My S60 R-Design has arrived.

mrma · Jan 12th, 2014, 20:05

Actually, I picked up my S60 D2 R-Design a month ago, but I've just taken the pictures today.

In terms of specs, it has got almost everything, except Sensus Connect and Front Camera.

What made me to buy a Volvo? My first answer would be (beyond known safety feautures) the simplistic and classy look of both inside and outside. I belive the principle "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". When I sit in my Volvo I feel peace and comfort, and I'd say it is almost meditative.

Ordered manual first and then changed to automatic gear, glad I did change it, because many technologies (adaptive cruise control, queue assist) work seamlessly with automatic gear besides the known comfort of it. I'm aware that D2 is not the perfect engine for this car but no other options for me.

Have driven almost 2k and very happy so far. Especially the sport seats are extremely comfortable. The suspension is a little firm in city traffic but I knew it before the purchase, so doesn't bother me at all.

I think it is still early to judge gas usage, I will post it some time later.

I know the waiting period is difficult for future owners and one likes to see as many pictures as possible, so here you go, these are for you:

Arianne · Jan 12th, 2014, 21:35

Nice car and truly lovely pics -supersize, keeps us going while we wait for our orders to arrive - thank you for taking pity on us!

Best wishes.

r-designbob · Jan 13th, 2014, 02:28

Simply Gorgeous.

Can't make up my mind if it's Sapphire black, or a very dark blue? It seems to have a blueish tint, unless it's my monitor ( or eyes even

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bongodave · Jan 13th, 2014, 02:34

Really gorgeous car. Touch of the DB7's to it. Those are the nicest alloys I've seen with subtle, yet still very stylish design. Give it ten years and I may own one too! lol.

Harvey1512 · Jan 13th, 2014, 10:42

Handsome. The R-Design seats I had in an S40 a few years ago were the comfiest I have ever had and those look equally as good if not better, the material does not look slippy unlike mine.

Is the central display an extra, is it the TFT display, or is that standard now? It looks very good and worth it if it is extra.

mrma · Jan 13th, 2014, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Handsome. The R-Design seats I had in an S40 a few years ago were the comfiest I have ever had and those look equally as good if not better, the material does not look slippy unlike mine.

Is the central display an extra, is it the TFT display, or is that standard now? It looks very good and worth it if it is extra.

Yes it is the TFT display which has three different themes, it's standard for 2014 R-Designs for both XC-60 and S-60.

volvorocks · Jan 14th, 2014, 00:33

How do you find the performance of the D2 coupled with the auto box?

Regards

Jan 12th, 2014, 20:05	#1
mrma New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2014 17:46 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wherever	My S60 R-Design has arrived. Actually, I picked up my S60 D2 R-Design a month ago, but I've just taken the pictures today. In terms of specs, it has got almost everything, except Sensus Connect and Front Camera. What made me to buy a Volvo? My first answer would be (beyond known safety feautures) the simplistic and classy look of both inside and outside. I belive the principle "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". When I sit in my Volvo I feel peace and comfort, and I'd say it is almost meditative. Ordered manual first and then changed to automatic gear, glad I did change it, because many technologies (adaptive cruise control, queue assist) work seamlessly with automatic gear besides the known comfort of it. I'm aware that D2 is not the perfect engine for this car but no other options for me. Have driven almost 2k and very happy so far. Especially the sport seats are extremely comfortable. The suspension is a little firm in city traffic but I knew it before the purchase, so doesn't bother me at all. I think it is still early to judge gas usage, I will post it some time later. I know the waiting period is difficult for future owners and one likes to see as many pictures as possible, so here you go, these are for you:

Jan 12th, 2014, 21:35	#2
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	Nice car and truly lovely pics -supersize, keeps us going while we wait for our orders to arrive - thank you for taking pity on us! Best wishes. __________________ 2017 - Range Rover Velar D300 V6 R-dynamic, Corris Grey .......... but drove Volvo XC90 & XC60 from 2006-17 so I have lifetime membership of the forum (thanks people).

Jan 13th, 2014, 02:28	#3
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Simply Gorgeous. Can't make up my mind if it's Sapphire black, or a very dark blue? It seems to have a blueish tint, unless it's my monitor ( or eyes even ) __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Jan 13th, 2014, 10:42	#5
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Handsome. The R-Design seats I had in an S40 a few years ago were the comfiest I have ever had and those look equally as good if not better, the material does not look slippy unlike mine. Is the central display an extra, is it the TFT display, or is that standard now? It looks very good and worth it if it is extra. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jan 14th, 2014, 00:33	#7
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	@mrma How do you find the performance of the D2 coupled with the auto box? Regards

Jan 13th, 2014, 02:34	#4
bongodave I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 17th, 2014 01:36 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: coventry	Really gorgeous car. Touch of the DB7's to it. Those are the nicest alloys I've seen with subtle, yet still very stylish design. Give it ten years and I may own one too! lol.

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