Technologies of tomorrow
Safety has always been at the heart of the development of Volvo cars, and the S60 Concept is no exception here. It will introduce several new technologies, including a pedestrian detection system that warns the driver of the presence of pedestrians in the car’s trajectory and automatically applies the brakes if the driver fails to respond. The force of the impact can thus be reduced by 75%, increasing the pedestrian’s chances of survival.
The system also reacts to the presence of other vehicles ahead when the car is travelling under 25 km/h. As with pedestrian detection, the system slows the car down if it’s travelling too fast. It warns the driver by way of a warning light as well as an audible alarm.
A welcome engine
The concept also introduces a new engine, a highly efficient, 1.8-litre, four-cylinder mill producing 180 hp. Offered for the first time with the GTDi system (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection), it injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber under high pressure. This technology makes it possible to achieve a fuel consumption rating of 5 litres per 100 kilometres and produce only 119 g of CO2 per 100 kilometres, among other things.
Conclusion
If the new 2010 S60 is true to the spirit of the S60 Concept, Volvo will have several ways to reposition itself in the compact luxury sedan segment and will be better equipped to face the competition. While for some the concept looks like nothing more than a sedan version of the XC60, it represents the stylistic evolution of the Volvo line-up.
photo:Philippe Champoux
Safety has always been at the heart of the development of Volvo cars, and the S60 Concept is no exception here. It will introduce several new technologies, including a pedestrian detection system that warns the driver of the presence of pedestrians in the car’s trajectory and automatically applies the brakes if the driver fails to respond. The force of the impact can thus be reduced by 75%, increasing the pedestrian’s chances of survival.
The system also reacts to the presence of other vehicles ahead when the car is travelling under 25 km/h. As with pedestrian detection, the system slows the car down if it’s travelling too fast. It warns the driver by way of a warning light as well as an audible alarm.
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| What you notice first about the S60 Concept is the strong resemblance to the recently launched XC60 sport SUV. |
A welcome engine
The concept also introduces a new engine, a highly efficient, 1.8-litre, four-cylinder mill producing 180 hp. Offered for the first time with the GTDi system (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection), it injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber under high pressure. This technology makes it possible to achieve a fuel consumption rating of 5 litres per 100 kilometres and produce only 119 g of CO2 per 100 kilometres, among other things.
Conclusion
If the new 2010 S60 is true to the spirit of the S60 Concept, Volvo will have several ways to reposition itself in the compact luxury sedan segment and will be better equipped to face the competition. While for some the concept looks like nothing more than a sedan version of the XC60, it represents the stylistic evolution of the Volvo line-up.
photo:Philippe Champoux
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