The new Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country

Finely crafted exterior details let you know that the V60 is one of the new generation of Volvo cars. A proud front grille sets the tone, while sculptured sides emphasise the car’s athletic character. Strongly defined rear shoulders express the car’s dynamic abilities, while deep and long side windows communicate the practicality of the V60 and let a lot of light into its cabin.

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 thoughtfully designed interior of the V60 helps you to pursue an active lifestyle. The 60/40 split rear backrest adapts to different needs, with each part folding to leave a practically flat load surface. The head restraints automatically fold out of the way as the backrests are folded, while backrests that fold down electrically are an option.

Useful features in the load compartment include a storage area under the floor that keeps valuable items out of sight and is locked together with the tailgate, as well as four shopping bag hooks and load securing eyelets that allow a variety of items to be transported safely.

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 interior of the V60 is designed to delight. Highlights include a sleek centre display with touch screen and distinctive air vents featuring a vertical central strip with a metal finish. There are diamond-pattern finishes for the air vents’ control knobs, starter button, driving mode rotary controller and steering wheel controls.

The materials used in the cabin of the V60 enhance the feeling of modern Swedish luxury on board. Inscription trim includes decor in Driftwood – a unique wood treatment that is satisfying to look at and touch, and which references Volvo Cars’ Swedish heritage.

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 V60 offers a choice of drive modes, for a driving experience tailored to you. Using the roller control, which is positioned between the front seats, you can switch easily between three default settings for the engine, automatic gearbox, steering, brakes, stability control system and engine stop/start function. You can even create your own combination with Individual mode.

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.

Bowers & Wilkins audio is the top-level sound system for the V60. A collaboration with acclaimed audio manufacturer, Bowers & Wilkins, the system delivers 1100 watts to its 15 speakers, including a unique air-ventilated subwoofer that provides powerful bass tones. Each speaker is positioned to optimise the car’s acoustics, and there is a dashboard-mounted tweeter that cuts down acoustic reflection from the windscreen.

Three different room modes – Studio, Individual Stage and Gothenburg Concert Hall – allow you to tailor the sound to your music or mood, while visual details such as stainless steel speaker panels, Bowers & Wilkins logos and Bowers & Wilkins’ trademark yellow speaker cones create an exclusive impression throughout the cabin.

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.

You can access all your music on the move in the V60, thanks to seamless smartphone integration. Support for Apple CarPlay allows you to link an Apple iPhone. Android Auto is also supported. It means you can easily select music through the car’s touchscreen or voice command function.

An integrated Spotify app means that there’s no need to connect your phone to find your favourite playlists or artists – just use the app in the centre display. And with Volvo Cars’ Sensus Connect package, the central touchscreen display becomes an internet connected hub that gives you access to a range of additional apps, allowing you to enjoy internet radio and audiobooks in your V60.

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.

The 360˚ Camera available for the Volvo V60 helps to make parking simple by giving you a bird’s-eye view of your car and its immediate surroundings. It’s especially useful when negotiating tight spaces, and can help you to avoid costly car park scrapes. The surround view from the four ‘fish-eye’ cameras integrated in the car appears on the centre touchscreen and is available at speeds up to 10km/h.

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.

Enhance the athletic, powerful character of the V60 with optional 20-inch alloy wheels. The 10-spoke ‘fan’ design has a distinctive diamond-cut finish that provides a striking contrast between the matt black inner sections and bright outer sections.

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.