The revolutionary new Volvo S60 1.6L D2 engine

The D2 version of the S60 features a 1.6-litre diesel engine. The engine produces 115 bhp and 270 Nm of torque. The D2 engine combined with automatic Powershift gearbox comes with the same low fuel consumption and CO2 levels as the manual version: 4.3 l/100 km (EU Combined), corresponding to CO2 emission of 114 g/km.

The S60 is also available in the 2-litre GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) T5 producingrn240 bhp and 320 Nm of torque and a 1.6-litre GTDi T4 producing 180 bhp and 240 Nm of torque.

The S60 features a sporty and dynamic look. An unmistakeable representative of Scandinavianrndesign at its best. Virtually all the lines were penned to carve out the "coupe with four doors" profile.

The C-pillar stretches sensually all the way to the tail lamps - and the slim coupe-like roof line isrnaccompanied by a contour on the shoulders on either side of the lower body, creating a gentle yetrnpowerful double wave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear.

The dynamic three-spoke steering wheel and sports seats with extra side support are standard. The interior is lavish in terms of its driver-oriented details, but it is still a five-seater offering comfortablernspace for all its occupants. Beige and black are the main colours of the upholstery range, which is spiced up with the highlight shade Beechwood Brown.

Volvo Sensus is an excellent example of how Volvo Cars refines the driver environment. All information such as the trip statistics display is presented on a seven-inch colour screen in the upper part of the centre stack. The screen is positioned high up to make it easy for the driver to keep his or hers eyes on the road. All the functions can be controlled via buttons built into the steering wheel or via touch buttons located just below the colour screen. The Bluetooth connection allows hands-free phone conversations as well as music streaming from a preferred Bluetooth enabled portable music player. Volvo is actually the only brand to offer Bluetooth music streaming throughout the entire vehicle range.

The S60 also features Advanced Stability Control. With a roll angle sensor, it is possible to identify any skidding tendency at a very early stage. Advanced Stability Control is a great asset in dynamic driving involving considerable lateral forces, thus improving handling and rapid avoidance manoeuvres.

Corner Traction Control is a feature that uses torque vectoring for smoother cornering. When cornering, the car's inner driven wheel is braked at the same time as more power is transmitted to the outer driven wheel. This allows cornering more tightly while reducing any tendency to understeer.

With City Safety, the car automatically brakes if the driver fails to react in time when the vehicle in front slows down or stops - or if he or she is driving too fast towards a stationary object. New is that the system is active in speeds up to 50 km/h.

Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake is a refined warning system that initially warns the driver and pre-charges the brakes. The brakes are automatically activated if the driver doesn't act when a rear end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle is imminent.

Driver Alert Control is a unique technology to detect and alert tired and distracted drivers. Blind Spot Information System helps detect vehicles in the offset rear blind spot on both sides of the car. Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver if the car runs across the lane markers without the turn indicator being used.

In the field of comfort, there are features such as the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which automatically maintains a set gap to the vehicle in front. In cars with automatic gearbox, the Adaptive Cruise Control operates at speeds below 30 km/h, all the way down to standstill.

The S60 can naturally be equipped with parking sensors front and rear and a Park Assist camera at the rear. A camera in the front grille with a 180 degree field of vision is available as an option. This camera 'can see' around the corner and helps the driver negotiate blind exits and park with greater safety.

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