2014 Volvo S60 – Volvo hardcore enthusiast may not be very happy since the company decided to decrease the number of wagon they produced in order to give space for new line up that considered more needed in the market, the SUV and Sedan. But when driving the 2014 Volvo S60, the company highly assures you that the taste will not be far different from driving the Volvo’s wagon. Surprisingly, it is true; one of this S’s sedan from Volvo is created to sync the wagon-like driving experience but in taller sedan with impressive design packaging. Looking at its exterior and interior design as well the performance, you surely don’t have any reason to be disappointed anymore.
Exterior
For this year, 2014 Volvo S60 gets little tweaks on the exterior design. New bonnet with U-shaped crease are flowing from the A-pillars down to the new grille, which planted by bigger Volvo logo and less obvious radar design. The bumper also updated, looking bigger and fierce now with new set of daytime running lights installation. The revised headlights look more modern with more visual aggression delivered by its flashy mai-beam bulbs. At the end of the exterior updates, matte grey body trim color will be painted its lower parts that somehow giving more premium feel to the vehicle. 2014 Volvo S60’s sleeker and cleaner exterior design also contributes by the concealed of the washer jet. By the way this car is looks smaller than 2013 BMW X6.
Interior
As the rest Volvo vehicle do, 2014 Volvo S60 will never disappoint us with the cabin. Though the updates are not as many as the exterior part, it indeed gives us stronger feeling and comfort. The obvious changes looked from the new TFT dials that usually found on the V40 model. The rest infotainment system also has been improved both for the look and feel, making it more user friendly and simple than before. It also has new gear knob. Ambient lighting and heated steering wheel could be ordered as your option. While the standard leather upholstery has given you a nice and comfortable feeling, the Sovereign leather is still available for you for the upper trim level.
Engine
2014 Volvo S60’s updates may not continue to the core, but it is still okay because it still has that soft and easy handling. With the same 3.2 L V6 with 2140 hp, the base S60 is still responsive but not all together aggressive. The sporty T6 model could give you better performance with its 3.0 L turbocharged V6 engine that now making 300 hp.
Price
The S60’s pricing starts from $34,850 to $41,950.
