Volvo has revealed the mildly updated S60/V60 with a new range structure, the latest Android-based infotainment system, small design changes that can easily go unnoticed, and a new automatic gearbox resulting to lower emissions in certain trims.
The current generation Volvo S60/V60 was originally introduced in 2018, and now, four years later, the time has come for a mid-lifecycle update. This comes as no surprise of course, following the recent facelift of the XC60 SUV.
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Visual changes are limited to the slightly revised bumper intakes finished in gloss black, and the new rear apron with hidden exhaust pipes. We can also see a new wheel design with six spokes that suits the Swedish sedan pretty well. Besides the four-door S60, the same changes are applied in the more practical V60 estate.
In line with Volvo’s latest strategy, the updated S60 is available in Core, Plus, and Ultimate trims, with the Bright and Dark packages adding chrome or black accents. Inside the cabin, there is Volvo’s latest infotainment system powered by the Google Android software that was already available in other models of the lineup bringing Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play app store. We also expect it to receive the latest version of the Pilot Assist function as part of Volvo’s ADAS suite.
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The engine lineup for the S60 and V60 consists of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine produces 161 hp (120 kW / 163 PS) in the entry-level B3, 194 hp (145 kW / 197 PS) in the mid-spec B4, 247 hp (184 kW / 250 PS) in the B5, and up to 295 hp (220 kW / 300 PS) in the V60-exclusive B6. All of them are combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system adding an extra 13 hp (10 kW / 14 PS). Additionally, the V60 is also available with a turbodiesel mild-hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 194 hp (145 kW / 197 PS).
In the B3 and B4 models, power is sent to the front axle through a new seven-speed DCT gearbox, while the B5 and B6 retain the old eight-speed torque-converter automatic coming in FWD and AWD flavors. According to the spec sheet, the combined WLTP fuel consumption figures are slightly lower in the B3 and B4 (by 0.3-0.7 lt/100 km) alongside reduced CO2 emissions (down by 5-15 g/km) compared to the outgoing models.
The PHEV models of the range still carry the Recharge badge from the outgoing model. The plug-in hybrid powertrain combines the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine producing either 249 hp (186 kW / 253 PS) or 306 hp (228 kW / 310 PS), with an electric motor producing 144 hp (107 kW / 146 PS). The lithium-ion battery with a usable capacity of 14.9 kWh allows an electric range between 75-94 km (47-58 miles) in the combined cycle. The fastest 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 180 km/h (112 mph) as with every new Volvo model.
The updated S60 will be produced in Volvo’s Ridgeville plant in South Carolina, US. The market launch in Europe is expected in the coming weeks. As for the US, Volvo recently announced the S60 Black Edition which is limited to 450 units so we expect the facelift to arrive shortly after that. The Volvo S60 will compete with the likes of the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series which are up for updates soon, alongside the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
2023 Volvo S60 Recharge T8
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2023 Volvo V60 Recharge T8
