A brief review of the latest version of the car "Volvo S-60"

The car "Volvo S-60", a photo of whichpresented below, began to be serially produced in 2001. It belongs to the D-class. The machine is great for respectable people who prefer impeccable comfort, as well as high quality and safety. Now it is produced in two versions of the body - sedan and wagon. Its value in the salons of domestic dealers starts from the mark of 1.2 million rubles.

Short story

After three years of work on the model, the Swedishdesigners presented its conceptual version during the Geneva Motor Show 2000. The novelty was to replace the modification of the S-70. Its design was very bold, previously uncharacteristic for the rather conservative style of the manufacturer. As evidenced by the numerous comments left by experts and car owners, the Volvo C-60 proved to be a very successful model with a high level of comfort and excellent technical characteristics.

As a result, in 2010 in Geneva wasthe second generation is presented. Streamlined exterior of the car clearly fell in love with lovers of sports cars. In the same year at an exhibition in Moscow it was presented to domestic buyers. More details about the second, and so far the latest generation of the model, will be discussed later.

Exterior

The priority task thatexperts during the work on updating the model, was not so much a significant transformation of its appearance, as in ensuring the full conformity of the machine to modern requirements. The design of the new version of the Volvo C-60 was developed by Peter Hornby. Although its appearance was significantly updated under the realities of today, it did not affect recognition. The key factor that characterizes the appearance of the car, we can name a very successful combination of the aggressive dynamics of a sports car with the solidity of a car belonging to the business class. The proportions here are honed clearly, in this connection, all the details merge harmoniously into the single image, beginning with the strict "look" of the headlights and ending with the relief assemblage of the smooth contours.

Specifications

Over the years of the model's existence, technicalthe characteristics of the "Volvo S-60" have been repeatedly changed and improved. The basic power plant for the second generation was a gasoline engine equipped with a turbine volume of 2.0 or 3.0 liters. The power of such engines, respectively, is equal to 150 and 304 horsepower. As an alternative, potential buyers are also offered a 2.4-liter turbocharged diesel that develops 205 "horses". As for the transmission, regardless of the motor, the car is aggregated by an automatic six-speed transmission.

Salon

In order to ensure as much as possibleCompliance with modern realities in the salon "Volvo S-60" uses excellent in color and quality of finishing materials. All controls, including the center console and instruments, are located in such a way that the driver can reach them without difficulty. The seats are designed for this particular car, so they are not found in any other model. It should be noted that they can be traced to a clear sports orientation of the machine. They repeat every bend of the human body, thereby ensuring not only its natural position, but also protection against a possible side impact. The steering wheel is equipped with a heating system. It is impossible not to mention the graphic monitor of the instrument panel, thanks to which the driver can choose the most convenient mode of settings for himself.

Security

Absolutely all cars created by thiscompany-manufacturer, can boast a very high level of security. Anyway, in the second generation of the model "Volvo C-60" this bar was raised even higher. In the well thought out structure of the body, light alloys are used, characterized by increased strength. Passive safety is additionally provided by active head restraints on the seats, three-point belts, as well as side and front cushions. To simplify driving on routes that are characterized by a complex trajectory, the gearbox speed switches are pulled onto the steering wheel. Moreover, the concept of windshield heating is implemented in the car. The developers took care of active safety. In particular, the car is equipped with a number of intelligent electronic technologies, starting from the already familiar ABS and ending with pedestrian detection systems and preventing collisions with vehicles moving in front. As for the so-called blind zones, in the "Volvo S-60" this problem is solved due to radar sensors.