Volvo has announced today the 2011 Volvo S60 price and specifications for the UK market. The 2011 Volvo S60 will be available on the British market in three trim levels ES, SE and SE Lux. The 2011 Volvo S60 price for the base ES trim level starts at 23,295 GBP for the D3 (163 PS) powered model and goes up to 25,995 GBP for the D5 (205 PS) version. The 2011 Volvo S60 price for the SE trim level starts at 25,295 GBP for the D3 (163 PS) and goes up to 29,995 GBP for the D5 (205 PS). The SE trim level also offers the AWD model powered by the T6 (304 PS) engine which is priced from 35,695 GBP.
The 2011 Volvo S60 price for the top of the range SE Lux trim level starts at 27,095 GBP for the D3 and goes up to 31,045 GBP.
The top of the range 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD (304 PS) SE Lux Geartronic Premium model is priced from 36,745 GBP.
Volvo Press Release:
Prices and full specification details have been announced for the 2011 Volvo S60 models. Prices range from £23,295 for the D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux
Geartronic Premium. Orders can be placed now ahead of the car's arrival in dealer showrooms in July, with first customer deliveries in August.
The 2011 Volvo S60 is a four-door coupé; sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo and it promises excellent driving dynamics in its design. To deliver on this visual promise, and to give the highest levels of driving enjoyment, the chassis team have refined every single detail that influences a car’s driving properties and fine-tuned the driving experience to offer the most dynamic driving characteristics ever seen before on a Volvo.
The 2011 Volvo S60 range will be available with a choice of two diesels and one petrol engine. The newly- developed five-cylinder 2.0-litre D3 engine produces 163hp and 400Nm of torque. With a manual gearbox, fuel consumption is up to 54.3mpg (EU Combined, preliminary figure). The now-familiar twin-turbo D5 powerplant produces 205hp and 420Nm of torque and accelerates from 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds. In the guise of the new S60, the D5 engine delivers fuel consumption of 53.3mpg (EU Combined).
The high-performance derivative in the S60 range is the T6 which benefits from the newly-enhanced 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine that generates 304hp and 440 Nm of torque. This engine powers the car from zero to 62mph in just 6.5 seconds and onto a top speed of 155 mph, while still offering fuel consumption of 28.5mpg (EU Combined).
Ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection technology with Full Auto Brake
The 2011 Volvo S60 features the ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake system. Pedestrian Detection consists of a newly developed radar unit integrated into the car’s grille, a camera fitted in front of the interior
rear-view mirror, and a central control unit. The radar’s task is to detect any object in front of the car and to determine the distance to it. The camera's role is to determine what type of object it is. The full auto brake part of the technology also responds to vehicles in front of the S60 that are at a standstill or moving in the same direction.
The camera has a higher resolution than the previous-generation auto brake unit which now makes it possible to detect the pedestrian’s pattern of movement. In addition, the newly-developed dual-mode radar has a significantly wider field of vision so that even pedestrians who might be about to step into the road can be detected.
In an emergency situation, the driver first receives an audible warning combined with a flashing light in the windscreen’s head-up display. In order to generate an immediate, intuitive reaction, this warning resembles a brake light. At the same time, the car’s brakes are pre-charged. If the driver does not react to the warning and an accident is imminent, full braking power is automatically applied. Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake can avoid a collision with a pedestrian at speeds of up to 21mph. At higher vehicle speeds, the system's focus is on reducing the car’s speed as much as possible prior to the impact, with the speed falling by up to 21mph.
Pedestrian Detection combined with ACC (adaptive cruise control) with Distance Alert, Queue Assist and Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake is available as an option on the 2011 Volvo S60 for £1,3501.
The highest levels of standard safety technology
Standard features on new S60 models include all the safety systems customers have come to expect from Volvo, including City Safety. First seen on the XC60, City Safety automatically brakes the vehicle from speeds up to 19mph if the car in front stops. In addition, DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control), WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and Inflatable Curtain airbags that protect the driver and occupants are all standard.
ES, SE and SE Lux
All new Volvo S60's benefit from standard features including Electronic Climate Control, Cruise Control, 5" colour screen as part of the new Infotainment system2, Information Centre, floor mats, Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch, steering wheel remote audio controls, alloy wheels and leather steering wheel and gear stick.
Customers can specify three equipment levels, including the new entry-level ES trim. Although the entry point into the range, it still benefits from all the standard equipment listed above as well as Performance Sound Audio System, Textile upholstery, 16" alloy wheels and Charcoal trim.
The SE trim level starts from £25,295 for the D3 engine and maintains all the standard equipment in the ES alongside Tylosand textile/Vinyl upholstery, Shimmer Graphite aluminium trim, watch dials, Auto Dimming rear view mirror, Autofolding Power Door Mirrors with Puddle Lights, rain sensor, High Performance Sound System, Bluetooth, Rear Park Assist and 17" alloy wheels.
Starting from £27,095 (D3), the top-of-the-range SE Lux combines the ES and SE specifications and incorporates Power Drivers Seat & Memory, leather-faced upholstery, Active Bending Lights and headlamp cleaning.
To further enhance these already comprehensive specifications, a Premium Pack upgrade is available on SE and SE Lux trim levels which adds leather-faced upholstery, satellite navigation system, DAB Digital Radio and High Performance Multimedia audio system to the car.
Options and Accessories
The 2011 Volvo S60 is available with a wide variety of options and accessories including Satellite Navigation, heated front seats, 6 x CD Player, sunroof, Rear Seat Entertainment and Geartronic transmission.
Some options have been conveniently grouped together to provide a cost-effective option package. The Driver Support Pack includes Pedestrian Detection combined with ACC (adaptive cruise control) with Distance Alert, Queue Assist and Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake, plus Lane Departure Warning with Driver Alert, Autofolding Power Door Mirrors with Puddle Lights and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System). This pack costs £1,250 on SE and SE Lux and £1,450 on ES.
There is also an exterior styling kit which enhances the sporty appearance of the 2011 Volvo S60. The kit incorporates front and rear skid plates, two frames in the lower valence, side scuff plates and exhaust tailpipe finishers and costs £1,150 including dealer fitment and VAT.
Pricing
2011 Volvo S60 Prices (OTR)
ES
D3 (163 PS) ES £23,295
D5 (205 PS) ES £25,995
SE
D3 (163 PS) SE £25,295
D3 (163 PS) SE Premium £27,295
D5 (205 PS) SE £27,995
D5 (205 PS) SE Premium £29,995
T6 AWD (304 PS) SE Geartronic Premium £35,695
SE Lux
D3 (163 PS) SE Lux £27,095
D3 (163 PS) SE Lux Premium £28,345
D5 (205 PS) SE Lux £29,795
D5 (205 PS) SE Lux Premium £31,045
T6 AWD (304 PS) SE Lux Geartronic Premium £36,745
