2009 Volvo S60 Concept

Smooth and horny tend to be words which are rarely associated allowing for
Volvos. Rather, the legal brand name Volvo
generally inspires adjectives such though safe and secure. Nonetheless, the
2009
Volvo S60 concept seeks to modification that notion and instead prove
that a Volvo are often both safe and sexy.
The concept ditches the brand's aged Scandinavian artwork in
favor from the daring styling of the handsome
XC60 crossover. In front, on hand could be the robust upward stance,
thank you to the attitude of the trapezoidal grille and decrease air
intakes. The LED headlights are modeled to appear to be miniature
Viking longboats sailing up back to the V-shaped hood.
The front doors open conventionally whereas the rears are
electronic and swing out then slide rearward. The roofline is coffee
and the overall beltline is high for that coupe-like sedan profile constructed
well-liked by the
Mercedes Benz CLS. The car's lines observe a "race track" scheme
as they continue smoothly throughout the body rather in comparison to ending
abruptly. Volvo says it plans to implement about that kind of styling
into future models and that we have a tendency to may gain no longer approve added.
Inside, the concept seats four together a floating crystal center
console that runs up of front to keep. The slender leather seats are
essentially cantilevered from the center stack, and both the armrest
and seatbelt are integrated to can assist in giving the appearance that everything
is hovering. The instrument cluster continues the floating theme
and houses a different speedometer where low numbers appear farther
away. The intention is to provide the driving force a reminder of forward
motion, as though on the lookout the windshield would not suffice.
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The concept also is sufficient to showcase a number of Volvo's
latest safety breakthroughs-namely its "Collision Warning with Full
Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection." The highlight of the
technology is its talent to automatically activate the car's full
braking power in certain cases - one of and is the explanation why after a pedestrian
steps into the trail of the vehicle; a more in-depth is when a low-speed
collision is detected. The system warns the motive force via a heads up
display and will intervene if he or he or she does not attain off the
Blackberry and briefly step on the brakes.
A new turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine lies beneath
the hood of the concept. The engine is the first to apply Volvo's
economical GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) technology.
It also uses stratified combustion that enables the engine to
operate along with a surplus of air, thus reducing fuel consumption. It
is mated to a Powershift dual-clutch gearbox, and brands One hundred eighty
hp.
Volvo says the concept will return an spectacular 5.0 l/100 km
(47 mpg), less than doing therefore is no longer purely the duty of the new engine and
transmission. The auto features alternative eco-goodies such as electrical
power guidance, auto start/stop, and a "DRIVe-Mode." During this mode,
fuel consumption is additional reduced by shutting off non-essential
accessories. The car's body is created from lightweight materials, and
flat underbody panels and a grille shutter lessen aerodynamic
drag.
If the 2010 S60 production model is even just favor the concept,
perhaps Acura
and BMW
be afflicted by reason for worry. The S60 hasn't ever been the toughest
warrior during the competitive entry-luxury sedan market, but this
mid-sizer could be the Viking awl that Volvo needed to go back on a swing
at its Japanese and German rivals.
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Volvo S60 Concept, go to our 2009 Detroit auto show blogs
coverage. All the latest blogs from the Editors of Automobile
Magazine can be found HERE.
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