10 Techie Touches of the 2020 Volvo S60

It's no surprise that the 2020 Volvo S60 is safe. The beautifully-designed luxury sport sedan holds a five-star overall NHTSA safety rating and has been selected as an IIHS top safety pick. But the midsize S60 (with trim levels including the premium Momentum, sporty R-Design, luxury Inscription, and performance-enhanced Polestar Engineered) has also been appointed with a decisively-uncluttered Scandinavian design and equipped with an efficiently-intuitive suite of forward-thinking technologies. The brand's human-centric approach offers adaptable modern connectivity along with a variety of easy-to-use smart technology resources to keep vehicle occupants in touch, in control, and entertained.

1)  12.3” Digital Driver Display

STANDARD | AVAILABLE IN PACKAGE FOR MOMENTUM

The attractive and easy-to-read display unit makes vital information available to the driver at a quick glance. Four adaptable graphic modes deliver details such as navigation directions, telephone calls, and road signs updated in real time. The interface clarity makes it convenient for drivers to watch the road while simultaneously staying constantly alerted about changing speed limits, road conditions, and any surrounding obstacles.

2)  360° Surround View Camera

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A favorite safety feature for many, Volvo's 360-degree bird's eye view provides a high-resolution image of the area immediately surrounding the vehicle including objects or vehicles that may be hard to spot using only the windows and mirrors. Prominently displayed on the 9-inch tablet-style graphical digital touchscreen display, the combined camera views assist drivers with maneuvering or reversing in tight areas with reduced visibility.

3)  Sensus Navigation

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Give a voice command or simply type in a zip code, street name, and address number; and then off you go with Sensus Navigation providing visual and audible guidance to your next location. Real-time traffic information provides updates to planned navigation when necessary and helps you steer clear of congestion with alternative route suggestions. The system connects seamlessly with cloud-based services and navigation apps as standard Sensus Connect puts the digital world at your fingertips for listening to online radio, streaming music, browsing the web, and more via the car's touch screen, steering wheel buttons, voice control, wireless smartphone connection, and high-performance audio system.

4)  Smartphone Integration

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With Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, familiar smartphone functions are seamlessly integrated so that you can make calls, send and receive messages, listen to podcasts, and enjoy music. Cable connection via an additional USB port in the front center console provides power for battery charging, and Bluetooth® connection allows you to wirelessly connect your smartphone to the system which supports iPhone® (5 or later) via Apple CarPlay as well as Android smartphones (5.0 Lollipop or later via Android Auto).

5)  Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound

ADDITIONAL $3,200 | STANDARD ON POLESTAR ENGINEERED

Seamlessly integrated into the cabin architecture, Volvo's high-end Bowers & Wilkins audio system is designed to deliver an immersive sound experience by bringing exceptional clarity and realism to music. Three room modes allow you to recreate specific acoustic styles through the use of a 10-channel amplifier and 15 separate high-end speakers which produce an 1100-watt output that surrounds occupants with a pristine sound. A standard three-month offer of SiriusXM Satellite Radio further provides over 130 digital-quality channels including commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data.

6)  Keyless Entry with Hands-Free Power Tailgate

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No need to fumble around trying to get the car remote out of your purse or pocket when approaching the vehicle with your arms full when you can use keyless entry to open the door and start the engine. Simply slide your foot under the rear area of the vehicle to activate the motion sensor, and the power tailgate will open to a designated height which can be programmed to a lower maximum level for a variety of circumstances.

7)  Park Assist Pilot

AVAILABLE IN PACKAGE | STANDARD ON R-DESIGN

Need help with parallel and/or perpendicular parking? Volvo's Park Assist Pilot can handle it for you thereby making the parking process easier and much more enjoyable. The technology accurately parks the car by carefully measuring an available parking space and taking over the steering wheel while you manage acceleration. The Rear Park Assist camera adds further convenience when reversing by using the integrated driver's information screen to display activity occurring directly behind the car via feedback from a digital camera discretely located over the license plate.

8)  City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology

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In addition to the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) and Cross Traffic Alert, City Safety offers relaxed control by detecting other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or large animals and automatically braking when necessary during the day or even at night. This Volvo safety innovation uses radar and camera technology to provide an audible and visible warning if a collision is imminent, thereby helping you avoid potential danger and avoid or mitigate an impact such as turning into the path of an oncoming vehicle in an intersection.

9)  Lane Keeping Aid

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There's no need to worry about unintentionally drifting over into the next lane thanks to Volvo's Lane Keeping Aid which uses a digital camera to register lane markings and determine the vehicle's position on the road. Helping to prevent single-vehicle road departures, LKA senses when the driver is not in control and gently steers the car back into the proper position while signaling the process with haptic vibrations or a warning sound.

10)  Run-off Road Mitigation

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While the driver is responsible for how the car is controlled at all times, the run-off road protection system continuously scans the road ahead and behind and automatically tightens the front safety belts electrically if a potential run-off scenario or collision is detected. Lessening the likelihood of an accident in which the vehicle leaves the road unintentionally between 40 and 86 mph, the system uses steering and braking to guide the car back onto the right path.

With an MSRP starting at $36,050, the 2020 Volvo S60 delivers safety, comfort, and a wealth of advanced technology. For more information, stop by a local dealership or visit online at:

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