2019 Volvo V60

[Erik Timmerman]

How sweet does this look? Probably no manual option, but who has that nowadays anyhow. At least they are sending us the wagon and not just crossovers.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-volvo-v60-official-photos-and-info-news

 

[Tom K.]

I like the look of that a lot more than the current one, but I doubt I'll ever buy another Volvo, now that the turbocharged, inline six engines are gone.

But maybe (when I'm looking in four more years) I'd consider the upcoming XC40. I had no interest whatsoever, until I read that it:

1. Weighs less the 3,800 pounds, and

2. Dusted a GTI on curvy roads.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

now that the turbocharged, inline six engines are gone.

It is sad isn't it. I can't imagine spending what they want for a V90 no matter how good looking it is if it only has a 4. But hey, Volvo is planning to be done with gas engines altogether how soon?

 

[François Pugh]

I like it a lot. I'm not so sure I like the price though.

As to the 4 cylinder: I do miss the old V-8s; they had a certain feel to them. However, I have to admit you can get adequate power out of a 4 banger. Many 4 cylinder cars now have more power than a lot of old muscle cars (stock - not modified). Mind you, it's also true that applying the same amount of tech to a large V-8 gives you double the HP (see Dodge). With a modern 4-cylinder you have the choice of high millage or high speed and acceleration with just how you use the loud pedal - no need to go and swap engines.

 

[PinnacleJim]

That is a pretty wagon. I probably would prefer something a bit more aggressive looking, but that's not the typical Volvo customer. Nice to see more wagons and hatches coming to the US versus an endless stream of SUVs and crossovers.

 

[Philpug]

This thread is useless without pics, so I will add some.

 

[Philpug]

Official Release from Volvo:

Volvo Cars Unveils the New Volvo V60

(February 21, 2018) ROCKLEIGH, N.J. - Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium wagon, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality.

The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars’ pedigree in family cars and pinpointing how the V60’s versatile design caters to the diverse needs and realities of modern family life.

Few car makers can match Volvo Cars’ history and credibility in making well-designed, practical and versatile wagons.

“The family estate driver is an important customer for our business and has been for generations,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars. “The new V60 honors that tradition, but also takes it much further.”

The new V60 shares Volvo Cars’ Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the award-winning new XC60 and four top-of-the-line 90 Series cars, which have been the collective force behind the company’s record-breaking global sales performance in recent years.

The SPA-based V60 introduces a luxurious interior, increased levels of space, advanced connectivity, plus Volvo Cars’ latest driver support systems and other safety technology.

In a first for the segment, customers can access the new V60 via Volvo Cars’ new premium subscription service Care by Volvo, which offers car access via a monthly flat-fee subscription rather than ownership. Care by Volvo makes having a car as transparent and easy as having a cell phone.

In the United States, the V60 will be available with T5 FWD, providing 250HP and T6 AWD powertrains providing 316HP.

The new V60 reinforces Volvo’s standing as the industry leader in safety, with a comprehensive list of safety features that come as standard, including advanced driver support systems known from the 90 Series and XC60, making the new V60 one of the safest cars on the road.

The City Safety with Autobrake technology uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages autobraking to mitigate oncoming collisions.

The Pilot Assist system – which supports the driver with steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 80 MPH – has been upgraded with improved cornering performance. The V60 also includes Run-off Road Mitigation, Oncoming Lane Mitigation and other steering assistance systems. The optional Cross Traffic Alert with autobrake further improves safety for people inside and outside the car.

Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system is fully compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G, and keeps drivers connected at all times. The system is controlled via an intuitive tablet-style touch screen that combines car functions, navigation, connected services and entertainment apps.

Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company's position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality.

The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars' pedigree in family estates and pinpointing how the V60's versatile design caters to the diverse needs and realities of modern family life.

Few car makers can match Volvo Cars' history and credibility in making well-designed, practical and versatile estate cars.

"The family estate driver is an important customer for our business and has been for generations," said Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. "The new V60 honours that tradition, but also takes it much further."

The new V60 shares Volvo Cars' Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform with the award-winning new XC60 and three top-of-the-line 90 series cars, which have been the collective force behind the company's record-breaking global sales performance in recent years.

The SPA-based V60 introduces a new standard to the mid-size premium estate segment with a luxurious interior, increased levels of space, advanced connectivity, and Volvo Cars' latest driver-support systems and other safety technology.

"The V60 really is the central point of the Volvo brand," said Robin Page, Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Cars. "It's refined, has a beautiful proportion and stance, yet delivers on practicality and versatility."

In a first for the segment, customers can access the new V60 via Volvo Cars' new premium subscription service, Care by Volvo*, which offers car access via a monthly flat-fee subscription rather than ownership. Care by Volvo makes having a car as transparent, easy and hassle free as having a mobile phone.

Reflecting Volvo Cars' industry-first announcement to electrify all new cars from 2019, the V60 comes with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options: the new T6 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 340 hp, or the T8 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid that delivers 390 hp.

The regular petrol choice includes T5 or T6 powertrains. Drivers who prefer diesel can select D3 or D4 engines.

The new V60 reinforces Volvo Cars' standing as the industry leader in safety, with a comprehensive list of safety features that come as standard, including advanced driver-support systems known from the 90 series and XC60, making the new V60 one of the safest cars on the road.

The City Safety with Autobrake technology uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages autobraking to mitigate oncoming collisions.

The Pilot Assist system – which supports the driver with steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 80 mph – has been upgraded with improved cornering performance. The V60 also includes Run-off Road Mitigation, Oncoming Lane Mitigation and other steering-assistance systems. The optional Cross Traffic Alert with autobrake further improves safety for people inside and outside the car.

Volvo Cars' Sensus infotainment system is fully compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G, and keeps drivers connected at all times. The system is controlled via an intuitive tablet-style touch screen that combines car functions, navigation, connected services and entertainment apps.

UK prices for the V60 will start at £31,810 on the road (full pricing and specification details will be announced shortly). First customer deliveries are expected in Q3 2018.

 

[scott43]

But hey, Volvo is planning to be done with gas engines altogether how soon?

I think they said they were not going to have gas-only engines..I guess hybrids only with probably electrics only as well at some point. But point is valid for their less than stupendous 4 cylinder selection...

 

[François Pugh]

I liked it until "The City Safety with Autobrake technology uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages autobraking to mitigate oncoming collisions. "
No thank you. I reserve the right to decide if I want to brake or floor it, or swerve, or floor it, then swerve with some trailing throttle over-steer added in, or maintain speed or speed up and then turn so I can get there before someone "shuts the door" on me, or......

 

[Tom K.]

However, I have to admit you can get adequate power out of a 4 banger.

And therein lies the rub. I have "adequate" power in our primary Ski Sled (AWD minivan). My indulgent "fun" car requires abundant power.

I liked it until "The City Safety with Autobrake technology uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages autobraking to mitigate oncoming collisions. "
No thank you. I reserve the right to decide if I want to brake or floor it, or swerve, or floor it, then swerve with some trailing throttle over-steer added in, or maintain speed or speed up and then turn so I can get there before someone "shuts the door" on me, or......

FWIW, you can turn it off, which is what I thought I'd do on my XC60 R-Design. It turns out to be totally unobtrusive, so I've never bothered.

I agree that pricing will likely be too high. I stole my 2013 XC60, mostly through sheer luck, and no particular skill on my part.

Honestly, I'm much more interested in the upcoming XC40, since that's as close to a hot hatch as a dog, bike and ski loving guy with some practicality is likely to come.

And if I wanted to go the V60 wagon route, I'd first look REALLY hard at the new Buick, which also has a good 4 cylinder turbo, for around $15k less -- and available 20 miles from my rural home.

 

[François Pugh]

I liked it until "The City Safety with Autobrake technology uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages autobraking to mitigate oncoming collisions. "
No thank you. I reserve the right to decide if I want to brake or floor it, or swerve, or floor it, then swerve with some trailing throttle over-steer added in, or maintain speed or speed up and then turn so I can get there before someone "shuts the door" on me, or......

Confirmed....maybe the Volvo is better than the Subaru

Thanks and that's good to know about MDX. I'm realizing now, more than ever in history, it's important to try before you buy. I'm not sure what factors came into play with your MDX but most of our frustration with the Subaru is with the "smart technology" stuff like assisted braking, lane departure, etc. We have most of it turned off but some of it we have to turn off and on just to pull in or out of our driveway, etc. I don't recall if I mentioned this earlier but I got stuck in the Wolf Creek parking lot because it snowed maybe 4-6" and turned to windblown Styrofoam so when I went to leave the parking lot was full of divots where tires had been parked. Every time I'd start to get momentum to where I could have easily driven out, the car thought I was running over a human and would stop my rpms and flash "object danger" leaving me dead in the water. I had all of the buttons turned off but for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to override the "it's not a human or an object" feature and since I was now blocking traffic I didn't have time to stop and try to find it in the manual but thankfully 2 guys gave a push until I could get going. It wasn't a traction issue, the car just didn't know what to make of having to drive out of a divot in the snow and assumed I was trying to run something, or someone, over. In a fwd car that didn't have this feature I could have rocked it back and forth until I was out but every time I'd start to get momentum in reverse or forward, it would shut down and flash "object". The unexpected slamming on of the brakes at 40mph is another fun one. I wish I had bought the base model but they package some of the "must haves" with all the other technology so you can't just add a couple things.

With this trend towards "smarter than us" technology I sure hope at least some manufacturers will continue to offer stripped down options for those of us who don't want our car making bad decisions for us. It's almost like they've just accepted that everyone is going to drive around with their heads down texting so "let's just design the car to pay attention for them so they can text more safely". Give me something like my old 4-runner from the early 90's.

Again, sorry for hijacking this thread.

 

[ARL67]

Great to read the the new V60 is longer and a bit larger than its predecessor. Without the XC70 in the lineup, there was a huge gap in the lineup, from a size and price point. The V90 wagon and S90 sedan are both very long, but much of that is from excessive (IMO) rear seat leg room.

I have a 2015.5 XC70 T6 with Polestar tune and IPD rear sway bar. It will a difficult to replace that ride - not sure what my next vehicle will be. I prefer a “car” type of ride, not a “truck” type of ride. I have driven the new XC90 many times, but it is not for me - too truck’ish for my liking. I have yet to test drive the new XC60 so need to get around to doing that. The upcoming V60 sounds very promising !