Do you remember the concept teaser image of the new Volvo S60 that has left us drooling about a year ago? What about the spaceship-like teasing interior of the new Volvo S60 that we laid our eyes ahead of the Detroit show, last December? Well folks we can finally got our hands on the first official photos with the 2011 Volvo S60 Luxury Sedan, before its public debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show. “The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you,” says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. “It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car’s technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel.” Not much else to tell you about it, except for the fact that it sure has what it takes to win a man’s heart.
One quick initial look at the Volvo S60 and you have to be impressed with the ultra-modern design, cool futuristic look and flowing contours that are borrowed from the company’s racing experience. The company has given the car a Scandinavian look with LED lights that inside the headlamps designed to reflect the image of two miniature Viking longboats sailing side by side. The entire car has a wonderful sporty look that suits perfectly well for the modern road, while the unique new pedestrian safety system allows the car to apply automatic brakes when someone jumps in front of the car. Safety with sizzling curves… S60 delivers big time.
Do you remember that spaceship-like teasing interior of the future S60? Volvo managed to surprise us again. Check out that teasing image of their aggressive-looking S60 Concept. “The inspiration comes from the Swedish coastline’s cliffs and seas. An exciting blend of drama and sensuality,” said Steve Mattin, director of design. With straight lines, lots of sex appeal and an unique Orrefors crystal interior, I’m sold when I look at this beauty. I’d wish I’d know more to tell you guys, but that only picture is all we have for now.
Volvo, the Swedish car that I have so much consideration for, is going to come up with a new S60 soon. They’ve already partnered with Swedish manufacturer of glass art objects, glasses, and vases, Orrefors, to come up with the new Volvo S60 concept car. Boy these guys did a GREAT job, with this imaginative interior that uses a glass-crystal center panel. Stylish at its best.
“If you want to explore the full scope of Scandinavian design, Sweden’s glassworks are a natural source of inspiration. Large glass areas are very much part of modern Swedish architecture, creating the special, light transparency,” says Steve Mattin, Volvo Cars design director, in a Volvo press release. We’ll get to see it in four months, at the Detroit International Motor Show that starts in January. I can’t wait for more images.
