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The S60 and V60 now come with a space-saver spare tyre package as a no-cost option, plugging an important gap in the equipment lineup.
The package - tyre, cover and tie-down straps - was previously available at a cost of $410.40, not including GST, but Volvo has now recognised the need for more than just a tyre repair kit as part of the driveway package at dealerships.
“We've taken on a variety of feedback and made it happen. We think this is a positive result all-round, giving people the option of taking the space-saver package,” says Oliver Peagam, spokesman for Volvo Cars Australia.
But there are still downsides. There is no dedicated spare-wheel storage in the S60 and V60, which means the wheel must be strapped into the luggage space, and the no-cost choice will not be backdated for existing owners of the mid-sized Volvos.
“It does eat a bit into the boot space," admits Peagam. “But you can leave it in the garage or put it into the car for a long trip. It's there ready for work straight away. “Some people aren't bothered about the spare, but for some it's important. This is a flexible solution for people who want a spare.”
Total sales of the S60 and V60 have now topped 1700 cars, with 1281 S60 sedans delivered since sales began in 2010 and 513 V60 wagons since it arrived in 2011.
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