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Volvo S60 Saloon 2.0 T5 R DESIGN Plus 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	R DESIGN Plus
Price	£38,435
Engine Power - BHP	250
Acceleration	6.5
Top Speed	145 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	168
Length	4761 mm
Width	1916 mm
Height	1437 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	442 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1606 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Active TFT crystal driver's information display
9" centre console touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Bluetooth handsfree system
Drive mode settings
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
Hands free boot opening
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Sensus navigation with European mapping and traffic information
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Trip computer
Voice activated control for key functions
Volvo on call

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket
DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Exterior Features

Active high beam
Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior mirror
Automatic active bending LED headlights with adaptive shadow technology incorporating day running lights
Automatic headlight levelling system
Body colour bumpers
Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Dual integrated exhaust pipes with high gloss black surround
Front and rear power windows
Front LED fog lights with cornering function
Headlight cleaning system
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
High gloss black mesh front grille with silk metal surround
Home safe and approach lighting
Puddle lights
R Design tread plates
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear diffuser
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

2 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
A-pillar parking ticket holder
B Pillar ventilation
Black headlining
Centre console cupholders
Contour sports seats with nappa leather/textile upholstery
Driver and front passenger seat cushion extension
Fixed rear seat and headrests
Front and rear footwell and side step illumination
Front and rear reading lights and centre armrest Storage Illumination
Front head restraints
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
High gloss black steering wheel remote infotainment controls
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Leather sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles
Lockable glovebox
Luggage compartment illumination
Luggage compartment net pocket
Multicolour theatre lighting
Power driver seat with multi directional lumbar support and memory for seat and exterior mirrors
Rear armrest with storage + cupholders
Rear head restraints
Sports floor mats
Sports leather gear knob
Sports pedals
Tailgate illumination and ambient door lighting
Underfloor cargo storage

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + large animal detection + front collision warning with full auto brake
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
First aid kit
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Mechanical child locks on rear doors
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Keyless drive (includes keyless entry and keyless start) with remote tag
Locking wheel nuts
Nappa leather key integrated remote control central locking including fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Private locking for bootlid

Trim

Metal mesh inlays

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	161

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1969
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	38.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	34E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.5
Engine Power - BHP	250
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	145 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1437 mm
Length	4761 mm
Wheelbase	2872 mm
Width	1916 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2040 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2190 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	442 l
Max. Loading Weight	584 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1606 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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