System With Direct Access The V60 features Volvo Sensus, where information from the audio unit, navigation system, mobile phone, and other functions is presented on a high resolution 7-inch color screen in the upper part of the center console. All the functions can be controlled from the steering wheel via a thumb wheel, or through traditional controls directly below the color display. Focus was on the development of an HMI (Human-Machine Interface) solution that is easy to handle and that does not distract the driver from the main task of driving. Volvo is one of the few manufacturers to give the driver access to all infotainment functions via controls in the steering wheel. Optionally, Sensus Connected Touch can extend this technology to enable further connectivity and add an infrared beam-scanned touch screen that can be used even when wearing gloves.

Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is a groundbreaking technology solution that actively helps the driver avoid accidents. Volvo's radar-and-camera-based system can detect pedestrians in front of the car, warn the driver if anyone walks out into its path - and then automatically activate the V60's full braking power if the driver fails to respond in time. This world-first technology can help the driver avoid a collision with a pedestrian.

Half of all pedestrian accidents occur at speeds below 16 mph. Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake can avoid a collision with a pedestrian at speeds up to 22 mph if the driver does not react in time. At higher speeds, the focus is on reducing the car's speed as much as possible prior to the impact.