as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Alfa Romeo Giulia and other direct competitors, the new Volvo S60 ratio of gold to elegant than the previous generation many, in front of a crowd of other European competitors, its fashionable style and beauty from the Nordic refused to yield. The test drive is in Guangzhou, the Volvo S60 T5 models version of the series, produced by the Chengdu factory, the factory hopes to become the car of Volvo’s main models. From 2000, since 2010, S60 after a major facelift
three generations, this generation new S60 length, width and height dimensions of an increase than the previous generation number, length and breadth were 4761/1850 / 1437mm, and wheelbase reached 2872mm, wherein the wheelbase is greater than the standard wheelbase BMW 3 (2851mm), Lexus ES (2870mm), as well as Alfa Romeo Giulia (2820mm).
this generation of new S60 includes the Sport Edition and Deluxe Edition, which distinguish the Sport in that the grille design using the cellular network, fog and black exterior mirrors and black door trim and the like.
prominent front crisp full expressive performance, and slightly cocked tail shape and form their own style, body side surface looks more elegant and full of layers. Overall, the proportion of the overall body of the new S60 is the kind of coordination engaging.
Dynamic performance, in the comfort mode, Volvo S60 every acceleration is smooth and comfortable, which is all Volvo cars in the driving experience in a consistent feature, and throttle response than the Mercedes-Benz feedback to be more sensitive.
The T5 is equipped with power 2.0T turbocharged gasoline engine, the maximum horsepower 250, peak torque of 350 Nm, which it is sufficient to complete within 6.9 seconds hundred mph. 8 Aisin matching speed manual transmission mode in the motion dynamic response faster speed will be higher to maintain a greater power output, and will try to maintain the transmission in high gear when the ECO mode cut bit to achieve the effect of fuel-efficient.
In addition to ample power performance, technology deployment is a major highlight. For example, pilot Pilot Assist Assist and City Safety City Safety system, open the system operation is very simple, when the driver’s hands off the steering wheel and soon after there will be an alarm reminder. Need to be reminded that, for driving pleasure more discerning owners at the time of entering the intersection the need for timely speed, T5 version does not shift paddles, although not to mention the power of the delay, but compared to the BMW 3 and Alfa Romeo Giulia This sports two players of the same level, S60 middle of re-acceleration response speed still feel slightly slower half a beat.
However, the Volvo S60 chassis frame and still have a commendable place, extreme hardness of boron steels large area (timber tanks and submarines) crisscross with high strength steel cage body below the chassis overall experience gives stable solid sense of security because the standard relative to a certain extent tough sports suspension, double-wishbone front suspension for the rear multi-link combinations.
S60 in the form of front-wheel drive, but no matter at what acceleration or deceleration speed, dive forward or backward of the body is very small. Also, leaf spring rear wheels can always provide a relatively comfortable ride, it is obvious where progress than the previous generation, driving sense immediately improved a lot. This also comes from the sense of quietCompared with competitors, S60 gasoline engines smaller movement, from the fingertips to the soles of the feet of the vibration filtering of view, this S60 T5 R-Design version of the models of the engine sound more like the feeling of the American car. There are quite a lot of road noise on the highway, but the noise is not much of an incoming car.
into the cabin interior, the interior T5 R-Design elegant and classic version of the model, everywhere even feel soft touch material is expensive, and even if the push button switch It can make people feel heavy and solid. The most important point, all chrome car parts and even fabrics can be reached harmless baby skin contact standards. Safety and health, it can be said that only the Volvo S60 achieve the ultimate in similar market segments. S60 for the first time introduced the new double-effect enhanced air purification system, i.e. add electrostatically attracted on the basis of physical filtration cartridge, to enhance the ability to filter particles less than 1 micron in diameter (PM1) of. If you enter the tunnel exhaust-intensive areas, the air conditioning system will automatically switch to the inner loop.
10 mm higher generation than the generation chassis, a driver’s seat so sat vision on better. As a key to start a knob manner, Dangba located behind the four wheel drive mode using a mode, both the retro and sophisticated materials. The interior layout is focus on comfort considerations, largely due to high supportive seats, plenty of leg and even shoulder elbow and other support points on the door. Electrically adjustable front seats, and an adjustable waist and leg support as standard.
new car center console vertical version of 9.0-inch tablet-style touch-screen-based, small number of buttons entity, creating a minimalist atmosphere. Although the touch screen people can slide like playing the iPad, but if you first get started, in practice it is necessary to park the car before they can focus on these tasks. For example, replace the radio or the navigation address input. I am very satisfied with the overall experience of the system, the only complaint is that there is no physical buttons adjust the air conditioning, especially in the process of moving to adjust cabin temperature, you must use the touch screen can.
great importance considering the spatial layout of the vehicle comfort, a lot of storage space, comprising a lid storage box between the front seats of the following two cups care, storage space on the door is not small.
electrically adjustable front seats, largely due to its high degree of comfort and support of a seat, a large number of shoulder support points even elbow leg portion like on the door, even an electric knee pad may extend to further alleviate the fatigue of the long distance.
The rear seat back angle can be adjusted, a long wheelbase and rear overhang pages the structure of the leaf spring determines the space here will not be small. Further, all versions standard rear center armrest and integrated cup holder, is unfortunately not the rear seat backrest is folded down.
In addition, a large vertical trunk space, but my test drive version and no electric tailgate.
with aspect, T5 R-Design edition model standard Pirelli P ZERO series tires, 18-inch alloy wheels, interior air quality control, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, automatic rain sensing wipers and headlights. As other standard configuration also includes a lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition and traffic alerts, and Roadside Assistance and Volvo has always been the protection of children score higher.
Test drive Overall
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sit in the new car feels great, in terms of security and air filtration aspects are enough people left a deep impression. The face of luxury mid-size cityField of many opponents, the Volvo S60 product strength is very good, especially health and safety, for many rational, careful, very homely and domestic users, these bright spots is the most moving play.
