[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-volvo-s60-r-design-edition\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-volvo-s60-r-design-edition\/","headline":"New Volvo S60 R-Design Edition","name":"New Volvo S60 R-Design Edition","description":"Volvo\u2019s new S60 saloon offers a fresh look for the brand, as well as plenty of cool tech… Tired of looking at the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class and Audi A4? Well forget about them and feast your eyes on the gorgeous Volvo S60 R-Design Edition, a beautiful and luxurious saloon that isn\u2019t made in Germany for a change. It\u2019s posh, it\u2019s fast and it\u2019s Swedish. The S60 is Volvo\u2019s ongoing line of luxury saloons and have been around […]","datePublished":"2019-03-13","dateModified":"2019-03-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/New-Volvo-S60-R-Design-Edition-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/New-Volvo-S60-R-Design-Edition-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-volvo-s60-r-design-edition\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Volvo"],"wordCount":650,"keywords":["volvo","Volvo S60","Volvo S60 Saloon"],"articleBody":"Volvo\u2019s new S60 saloon offers a fresh look for the brand, as well as plenty of cool tech…Tired of looking at the BMW 3 Series, MercedesC Class and Audi A4? Well forget about them and feast your eyes on the gorgeousVolvo S60 R-Design Edition, a beautiful and luxurious saloon that isn\u2019t made inGermany for a change. It\u2019s posh, it\u2019s fast and it\u2019s Swedish. The S60 is Volvo\u2019songoing line of luxury saloons and have been around since the year 2000. Youmay have seen them on the road without even realising thanks to previouslybland and ordinary design, however, that\u2019s all changed now!The Volvo S60 will be making its debut in theUK on May 11th but only the R-Design Edition will be available. The standardversion will be made available sometime in April.  A fresh, cool lookUnlike previous S60\u2019s, this one is a bit more daring in its design. Gorgeous updated LED lights are a far cry from the previous plastic blobs found on previous models. They\u2019re sharp, streamlined and sophisticated and perhaps most importantly, instantly recognisable and unique. Also on the rear of this S60 R-Design Edition you\u2019ll find two exhaust tips rather than one, which will also be featured on the standard edition as well. On the front end, you\u2019ll see more LED lightswhich run straight through the middle of the headlight unit and the lightsthemselves are sharper, thinner and just less round and blobby when compared tothe previous model. The interior, while still more \u201cplasticky\u201dthan the interiors found in BMWs and Mercedes, is another huge improvement forthe S60. Metal handles and trim, contrasting stitching and leather seats – ithas the foundations for a great luxury interior but it\u2019s unfortunately somewhatlet down by the gloss black plastic found surrounding the centre console andvents. Other than that, Volvo seems to be doing a good job at re-establishingitself as a luxury manufacturer.The R-Design Edition is packed with features and techWith the R-Design Edition, customers will be treated to an array of extras. Starting on the outside, the suspension will be sports suspension, making it lower (and stiffer) than normal, the 19\u201d wheels will be diamond cut and have a contrasting black finish. The car will be powered by a 250hp T5 turbo petrol engine with eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive and is said to be able to do 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds, which is quicker than the base model 2019 BMW 3 Series. On the inside is where the fun really is. You\u2019ll find heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, digital gauge cluster, driver\u2019s heads up display, 14 Harman Kardon speakers and of course the vertical nine-inch touchscreen console with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built-in. There\u2019s also a rear camera and front and rear parking sensors.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Furthermore, the car also comes with Pilot Assist which is basically autopilot for motorways, meaning the car will accelerate, decelerate and stay in lane for you. As commonly found in new Volvo\u2019s, the S60 will also have blind spot detection on the wing mirrors. PriceWhen the S60 R-Design Edition starts poppingup in showrooms on 11 May, it will be priced at \u00a337,920 which isn\u2019t bad at allfor all the tech you\u2019re getting. Wait for the base models to be released andyou\u2019ll likely be able to get your hands on a brand new S60 saloon for a lotless than \u00a337,920. The only drawbacks of this car are that it\u2019sFWD, there\u2019s no diesel option and the handling isn\u2019t quite as refined as someother luxury saloons. Still, this Polestar-engineered machine is now capable ofgiving the other big brands a run for their money and it\u2019s become a realcompetitor for the mid-sized saloon market. 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