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New Volvo S60 leaked ahead of summer reveal
Russian doll styling means the Volvo S60 looks like a downsized S90; the V60 estate has already been shown
The Volvo S60 has been shown in an image leaked onto a Swedish car site, with the car's rear - with similar design to the divisive S90 saloon - exposed.
Due to be revealed in the summer, Volvo's BMW 3 Series rival will be built at a new factory in South Carolina, brand boss Håkan Samuelsson has revealed.
A single official shot from Volvo previewed the S60's front end, which remains unchanged from the recently revealed V60 estate. This is the first glimpse we've had at the compact executive saloon, however, ahead of its on-sale date after the V60, but before the end of the year. The plant, a new facility in South Carolina, will begin construction of the S60 in late 2018, although the plant itself has been under development since January 2016. All S60s will be built at the plant, which has a maximum capacity of 100,000 cars per year. The next XC90 will also be built there.
Unlike the V60, the S60 will not appear at the Geneva motor show, but will be shown at a later date. Volvo remains tight-lipped on exactly when, but it's likely to be revealed in a few months' time, given the heavy camouflage in the pictured development car. It'll be built on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) as Volvo's other larger cars, as well as the V60.
The V60, the 'Versatile' estate version of the S60 was leaked ahead of its official Geneva motor show launch, showing the car's side-on and rear-end styling. The front styling of the S60 and V60 will likely be identical. The leaked V60 images first appeared on Bosnian site AutoMotoSvijet.
In shots of the development car, the V60’s design was clear to see through the heavy camouflage, with obvious reference to larger models in Volvo’s line-up which were styled by former Volvo head of design - now Polestar CEO - Thomas Ingenlath.
Specs will mirror that of the XC60, with Momentum spec at the entry level and R-Design Pro at the top. Inscription will be in the middle. Engines will match those of the V60 - 148bhp and 187bhp D3 and D4 units, as well as a 242bhp T5 petrol, while the range will be topped by a 335bhp T6 Twin Engine plug-in, and a T4 petrol later in the car's life cycle.
Safety kit will also match that of the XC60, meaning that when it hits the market in early 2019, it’s likely to be the safest car in the class. The XC60 was declared the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP last year, achieving a 95% overall score. It is equipped with safety systems that are more advanced than Euro NCAP currently tests on cars.
Prices are expected to start from £30,000 for the S60 - £6000 less than the XC60 in entry-level 2.0 D4 Momentum spec. This is an increase of more than £5000 over the previous car, but Volvo's move upmarket and the previous S60's long production run account for the jump. By comparison, the XC90 is more than £13,000 more expensive than the entry-level V90.
With Volvo introducing subscription plans, named Care by Volvo for its models, starting with the XC40, it's likely that this will also be rolled out across the rest of the range, including the V60.
While a V60 Cross Country variant is a shoe-in for production, the same can't be said for a follow-up to the S60 Cross Country - the model was discontinued in the UK in 2016, after the brand shifted only 34.
Proving the slow-down in the saloon segment, as well as demonstrating how sales usually slow the older the car gets, Volvo S60 sales have declined over the last three years - having shrunk by around a quarter since 2015 to 1262 sales in 2017 in the UK. This is less than half the sales of the V60, which shifted 2956 across last year, although less than a tenth of sales of the XC60 - Volvo sold 16,302 examples of the mid-sized SUV last year.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...show/new-volvo-s60-leaked-ahead-summer-reveal
Russian doll styling means the Volvo S60 looks like a downsized S90; the V60 estate has already been shown
The Volvo S60 has been shown in an image leaked onto a Swedish car site, with the car's rear - with similar design to the divisive S90 saloon - exposed.
Due to be revealed in the summer, Volvo's BMW 3 Series rival will be built at a new factory in South Carolina, brand boss Håkan Samuelsson has revealed.
A single official shot from Volvo previewed the S60's front end, which remains unchanged from the recently revealed V60 estate. This is the first glimpse we've had at the compact executive saloon, however, ahead of its on-sale date after the V60, but before the end of the year. The plant, a new facility in South Carolina, will begin construction of the S60 in late 2018, although the plant itself has been under development since January 2016. All S60s will be built at the plant, which has a maximum capacity of 100,000 cars per year. The next XC90 will also be built there.
Unlike the V60, the S60 will not appear at the Geneva motor show, but will be shown at a later date. Volvo remains tight-lipped on exactly when, but it's likely to be revealed in a few months' time, given the heavy camouflage in the pictured development car. It'll be built on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) as Volvo's other larger cars, as well as the V60.
The V60, the 'Versatile' estate version of the S60 was leaked ahead of its official Geneva motor show launch, showing the car's side-on and rear-end styling. The front styling of the S60 and V60 will likely be identical. The leaked V60 images first appeared on Bosnian site AutoMotoSvijet.
In shots of the development car, the V60’s design was clear to see through the heavy camouflage, with obvious reference to larger models in Volvo’s line-up which were styled by former Volvo head of design - now Polestar CEO - Thomas Ingenlath.
Specs will mirror that of the XC60, with Momentum spec at the entry level and R-Design Pro at the top. Inscription will be in the middle. Engines will match those of the V60 - 148bhp and 187bhp D3 and D4 units, as well as a 242bhp T5 petrol, while the range will be topped by a 335bhp T6 Twin Engine plug-in, and a T4 petrol later in the car's life cycle.
Safety kit will also match that of the XC60, meaning that when it hits the market in early 2019, it’s likely to be the safest car in the class. The XC60 was declared the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP last year, achieving a 95% overall score. It is equipped with safety systems that are more advanced than Euro NCAP currently tests on cars.
Prices are expected to start from £30,000 for the S60 - £6000 less than the XC60 in entry-level 2.0 D4 Momentum spec. This is an increase of more than £5000 over the previous car, but Volvo's move upmarket and the previous S60's long production run account for the jump. By comparison, the XC90 is more than £13,000 more expensive than the entry-level V90.
With Volvo introducing subscription plans, named Care by Volvo for its models, starting with the XC40, it's likely that this will also be rolled out across the rest of the range, including the V60.
While a V60 Cross Country variant is a shoe-in for production, the same can't be said for a follow-up to the S60 Cross Country - the model was discontinued in the UK in 2016, after the brand shifted only 34.
Proving the slow-down in the saloon segment, as well as demonstrating how sales usually slow the older the car gets, Volvo S60 sales have declined over the last three years - having shrunk by around a quarter since 2015 to 1262 sales in 2017 in the UK. This is less than half the sales of the V60, which shifted 2956 across last year, although less than a tenth of sales of the XC60 - Volvo sold 16,302 examples of the mid-sized SUV last year.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...show/new-volvo-s60-leaked-ahead-summer-reveal
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Volvo V60 2018 review
Should I buy one?
The V60 is a relaxed drive, then, overall. I’d be intrigued to try one on 18in wheels with 235/45 tyres rather than the 235/40 rubber of the 19in rims, but it rides pretty well as it is, steers with 2.4-turn between lock accuracy and exhibits more linear build-up of response than other big Volvos, making it easier and more chilled to steer on twisty roads.
Big Volvos have been getting progressively more comfortable while retaining better and better body control, and here it's the best setting yet: comfortable and controlled. You wouldn’t call the V60 engaging in the same way you would the 3 Series or Jaguar XE, yet at the same time it’s not boring, and there’s capability there if you really ask for it (which you won’t). Plus, it’s free of some of the harshness of ride, poor steering linearity and diesel clatter that afflicted, say, the XC90 at launch.
I’d want a back-to-back test against the key rivals to be sure, but it feels more comfortable, if less dynamic, than a BMW or Mercedes-Benz. And that’s just dandy if that’s where Volvo wants it to be.
The V60 drives the SPA story notably onwards – best experienced, not phoned in.
Volvo V60 D4 Inscription auto
Where Barcelona, Spain Price £37,600; On sale Autumn; Engine 1969cc, 4cyl, diesel; Power 187bhp at 4250rpm; Torque 295lb ft at 1700-2500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd automatic; Kerb weight 1669kg; Top speed 137mph; 0-62mph 7.6sec; Fuel economy 62.9mpg; CO2 125g/km; Rivals Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/v60/first-drives/volvo-v60-2018-review
Should I buy one?
The V60 is a relaxed drive, then, overall. I’d be intrigued to try one on 18in wheels with 235/45 tyres rather than the 235/40 rubber of the 19in rims, but it rides pretty well as it is, steers with 2.4-turn between lock accuracy and exhibits more linear build-up of response than other big Volvos, making it easier and more chilled to steer on twisty roads.
Big Volvos have been getting progressively more comfortable while retaining better and better body control, and here it's the best setting yet: comfortable and controlled. You wouldn’t call the V60 engaging in the same way you would the 3 Series or Jaguar XE, yet at the same time it’s not boring, and there’s capability there if you really ask for it (which you won’t). Plus, it’s free of some of the harshness of ride, poor steering linearity and diesel clatter that afflicted, say, the XC90 at launch.
I’d want a back-to-back test against the key rivals to be sure, but it feels more comfortable, if less dynamic, than a BMW or Mercedes-Benz. And that’s just dandy if that’s where Volvo wants it to be.
The V60 drives the SPA story notably onwards – best experienced, not phoned in.
Volvo V60 D4 Inscription auto
Where Barcelona, Spain Price £37,600; On sale Autumn; Engine 1969cc, 4cyl, diesel; Power 187bhp at 4250rpm; Torque 295lb ft at 1700-2500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd automatic; Kerb weight 1669kg; Top speed 137mph; 0-62mph 7.6sec; Fuel economy 62.9mpg; CO2 125g/km; Rivals Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/v60/first-drives/volvo-v60-2018-review
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Auto Express review
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What Car? reader test
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Motoring Australia review
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Volvo V60 D4 Inscription 2018 UK review
Should I buy one?
It depends how much stock you place in style and refinement, really. The V60 delivers large amounts of both, especially in Inscription trim, although it still can’t claim to be as dynamic as its rivals.
The manual gearbox restores a level of control that's missing from the automatic V60, which helps make for a more slightly engaging drive, but it feels at odds with the fairly sedate diesel engine. Those looking for excitement would still be better served by the likes of the 3 Series Touring.
But, of course, that would mean sacrificing some interior comfort. The V60 is unbeaten for rear storage, happily eats up motorway miles and is a pleasant a place to be inside as any of its rivals. And for a mid-size estate, those are definitely the attributes to be more concerned with.
Volvo V60 specification
Where County Durham, UK Price £44,085 On sale now Engine 1969cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel Power 187bhp at 4250rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1750-2500rpm Gearbox 6-speed manual Kerb weight 1648kg Top speed 137mph 0-62mph 7.9sec Fuel economy 62.9mpg CO2 119g/km Rivals Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/v60/first-drives/volvo-v60-d4-inscription-2018-uk-review
Should I buy one?
It depends how much stock you place in style and refinement, really. The V60 delivers large amounts of both, especially in Inscription trim, although it still can’t claim to be as dynamic as its rivals.
The manual gearbox restores a level of control that's missing from the automatic V60, which helps make for a more slightly engaging drive, but it feels at odds with the fairly sedate diesel engine. Those looking for excitement would still be better served by the likes of the 3 Series Touring.
But, of course, that would mean sacrificing some interior comfort. The V60 is unbeaten for rear storage, happily eats up motorway miles and is a pleasant a place to be inside as any of its rivals. And for a mid-size estate, those are definitely the attributes to be more concerned with.
Volvo V60 specification
Where County Durham, UK Price £44,085 On sale now Engine 1969cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel Power 187bhp at 4250rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1750-2500rpm Gearbox 6-speed manual Kerb weight 1648kg Top speed 137mph 0-62mph 7.9sec Fuel economy 62.9mpg CO2 119g/km Rivals Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/v60/first-drives/volvo-v60-d4-inscription-2018-uk-review
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CarBuyer review
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Carwow in-depth review
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Volvo V60 Cross Country
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new Cross Country version of its V60 mid-size estate. The rugged Volvo V60 Cross Country is the latest addition to the company's line-up of brand new Volvos that underpins the company's transformation in recent years.
Like its V60 sibling that was launched earlier this year on the driveway of a Stockholm villa, the Volvo V60 Cross Country personifies the versatile Swedish family estate. To that profile, it adds the capability on and off the beaten track that has defined Volvo's Cross Country range since its introduction in 1997, taking the V60 from the suburb to the skogen (Swedish for forest).
"With the new V60 Cross Country, we take our Swedish family estate from one natural habitat to another," said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars. "We invented the Cross Country segment over 20 years ago and with this car, we reinforce our long-standing pedigree in safe, capable and versatile family cars."
Ground clearance for the Volvo V60 Cross Country is up to 75mm higher than the regular V60, thanks to the specially developed Cross Country chassis and suspension that enhance the car's off-road capability. All-wheel-drive is standard on the new V60 Cross Country, as are Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and a special Off-Road driving mode.
https://www.netcarshow.com/volvo/2019-v60_cross_country/
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new Cross Country version of its V60 mid-size estate. The rugged Volvo V60 Cross Country is the latest addition to the company's line-up of brand new Volvos that underpins the company's transformation in recent years.
Like its V60 sibling that was launched earlier this year on the driveway of a Stockholm villa, the Volvo V60 Cross Country personifies the versatile Swedish family estate. To that profile, it adds the capability on and off the beaten track that has defined Volvo's Cross Country range since its introduction in 1997, taking the V60 from the suburb to the skogen (Swedish for forest).
"With the new V60 Cross Country, we take our Swedish family estate from one natural habitat to another," said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars. "We invented the Cross Country segment over 20 years ago and with this car, we reinforce our long-standing pedigree in safe, capable and versatile family cars."
Ground clearance for the Volvo V60 Cross Country is up to 75mm higher than the regular V60, thanks to the specially developed Cross Country chassis and suspension that enhance the car's off-road capability. All-wheel-drive is standard on the new V60 Cross Country, as are Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and a special Off-Road driving mode.
https://www.netcarshow.com/volvo/2019-v60_cross_country/
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hmmm, not a fan, the non-XC yes, but this one,..... i dunno. I also don't like the V90 XC which they are selling here
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Volvo V60 gets dynamic R-Design version
Wagon lovers can now rejoice even more as the Volvo V60 has now been provided with an R-Design model to inject a bit of sportiness into its appearance while adding some extra kit as standard. More importantly, the V60 R-Design also gets a sportier suspension set up, with stiffer springs, more responsive dampers, thicker roll bars and a 12 mm drop in ride height.
As for the design, it doesn’t deviate too far from the standard trim, with highlights such as high-gloss black trim finishes, 18-inch alloy wheels, redesigned bumpers and LED front foglamps providing the V60 with some extra visual attitude.
Step inside the cabin and sporty touches such as a black headlining, sports pedals, a sports leather steering wheel and gear level and R-Design tread plates are among the highlights. The driver and front passenger will also benefit from sports seats with partial leather upholstery, cushion extensions and lumbar support.
Among the R-Design’s standard features are a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual climate control, a digital gauge cluster and a 10-speaker audio system. Volvo also provides an R-Design Pro option which bumps the wheel size up from 18- to 19-inches, tints the rear windows and gives the headlamps active cornering and adaptive shadow technology. Hands-free tailgate operation, ambient lighting and a heads-up display round out the Pro option.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/volvo-v60-gets-dynamic-r-design-version/
Wagon lovers can now rejoice even more as the Volvo V60 has now been provided with an R-Design model to inject a bit of sportiness into its appearance while adding some extra kit as standard. More importantly, the V60 R-Design also gets a sportier suspension set up, with stiffer springs, more responsive dampers, thicker roll bars and a 12 mm drop in ride height.
As for the design, it doesn’t deviate too far from the standard trim, with highlights such as high-gloss black trim finishes, 18-inch alloy wheels, redesigned bumpers and LED front foglamps providing the V60 with some extra visual attitude.
Step inside the cabin and sporty touches such as a black headlining, sports pedals, a sports leather steering wheel and gear level and R-Design tread plates are among the highlights. The driver and front passenger will also benefit from sports seats with partial leather upholstery, cushion extensions and lumbar support.
Among the R-Design’s standard features are a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual climate control, a digital gauge cluster and a 10-speaker audio system. Volvo also provides an R-Design Pro option which bumps the wheel size up from 18- to 19-inches, tints the rear windows and gives the headlamps active cornering and adaptive shadow technology. Hands-free tailgate operation, ambient lighting and a heads-up display round out the Pro option.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/volvo-v60-gets-dynamic-r-design-version/
powermzii
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now THIS i like, imagine it in Onyx Black or Passion Red and you have me sold!!!
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Volvo V60 pulls on hiking boots and goes Cross Country
Following just seven months after the reveal of the new V60 station wagon in February, Volvo has announced the Cross-Country version of its mid-sized estate.
Based, like the standard V60, on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture platform, the new Cross Country boasts 75mm more ground clearance, thanks to specialised long-travel suspension. All-wheel drive is standard, as are hill descent control, electronic stability control, corner traction control and a special off-road driving mode.
And, Volvo being Volvo, it has all its tar-only sibling’s driver aids, including City Safety with Autobrake, capable of recognising pedestrians, cyclists and large animals, pilot assist, run-off road mitigation, oncoming lane mitigation, and Sensus connectivity.
The V60 Cross Country will be available in Europe as either the 187kW T5 or 235kW T6 turbopetrol, or the 140kW D4 turbodiesel four, as well as the 250kW T6 and 287kW T8 plug-in hybrids.
We're waiting on an answer from Volvo SA as to when the new V60 Cross Country will be released in South Africa; when it does land on our shores we would expect to see the D4 and T5, each with Geartronic automatic transmission, in Momentum and Inscription trim levels, although the model line-up and pricing are yet to be confirmed by Volvo SA.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...-hiking-boots-and-goes-cross-country-17230102
Following just seven months after the reveal of the new V60 station wagon in February, Volvo has announced the Cross-Country version of its mid-sized estate.
Based, like the standard V60, on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture platform, the new Cross Country boasts 75mm more ground clearance, thanks to specialised long-travel suspension. All-wheel drive is standard, as are hill descent control, electronic stability control, corner traction control and a special off-road driving mode.
And, Volvo being Volvo, it has all its tar-only sibling’s driver aids, including City Safety with Autobrake, capable of recognising pedestrians, cyclists and large animals, pilot assist, run-off road mitigation, oncoming lane mitigation, and Sensus connectivity.
The V60 Cross Country will be available in Europe as either the 187kW T5 or 235kW T6 turbopetrol, or the 140kW D4 turbodiesel four, as well as the 250kW T6 and 287kW T8 plug-in hybrids.
We're waiting on an answer from Volvo SA as to when the new V60 Cross Country will be released in South Africa; when it does land on our shores we would expect to see the D4 and T5, each with Geartronic automatic transmission, in Momentum and Inscription trim levels, although the model line-up and pricing are yet to be confirmed by Volvo SA.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...-hiking-boots-and-goes-cross-country-17230102
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Volvo adds Cross Country model to V60 range
Following the recent release of the V60 R-Design model, Volvo has now unveiled a new Cross Country derivative to its mid-size estate range.
This V60 variant is the latest addition to the Swedish automaker’s line-up of new vehicles. And, with this car, Volvo aims to reinforce its “long-standing pedigree in safe, capable and versatile family cars” that the company says has defined its Cross Country segment since its conceptualisation in 1997.
Like its 60- and 90 Series stablemates, this model benefits from Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. But thanks to its ‘specially developed’ chassis and suspension, this V60 is now 75 mm higher than the regular model.
According to Henrik Green, senior vice president of research and development at Volvo Cars, this makes the new Cross Country at home in town and when negotiating country roads, “thanks to a higher seating position, increased ground clearance and dynamic all-wheel-drive capabilities”. The latter is fitted as standard, along qith hill descent control, electronic stability control, corner traction control and a ‘special’ Off-Road driving mode, furthering its off-road abilities.
Other standard equipment included in this package is the Gothenburg-based brand’s Sensus Connect infotainment system, City Safety technology with autobrakr and Pilot Assist. Cross Traffic Alert is, however, an option.
The V60 Cross Country will be available with both a T5 petrol and D5 diesel powertrain, with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrids to follow. As of yet, Volvo has yet to announce when this new model will replace the V60 Cross Country currently available in South Africa. And how much it will cost.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/volvo-adds-cross-country-model-v60-range/
Following the recent release of the V60 R-Design model, Volvo has now unveiled a new Cross Country derivative to its mid-size estate range.
This V60 variant is the latest addition to the Swedish automaker’s line-up of new vehicles. And, with this car, Volvo aims to reinforce its “long-standing pedigree in safe, capable and versatile family cars” that the company says has defined its Cross Country segment since its conceptualisation in 1997.
Like its 60- and 90 Series stablemates, this model benefits from Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. But thanks to its ‘specially developed’ chassis and suspension, this V60 is now 75 mm higher than the regular model.
According to Henrik Green, senior vice president of research and development at Volvo Cars, this makes the new Cross Country at home in town and when negotiating country roads, “thanks to a higher seating position, increased ground clearance and dynamic all-wheel-drive capabilities”. The latter is fitted as standard, along qith hill descent control, electronic stability control, corner traction control and a ‘special’ Off-Road driving mode, furthering its off-road abilities.
Other standard equipment included in this package is the Gothenburg-based brand’s Sensus Connect infotainment system, City Safety technology with autobrakr and Pilot Assist. Cross Traffic Alert is, however, an option.
The V60 Cross Country will be available with both a T5 petrol and D5 diesel powertrain, with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrids to follow. As of yet, Volvo has yet to announce when this new model will replace the V60 Cross Country currently available in South Africa. And how much it will cost.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/volvo-adds-cross-country-model-v60-range/
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Autogefühl full review
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Euro NCAP crash test of Volvo V60
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