Volvo launches new S60 and V60 models

Until December 31, the new T4 starts from $49,950 driveaway with a five year's warranty, free scheduled servicing and roadside assist.

Running a 1.6-litre direct injection turbo charged four-cylinder engine  good for 132kW/240Nm and 7.4L/100km  the T4 is significant in starting under the $50,000 mark while paired with a compelling warranty/service package.

Peugeot and Renault has recently joined the Korean brands and Mitsubishi with the five year warranties, but the Volvo move is unmatched in the executive car segment.

This turbo petrol four is joined by a new diesel, the D3, from $54,990.

"Both the D3 and T4 represent excellent value for money as the new entry level vehicles into the S60 and V60 range especially the T4, coming in under $50,000 for a luxury sedan," Volvo Car Australia's Managing Director Matt Braid says.

"Sales of both the S60 and the V60 are strong for newcomers in the competitive luxury market and the T4 and D3 will further cement the S60 and V60 as genuine contenders in their respective classes."

The T4 becomes the S60/V60 entrant, under the 2.0-litre T5. Standard kit T4 and D3 models includes power driver's seat, rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloys, City Safety, Bluetooth audio streaming and a 7-inch screen.

The broader 2012 range is revised with a Teknik pack adding power passenger seat, headlight cleaners, sat-nav, blind spot alert, active headlights and chrome detailing. The T5 R-Design S60 and V60 further gain 18-inch Ixion alloy wheels. All T6 S60 and V60 models get Volvo Guard Alarm system, keyless-start, personal car communicator, blind sport warning and front parking sensors.

Volvo S60 sedan

T4: $49,990
T4 Teknik: $53,990
D3: $54,990
D3 Teknik: $59,490

Volvo V60 wagon

T4: $51,990
T4 Teknik: $56,990
D3: $57,990
D3 Teknik: $62,490