Volvo S60 and V60 wagon updated
Mid-life facelift ushers in external styling tweaks, new transmission and overhauled infotainmentUpdated versions of the Volvo S60 sedan and V60 wagon have emerged with styling tweaks, the introduction of its latest Android-based infotainment system and a new transmission that improves efficiency.
The mid-life refresh sees both the 2022 Volvo S60 and V60 bag a new restyled front bumper that is finished in gloss black and features redesigned air intakes.
At the rear there's a new lower bumper that now hides the tailpipes.
Fresh six-spoke rims are present and there's also the new option of specifying your BMW 3 Series-rivalling Volvo with either chrome or black accents.
Inside, Volvo's all-new infotainment system in on display, featuring a Google Android operating system that introduces Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play store.
Under the bonnet, there's now only the choice of mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains.
That means there's a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 120kW (badged B3), 145kW (B4), 184kW (B5) or 220kW in the B5. All come with 48-volt mild-hybrid tech that adds 10kW and claws back energy for better efficiency under braking.
In some markets there will also be a 145kW 2.0-litre turbo-diesel available in the V60.
Mechanical improvements include the introduction of a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in the lower-powered B3 and B4, although the B5 and B6 keep their eight-speed automatic.
With the dual-clutch gearbox fitted, fuel use drops around 0.3-0.7L/100km that corresponds to a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 15g/km.
The plug-in hybrid models, meanwhile, combine the 2.0-litre turbo (with either 186kW or 228kW) with a 107kW electric motor and 14.9kWh lithium-ion battery to provide for an electric range of between 75-94km.
This enables the most powerful T8 version to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 4.3 seconds, although top speed remains limited to 180km/h, like every other Volvo in the range.
Pricing has yet to be released and it's not yet known when the S60 will be introduced to our market.
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