S60 Gets New Look

Following our exclusive sneak preview shots in issue 804, these are the first official pictures of the new S60, which debuts with the V70 on Volvo's stand at the Motor Show.

Auto Express Car Reviews

26th May 2004

To bring the S60 up to date, styling cues have been taken from the recently introduced S40, resulting in a more contemporary appearance. There's a new grille and rear light clusters, while the outgoing model's black bumper strips have gone.

The S60 will get the same interior changes as the V70, while the chassis set-up of the performance-biased S60R will be available on lower-spec models, such as the T5 and the D5 SE. This option includes stiffer suspension, improved steering feel and a ride height that's lowered by 30mm. Pricewise, a limited number of models will cost the same, but the majority of S60s are set to carry an increase of around ΂£500.

Meanwhile, Volvo has announced that S40 and V50 diesels which meet Euro IV emissions regulations are now available to order for summer delivery - replacing the models which were launched only a few months ago. The new engines feature a particulate filter, but the cost has risen by ΂£300, while economy is down 1mpg to 49.6mpg. Performance is unchanged. Prices now start from ΂£17,668 for the S40 and ΂£18,913 for the V50.