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Volvo launch the new S60

The new S60 mid-size sports sedan is expected to land in New Zealand in the second half of 2019.
Posted on 21 June, 2018
Volvo launch the new S60

Volvo revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina today.

Volvo’s New Zealand general manager Coby Duggan says the new S60 is the vehicle is expected to land in New Zealand in the second half of 2019.

The new S60 is the first Volvo car to be sold without a diesel offering, signalling the company’s industry-leading commitment to electrification and a long-term future beyond the traditional combustion engine.

Two turbo-charged and super-charged plug-in hybrid petrol engines will be available in the new S60: Volvo’s T6 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 340hp, and the award-winning T8 Twin Engine AWD plug-in hybrid that delivers 400hp. 

The new S60 has Volvo Cars’ own Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, safety technology and infotainment system. The City Safety with Autobrake technology assists the driver in avoiding potential collisions and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. 

The optional Pilot Assist system – which supports the driver with steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 130km/h – has been upgraded with improved cornering performance. The S60 also includes Run-off-Road Mitigation, Oncoming Lane Mitigation and other steering assistance systems. The optional Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake further enhances safety for people inside and outside the car.