Volvo has updated its S60 sedan for the 2007 model year. Changes include new front and rear spoilers, updated bumpers and skirts, a new grille, an updated interior, watch-like instruments, a new turn signal system, indicators on the mirrors, new color options, and new wheel choices. The car is also being offered with optional adaptive headlights that swivel in turns. Photos and info after the jump…
The front spoiler has been redesigned to get a more pronounced and protruding contour at the bottom. On optional variants the entire front spoiler, including the sills and rear lower bumper, are colour coordinated with the car body. The boot lid can also be specified with a sporty new wing spoiler. The 2007 model also gets a new grille with a larger and more pronounced Volvo emblem.
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The door mirrors now feature integrated side indicators, and the signal lever from the S40 has been carried over. It enables drivers to press lightly on the lever to have the indicator flash three times for lane changes.
Three new exterior colours – Electric Silver, Orinoco Blue and Maple Red – give increased freedom of choice, as do the three new aluminium wheels – Nodus (7×16 inches), Tucana (7.5×17 inches) and Eudora (8×18 inches).
The interior has a number of new features, including new Grid Aluminium metal decor panels. These panels are optional and have been designed to create a more three-dimensional impression and tactile feeling. On the column stalks, the air intake controls and the steering wheel, aluminium bright work has been added. The bright work is also included on the new three-spoke sports steering wheel in perforated leather (option).

To further enhance the sporty tone, the instrument panel can be optionally specified with the same type of watch-like instruments introduced in the new Volvo S80 . Another new option is the interior rear-view mirror with built-in compass.

 The range of upholstery has been renewed with a sporty leather upholstery option in two contrasting shades and textures topped with contrasting stitching.
The standard chassis has been further developed in a number of areas. Firmer shock absorbers and springs front and rear increase the car’s torsional rigidity by about 25 percent. The anti-roll bars are also sturdier than before and the bushes are solid, which together promote a harmonious balance between reassuring road manners and supple ride comfort.

The 2007 S60 can also optionally be equipped with Active Bi-Xenon Light — swiveling headlight beams that follow the curve of the road. A mini-processor is used to measure and analyse a number of parameters and optimise the beam pattern accordingly. The headlight beams can be turned up to 15 degrees in either direction, and can thus illuminate a longer stretch of road even in curves.
