What Volvo S60 T5 looks like in the eyes of the Nordic？

As a European brand, Volvo Malaysia itself has sports genes. In the previous generation of 60 cars, there was a Polestar model that focused on sports and performance. Volvo has always had its own uniqueness in understanding sports and handling. . Similarly, the product strength of the current generation of Volvo family is obvious to all, but what is really relevant to sports may be the new generation of S60 that finally came to the domestic market. Then, how does the sports in the eyes of the Nordic people interpret it?

As we all know, the Volvo Drive-E series engine is one of the representatives of the extreme modularization, and this elegant sports model is equipped with a T5 power version model, which is familiar with the power parameters, 250 horsepower, 350N The number of m is very good when placed in front of models of the same specification, and the matching is still Aisin's 8AT gearbox.

Compared to the S90 T5 version, it may be due to the lightness of the S60 itself. As soon as you get started, it shows a very active dynamic response. Almost every time the throttle is opened a little deeper, the whole car will be pushed very strongly. Back feeling. Of course, such power-generating characteristics are naturally not as calm and secure as the S90 and V90, but they have the fierceness and ready-to-fire irritability that a sports car should have, and it drives very refreshingly.

Only in the Comfort mode, the S60 demonstrates that Volvo's power system is easy to open, the power is light and powerful, and the gearbox shifts quickly and extremely smoothly. Once it enters the Sport mode, its restlessness factor is completely released. The gearbox keeps the engine speed at a high level more, and the accelerator pedal becomes more sensitive, as if it is a one-time split.

Compared to the familiar power system, what I personally like more is that this generation of S60 still maintains the original flavor of overseas models after being made in China. Not only is the suspension structure unchanged, but it also does not cater to the public for "to please" The style is lengthened. The suspension adjustment is obviously stiff, and the support for the body is very good when cornering at high speed, giving the driver a lot of confidence. However, although the slightly harder suspension will bring a wealth of road feel information to the S60, it will have a very good toughness and heaviness when dealing with vibrations. The vibrations come and go fast, showing a very good sense of luxury.

For a sports car, support alone is definitely not enough. The S60 uses an all-aluminum front double-wishbone suspension. The front wheels have better grip on the bumpy road when turning, and the front direction and direction Stability will be better. Compared with the steady state of the front of the car, the rear of the S60 is very active. The followability of the rear of the car is quite good. The movement of the whole car to change lanes and corners will be more arbitrary. Compared with the trailing tail of those extended models, the original The authentic S60 undoubtedly has a more flexible figure.

Compared with the arc beauty of the previous generation models, the new generation S60 uses more tough lines and angular design elements, thus creating a more vigorous feeling of the whole vehicle, and it is more in line with the aesthetic trend of this era. Unlike the slender and elegant posture presented by the S90, Volvo hopes that the S60 can convey to the audience a more sporty feeling.

The simple and environmentally friendly central control design has always been the best place for Volvo's interior. The "people-oriented" concept has always been implemented in the entire interior design, so we can feel that Volvo's interior is not The peculiar smell, the details of the workmanship are very delicate, the Harman Kardon sound system is pleasant to the ear, and the overall atmosphere is also comfortable.

So back to the question at the beginning, how do the Nordic people interpret sports? In my opinion, it is seeking change amidst constant changes. The constant is that from the perspective of many products such as S90, XC90, XC60, simple Nordic design, people-oriented concept, and safety-oriented premise are the things that the Volvo brand has insisted on for many years, even though it is a medium-sized luxury car. Above, these are still the core of the S60 as a Volvo.

Source: WapCar