S60/V60 [Official] Volvo S60/V60 (2018)

[Mr. Mercedes]

Posted this is the wrong thread

 

[Merc1]

The pricing is bold. Volvo aren’t being shy about reestablishing themselves as a premium car brand. Their cars look the part too. Whilst the V60 won’t be the sportiest car in the class, there are few or any areas where it is uncompetitive.

There might not be many areas where it isn't competitive, but there is one MAJOR one, under the hood. Their 4-cylinder only strategy is holding them back from even more sales in the U.S. at least.


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[BKK-ES]

Such a nice looking car. I think it looks better than the V90 which is already nice.

 

[Centurion]

There might not be many areas where it isn't competitive, but there is one MAJOR one, under the hood. Their 4-cylinder only strategy is holding them back from even more sales in the U.S. at least.


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Their hybrid engines are very pricey too.

 

[PanterroR]

Sadly, it doesn't look half good inside as it looks outside.

 

[KiwiRob]

Jalopnik actually brings this up

https://jalopnik.com/volvo-v60-vs-v90-compared-which-is-more-wagon-ey-1823194535

Maybe I jumped the gun a bit in that when you look at the following pic comparing the V60's and the V90's cargo, I'd want the extra cargo floor space.

These are just damn good-looking wagons.

The cargo space isn't much bigger in the V90. V90 560 litres seats up, V60 529 litres, seats down V90 1526 litres, V60 1364. The V60 is now the largest wagon in its class, it's also by far and away the best looking.

I think Volvo have designed a fantastic range of vehicles, styling wise none of them are duds, they are either the best looking in class or solidly in the top 2, none of the Germans or anyone else with the exception of Range Rover can say this.

 

[KiwiRob]

There might not be many areas where it isn't competitive, but there is one MAJOR one, under the hood. Their 4-cylinder only strategy is holding them back from even more sales in the U.S. at least.


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I agree a nice 6 cylinder engine would do wonders, but it's not holding back sales, Volvo have been increasing sales year on year since the new XC90 arrived. You also have to remember that there is a whole world outside of the US, the US market isn't what it once was and other markets will and have become more important.

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They'll easily top 600,000 in 2018 if sales increase as they have over the past 5 years.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

In the 90-series Volvos, I'd prefer a 6cyl, though I'd be content with the 310hp 4cyl engine in the T6 AWD.

 

[Merc1]

I agree a nice 6 cylinder engine would do wonders, but it's not holding back sales, Volvo have been increasing sales year on year since the new XC90 arrived. You also have to remember that there is a whole world outside of the US, the US market isn't what it once was and other markets will and have become more important.

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They'll easily top 600,000 in 2018 if sales increase as they have over the past 5 years.

Well maybe not holding back sales, but it is preventing them from reaching even more people. I for one would never consider a Volvo because of it. The world market, yeah I know, others offers more than 4-cylinders in the "world market" also, still doesn't excuse Volvo. The world market is no excuse for them only offering 4-cylinders. It's quite ridiculous actually. The are many here that won't even consider a Volvo anymore.

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[KiwiRob]

Well maybe not holding back sales, but it is preventing them from reaching even more people. I for one would never consider a Volvo because of it. The world market, yeah I know, others offers more than 4-cylinders in the "world market" also, still doesn't excuse Volvo. The world market is no excuse for them only offering 4-cylinders. It's quite ridiculous actually. The are many here that won't even consider a Volvo anymore.

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They don’t only offer 4 cylinders, they now have a 3 cylinder as well.

 

[Merc1]

They don’t only offer 4 cylinders, they now have a 3 cylinder as well.

Like that matters or helps.

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[Mr. Mercedes]

Utterly fantastic looking wagon.

 

[PanterroR]

Outside looks better than any of the German midsize trio...

Pity that it's that not that better inside, interior is it's weakest part... Oh and i agree with @Merc1, it should be offered with 6 cyl engine too...

 

[Deleted member 25]

Where's the sedan ?

 

[Robbie]

Well, let's speculate. Since we know Geely has acquired a fairly sizable stake in Daimler, perhaps they can do a deal to get access to the M256. It's a hybrid so could fit nicely with the Volvo ethos. I think it will make a nice uplift to the 90 series cars. if Aston Martin can get the AMG V8, Volvo can get the Straight 6.

 

[Centurion]

Well, let's speculate. Since we know Geely has acquired a fairly sizable stake in Daimler, perhaps they can do a deal to get access to the M256. It's a hybrid so could fit nicely with the Volvo ethos. I think it will make a nice uplift to the 90 series cars. if Aston Martin can get the AMG V8, Volvo can get the Straight 6.

Volvo engine bays only have space for 4 cylinders.

 

[Robbie]

Volvo engine bays only have space for 4 cylinders.

I think they could make a plan. After all they used to put the old T6 3 litre 6 cylinder in their cars transversely. It won't be easy, I grant you that.

 

[beckervdo]

Where's the sedan ?

Summer for S60 and Volvo V60 CC.
S60 will be produced in USA and the Plant is not ready yet.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Exterior looks nice, but to me the V90 looks much, much better.

 

[Srbb]

so, no more normal S60 ?