(June 20, 2024) Volvo will end U.S. production of the S60 compact sedan — the brand's entry model — at the end of the month. The S60 was Volvo's first and until recently only U.S.-manufactured vehicle. S60 output began at the $1.1 billion factory near Charleston, S.C., in 2018, according to Automotive News.

Dwindling demand for sedans in the U.S. shortened the S60's shelf life. Volvo sold just 10,357 last year.

The move comes as Volvo pivots to an all-electric brand globally and launches U.S. production of the EX90 large electric SUV.

A battery-powered replacement of the S60 goes into production in Daqing, China, in 2025 but is not expected to be sold in the U.S., according to AutoForecast Solutions. The V60 received a new front grille design and tweaked rear bumper inserts as part of a freshening for the 2023 model year.

Source: Automotive News