Volvo S60 2011

[leopaul]

This is how the new Volvo S60 would look like, in case na alam mo na noon,





Impressed? I hope Viking Cars would bring the all-new S60 someday...

[miaerr]

according to topgear, it will be released in the third quater this year

nice interior

oh, it is also equiped with autobraking system when pedestrian is noticed by the car

[leopaul]

according to topgear, it will be released in the third quater this year

nice interior

oh, it is also equiped with autobraking system when pedestrian is noticed by the car

Does it include City Safety?

[miaerr]

got this from an online newsletter from topgear

VOLVO REVEALS CAR WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION AND FULL AUTO-BRAKE SYSTEM

The new Volvo S60, equipped with the Scandinavian carmaker's pedestrian detection technology with full automatic brake system, is set to have its Philippine debut in the third quarter of 2010.

This was revealed by Viking Cars media relations officer Loi Concepcion-de Guzman after Volvo announced the S60's world premiere schedule at the Geneva International Motor Show in March. Viking Cars is the exclusive distributor of Volvo vehicles in the Philippines.

Volvo's latest safety breakthrough automatically applies full brakes on the S60 when it detects a pedestrian in front of the vehicle and when the driver does not respond to the detected object in time.

"We are truly proud of our success in making our technology so reliable that we can offer a complete system that can avoid a collision with a pedestrian by detecting, alerting and applying full braking," said Thomas Broberg, Volvo Cars senior safety advisor. "With this technology we have increased the braking force in our automatic braking system from 50 percent to full stopping power."

According to Volvo, the system can avoid striking a pedestrian at speeds of up to 35 kilometers per hour. At higher speeds, the system focuses on slowing down the car as much as possible prior to impact. Volvo hopes to reduce fatality risks to as much as 85 percent.

This is the second self-stopping car Volvo is bringing in to the Philippines after it introduced the new XC60 in May 2009. The XC60 is equipped with Volvo's City Safety technology that detects possible vehicular collisions and also applies automatic brakes to prevent low-speed crashes.

[miaerr]

Does it include City Safety?

i think it is

[nz_alfa]

I am loving Volvo's new designs. It's got something for pedestrian monitoring doesnt it? Oh that'd be fun to try out. But those tail lights remind of something. Not quite sure. Audi? Maserati 'boomerang' lights? Not quite sure, but I like them nonetheless.

[leopaul]

Bad news! Parang may kalokohan sa bagong Volvo S60!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNi17YLnZpg&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube- Insane Volvo brake test epic fail[/ame]

[silver_mags2]

available na locally.saw it sa ads sa newspaper today. no idea how much. i'm sure it's over 2M

[AG4]

available na locally.saw it sa ads sa newspaper today. no idea how much. i'm sure it's over 2M

It was launched at the 3rd PIMS 2 months ago.
The 203PS 2.0 Turbo is priced at P2.895M, the 304PS AWD T6 is priced at P3.595M.

[andywesteast]

Overpriced.

Dapat P2.4M lang yung 2.0T

[snail]

malaki ba mag-offer ng discount ang Viking Cars? just got me thinking since they most likely don't sell a lot of Volvos..

[leopaul]

Next year, we might get the cheaper variant of the naughty Volvo S60

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/phili...0-set-for-2011

[ghosthunter]

I was able to test drive the Volvo S60 AWD T6 and I can't believe I like it better than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi and the Lancer EX Ralliart I was able to test drive on the same day.

The acceleration is strongly addicting yet still having that "refined" feel.

The handling is sharp yet comfortable.

The interior is ... is ... very Volvo-ish. ... but in a very good way, mind you.

The exterior hints at a sporty look but still retaining an executive appeal.

This is definitely not your dad's old Volvo.

As much I like to discriminate against the "Volvo" brand as being a box on wheels, this car is a far cry from how I used to think of Volvo cars. And with a market price (P3.6M) well below the BMW 5-series sedans, this might be a car to consider if you are looking for your next euro executive sports sedan that can actually delivery sporty driving performance when you want it.

[saipeme]

I was able to test drive the Volvo S60 AWD T6 and I can't believe I like it better than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi and the Lancer EX Ralliart I was able to test drive on the same day.

The acceleration is strongly addicting yet still having that "refined" feel.

The handling is sharp yet comfortable.

The interior is ... is ... very Volvo-ish. ... but in a very good way, mind you.

The exterior hints at a sporty look but still retaining an executive appeal.

This is definitely not your dad's old Volvo.

As much I like to discriminate against the "Volvo" brand as being a box on wheels, this car is a far cry from how I used to think of Volvo cars. And with a market price (P3.6M) well below the BMW 5-series sedans, this might be a car to consider if you are looking for your next euro executive sports sedan that can actually delivery sporty driving performance when you want it.

good info sir, the pics of phdm volvo would be much appreciated though...

[AG4]

good info sir, the pics of phdm volvo would be much appreciated though...

From the recent PIMS...

It looks pretty much the same as the ones sold in other countries.

[ghosthunter]

good info sir, the pics of phdm volvo would be much appreciated though...

unfortunately I was too busy driving to remember to take pictures of the car.

Maybe this picture (from Volvo Phil website) would give you a "hint"

[niky]

The S60 T6?

Hmmm...

In truth, in all ways that matter, it's just as quick as a Subaru WRX STi. Well... an STi makes a better dragster... but then you have to drag-launch it at redline to go faster than an S60... an act that burns up clutches and has the potential for stripping gears and snapping driveaxles. The S60 has more torque and more useable power throughout the rev range.

The STi is a better track car... but it wears super-sticky rubber. The S60 T6 brakes just as well, grips almost as well on more civil shoes, and has an interior that's actually quite fantastic for a Volvo (great interior materials). And this is just the T6. Which is their version of a "Type S" or a "Sport" version.

The equivalent to the BMW M-car or the Subaru WRX STi would be an S60 R. And if it's based on this car, it will likely be quite astoundingly mental...