Finely crafted exterior details let you know that the new 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 new V60 and let a lot of light into its cabin.

The thoughtfully designed interior of the new 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 interior of the new 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 new 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 new 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.

Bowers & Wilkins audio is the top-level sound system for the new 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.

You can access all your music on the move in the new 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 new V60.

Whatever your need, the new V60 T8 Twin Engine offers a Drive Mode to suit. In Pure mode, the T8 Twin Engine provides enough electric-only power for the daily commute of many people, and provides zero-emissions travel in near-silent luxury. It is enough for the daily commute of many people, and provides zero-emissions travel in near-silent luxury. Switch to Power mode and the turbocharged, supercharged petrol engine and powerful electric motor work together to give you an instant response when you put your foot down. Keep the car in default Hybrid mode and the T8 Twin Engine automatically chooses between the petrol engine, electric motor or a combination of the two, to keep you moving as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

City Safety is a Volvo Cars innovation that helps to protect people inside and outside the new V60 by looking out for potential danger. It uses radar and camera technology to identify potential hazards such as other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large animals ahead, day or night. It warns the driver if it detects an imminent collision and, if they don’t react in time, City Safety can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or mitigate a collision. In the V60, City Safety also includes Steering Support, which helps the driver to steer away from danger as effectively and safely as possible.

The 360· Camera available for the new 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.

Enhance the athletic, powerful character of the new 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.