The first-generation Volvo V60 has been around for a good number of years now, and is certainly due for replacement soon. Thanks to our spy photographers, we now have our first look at the second-generation model as it undergoes testing in its native Sweden.
As with previous sightings of Volvo prototypes, this V60 test mule isn’t covered with plastic body cladding in order to hide its design. At first glance, it does looks like a downsized V90, albeit with a significantly shorter rear overhang and cargo area. Dimension-wise, the new V60 will be a smaller car by comparison as well.
A familiar feature found on modern Volvos – the ‘Thor’s hammer’ daytime running lights – are well represented here. Unlike the V90, there appears to be some deviation in the design of the rear taillights, as these photos suggest. While the V90’s units extend into the tailgate, the ones seen on this mule doesn’t appear to be that way – similar to what you’ll find on the current V60.
Of course, all that camouflage makes its hard to confirm the matter, but it can’t hide the new tailgate design that has a cleaner look to it. More cladding masks the rear bumper design, although dual exhaust outlets continue to be a staple.
The new V60 will most likely be underpinned by Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), which is also used for the XC60 and other 90 Series models (XC90 and S90). A range of Drive-E petrol and diesel engines should be part of the powertrain offerings, including a plug-in hybrid. The visible charging port on the test mule is a strong indicator that a T8 Twin Engine-equipped variant will be introduced.
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
Volvo V90 Cross Country will sell like hotcakes here.
Finally volvo realise they need to learn from the german brand in order to upgrade its status
I think thats what they were trying with the previous gen, but the current cars show a new direction
Volvo service centre can only be found in JB, Selangor/KL and Penang. Maybe the car is good but usually people will take their convenience as one of the factor in their decision to buy a particular brand of car. Common sense will usually prevail.
Damn, at one glance I thought it was a BMW
Next years World COTY
Its time U trade in your Gen2 for this then ?!
V60R & S60R please….
We want to see the all-new Volvo S60 & S40 sedans! Enough of the SUVs, wagons..
Volvo > all
Interested to see if the S60 will be based on that quirky concept. I hope they are brave enough.
Have a feeling that Volvo going to be a serious competitor to Mercedes and BMW in very near future.
May be in nxt 20 years to catch up.By that time， bmw and merz has gone another level up
Maybe in 20 years time perhaps with autonomous driving and car on subscription . BMW and Mercedes may encountered less buyers hence closed shop due to dropping profits and high inventories.