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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Volvo S60 page on 30 June 2019, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Volvo S60 is a compact luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Volvo since 2000 and is now in its third generation.
The first generation (2000–2009) was launched in autumn of 2000 in order to replace the S70 and was based on the P2 platform. It had a similar designed estate version called Volvo V70 and a sports version called S60 R. Styling clues were taken from the ECC concept car and the S80.
The second generation (2010–2018) was released in 2010 for the 2011 model year and has its own estate version, known as the Volvo V60.
The third generation will join the Volvo line-up in 2018 or 2019. It will be built on a shortened version of the Scalable Product Architecture platform, in America's first Volvo factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The U.S. will become the sole global source of the S60 sedan when production in China is phased out in early 2019.
First generation (2000–2009)
The S60 was built on Volvo's P2 platform, which was shared with other Volvo models like the S80, V70, XC70 and finally the XC90.
The Volvo S60 was released in 2000 (2001 model year) being the company's new generation sports sedan. The S60 is aimed to mainly compete with the BMW 3 Series (E46) and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203). Unlike its rivals, the Volvo S60 continued production for 9 years with multiple facelifts. The S60 was refreshed in 2005. The exterior was updated with body-colored side moldings and bumpers with chrome linings, as well as new headlamps replacing the original with black housing. The interior received some updates as well, with new seats, trim, and an updated center console. The S60 went through a final facelift in 2008 with full body-colored bumper and door inserts and larger emblem in the front and larger spaced out "V-O-L-V-O" letters in the rear. The interior featured a new pattern upholstery which differs from its original pattern. The S60 came standard with Volvo's own radio unit, the HU-650 and an optional extra HU-850 unit. The HU-850 unit features a 225 or 335-watt power output (depending on optional external amplifier) with three presets: 2CH, 3CH and Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Surround Sound. The Four-C chassis from the S60 R became an option on some S60s. In 2004 the T5 engine was reengineered from 2.3 to 2.4 litres and received an increase of 10 bhp (7 kW; 10 PS), and a modified turbo in the D5 model also increased the D5 bhp from 163 PS to 185 PS.
Second generation (2010–2018)
The second generation S60 began production in Ghent, Belgium on May 17, 2010, with an expected annual production of 90,000 vehicles. Official photos were released in November 2009, and the car was publicly unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. It debuted as a 2011 model in North America. The second generation S60 also arrived with the 5th generation Haldex AWD system. More differences in the second generation S60 include the new large Volvo iron symbol, parallel to the grille LED day running lamps and larger spaced letters in the brand name on rear.
The engine range of the S60 and V60 comprises four petrol engines and three diesels. The engines available are the T3, T4, T5 and T6 petrol engines and D3, D5 and 1.6D DRIVe diesel engines, the latter of which has Stop Start Technology to increase the efficiency of the engine. The 2.4-litre D5 plug-in hybrid version, fitted with a five-cylinder diesel engine and a 50 kW electric motor, was scheduled for sale in Europe by November 2012.
The Volvo S60 and V60 come with Volvo's City Safety system as standard, which is the same system fitted to its sister the XC60. This system stops the car in the event of impending collision in 'City Traffic' below 19 mph (31 km/h). Also, a new safety feature named "Pedestrian Detection" (available on both the V60 and S60) detects people in front of the car and automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not react in time. The new sedan shows off Volvo's completely new design language already seen in the Volvo XC60 concept. It rides on the same platform as the XC60. The goal of this new design was to target younger demographics.
| Date | Media or Collection Name & Details | Files |
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| 11 July 2013 | Volvo S60 Polestar. In-car at Goodwood FOS 2013 Matt Hubbard for Speedmonkey |  Article Page - 41.4MB - 1:48 |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| December 2005 | SCI/NASS Combination Driver Air Bag-Related Serious Injury Investigation Vehicle - 2004 Volvo S60 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 984KB - 14 pages |
| publication 9 November 2006 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2006 Volvo S60 Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 19.8MB - 350 pages |
| publication 7 April 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 118: Power-Operated Window, Partition, And Roof Panel Systems 2011 Volvo S60 T6, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 11.0MB - 50 pages |
| publication 26 May 2011 | DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT To: Daniel Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 331KB - 3 pages |
| report date 26 May 2011 | NHTSA Recall 11V303000 Volvo S60 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| publication 3 June 2011 | FUEL PUMP SOFTWARE/POSSIBLE ENGINE To: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 32KB - 3 pages |
| publication 6 June 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 214: Dynamic Side Impact Protection (Rigid Pole) 2011 Volvo S60 4-Dr Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.6MB - 116 pages |
| publication 24 June 2011 | IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 73KB - 2 pages |
| publication 22 July 2011 | 2nd Quarter 2011 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 57KB - 2 pages |
| publication 21 October 2011 | 3rd Quarter 2011 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 37KB - 2 pages |
| publication 24 January 2012 | 4th Quarter 2011 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 34KB - 2 pages |
| publication 20 April 2012 | 1st Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |
| publication 23 July 2012 | 2nd Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 35KB - 2 pages |
| publication 23 July 2012 | DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 23KB - 2 pages |
| publication 10 September 2012 | DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 49KB - 2 pages |
| report date 10 September 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V439000 2013 Volvo S60, 2013 Volvo XC60 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| publication 12 September 2012 | REVISED - DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT To: Nancy Lewis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 79KB - 3 pages |
| publication 13 September 2012 | Defective SRS Control Unit-All cars quarantined To: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 50KB - 2 pages |
| publication 18 September 2012 | Technical Journal Recall 257: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Control Unit Replacement Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 150KB - 1 page |
| publication 28 September 2012 | Volvo Recall 257 SRS Control Unit Replacement To: All U.S. & Canadian Volvo Retailers From: Adam Kopstein, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 892KB - 8 pages |
| publication 19 October 2012 | 3rd Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |
| publication 19 October 2012 | 3rd Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 38KB - 2 pages |
| publication 17 January 2013 | 4th Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 35KB - 2 pages |
| publication 17 January 2013 | 4th Quarter 2012 Quarterly Reports Volvo Cars of North America, LLC NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 35KB - 2 pages |
| publication 22 April 2013 | Volvo 1st Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 34KB - 2 pages |
| publication 22 April 2013 | Volvo 1st Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 32KB - 2 pages |
| publication 15 July 2013 | Volvo 2nd Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 33KB - 2 pages |
| publication 16 July 2013 | Volvo 2nd Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 11V303000 | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |
| publication 24 October 2013 | Volvo 3rd Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 90KB - 2 pages |
| publication 10 January 2014 | Volvo 4th Quarter 2013 Recall Reports Volvo Cars U.S. NHTSA Recall 12V439000 | PDF - 85KB - 1 pages |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 13 September 2003 | Volvo S-60 Brings Safety, Style and Performance to Car Enthusiasts  | John Birchard, VOA News |
| 5 April 2006 | Starting the Revolvolution with the Volvo S60 | Kevin Anderson |
| 3 May 2006 | Volvo S60 Made Even Sportier According to Automaker | Kevin Anderson |
| 18 January 2013 | Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Motor Theft Prevention Standard; Volvo | Federal Register: NHTSA (Christopher J. Bonanti) |
| 11 July 2013 | In-car video in the Polestar S60 up the hill at Goodwood FoS  | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 30 September 2014 | 2014 Volvo S60 D5 R-Design Lux Nav First Drive Review  | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 22 October 2014 | 2014 Volvo S60 D5 R-Design Review | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 25 June 2019 | A Mixed Bag Of Feelings About Volvo’s 2019 S60 Polestar | Lucy Wyndham |