Volvo Brings V60 and New R-Design Models to New York

VolvoVolvoSweden, 1927 > present49 models
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had a fairly subdued show in New York, but it announced the V60Volvo V60Sweden, 2010 > present301 versions
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will be on sale in the US and a new slate of R-Design models worldwide. 

Volvo is not revealing many details for the US-bound V60 yet. It will go on sale in early 2014, and it has not announced pricing or specifications yet. Volvo did say that the R-Design version of the V60 will go on sale in the US either at the same time as the standard car or very shortly thereafter. 

"Many consumers will be glad to see the addition of this exciting sports wagon to the Volvo lineup in America. And this time, we've added sophistication with the dynamic driving performance of a sedan," said Volvo North America President John Maloney. 

Volvo also announced updates to the S60Volvo S60 Gen.2Sweden, 2009 > present252 versions
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, V60 and XC60Volvo XC60Sweden, 2008 > present261 versions
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R-Design models. The three of them now get frameless, matt black grills with daytime running lights at the outer corners. At the rear, they all have a diffuser and round, polished tailpipes. The S60 and V60 get 19in wheels, and the XC60 gets 20in wheels.

Mechanically, the R-Design models get a chassis lowered by 15mm with 15% stiffer springs. On the S60 and V60, monotube dampers are added to the rear suspension, which adapt more quickly to the road. 

Inside, the R-Design cars get sport seats with black nubuck textile and perforated leather with an embroidered R-Design logo. Full leather seats are also optionally available. Other changes include stiffer suspension bushings and a strut brace

The R-Design package is available with the entire engine range including the 329hp Polestar version.