Bangkok--29 Nov--Volvo
Coupe with four doors, the Volvo S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 is a product of DRIVe programme, a Volvo initiative with an ambitious aim to produce emission-free cars that are truly green. Sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally, the Volvo S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 is outstanding with its aerodynamic, stylish and energetic design that reflects the superior driving experience. The Volvo S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 arrived in Thailand at the 29th Motor Expo with three new safety technologies namely Active High Beam, Road Sign Information and Tunnel Detection.
The Volvo S60 DRIVe is powered by the FlexiFuel 1.6 Lt engine that delivers high performance, fuel efficient and responsive while achieving its goal to reduce impact on the environment. The sedan comes with full package of innovative safety technologies, including the one that stops the car automatically before it hits a pedestrian and the standard technology that prevents the car from crashing into the one in the front.
The Volvo S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 is available in DRIVe (B) and DRIVe (S) models which both come in attractive 5 colours including Flamenco Red Metallic, Ember Black Metallic, Electric Silver Metallic, Ice White and Seashell Metallic.
DRIVe — Volvo’s attempt to cut CO2 emission
S60 DRIVe E85 is a work under DRIVe program. The program looks into the entire process, from design to research, development, performance and ability to recycle parts at the end of vehicle life. This attempt leads to the development of no-emission vehicles and interesting technologies, including FlexiFuel and alternative fuel, aerodynamic design that effectively reduces friction for improved fuel efficiency, and new technologies for clean air in the passenger cabin.
In Thailand, Volvo cars which are powered by the innovative E85 engine under DRIVe programme have passed the test by Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI) with extremely low emission, which is approximately 70% better than TISI standard.
EXTERIOR
Coupe with four doors
The sporty design delivers a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics and the S60 DRIVe truly lives up to that promise. The S60 DRIVe has been sculpted to move you. Every single line in its design is there to transport you both physically and emotionally. Its profile radiates so much coupe feeling that the rear doors come as something of a pleasant surprise when you examine the car close-up.
The front of the Volvo S60 DRIVe has a bold look given its outstanding front grille, bold Volvo mark and the position lamp. Virtually all the lines were penned to carve out the dynamic profile. The C-pillar of the S60 DRIVe stretches sensually all the way to the tail lamps - and the slim coupe-like roof line is accompanied by a new contour on the shoulders on either side of the lower body, creating a gentle yet powerful double wave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear.
Inspired by the dynamism of “Racing Track”, Volvo design team ensured dynamic lines in the new sporty sedan. The dip in the middle of the double wave visually pushes the car down. This enhances the stance and makes the car look sleeker and lower. The sculpted bonnet and the short overhangs front and rear also emphasize the sports car feel.
LED technology carves a distinctive S60 DRIVe profile in the dark
Volvo’s designers have also used LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology to create distinctive yet fluid light streams front and rear. The vertical position lights at the front, the eyebrow like side market lights, the turn indicators in the door mirrors, the position lights in the tail lamps all help give the new S60 DRIVes unmistakable profile even after night fall. The Active Bending Light also provides better vision as the light bends according to the steering position.
INTERIOR
Uncompromising sportiness with racing inspiration
Volvo's designers obtained their inspiration from the racing track as they pursued their hunt for uncompromising sportiness in the S60 DRIVe. The racing track's dramatic yet harmoniously flowing lines can be traced in almost every interior detail. The graphic character of the racing track is clearly apparent in the instrument panel and in the doors. The lines do not end abruptly but instead create an uninterrupted, continuous flow. In addition, Volvo Cars' designers have added in excitement, contrast and playfulness to the rational simplicity of Scandinavian design tradition.
For enhanced comfort, Volvo developed new sporty seats with even closer side support than before. The seat also offers greater vision for the driver. The rear seat is spacious and can accommodate three passengers. The beige colour scheme in the B version and Beachwood offblack colour scheme in the S version dominate the interior to create warm and relaxing atmosphere in the famous Scandinvian design which is “warm inside, cool outside”. In the
S version, the leather-clad steering wheel, Charcoal with silk metal inlay gives a more luxury look while the Speed Sensitive Steering offers greater comfort for the drivers. The B version also enjoys the leather-clad steering wheels, Charcoal
The S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 comes with a new gear shift knob with better grip. The white decoration light enables it to illuminate in the dark. Drive modes are indicated directly on the top of the knob for driver to see easily.
Volvo Sensus - refined infotainment
Volvo Sensus is an excellent example of how Volvo Cars refines the driver environment. All information is presented on a five-inch screen (in B version) or seven-inch colour screen (in S version) in the upper part of the centre stack. The screen is positioned high up to make it easy for the driver to keep his or hers eyes on the road.
All the functions can be controlled via buttons built into the steering wheel or via touch buttons located just below the colour screen. The Volvo Sensus comes upgraded with the larger seven-inch screen that also displays information and images, phone, reversing camera (in S version), panorama camera (accessory) DVD player and so on.
The Bluetooth connection has been upgraded to allow not only hands-free phone conversations but also music streaming from a preferred Bluetooth enabled portable music player.
Best of infotainment system
For maximum enjoyment riding the Volvo S60 DRIVe, the premium sport sedan offers High Performance Multimedia (S version) and High Performance (in B version) audio systems. The 4x40 watt with 8 speakers audio system and Dolby Digital quality create an audio experience of absolute world class. In addition, the system provides several ports for external equipment connection, such as iPod. Mobile phones can be connected to the car audio system through Bluetooth technology and music from mobile phones can be downloaded through audio streaming and played with the car audio system for premium quality music experience.
Safer with 3new technologies
1. Active High Beam — in S version
Active High Beam helps the driver utilize high beam more efficiently. It offers automatic switching between high and low beam at the right moment. Active High Beam is using forward looking camera located in the top middle of front windscreen to detect the headlights from vehicles in the front. Advanced image processing software analyses this data and provides information about the position and direction of other vehicles. The calculation serves as the basis for automatic switching between low and high beam. This gives the driver the best possible visibility at night.
The technology can be equipped with Active Bending Lights — swiveling headlamps that follow the sweeps and bends of the road. Visibility in poor conditions is also enhanced with the option of an electrically heated windscreen and a rain sensor, which automatically starts and regulates the wipers when it rains.
2. Tunnel Detection
Tunnel Detection will automatically turn on the headlights when the car enters into dark area or tunnel. The headlights will turn back to the setting it had before when the car passed the tunnel. Tunnel Detection uses special sensor located on the front windscreen. This does not only increase the visibility to the driver and other road neighbors during pass through the tunnel but also reduce risk that might occur due to rapidly change from bright to dark environment. Human eyes needs time to be adapted from bright to dark.
3. Road Sign Information — in S version
The Road Sign Information gives an extra “eye” on the traffic environment. It reminds the driver to respect traffic rules for safety and helps reduce risk of accident. The information flow in the traffic is high and it is sometimes difficult for driver to catch all information, especially in the distracting traffic situations.
Road Sign Information will assemble the most important road signs, prioritize the information and display in the combined meter. This will give the driver extra time to catch up on important sign on the road. The recognized signs detected by this technology must follow to the EU Standard.
Driver Alert Control — in S Version
This world-first innovation in passenger cars that monitors the car’s movements relative to the road and traffic, not only the driver’s personal driving behavior which, of course, varies from one driver to another, and thereby assesses whether the vehicle is being driven in a controlled or uncontrolled way. If the risk is assessed as high, the driver is alerted via an audible signal. In addition, a text message appears in the car’s information display, alerting him or her with a coffee cup symbol to take a break. The system steps in at 65 km/h and stays active as long as the speed exceeds 60 km/h and proves invaluable in combating driver fatigue on long distance or motorway journeys where concentration can easily reduce.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — in S Version
LDW has been developed to help prevent single-vehicle road departure accidents as well as head-on collisions due to temporary distraction. LDW is activated via a button in the centre stack and it alerts the driver with a gentle warning sound if the car crosses one of the road markings without an obvious reason such as use of the turn indicator, or the positive turn of the steering wheel. The system also uses a camera to monitor the car’s position between the road markings. LDW steps in at 65 km/h and stays active as long as the speed exceeds 60 km/h. On US highways, single-vehicle road departures account for approximately one fourth of all accidents. Volvo Cars’ researchers estimate that the LDW system can help prevent 30 to 40 percent of these types of accidents at speeds between 70 and 100 km/h.
Chassis
The Volvo S60 DRIVe Model Year 2013 comes with touring chassis as standard. Softer setting of the touring chassis give a smoother ride on poorer road surfaces.
Advanced, integrated braking functions
A highly advanced braking system is an important part of the dynamic driving properties of the new V60. Volvo's new sports wagon is equipped with a number of features that interact to provide the shortest possible stopping distance in all scenarios.
Ready Alert Brakes can predict when swift braking is needed. The brake callipers are applied lightly to the brake discs even before the driver presses the brake pedal.
Hydraulic Brake Assist helps the driver brake in the shortest possible distance. In an emergency situation where the driver does not press the brake pedal fast or hard enough, Hydraulic Brake Assist can help utilise the ABS system optimally and thus shorten the overall braking distance.
Optimized Hydraulic Brakes is a system that amplifies braking ability during firm braking by using hydraulics to compensate for low vacuum pressure in the brake servo.
Fading Brake Support uses the hydraulic system to gradually build up brake pressure during long, hard braking. This helps reduce the risk of brake fade and maintains pedal feel.
An electronic parking brake is fitted as standard.
Impressive road holding
Advanced Stability Control
The S60 DRIVe is the first sedan model on the market with Advanced Stability Control. With a new roll angle sensor, it is possible to identify any skidding tendency at a very early stage. Advanced Stability Control is a great asset in dynamic driving involving considerable lateral forces, thus improving handling and rapid avoidance manoeuvres.
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) with Sport mode can step in earlier and with greater precision. Advanced Stability Control is a great asset in dynamic driving involving considerable lateral forces, thus improving handling and rapid avoidance manoeuvres. The Sport Mode, a new feature in the new DSTC, allows some free wheel spin for sporty and intuitive driving experience.
Driveline: 1.6Lt engine
The 1.6 Lt engine is made from light weight aluminium, producing 180Hp at 5,700rpm and delivers maximum torque of 240Nm from just 1,600 and all the way up to 5,000 revs a minute. It can accelerate from 0-100 km in only 9 seconds. While the engine delivers massive power, it produces impressively low emission while achieving high fuel efficiency. The average fuel consumption (city and highway driving combined) is 13.8 km per one litre of fuel.
Powershift transmission and turbocharger
The Volvo S60 DRIVe is unique with the six-speed automatic Powershift gearbox that delivers high responsiveness and at the same time achieves impressive fuel efficiency.
The Volvo’s turbocharger is the market's smallest in relation to the engine's maximum power output. Another new feature is that the exhaust manifold and turbocharger are made of sheet steel rather than a heavier casting. A manifold made of sheet steel is admittedly nothing particularly new but thus far it has only been used in combination with a cast turbo housing. The new fully integrated turbo system of sheet steel is a world innovation and has been patented by Volvo.
The Powershift transmission has been developed by Volvo Cars in cooperation with its transmission partner Getrag. Powershift operates in principle as two parallel manual gearboxes. It has twin wet clutches that work independently of one another. One clutch controls the odd gears (1, 3, 5 and reverse) while the other handles the even ratios (2, 4 and 6). The two clutches operate alternately, with one engaging while the other disengages. This means that at the same time as the engine gets full power and maximum thrust in first gear, second gear is placed in readiness to be engaged. And when second gear has been engaged, third gear is readied, and so on. This promotes a continuous flood of power without any disruption in power delivery or any torque loss, resulting in extremely fast and silky-smooth gearchanges while maintaining acceleration throughout the gearchanging process.
Powershift reduces fuel consumption by 8%, in comparison with other automatic gearboxes, and it provides improved drivability as well. This not only helps reduce fuel costs but also lower impact on the environment, especially carbon dioxide emission.
Safety and Support
The Volvo S60 DRIVe is designed for modern consumers with a full range of innovations and advanced technologies that help make driving and controlling a car an easy and safer task.
Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and
Pedestrian Detection — in S version only
Designed for highway driving, Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake can sense and alerts the driver if the distance to a vehicle ahead suddenly decreases below 150 metres. The radar sensor on the front grille and digital sensor on the windshield will measure the distance to a vehicle ahead. If the car in front stops abruptly and the Collision Warning views that the accident is possible, it will beep and blink to alert the driver. The Auto Brake system's braking function prepares for heavy braking and brakes the car automatically (with up to 50% of the maximum braking power) if the driver has not reacted to the warning signal. The system will also automatically switch on hazard light to warn the car behind.
Pedestrian Detection is a groundbreaking technological solution. It can detect pedestrians who walk into the road in front of the car, warn the driver - and automatically apply full braking power if the driver does not respond in time.
The system 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 has wider field of vision (60 degree) and its task is to detect any object in front of the car and to determine the distance to it. The camera determines what type of object it is or whether it is human being (with head, shoulders, arms, body and legs). This system is standard and is activated when the car travels at below 35 km/h speed.
In an emergency situation the driver first receives an audible warning combined with a flashing light in the windscreen's head-up display. 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.
City SafetyCity Safety — A collision avoidance technology which is standard equipped in Volvo cars.
At speeds up to 30 km/h, a collision can be avoided completely. The laser sensor embedded in the windshield will scan the area within 10 metre range in front of the car, sensing if vehicles ahead are moving slower or standing still. In a situation where the calculated braking force needed reaches a certain level, and the driver has not reacted, the City Safety function senses that a collision is imminent. Brake will be pre-charged to enable the driver to stop the car more effectively. If the driver does not react, the system will automatically brake. If the difference in speed between the vehicles is below 16 km/h, an accident can be avoided. However, if the difference in speed is higher, the consequences of the impending collision can be mitigated considerably because the system will intervene to reduce speed when the collision occurs.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist - in S version
The Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist and Distance Alert system helps adjust the car speed to match with the current traffic and distance from the lead vehicle at below 30km/h speed as well as automatically stops and moves the car to the traffic move. Distance Alert is activated at all speed level up to 200 km/h will light up the signal on the Head-Up display when the distance to the lead vehicle is shorter than the chosen. When travelling at higher than 30 km/h speed, the driver can set the desired speed and the shortest time to reach the lead vehicle and the system will automatically reduce the car speed when it approaches the vehicle in front too fast.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is standard in the Volvo S60 DRIVe. Digital cameras are located under side mirrors facing the rear to monitor both sides of the car. When a vehicle moves into the blind spot, light on the left or right door will be on. This system is activated at higher than 10 km/h speed.
Park Assist Camera- Rear makes safe parking easier in the S version. Park Assist Sensor- Front and Rear in S version and Rear only in B version, enable driver to park safely.
Corner Traction Control for tighter cornering
Corner Traction Control is a new feature that uses torque vectoring so the car takes curves even more smoothly. This technology is a further refinement of the DSTC system. When cornering, the car's inner driven wheel is braked at the same time as more power is transmitted to the outer driven wheel. This allows the driver to take the curve more tightly while reducing any tendency to understeer.
Full protection during accident
Collision safety including an improved structure
In a frontal collision situation, the well-balanced combination of high-strength steel of various grades dissipates the impact energy and helps prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment. The front body structure of the Volvo S60 DRIVe is divided into four zones, each of which has a different task in such event. The transverse engine installation creates more space for deformation and helps reduce the risk of intrusion into the passenger compartment in frontal collision situations.
The Volvo S60 DRIVe has safety belt pre-tensioners in all seats. The Pre-Prepared Restraints (PRS) regulate the airbags and the safety belt load limiters to optimise protection depending on the force of the impact.
Among its various other safety systems, the all-new sedan model also has an advanced Side Impact Protection System (SIPS), seat-mounted side airbags, Inflatable Curtains and Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - one of the market's most effective systems to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in rear impacts. The Side Impact Protection System has been further improved in the Volvo S60 DRIVe to address a wider span of real life situations, such as side impacts on either side of the passenger compartment. This has been made possible by combining information from accelerometers in the vehicle and a world unique use of a gyro measuring yaw rate for controlling the activation of the IC, SIPS airbag and seatbelt pretensioners in such situations.