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For most of it’s existence, Volvo has been a relatively staid brand with an image focused primarily on safety. Pioneering safety developments have resulted in positive changes across the board. That said, when it came to design Volvo was never at the forefront.
With new models from the company, that has begun to change. The S60 Concept heralded this change and new direction, with the handsome XC60 crossover successfully following up that look in a production vehicle. The C30 and C70 have also received updates as well. It’s the S60′s turn to be updated now – rumor was that we’d see it at the Frankfurt Auto Show but reports have said that it has been pushed back (which seems a bit unlikely to me).
Regardless of whether we see it officially though, spy photographers for LeftLaneNews have caught the car nearly undisguised. Let me just say it – I’m highly impressed! To me, the proportions and balance are actually better than the S60 Concept, which is a very rare thing to see. The S60 is the sedan counterpart to the XC60, which also debuted with a similar style. The sedan could have gotten derailed quickly if any of the old Volvo styling elements got mixed in. Thankfully, that’s not the case! Safety, looks, technology – the XC60 and upcoming S60 seem to offer a compelling package.
The S60 also will be debuting Volvo’s next-generation City Safety system, now ti the ability to detect pedestrians. After seeing these pictures, I’m really looking forward to the official introduction! Hopefully the S60 will be the mainstream hit Volvo needs. For more on the S60, head over to LeftLaneNews.
Image Credit: Brenda Priddy & Co/LeftLaneNews
Volvo is certainly taking baby steps towards being among the most progressive brands out there. Their continued commitment to safety gives them a rock solid foundation upon which to reflect some of the confidence they inspire in owners. This new skin is looking pretty sharp.
The rendering does a better job of showcasing the front of the car, in my opinion, but it still has a much slipperier feel to it than any of it’s predecessors. The spy shot doesn’t flatter those headlights, which really need to be viewed from an angle which highlights their angularity at the trailing edges.
I would expect Volvo to get their models looking sexy in the next couple years and maybe show us a wicked resurrection of the P1800 as a new sport/touring coupe. That would be amazing.
Yeah a new P1800 would be amazing. I agree though there are more flattering angles. It’s exciting to see it remaining close to the concept though! Remember that horrible rendering that circulated of it a while back?