Volvo S60 T6 Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 42 Lakh

Priced at Rs. 42 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the car gets a 2.0-litre petrol T6 engine with a max output of 306bhp, and a torque of 400Nm. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic FWD gearbox.

By Ronak Shah

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Published on July 3, 2015

Highlights

Swedish carmaker Volvo today launched the petrol version of its S60 sedan in India. Priced at Rs. 42 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the car gets a 2.0-litre petrol T6 engine with a max output of 306bhp, and a torque of 400Nm. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic FWD gearbox. The car comes with 18 inch alloy wheels, interiors gets wood and leather-finish with sports seats, 6 airbags and ABS and navigation as standard. The adaptive digital display will supply the driver with personalized information, and also offers a choice of 3 themes to choose from: Elegance, Eco and Performance. The company has been a bit aggressive this year in the Indian market by launching its XC90, V40 cross country petrol variant, V40 hatch and now the S60's petrol avatar. The company sold 1,200 units in 2014-15 with a market share of 3.5 per cent; it is now looking at a market share of 10 per cent by 2020. Currently Volvo Auto India has 15 dealerships across the country. The company will also bring new range of products next year and sees no immediate plans of setting up a manufacturing plant in the country. Mr Tom Von Bonsdorff, MD, Volvo Auto India, said, "India is one of the fastest growing markets for Volvo. An array of recent launches - XC90, V40 Cross Country petrol, V40, and now the S60 T6 petrol, will add a positive thrust to the brand's presence in India." He also confirmed that Volvo Auto India will not be participating in the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo scheduled for February next year.