2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Ultimate AWD - Ultimate In-Depth Overview + Test Drive

The entire 2023 lineup of Volvo cars in the U.S. will consist of mild hybrid, hybrid or electric vehicles equipped with Google built-in.

With the popular XC90 and XC40 SUVs, as well as the V60 Cross Country, now receiving mild hybrid engines as standard (badged B4, B5, and B6), the Swedish luxury car brand is making good on its sustainability commitment to electrify its full range of vehicles. The effort reflects another step toward offering only pure electric vehicles by 2030 and being carbon neutral by 2040.

Regardless of lifestyle or access to charging, U.S. customers can now find an electrified Volvo car to fit their daily routines. For those without easy access to charging, mild hybrids offer increased efficiency over their predecessors, yet never need to be plugged in. New extended range plug-in hybrids offer all-electric driving in Pure mode while still providing a traditional gasoline-powered engine. And for those ready to leap directly into the future, the 402 horsepower, battery electric XC40 Recharge small luxury SUV and C40 Recharge luxury crossover offer zero tailpipe emissions.

Google built-in – already standard on the full-electric C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge, the XC60, S90, and V90 Cross Country—rolls out to the entire Volvo Cars range for model year 2023. As part of the Google ecosystem, Volvo cars now offer a seamless transition between digital life at home and on the phone, bringing customers’ digital lives, and much greater personalization, directly into their cars. With Google Assistant for voice control, Google Maps as the native navigation system, and the Google Play store for additional apps, every Volvo car is equipped with a best-in-class digital experience.

With the upgraded infotainment system comes the ability to receive over-the-air (OTA) updates. All new 2023 Volvo cars are capable of receiving and installing software upgrades remotely. As software updates are rolled out, each 2023 Volvo car is expected to continue to improve over its lifetime.

Several models also receive styling updates for the new model year. New colors, wheels, and interior options that include leather-free materials, are available across the range in almost every model. The S60, V60 and V60 Cross Country feature refreshed styling with a new front grille design and updated rear bumper inserts. And with the elimination of trim lines across all models, customers have the freedom to combine the exterior design, interior upholstery, and equipment level of their choice.

Harman Kardon Premium Sound
This high-class audio system delivers a beautifully balanced, powerful sound. Powered by a 600 W digital amplifier, the 14 hi-fi speakers, including an air-ventilated subwoofer, are tailored to the acoustics inside your Volvo and deliver a powerful, high-fidelity surround-sound experience. A unique sound-processing software optimizes the response of the speakers to ensure they perform in perfect harmony. So wherever you're seated, you and your passengers can enjoy a seamless first-class listening experience in all conditions and – not least – an extremely unified and tight bass sound.

Graphical Head-Up Display
The head-up display presents vital driver information so it appears in your field of vision at a distance that's comfortable for your eyes. You can keep your eyes on the traffic at the same time as you see current speed, speed limits, navigation directions and more. You don't have to change focus or look down, which means less strain on the eyes. The brightness of the head-up display adapts automatically to current light conditions, and you can set the system to suit your own personal preferences and link it to the memory function for the power-operated seat.

Power cushion extension, driver
The power-operated seat cushion extension provides comfortable thigh support – very convenient if you have long legs. Smoothly adjusted to your preferences using an intuitive power control, the cushion extension is extra wide to provide generous support no matter how your legs are positioned. And adding to comfort in cold weather, it is electrically heated when combined with heated seats.

Full Specs: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/documentfile/308168/my23-volvo-s60-technical-specifications

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