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Revealed ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut, the all-new Volvo V60 is the estate version of the recently launched 2011 S60 sedan. Aimed almost squarely at European buyers as Volvo projects that "no less than 90 percent" of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find a home in Europe, the sporty-looking estate model will go on sale this fall.Volvo describes the low slung V60 as a sports wagon with a coupe-like roofline. "The typical sports wagon customer is an S60 buyer who would like some extra space and flexibility, but without the slightest compromise on sporty design and exciting driving properties," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.

However, Volvos focus on looks come with a cost as the V60s boot space is a mere 430 liters with the rear seats up. Thats compared to 460lt of the BMW 3-Series Touring, 485lt of the Mercedes C-Class Estate and 490lt of the Audi A4 Avant. The car will come equipped with a 40/20/40-split rear seat and the fold-flat front passenger seat.Volvo has no problem admitting that the V60 isnt going to satisfy traditional estate buyers."From the design viewpoint the focus was on making the car as close to a coupe as possible, while retaining that handy extra space at the rear," say Örjan Sterner, head of exterior design for the new Volvo V60. "Our sports wagon does not aim to compete with the traditional estate car. For the customer who wants a lot of load space, there is our V70 or XC70."

Being a "sports wagon", Volvo claims the V60s handling and dynamics match those of the S60. The estate model will be offered with a choice of two chassis set ups, the standard in Europe dynamic chassis and the touring chassis. The difference between the two chassis concerns the dampers and the front and rear subframes, with the touring variant featuring a somewhat softer setting.In addition to the two standard chassis, all variants of the V60 can be specified with the optional FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) active chassis, while there are also AWD versions of the V60.The V60s engine lineup mirrors that in the S60 sedan and includes a variety of petrol and diesel units. There are five gasoline units, spanning from the 150HP 1.6-liter turbo to the flagship 304HP 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six that propels the V60 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 6.6 seconds while returning a combined fuel consumption of 10.2lt/100km (23mpg US or 27.7mpg UK).

The diesel lineup includes three engines, a 1.6-liter with 115HP, a 2.0-liter with 163HP and a 2.4-liter with 205-horsepower.The new V60 will come equipped with a raft of safety features such as Advanced Stability Control, a new Corner Traction Control, which is a further refinement of the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system and Pedestrian Detection system

2015 Volvo V60 Polestar Design Performance Price Review - The Volvo V60 Polestar is a hot home that adversaries the Audi S4 Avant - and sounds like a F-Type.

The Volvo V60 Polestar falls between Audis S4 and RS4 Avant domains. Its stacked with unit, in addition to has a lot of force and unbreakable hold, while the ride is much better than in either Audi. If the programmed gearbox was more responsive. While Volvo brags a solid notoriety for security, it doesnt have the execution accreditations of some of its adversaries. Be that as it may, the maker is tending to that issue with the dispatch of its Polestar division – and the first model in the extent is the V60 Polestar. The domains body has been pumped up, and under the skin is a 345bhp transverse straight-six turbo coupled to Haldex 4WD and a six-rate Geartronic auto. 

It delivers 500Nm of torque from 2,800rpm, and under hard speeding up conveys a shout not unlike that of a Jaguar F-Type. Likewise, this bequest can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds, which implies it can give a lot of shocking roadsters a run for their cash. Tragically, the gearbox is a somewhat of a frustration; its upshifts are moderate, while changing down different degrees is an activity in understanding.

Theres a lot of hold from the 4WD framework, however, and sharp Brembo brakes convey awesome ceasing force. Those huge 20-inch wheels look just as they ought to convey a bone-jolting ride, however the standard-fit Ohlins dampers imply that while the auto is firm, the suspension is more agreeable than youll discover in some execution models fitted with littler edges. 

A close £50k sticker is steep, yet the V60 Polestar is stacked with rigging, including sat-nav, warmed cowhide and Alcantara games seats and the standard pontoon of security pack. Different Rebel Blue paint serves to yell about its potential, as well

The Polestar remains an actually able and subjectively engaging auto. It appears to get underneath your skin over the long run and would be a fine day by day driver. It is extravagant at £49,775, yet its significant that all autos come completely stacked; there are no choices from which to pick.