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Adrian PatonVolvo S60 Concept to be unveiled at 2009 NAIAS
November 25th 2008 02:05
Swedish car maker Volvo has released an official teaser image of the upcoming S60 sedan which will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in concept form next January.
As with its predecessor, the S60 is a trendsetter in terms of styling with new shoulders that resembles a "double wave", extending from the headlights and all the way back to the taillights. The ultra sleek roof-line give the S60 a coupe-like silhouette and unique stance.
Volvo Cars' design director, Steve Mattin said: "This concept car takes our design DNA to the next level. We're talking about a 'Dramatic New Approach', meaning that we gradually turn up our cars' visual volume. The concept car's exterior gives a clear indication of what customers can expect of the all-new S60.
On the inside we've been even more daring - there the focus has been on creating a vision of the future in the slightly longer perspective."
On the inside we've been even more daring - there the focus has been on creating a vision of the future in the slightly longer perspective."
The interior will be just as much of a trendsetter as the exterior with a floating centre stack made of hand-crafted Orrefors crystal shaped in a graceful, transparent wave from the instrument panel all the way to the rear seat backrest. Floating above the centre stack's ergonomically designed functionality, the crystal panel rests gently on rubber pads.
The Official Volvo Press Release:
Volvo S60 Concept breaks cover
The Volvo S60 Concept will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2009 and will provide an insight into the future direction of the all-new Volvo S60, which will be launched in 2010.
"We both can and dare to deliver even more exciting and more dynamic designs while retaining our grip on the lead position with regard to safety. The concept car shows part of our future, it's a hint that the all-new S60 will be one of the strongest contenders in the CD premium segment," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO at Volvo Cars.
The image reveals the coupe-inspired silhouette that gave the original S60 its unique stance. It is now being even further accentuated.
"The concept car's design gives a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics and I can assure you that the all-new S60 will deliver a sporty drive like no Volvo before," says Stephen Odell.
New shoulders resembling a double wave
The sleek coupe-like roof line introduces a new shoulder contour and, with it, an entirely new Volvo design cue. The gentle 'double wave' extends from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear.
"This concept car takes our design DNA to the next level. We're talking about a 'Dramatic New Approach', meaning that we gradually turn up our cars' visual volume. The concept car's exterior gives a clear indication of what customers can expect of the all-new S60.
On the inside we've been even more daring - there the focus has been on creating a vision of the future in the slightly longer perspective," explains Volvo Cars' design director, Steve Mattin.
Centre stack made of Orrefors crystal
Among the interior features is a floating centre stack made of hand-crafted Orrefors crystal. It is shaped in a graceful, transparent wave from the instrument panel all the way to the rear seat backrest. The crystal panel appears to float above the centre stack's ergonomically designed functionality and it rests gently on rubber pads.
"In a concept car the aim is to give your imagination a free rein and our iconic super-slim centre stack was the perfect object. Using pure crystal is a thrilling experiment. We may well see interior features in crystal-like materials in the future," says Steve Mattin.
[Source: Volvo]
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