Paris Motor Show 2010 Volvo V60 live more aesthetic than practical

On the stand, the star is really the S60 family that is made all the sauces or almost. So you can obviously see the sedan but also the break which is called V60 and makes its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. Immediately when you read the press kit, we understand that Volvo did not want to design a wagon load but rather an aesthetic model as the Swedish firm said: "Our Sports Wagon is not intended to compete with conventional breaks. For customers seeking a high loading capacity, we have the V70 or XC70. In terms of measurements, the Volvo V60 measuring 4.628 m long is exactly the length as the sedan. Cargo volume is very far from fabulous as the volume is 430 liters or 50 better than the sedan, but in return, you can enjoy an optional electrically-folding bench. For the practical side, it will then board but the aesthetics of the lines is observed and the back is very smooth.
Under the hood, three diesel engines (1.6 D 115 bhp, 2.0 D3 163 hp and 2.4 D5 205 hp) and five petrol engines (1.6 T3 150 hp, 1.6 Q4 180 hp, 203 hp 2.0 T, 2.0 T5 240 hp and 304 hp 3.0 T6)

Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design 2011: Outdoor Sports

If the Volvo S60 and V60 did not exceed the mechanical T6 sporty 306 horsepower, this does not prevent them to wear a tracksuit R-Design to increase their attractiveness.

Thus, these are new front and rear bumpers that fit both Swedish 18-inch rims Diamond unpublished. Inside, leather upholstery and fabric, steering wheel, floor mats, pedals are specific to the livery.

Far from a very minor equipment, this pack R-Design should cover "10% of all S60 and V60, and should appeal especially" the United Kingdom, the United States and Central Europe. " Launching this Fall 2010.

2010 Volvo V60 Photo Gallery

New Volvo V60 sports wagon - as sporty as the all-new S60

2010 Volvo V60

2010 Volvo V60

2010 Volvo V60

2010 Volvo V60

2009 Volvo V70 Review

From May 2008, the new V70 estate car becomes the fifth Volvo model to be offered with the Swedish carmaker’s sporty factory-fitted R-Design option pack. The refined V70 R-Design package combines a specially tuned lowered sports chassis with more distinctive styling.

Exterior-wise, the R-Design pack ads door mirror housings and grille detailing in silver finish, chrome exhaust tailpipe, a color coordinated rear spoiler and specially designed 18-inch aluminum wheels.

Inside the car, there are leather seats in off-black and cream embossed with the R-DESIGN logo, a leather steering wheel and unique aluminum interior trim, including sports pedals and center stack. The new instrument dials with blue inserts and sports gearlever complete the look. -Continued

As for the chassis, it has been optimised with the help of features such as stiffer anti-roll bars and bushings, and a lower ground clearance (20mm at the front, 15mm at the rear) for more direct road contact to deliver more responsive and rewarding steering feedback.

The whole package - Volvo V70 R-DESIGN

• Grille in silk metal finish with R-Design emblem.
• Foglamp décor at the front in silk metal finish.
• Door-mirror housings in silk metal finish.
• Five-spoke 18-inch aluminium wheels - Cratus.
• Black anodised window mouldings made of aluminium.
• Tailgate spoiler in the same colour as the body.
• Chromed visible exhaust tailpipe, 90 mm diameter,
• Rear colour-matched spoiler with black insert.
• Sports chassis: lowered 20 mm front and 15 mm rear.
• 11 exterior colours to choose between.
• Sports seats reinforced with extra foam padding in the seat and backrest cushions for added stability and comfort.
• Combined instrument with blue dial faces unique to R-Design cars.
• Sports steering wheel trimmed in perforated leather and R-Design emblem.
• Sports pedals made of aluminium.
• Upholstery of smooth leather in Off-Black and Ceramic Light colour combination, embossed with the R-Design emblem in the backrest.
• Specially designed centre console and unique décor pattern.
• Gear selector trimmed in perforated leather.
• Off-Black sports mats.
• The car has no rails on the roof. These are however available as factory options for those buyers who wish to specify them.