Act fast because availability is ultra-limited.
Volvo has been in the news a lot lately regarding its plans for an all-electric vehicle future starting in 2030 that'll include new models like the Embla. That won’t fully come into play until 2030. For now, existing combustion-engined models like the Volvo S60 continue to roll off the assembly lines. Instead of letting the midsize sedan age out, Volvo has decided to give it some attitude.
Introducing the Volvo S60 Black Edition, limited to just 450 examples for the current model year. Available on the regular S60, mild-hybrid S60 Momentum, and R-Design trims, as well as the plug-in hybrid S60 Recharge, the Black Edition tacks on high gloss black 19-inch wheels and standard metallic paint.
Up front, you'll find high gloss black covering the grille, Volvo badge, and grille slash. The high gloss black continues on the wheels and window trim. Even the rear badging, such as the Volvo wordmark, model name, and motor type are all in high gloss black. The tailpipes have been darkened as well. Only two exterior colors will be offered, Onyx Black Metallic and Crystal White Metallic.
Volvo says the Black Edition was designed specifically for the US market at the carmaker's California design studio. The project came to fruition in record time, with the design concept only getting underway in January 2021.
Volvo executives saw the concept in person last November and immediately approved it for production, meaning they skipped the typical design approval process because they loved what they saw. “The design of the S60 Black Edition evokes a passionate response across the company,” said Eric Beak, head of design for Volvo Car USA. “We're very proud that the Black Edition has been designed here in the US and will be built by our US team in South Carolina.”
With production limited to 450 units, anyone interested needs to contact their nearest Volvo dealer as soon as possible. An official price was not announced, only that the MSRP will start at “under $40,000.”
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