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This Swedish sedan is still in force

By: Driving.com Updated 11 Sea 2022, 2: 32 am EST

The Volvo S60 receives a series of improvements and slight changes in its aesthetics as well as a revised mechanics after four years.

Manufactured in the United States, more precisely in Charleston, South Carolina, the Volvo S60 shows us a series of changes to remain in force.

Its propulsion system is maintained with conventional motors but in some cases includes MHEV technology 48 volts as well as the Recharge (plug-in hybrid) options of 350 and 455 CV. In addition, the 2.0-liter turbocharged power plants of 163 and 197 horse power.

The transmission is now a seven-position dual-clutch automatic transmission to replace the eight-speed gearbox.

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Your multimedia system is called Sensus Connect from Volvo, which includes a 9-inch touch screen in portrait orientation. This is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also offers a GPS navigator and access to different vehicle settings.

While in terms of safety and driving assistance, the Volvo S60 offers City Safety assistants with automatic braking or collision avoidance. In turn, the Pilot Assist serves to control the speed and direction up to 130 km/h.

The aesthetics remain almost unchanged except for the bumpers. There, the air intakes at the ends have been revised along with the arrival of a black grille that gives it a sportier look.

The exhaust ends have been modified on the zafa which depending on the level of finish that can be in chrome or black.

The Volvo S60 is updated with some subtle touches.