2012 VOLVO S60 SPECIAL EDITION CONCEPT

2011 VOLVO S60

During the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show opening discussed Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby plans to move the Swedish automaker apart from the rest of the premium segment. This does not mean that the quality of materials or workmanship will suffer, but instead of creating products that are specially designed to compete with the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Volvo will endeavor to maintain its own identity the Swedish brand.

The Volvo S60 2011 points the way forward for the new foundation of the brand. The sedan "bad" news is elegant, luxurious and has the courage of a true sports sedan, but it just does not approach the kind of precision we find in an Audi A6 or BMW 3 Series. Well, then, that Volvo has many other impressive qualities to give it a unique advantage over its competitors. We consider it a premium sports sedan for people who do not want the stereotypical premium sports sedan.

We recently hosted a S60 Blazing Copper at Auto Blog garage to see if the recipe for one of Volvo has created a delicious bowl of Swedish engineering.

2011 VOLVO S60 HD WALLPAPER

2011 VOLVO S60 ENGINE SPECIFICATION

2011 VOLVO S60 INTERIOR DESIGN

2011 VOLVO S60

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2012 Volvo XC60 R-Design

2011 Volvo XC60 R-Design

2011 Volvo XC60 R-Design

2011 Volvo XC60 CAR R-Design

2011 Volvo XC60 R-Design

2011 NEW Volvo XC60 R-Design

2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design

Volvo has kept performance additions to a bare minimum, stuffing in stiffer suspension goodies here and there and skipping out on a more potent powerplant all together. Even so, there's a good bit to get excited about, starting with the retina-searing red paint. The hue, called Passion Red, is only available on the XC60 R-Design, and immediately distinguishes the trim from the rest of the safety-conscious flock. Those massive 20-inch aluminum wheels stamped with equally expansive XC60 logos are also unique hardware.

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S60 and V60 R-Design models

Volvo Car UK has announced the launch of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models - created to deliver a dynamic driving experience in a coupé-style saloon or versatile Sportswagon.

Featuring a specially developed chassis, the new R-Design models ensure that the driving experience matches the car's sporting appearance.


With R-Design models accounting for up to 60 per cent of some model lines, and 25 per cent overall, the UK is expected to be one of the largest markets for Volvo’s new S60 and V60 R-Design models and they are set to appeal to those British buyers who appreciate the sporting driving characteristics and enhanced styling offered.

Wide range of engines, with new petrol and diesel engines
R-Design is available across the S60 and V60 range – not just the higher-spec variants. Customers can opt for an economical, efficient 2.0-litre D3 all the way through to Volvo S60 R-Designthe high-performance T6, with all cars benefiting from the sportier looks of the R-Design variant. In total, customers can choose from a total of four petrol and two diesel units, with all engines designed to meet high expectations of driving pleasure combined with competitive fuel consumption.

Sports seat with new seat cushion
On the inside, the driver and front passenger sit in sports seats in which the backrest from the S60 and V60 is matched by an all-new seat cushion with even closer side support than before.

Redesigned nose
The all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design come with a range of specially-developed design details both outside and in.

On the outside, the cars have an imposing redesigned front valance while a distinctive diffuser houses twin exhaust tailpipes. To finish, unique five-spoke 18-inch Diamond cut wheels emphasise the sporty overall appeal.

The special leather/textile upholstery is available trimmed in off-black and ceramic light, or in an all-black variant, both with contrasting stitching. The interior also features an R-Design steering wheel, gear selector, sports pedals and floor-mats.

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Volvo Follow The Tokyo Motor Show

Volvo, the Swedish unit of Ford Motor Co., will not participate in the Tokyo Motor Show this fall.

"We have evaluated our participation at motor shows for 2009 to see how we can make the most out of our resources, and this year we decided not to participate at Tokyo," Volvo spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said today in an e-mail.

Ford Motor Co. said earlier this week it would not participate in the show, but a spokeswoman said she could not comment on plans for Volvo or Mazda Motor Corp.

Mazda will participate in this year's show. Last year, Ford raised $540 million by cutting its stake in Mazda from 33.4 percent to just over 13 percent, but the two automakers will continue joint ventures and the sharing of vehicle platforms and powertrains.

Ford joined General Motors and Chrysler LLC in skipping the event this year. Pullouts by non-Japanese automakers and concerns raised by some Japanese automakers stemming from the global auto sales slowdown have cast doubt on whether the October 21-22 show will take place.

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association will decide by early next month whether to postpone the show, Toshihiro Iwatake, JAMA's executive director, told Automotive News earlier this week.

If the event is canceled, the next Tokyo Motor Show would be in 2011, Iwatake said.

Several auto companies pulled out of the Detroit auto show, which opens to the public tomorrow. The missing companies included Nissan Motor Co., Suzuki Motor Corp., Porsche AG, Rolls-Royce and Land Rover. Mitsubishi Motors Corp. canceled its corporate presence, but local Mitsubishi dealers put together an exhibit.

Some participating automakers, including federal loan recipients Chrysler LLC and General Motors, toned down their Detroit displays and built single-story exhibition stands to save money.

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