Volvo S60 Concept teaser released ahead of 2009 NAIAS
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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Early in January 2009 the Volvo S60 Concept vehicle will be unwrapped at the Detroit Motor Show and it gives an obvious sign of what the all-new Volvo S60 will appear like at its debut 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," said Stephen Odell, President and CEO at Volvo Cars. The first images show the coupe-motivated profile that provided the initial S60 its characteristic posture. It is presently receiving more highlights.
"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. The smooth coupe-like roof curvature is followed by a totally fresh shoulder contours, a gentle double wave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the back. "The inspiration comes from the Swedish coastline's cliffs and seas. An exciting blend of drama and sensuality," explains Volvo Cars' design director, Steve Mattin. He adds: "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." Included in the interior highlights is a floating center stack created from handmade Orrefors crystal. It fashioned in an elegant, see-through wave from the instrument board all the way to the backrest of rear seat. The crystal panel seems to float above the center stack's ergonomically created functionality and it is gently supported by pads made of rubber. "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," Mattin said.
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