Volvo’s S60 makes a comeback

VOLVO CAR INDIA launched the allnew Volvo S60 at an introductory price of Rs 45.90 lakh (ex-showroom), which is only applicable for a limited number of online bookings. At the heart is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers 190bhp and 300Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. There are three drive modes to choose from - Comfort, Eco and Dynamic. The luxury sedan is 4,761mm in length, 2,040mm in width and 1,431mm in height, and has a 2,872mm long wheelbase. The entrylevel sedan is based on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform and has received a 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. Talking about safety, the S60 has something called City Safety with steering support, which is essentially an autobrake technology that assists the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system in the market to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. The company is also offering an exclusive Tre Kronor Experience program to early buyers that will include a host of priority and personalised experiences for the customers. Rivals include the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz CClass, Jaguar XE and Audi A4.

THE LATEST Mercedes S-Class debuts the 2021 Mercedes Me Connect that offers a host of voice integrated technology in conjunction with Amazon and Google. Called the Maestro Edition, this new trim with Alexa and Google Home integration lets you set reminders, unlock the car, switch the air-conditioning and many more functions, while sitting at home. Priced at Rs 1.51 crore (ex-showroom, India), it also features Magic Sky Control, which allows the opacity of the two-section sunroof to be set independently.