New Volvo S60 2011

The 2011 all-new Volvo S60 has been launched in Malaysia in two fully-imported variants, the 2.0 T5 and 3.0 T6 AWD, costing RM 288,000 and RM 348,000, respectively (prices are OTR without insurance). Available in two colours, Vibrant Copper and Flamenco Red, the all-new S60 was launched at the remote Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang, where Volvo Car Malaysia intended and succeeded in showing off the S60’s new-found dynamics and latest safety gadgets.

The S60 T5 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder engine with 240 hp at 5500 rpm and 320 Nm between 1800–5000 rpm. A six-speed Powershift dual-clutch transmission directs the power to the front wheels, allowing the S60 T5 to complete the century sprint in 7.5 seconds. The S60 T6 uses a 3.0-litre twin-scroll turbocharged, direct-injected straight-six engine producing 304 hp at 5600 rpm and 440 Nm between 2100–4200 rpm. Power goes to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic torque converter transmission—enough for the S60 T6 to hit 100 km/h from rest in 6.1 seconds.

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Volvo S40 2.4 A

A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 168 horsepower powers the 2.4i. High-performance T5 editions hold a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that generates 218 hp at 5,000 rpm and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The 2.4i comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, while the T5 comes with a standard five-speed automatic that includes Geartronic operation for manually selected gear changes. All-wheel-drive T5s come with a six-speed manual transmission, but can be had with the Geartronic five-speed automatic. T5 models also gain a sport suspension with the addition of the Dynamic Trim Package.

Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard. Electronic stability control with traction control is standard for 2007.

Driving Impressions
Even when equipped with the automatic transmission, the S40 accelerates with some spirit, though the engine growls when pushed. Despite a taut suspension, ride comfort is generally satisfactory, but the sedan can hit some bumps rather hard.

Stable on the road, the S40 maneuvers easily and delivers appealing control. Curves produce only modest body lean, and the sedan corners crisply. Driveline whine is noticeable at times. Despite ample cushioning, drivers tend to sit on top of the seat rather than in it.