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2011 Volvo V60

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Volvo V60

While the S60 sedan made its formal bow at Geneva this past winter, the V60 is making its first major show appearance at Paris this week. Let the disappointment begin: The S60 isn't bound for North America in any form, Volvo officials have told us. But that doesn't mean we're not wishing for this one.

No question, Volvo is taking a big step, design-wise, with its new 2011 S60 sport sedan, and we think the new look works especially well in V60 sport-wagon form. As S60 chief designer Jonathan Disley recently told MotorAuthority, Volvo is harnessing more of Scandinavia's design heritage and moving forward, with curvier exteriors and high-contrast interiors that are modern yet warm.

To add a little more flair to the package, Volvo pulled the wraps off both cars in sporty R-Design guise, which brings a more aggressive, sporty look overall.

R-Design details include a glossy piano black grille, color-matched body trim, matte-finish details, and a hexagonal pattern that's repeated on various trim pieces. In back, dual exhausts and special 18-inch Diamond cut alloys bring it a special look.

Inside, the R-Design gets sport seats with more side support, plus special two-tone themes with contrast stitching and a unique steering-wheel design, shift knob, sports pedals, and R-Design floor mats.

Initially, all R-Design S60 and V60 models will be in Passion Red, but eight colors in all will be offered.

The R-Design models will hit the market beginning this fall, and it's likely we'll see the S60 R-Design here in the U.S. As for the V60, take a look at these pictures from the show and dream.