Speculations: New Volvo S60 Design Direction

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It looks like a photoshop of the xc60
March 23, 2007 3:57 pm
 gnomeking gnomeking
Bravo, Volvo for taking a chance. I love the new tail light direction and it still retaines some of the old character without the large angular upper portian. The front looks fresh and distinct but a little too Ford.
March 23, 2007 5:08 pm
 porsche_rules porsche_rules
I really dislike this version of the Volvo S60 because I think that first of all, the rear is way too big for this car. Secondly, What once used to be a nice interesting swedish car has just turned into a weird disfigured Japanese spaceship! I dont think they have done a good jobwith the car I think that if they went more into the luxury segment, as oppose to the spaceage part I think they would have done much better. And icing on the cake, all of the lines on the side are messed up.
March 24, 2007 1:05 pm
 amunim amunim
its a horror... japanese volvo? mixture of ford focus and mazda3. dont like the curve in the middle its horrible to look at... still like the old volvo better than this... stright clean cut design... not my cup of tea... mazda and volvo owned by ford motor... could be the designer from mazda who design this car... it could be the designer form both sides argueing about the design... that is why its such a mess...
March 26, 2007 4:33 am
 amunim amunim
this is the worst design... the old ones are the best looking ones...sleek straight cut design
March 26, 2007 6:23 am
 porsche_rules porsche_rules
At least make it longer, for gods sake its a nice luxurious swedish sedan, not a small japanese compact car
March 26, 2007 5:11 pm
 djminfll djminfll
The tail lights, which are the best looking part of the current S60, look like they belong on a Chevy, and the side view of the body looks like something new from Mitsubishi. Sorry, but to me, this new Volvo is not going to cut it.
December 6, 2007 1:21 am
 archytype archytype
Overall the body has a great shape, very athletic well proportioned. And for once it doesn't appear behind in evolution. It has more curves than an Audi which is a good thing. The shoulderline is built-out in a way that distinguishes the design. Definately needs a few strategic nips and cuts to make it more taut. Also the rear has cheap looking tail lights and the rear bumper looks like it came off a nissan maxima. I'd take the little curve off the top of trunk to make the car more solid. The front bumper looks dated and chunky like 1999. But it actually looks it's part, like a small luxury car. If built I would buy this over a C-Class or 3 Series if the ride were great and the doors closed solid.
August 29, 2008 12:35 am
should have just made a smaller version of the 2009 s80 would have looked much better. the wheels are nice but the production model will prob come with much smaller wheels. I also hope to god they dont cram that underpowered 3.2 in there . thanks for nothing ford
November 18, 2008 1:50 pm