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VOLVO S60 2021 REVIEW: SERENE LUXURY

Not many Volvo offerings of being a head-turner – something The all-new S60’s intention wheelbase profile with a stretched out is clear from its low-slung can claim with bravado – black diamond cut alloys and captivatin­g 10 multi-spoke

- Shubhodeep Chakravart­y shubhodeep.chakravart­y@htdigital.in

The new Volvo S60 has been a long time coming to Indian shores. Now, with the launch scheduled for March, Volvo Cars India is raring and resolute to put up the S60 against its traditiona­l German rivals. The sedan seeks to play a balancing act – building on its strengths with

the added intent to thrill.

LIKE IT IN THE LOOKS

It is the sportiest looking S60 ever from the Volvo stable in a long time. It gets a low-slung profile with a stretched out wheelbase and really captivatin­g 10 multi-spoke black diamond cut alloys.

STEP INTO SCANDINAVI­A

The cabin is where this car continues to hold the most potential. Softtouch plastics are omnipresen­t with a nicely spread out dash. A hint of chrome on the door handles and driftwood inlays on the front and center panel whisper Scandinavi­an aesthetics. The nine-inch infotainme­nt system is large and vivid.

SPORTIER, SPIRITED

The S60 drives a whole lot better – to-be-read-as sportier – than the preceding model. Its four-cylinder petrol engine punches out 190 hp and has 300 Nm of torque for a spirited intent. If it wasn’t for a rather circumspec­t eight-speed automatic gearbox hunting for the right number when the car is being pushed, this machine would’ve been closer to perfection for those seeking a more engaging experience behind the wheel. But while the gearbox is nicely tuned for cruising and gentle rumblings, it does take a fraction longer to notch up the right high number for the car to propel effortless­ly.

The model will be available only in the T4 Inscriptio­n trim.

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PHOTO: SABYASACHI DASGUPTA/HT

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