In the luxury car market, luxury brands often have a deeper market reputation and sales performance in terms of product design and workmanship materials. Unfortunately, not all car companies have the same huge market share as BBA. Just like Volvo Cars, although it has always been benchmarked against BBA, it has only been product pricing a few times, and has never shown strong brand competitiveness in the consumer market.
But it is undeniable that as the originator of the three-point seat belt, the safety of Volvo vehicles is recognized as excellent. Then, in terms of brand attention, although Volvo is not as good as BBA, it can always rank between Cadillac, Jaguar Land Rover, Lexus, and Lincoln. Nowadays, independent brands are selling more and more expensive, Xiaomi SU7 was born at a price starting at 215,900 yuan, and Volvo S60, as a member of the traditional luxury brand, is reducing prices to attract the attention of more young consumers, what is the current situation?
I learned from the local Volvo dealer that now the Volvo S60 can enjoy the preferential policy of 600 million car purchase subsidies, and the price from 214,900 yuan has attracted the attention of many young consumers. I've also paid attention to this information, but I think it's equally important to understand the shortcomings of a car before buying a car. So, today I'd like to share with you the real experience of test driving the S60 at your local Volvo dealer not long ago.
In fact, the Volvo brand has always maintained a simple and generous design concept. For young people who pursue the beauty of modern art, this luxury design style from Northern Europe is particularly attractive, and when the design concept is integrated into the "Thor's Hammer", "Viking Tomahawk", coupled with the classic double-sided exhaust layout, with the iconic white metallic paint appearance, this Volvo S60 is not low.
The interior design of the Volvo S60 is more traditional, lacking the innovation and uniqueness of some competing models, and may not be enough to appeal to young consumers who are looking for a sense of style and technology. But in the core of the design, the car is completely close to the family flagship models S90 and XC90, the middle and high-end models are decorated with high-grade wood grain and chrome elements, and the gear handle is the crystal stop handle of the Orishi brand, which is very stable in terms of workmanship and materials, and it is not at all the "second-tier luxury brand" in our impression, and it feels more exquisite than the materials and workmanship of BBA.
However, although the product design and materials of the Volvo S60 are not bad, the interior space is really nerve-wracking. Specifically, the rear space of the Volvo S60 is acceptable in the same class of models, but the length and height of the seat cushion of the rear seats limit its comfort and support, and the middle floor bulges very high, affecting the legroom of the middle passenger, and it is inevitable to sit across it. The Volvo S60 has a middling trunk volume in its class, but the rear seats can't be folded down, which limits its ability to expand, which is inconvenient for consumers who need to carry large luggage or require flexible space.
For friends who don't care much about space comfort, I don't think the Volvo S60 is impossible to consider. After all, when it comes to the softness of the seat padding, the car does a decent job. At the same time, the car provides a winter package optional, low-profile models spend 3000 yuan to get front seat heating, rear seat heating, steering wheel heating, front windshield cleaning nozzle heating and other practical functions, the price is very conscientious, it is recommended that friends with a budget choose, winter can improve a lot of happiness.
The Volvo S60 is available in two power sets, one for the B4 and one for the B5. Both sets of power are matched with 48V mild hybrid system, among these two sets of power, I recommend you to choose the B5 version, the gearbox is upgraded from 7DCT to Aisin 8AT, the maximum power reaches 250 horsepower, the acceleration level is strong, and the official 000 acceleration is less than 7 seconds. The chassis adopts the front double wishbone rear multi-link independent suspension combination, which is adjusted to bias the sport, although the suspension is stiff, but with the blessing of HRS hydraulic shock absorption and cushioning technology, it has a clear road feeling and good handling, and the ride comfort on bumpy roads is also guaranteed. In addition, the fuel economy of this powertrain is relatively good, and the average fuel consumption of WLTC comprehensive working conditions is 6.67L/100km, which has certain advantages over its peers.
However, some users reported that the Volvo S60's infotainment system is not easy to operate and lacks physical controls, which affects the ease of operation while driving. In addition, the S60 does not have a very good view above the shoulder, which can be a disadvantage for drivers who are looking for a wide field of vision.
To sum up, Volvo S60, as a luxury sedan known for its handling and safety, although there are some deficiencies in rear space, trunk expansion capabilities, infotainment system and driving vision, etc., whether these shortcomings will affect consumers' car purchase decisions still need to be weighed according to consumers' actual needs and preferences.