2012 Volvo V60 Spied Testing on Frozen Lake

2012 Volvo V60 Spied Testing on Frozen Lake / Copyright: SB-Medien

Volvo's supposed wagon variant of the S60 executive sedan has been caught during cold weather testing. The Volvo V60 was captured by spy photographers earlier this week.

The V60 was suggested as a possibility in mid-2009 in an interview with a Volvo source by Motor Trend. If it comes to market, it would include choices of petrol and diesel turbocharged engines with four, five, or six cylinders. All-wheel-drive is also a likelihood.

According to the spy photographer, Volvo has plans to show the car later this year. Look for the car to hit the global market in 2011.

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nederina

The tail doesn't look upright like the current V50 or the V70, meaning it is more of like a lifestyle estate than a proper traditional Volvo estate that is popular with its practicality and space. So it is more of a fashion accessory than a functional estate?

February 18, 2010 3:45 pm

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Aleksi

Well, if you look at the current estate models from all other car manufacturers, you'll see that they all have a sloping rear window. And they still are very useful. My dad has a first gen Mazda 6, and it's very spacious and has never run out of space in the back. A MINI is a fashion accessory.

February 18, 2010 4:27 pm

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nederina

It got me thinking, why do they need two estates that is based on a same platform - S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70? I would like to think the S60 based V60 is more of a lifestyle wagon - similar to the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon, it appears to look good on the outside but pointless when it comes to packaging while the current V70 is more of a functional practical wagon like the brilliant E-Class Estate. I noticed traditional Volvo owners has moved to Skoda

February 18, 2010 5:00 pm

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sideskraper

Are you really that dim? This is the first time I've ever said this but maybe you should read up a bit on Wikipedia. I am keenly awaiting your backtracking.

February 19, 2010 5:44 pm

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Bol Gola

Maybe is that the Point, ndederina. Volvo V60 will be a Station pratic and very very beautiful.. Take a look on the 4 door area. It didn't appear that the roof has changed. So this can be a good taxi as well :)

February 18, 2010 7:34 pm

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