The new Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country

The V60 has LED headlights that give the car a strong identity, and give you the best possible view at night. The T-shaped light signature – a key element of Volvo Cars’ latest design language – radiate strength. LED Illumination technology switches between dipped and full beam to provide the best view and avoid dazzling other road users. Range-topping Full-LED Active High Beam Illumination technology does so by adapting the light pattern on full beam, giving you a larger area of light. It also includes Active bending lights that turn in the same direction as the steering wheel (up to 30˚ in either direction), to give a better view through corners.

The power-operated tailgate available as an option for the V60 makes loading and unloading the car easier. It means you can open or close the tailgate using a button on the car’s remote control, tailgate or dashboard. When combined with the keyless entry option it also offers a hands-free function that allows you to open or shut the tailgate simply by moving your foot under the rear bumper.

The technology in the V60 is focused on your needs, to make driving easier and more enjoyable. The digital driver display behind the steering wheel puts important information directly in front of you, and automatically adjusts brightness to the surrounding light conditions.

The voice control function in the V60 allows you to operate the climate control, navigation, media and telephone features just by speaking. It recognises natural speech, so there’s no need to memorise a list of set prompts or phrases.

The V60 is available with a panoramic roof that bathes the interior in natural light. Its large area means that those in both the front and rear seats can benefit from it, while special tinted glass reduces the transmission of unwanted heat and UV radiation. A power-operated sunshade made of perforated material makes it easy to keep strong light out if necessary, while the large front part of the roof can be tilted or opened to provide extra ventilation. The roof can be closed using either the remote control lock button or, for cars with keyless entry, the door handle button.

The optional Four-C active chassis is an electronically controlled damping system that makes the V60 even more adept at adapting to your needs. It makes up to 500 calculations per second to assess the current road conditions and driving style, and then adapts the responses of the shock absorbers to provide the optimum balance of comfort and control.

When switching between the car’s drive modes, the Four-C system also adjusts the suspension characteristics. Comfort mode prioritises a smooth ride, while Dynamic mode sharpens the steering response and handling. Individual mode allows the driver to create their own combination of settings.

The Harman Kardon Premium Sound system in the V60 – developed with the renowned audio brand – guarantees a high-level sound experience, with 600 watts delivered to its 14 speakers through a 12-channel amplifier. This system optimises the response of every individual speaker to ensure a powerful audio experience for everyone in the car. Automatic Level Adjustment creates a consistent level of volume and intensity, while special algorithms adjust the output to compensate for external noise.

With plenty of space for people or bulky equipment, the V60 T8 Twin Engine gives you the freedom to live the lifestyle you want to. It’s because the V60 T8 Twin Engine was designed right from the outset to use a plug-in hybrid powertrain, so the batteries and electric motor don’t compromise space or versatility. It’s easy to plug it in in order to top up the battery, but the powerful petrol engine means you can keep going even without an electric top-up.

Run-off road Mitigation help to make accidents where a vehicle leaves the road – one of the most common types of accidents – less likely to happen. It detects if the car is about to leave the road unintentionally between 65-140km/h and can then use steering and if necessary, brake support to guide the car back onto the right path.

If the car does leave the road, Run-off Road Protection – another Volvo Cars innovation – reduces the chances of serious injury. It features an energy-absorbing structure in the front seat frames that cushions vertical impact in the event of a hard landing and in addition optional safety belts that tighten electrically to hold the occupants firmly in place.

Park Assist Pilot is like having a valet to park your car perfectly for you, every time. It uses sensors to gauge the size of parallel or perpendicular spaces as you drive by them, and lets you know if one is big enough. It can then steer the car into a parallel space just 1.2 times the length of the car – all you need to do is operate the gears and brake according to the screen prompts. Your V60 will do the rest for you.

Bring your own style to the V60 with our range of styling accessories. Each one is designed to perfectly complement the crisp, confident lines of the V60, whichever trim level you’ve chosen. The exterior styling kit includes front and rear splitters, sill mouldings and a rear diffuser that give the V60 an even more purposeful stance. An integrated split tail creates a powerful impression, while bold 20-inch alloy wheels that perfectly complement the styling kit and tail pipes are also available.