- Volvo unveils R-Design versions of the S60 and V60.
- The S60 R-Design will be sold in the U.S. beginning in March 2011.
- R-Design wagon is not slated for the American market.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo in Europe has launched R-Design editions of the S60 sedan and V60 wagon. Only the S60 R-Design is expected to come to the U.S., arriving at dealers next March.
In Europe, the R-Design package will be available across the S60 and V60 ranges, from the basic 163-horsepower D3 diesel versions to the high-performance 304-hp T6.
Exterior details include a redesigned nose, a rear diffuser shrouding twin exhaust pipes and five-spoke diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels.
In the cabin, the sport bucket seats have been redesigned, with special leather/fabric upholstery available in several variants with contrasting stitching. The cars also feature R-Design steering wheel, shift lever, sport pedals and floor mats.
Hardware modifications on the R-Design cars include an under-hood strut brace that provides more structural stiffness, as well as stiffer rear bushings, more responsive monotube rear shocks and shorter, stiffer springs all around.
Inside Line says: We'll miss the V60 R-Design wagon here in the States. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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qdp says:
09:43 AM, 09/25/2010
Looks more dynamic, more practical and sportier than BMW 3 series
BigFordFan150 says:
07:05 PM, 09/22/2010
ahhhhhhhhhhh im a big fan of the v70r id like to see the v60 and the v60 r over here even if the r doesnt live up to the mods on the v70r volvo doesent seem to make their r cars any faster just faster looking
lions208487 says:
03:11 PM, 09/22/2010
300 HP and 300 Ft Lbs.... not too shabby
saynotogm says:
01:40 PM, 09/22/2010
Looks good. They can keep the wagon over there im completely fine with that.
ocramidajzj says:
01:37 PM, 09/22/2010
Not bad looking.