Volvo has pulled the Volvo S60 from its line-up, citing a short term determination as it re-evaluates its assortment.
A single of only two saloons the Swedish brand name supplied, the BMW 3 Sequence rival started at £44,005 and was readily available with either a 246bhp mild-hybrid petrol engine or a 448bhp petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain (in S60 Recharge form).
With Volvo aiming to transition to an all-electric powered model by 2030, this selection calls into problem the foreseeable future of the executive saloon, especially as it will not have a completely electric powered variant.
Nonetheless, the Volvo V60 estate, which shares the exact system and powertrain options, remains on sale, as do the larger Volvo S90 saloon and Volvo V90 estate.
About the S60, a Volvo spokesperson reported: “No decision has nonetheless been designed about long run design ideas. We will talk any updates as appropriate.
“We are regularly re-analyzing our solution portfolio and as component of this process have quickly eliminated the S60 from sale in the British isles.”
Another reason for the choice could be the S60’s revenue. Figures launched by Jato Dynamics (which brings together S60 and V60 product sales) clearly show that the autos have endured a 51% fall in registrations so much this yr (to 16,797) as opposed with 2021 – the greatest slide in the Volvo line-up.
We suppose that the S60 is primarily to blame for this slide, specified that the V60 continues to be on sale.
