2011 Volvo S60 First Photos Revealed

 2011 Volvo S60 First Photos Revealed
2011 Volvo S60 First Photos

Just under a year ago Volvo released the first images of the S60 Concept car before its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Signaling an imminent reveal, a few teaser articles filtered through recently, and finally today we have these official pictures of the luxury sedan.

"The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. "It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car's technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel."

One of the car's biggest selling points is called the Pedestrian Detection system which as the name implies, can detect pedestrians and apply brakes automatically should the driver fail to do so in time.

"Our aim for 2020 is that no-one should be killed or seriously injured in a Volvo," said Volvo Senior Safety Advisor Thomas Broberg previously regarding the brand's overall safety strategy.

Nothing was said about engines but it can be safely assumed that turbocharging will still play a significant role. Plug-in hybrid vehicles have also been testing.

The all-new S60 will be publically unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show followed by the start of production in the summer.

 


Sculpted to move you - first pictures of the all-new Volvo S60

Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 - sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo model.

"The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car's technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.

The Volvo S60 can be equipped with Pedestrian Detection - a groundbreaking safety feature that can detect pedestrians in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver does not react in time.

The all-new Volvo S60 is being unveiled to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in early March next year. Production of the sporty sedan model will start in early summer 2010 at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium.

"Customers in this segment want emotional appeal, sporty design and dynamic driving properties. The S60 has it all. We are convinced that it will be one of the strongest contenders around," says Stephen Odell.

 

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A new S60 for the American market? That surprises me, since not long ago Volvo North America said they were going to cancel the S60. Volvo said the S60 was never in direct competition with the E-Class, 5 Series or Audi A6. Their S80 was a better model for competition, due to size, weight, features and performance.
November 10, 2009 1:27 pm
 carcrazy1234 carcrazy1234
straight up E-class front end much? the lights? comon now lol..... HOWEVER, i love the modern day volvos right now... i saw a new coupe version and the lines on that were beautiful. no more boxed up volvos :)
November 11, 2009 3:52 pm
 nederina nederina
i admire volvos, especially the recent ones. but i am very disappointing with the disjointed driving qualities like the numb wooden steering feel. i hope they sorted out that problem with the latest s60. for now i'll stick with the 3-series.
November 10, 2009 2:12 pm
 Edison Edison
Looks hot.
November 10, 2009 2:19 pm
 HEMI426 HEMI426
Windows are a bit too small, rear a bit short and it will be a lot heavier than before. No thanks I stay with the old model
November 10, 2009 2:32 pm
 jon_leong jon_leong
Now, where's the R version? it deserves one... May I suggest a high output version of the T6 engine? tune to 330hp/250kw?? Compete against less hard core sport sedan like Audi S4, or the 335i??
November 10, 2009 2:39 pm
 9TNine 9TNine
Looks nice; hope it drives well... I'm sure the Vikings will love it!
November 10, 2009 2:45 pm
 hunkeers87 hunkeers87
nothing special, i don't like it
November 10, 2009 3:59 pm
 ???? ????
wow)) looks great!
November 10, 2009 5:29 pm
 wjaprep wjaprep
uhm... i like it but at the same time I think it looks... uhm... silly? I dunno, dsnt look hardcore (?)enough
November 10, 2009 6:09 pm
 Swifty Swifty
booooooooriiiing!!!! as every other Volvo, if that would be the final product than they are going backwards :P
November 10, 2009 7:45 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
Are you serious?!? What are you on!!
November 11, 2009 3:29 am
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
Looks H O T cant wait to see one in the flesh Volvo are back!
November 11, 2009 3:29 am
 opelbauer opelbauer
I think the rear end is too short and there is really nothing special. The front end is just an XC60. Earlier Volvo didn't want to be 'trendy'. Just a simple elegant design with a perfect safety and luxury stuffs. But now this isn't elegent anymore :(
November 11, 2009 9:36 am
 politz politz
actually, the s60 is meant to battle the likes of the 3-series and the a4, while the s80 is just the right size to take on the 5-series and a6, according to volvo. we must remember those cars keep on growing in each and every dimension after each generation, so... the s60, which was slotted right between the 3er and 5er, now fits perfectly in comparision with the bloated entry level bimmer.
November 11, 2009 12:30 pm
 politz politz
by the way, i really like the sizd of the current s40. it is big enough to be considered a 'real' car, but is still compact, nimble and driver-firendly in urban areas. the s40 is just the right size for me - even though i have chosen the xc60 for my ride - and i think other premium automakers should start building smaller sedans this size, which is how small and light the 3-series was back when it first became a hit. give us the 1-series sedan, the a1 sedan... maybe a mb bls four door coupe... =]
November 11, 2009 12:35 pm
 alessandro alessandro
This car reminds me that Volvo and Renault merger so possible some decade ago. Look at that car now - it is a Laguna but better, costs more and feels smaller...beautiful. Further: Look at my profile photos. There is a Laguna shot taken in angle close to the second pic of the S60.
November 11, 2009 3:26 pm
 Shumy Shumy
Not bad but the front is like the one of Mercedes E, I mean the lights...
November 11, 2009 5:23 pm
 James2911 James2911
The Swedes are on a roll.
November 12, 2009 6:16 am
 joelynn joelynn
nice but i wonder if its the last real Volvo before Geely take over :-(
November 12, 2009 7:05 am
 GTurbo GTurbo
Dreadful thought indeed! You need a steely determination to go for anything Geely! Yuk! Remember Rover/MG's fate under Nanjing? Exactly!
November 12, 2009 9:31 am
 crazy_golf_driver crazy_golf_driver
Looks good, alot of room for future face lift modles....
November 18, 2009 7:22 am