OFFICIAL PHOTOS AND INFO
coming soon). Its newly sculpted body features a sloping roofline, sharper creases, and more aggressive front styling with the brand’s signature Thor’s Hammer LED light signatures. The new V60 is noticeably longer, lower, and wider than before. Its wheelbase increases by almost four inches to 113.1, while the body has grown by nearly five inches to 187.4 (for comparison, the V90 is 194.3 inches long and rides on a 115.8-inch wheelbase). The new V60 is an inch wider than its predecessor and 2.2 inches lower in height.
The bigger body makes for more room inside versus the outgoing model. Cargo volume increases from 28 cubic feet to 30 with the rear seats up and from 44 cubes to 48 with the 60/40 split rear bench folded. Rear passengers benefit as well, with second-row legroom increasing from 33.5 inches to 35.2. As seen in some of the photos released by Volvo, a new two-tone upholstery with fauxleather trim and plaid cloth inserts will be offered, at least in Europe — we’re hoping the option makes it to the States.
The new V60 borrows from its larger siblings in the tech and safety departments. The V60 ditches the old car’s antiquated infotainment system in favor of the tablet-style Sensus touchscreen. It’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it offers 4G connectivity. Standard safety features include automated emergency braking with collision and pedestrian avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist; rear cross-traffic alert with automated braking is optional.
Volvo isn’t ready to release information about pricing or on-sale dates, but it did note that the V60 will be offered through its Care by Volvo subscription service, which made its debut on the new XC40 crossover. With it, customers can pay a flat monthly fee that includes service and insurance.