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Volvo officially reveals all-new S60; 8 engines on the menu

2011 Volvo S60The new Volvo S60’s roofline is almost a hatchback’s

Engine range from start of production:

Petrol engines

Displacement

Configuration

Output

Torque

T6

3.0

6-cyl in-line

304 bhp

440 Nm

2.0T

2.0

4-cyl in-line

203 bhp

300 Nm

Diesel engines

Displacement

Configuration

Output

Torque

D5

2.4

5-cyl in-line

205 bhp

420 Nm

D3

2.0

5-cyl in-line

163 bhp

400 Nm

Engines added during first year of production:

Petrol engines

Displacement

Configuration

Output

Torque

T5

2.0

4-cyl in-line

240 bhp

320 Nm

T4

1.6

4 cyl in-line

180 bhp

240 Nm

T3

1.6

4-cyl in-line

150 bhp

240 Nm

Diesel engines

Displacement

Configuration

Output

Torque

1.6 D DRIVe

1.6

4-cyl in-line

115 bhp

270 Nm

Volvo has published an exhaustive press release and some quality images of the new S60, which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Volvo will bring the S60 to India in the first quarter of 2011. The all-new S60 is built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium.

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Entry posted on February 9th, 2010 and filed under Volvo

New Volvo S60 promotional film

Here’s the official promotional video of the upcoming Volvo S60. The smaller Volvo S60 is in India by the end of the first quarter of 2011. Volvo has not spoken about the prices but we expect it to be between 30-35 lakh rupees.

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Entry posted on February 8th, 2010 and filed under Volvo

In conversation with Paul de Voijs, MD Volvo Cars India

Paul di Voijs poses with the new Volvo S80 diesel in Mumbai’s World Trade Center

“No I want to talk to you, No I want to talk to you” insists Paul when I ask him to gather some lunch in a plate as we sit down for a chat. He smiles like a child, but I know he’s a very hungry man. He hasn’t taken lunch, and when we start chatting its already 4:15 PM.

As I make myself comfortable, I remind myself I’m dealing with a man who is in his 25th year with Volvo brand. Paul de Voijs, Managing Director of Volvo India is working in his sixth destination and has seen a good part of America on a Harley Davidson which he rented with no previous riding experience. He is an adventure-seeking man who arrived in India knowing there was no office, table or chair for him. Paul reads the look in my eye as I start talking.

I start by telling Paul I’m not going to ask him questions on production volumes, projected sales or engine capacity. Instead I would ask him about the future, a place where I want to be in today to see Volvo in India. Right now Volvo sells just two models – the S80 sedan and the XC90 SUV. I hence don’t consider Mercedes Benz, BMW or Audi to be its competitors in any of my questions.

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Entry posted on February 5th, 2010 and filed under Volvo

Volvo introduces twin-turbo S80 D5 diesel in India at 37 lakh

The new Volvo S80 D5 comes with free maintenance for up to 2 years/60,000 kms

The new and improved Volvo S80 diesel was launched today in a function held at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai. The new diesel S80 has a diesel particulate filter which its rivals don’t. This ensures far less soot and carbon dioxide emissions to an extent that it is one of the most eco-friendly cars in its group.

The new S80 comes with a five cylinder 2.4-liter diesel engine offering 205 horsepower, 420Nm of torque and an ARAI certified fuel economy figure of 13.09kmpl.

There is no major differentiators externally, if you ask me. The S80 retains its stubby looks with hints of aggression and a dash of fun, especially at the rear. Addition of chrome to certain parts of the car makes it look more elegant in low light conditions.

Notable features on the new S80 are the cabin air filter, which is keeps in-cabin air dust and gas proof and suitable for patients suffering from asthma and the Dolby Pro Logic surround sound system delivers the best level of audio quality.

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Entry posted on February 3rd, 2010 and filed under Volvo

Volvo’s not coming to Expo but has two vehicles and mega plans for India

Volvo_XC60_SUV_IndiaThe Volvo XC60 SUV will come to India next year

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars which has rechristened its firm’s name to Volvo Auto India Private Limited will not be participating at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010 but has plans for India next year.

The Swedish firm plans to launch the 2010-spec S80 luxury sedan in India priced at around 40-lakh rupees and is likely to hit Indian shores by January 2010. The company is also drawing up plans to unleash the XC60 compact SUV in the first half of 2010 and the S60 saloon which should boost sales of the brand in India.

Volvo Auto India sold 900 cars last year and is confident that it will beat the 10 per cent increase it had earlier projected for the current year.

Volvo is also keen on setting up an assembly unit in India, if its annual figures touch 2,000 units. After opening outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Cochin, Chennai and Pune currently in India, the company is now looking to expand its base to Goa, Kolkata, Bangalore and Ahmedabad and Coimbatore.

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Entry posted on November 27th, 2009 and filed under Volvo

Spied – 2011 Volvo S60 – one that’s heading to India

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During its Ad filming, the new S60 sporting Volvo’s new design language was scooped. It looks fabulous. It’s going to kill a BMW, Audi and Mercedes if Volvo takes care of marketing it properly and supporting its buyers well when it lands in India next year.

You’ve likely seen the concept which it is based on. Worry not if you haven’t – the production car spotted has very little separating it from its origin.

The new S60 comes from a company named Volvo – synonymous with safety. It will adopt technology that saves the Mercedes Benz S500 piloted by an inattentive driver, from ramming into the car in front – ‘Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake’ they call it. It can even apply the brakes if your collider is human.

The pillars have been put on a diet, while it is the opposite with other car makers – aiding visibility and reducing weight. However the materials in application is not verified, so we’ll not comment any further.

With the Frankfurt debut ruled out, the car could make an appearance later on this year at another international auto show. It’s coming to India next year for sure. No word on the pricing yet, its looks and features are under the spotlight for now.

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Entry posted on September 10th, 2009 and filed under Spy pictures, Volvo

Volvo plans to introduce S60 in India next year

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We’ve not been writing much about Volvo in India since they run here with just the S80 and the XC90. We were informed Volvo is pondering over the possibility of the XC60 locally, and here comes another announcement from the company – the new S60 sedan is here next year.

The safety conscious Swedish auto maker is uncertain of who its owner will be, but Indian operations is fully inert to those developments assures Volvo Car India Managing Director Paul de Voijs.

Volvo presently operates with seven dealerships in the country. It is looking to increase its visibility by expanding the dealer network to twelve.

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Entry posted on August 6th, 2009 and filed under Volvo

Volvo S80 gets 108bhp 1.6-liter Turbodiesel

Volvo S80 gets 108bhp 1.6-liter Turbodiesel

Swedish car major Volvo has taken the environmentally-friendly route by introducing a new 1.6-liter Turbodiesel in its ‘DRIVe’ range of vehicles.

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Entry posted on February 28th, 2009 and filed under Volvo

Two new five-cylinder Volvo diesel engines on the S80 this year

Two new five-cylinder Volvo diesel engines on the S80 this year

Two new five-cylinder 2.4-liter diesel engines, with twin turbos and single turbo, from Volvo will be available on the Volvo S80 sedan this year, as reported earlier. The diesel engines will also have roles to play on the company’s other cars like the XC60 and XC70 SUVs.

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Entry posted on February 17th, 2009 and filed under Volvo

Twin Turbo Diesel for Volvo S80- No more oil level checks through dipstick

Twin Turbo Diesel for Volvo S80- No more oil level checks through dipstick

Volvo has announced an all new Twin Turbo inline 5-cylinder diesel that not only makes 205bhp and 420Nm of twist but also returns 46.5 mpg (22kmpl) and a mere 164g/km of CO2 emissions! That makes it confirm to the Euro 5 standards. This engine displaces just 2.4 litres and will debut in the S80.

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Entry posted on January 19th, 2009 and filed under Volvo

Volvo S80L Long Wheelbase model launched in China

Volvo S80L Long Wheelbase model launched in China

The Swedish carmaker – Volvo has also now taken the ‘Long wheelbase route’(like its German counterparts), by launching its S80L In Chinese market. The S80L is essentially a Long wheelbase – Limousine version of the Volvo S80. It is a full 140mm longer than a standard S80, with all the extra length dedicated to increasing rear legroom.

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Entry posted on December 16th, 2008 and filed under Volvo

Volvo S80 2.5FT debuts in Thailand

Volvo S80 2.5FT debuts in Thailand

The Volvo S80, Volvo’s flagship sedan is now available in Thailand with an E85 compatible engine. The Volvo S80 2.5FT is the first mass produced car in Thailand with an E85(Ethanol- 85%, Gasoline 15%) compliant engine. This comes after the Thailand Government decided to commercialize E85 fuel. ie- you can buy E85 from the local fuel station.

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Entry posted on November 30th, 2008 and filed under Volvo

Officially licensed Volvo toys from Viking Toys

Volvo XC90, XC70 and C30 soft toys

Volvo Car Corporation has ‘re-introduced’ their range of cars that have no carbon emissions, in fact, they consume no fuel! Before you get too excited, let’s explain that these are just soft plastic toys. Toy versions of Volvo XC90, XC70 and C30 models will be produced in [...]

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Entry posted on November 1st, 2008 and filed under Funny, Volvo
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