Volvo Cars of North America announced the all-new S60 sports sedan has received yet another prestigious industry award - this time being named to Ward's 10 Best Interiors list. The S60 is also fresh-off-the-heels of taking home a Ward's 10 Best Engines award for its 300-hp T6 engine. 

According to Tom Murphy, Executive Editor of Ward's AutoWorld, "The Volvo S60 is a study in Scandinavian serenity. From the beautifully angular door panels to the floating center stack, the S60 is an undiscovered gem in the heart of the luxury market. Among the S60's best features are the sleek head restraints for front-seat occupants, which stand out in a world of intrusive head restraints up-sized to meet new federal crash standards. Leave it to Volvo to make a safety device sexy."

 

 

 

The S60's masterful exterior design carries over to every inch of the interior, where each detail is well thought out. Volvo's designers obtained their inspiration from the road racing tracks as they pursued the uncompromising sportiness inside the all-new S60. The graphic character of a road course is apparent in the instrument panel and in the doors. Every detail looks like it's in motion. The instruments and center stack are angled towards the driver to create a sensation of focus and control. The interior is full of driver-oriented details, but it is still a five-seater car offering comfortable space for all its occupants. 

This year, Ward's evaluated 51 vehicles in their search to find the 10 best interiors. Ward's editors picked the winning interiors using score sheets completed for each vehicle driven based on materials, ergonomics, safety, the human-machine interface, comfort, fit-and-finish, overall value and aesthetics.