# Blacked-Out Sedan Upgrades Volvo Launches New 'Black Edition' S60 Sedan Package By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s60 References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/cars/volvo-s60-black-edition) & [volvocars](https://www.volvocars.com/us/v/cars/sedan)  Swedish car manufacturer [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90) has announced that it will be updating its S60 lineup with a new 'Black Edition' sedan. According to the company, the new high-gloss black model will be limited to a total of 450 vehicles, all of which will be released this year. The new Black Edition upgrade will be available for the hybrid S60 Momentum and the [plug-in hybrid S60 Recharge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1). The upgrades for these vehicles will include a high gloss black finish on the grille, grille sash, Volvo logo, and window trim. Moreover, the models' will receive a blacked-out finish on their wheels, badges, and tailpipes. As a result, the 'Black Edition' transforms the popular S60 sedan into a [sleek, all-black car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-bronco-black-ice-edition) that should appeal to consumers with luxury tastes. Image Credit: Volvo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Car Customization:** The trend of customizable upgrades for luxury cars provides an opportunity for other car manufacturers to offer unique, limited edition designs. - **Blackout Design Trend:** The trend of sleek, all-black designs provides an opportunity for fashion and technology companies to create limited edition products with a minimalist yet high-end look. - **Electrification of Cars:** The trend of hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for high-end vehicles provides an opportunity for car manufacturers and renewable energy companies to partner and help consumers reduce their carbon footprint while driving luxury cars. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to provide limited edition, customizable upgrades to luxury cars with sleek, modern designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to apply the all-black, sleek design trend to clothing, accessories, and luxury goods. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has the opportunity to partner with car manufacturers to create more eco-friendly luxury vehicles with hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Race-Ready Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bst-edition-270.md) - [Blacked-Out Sportscar Spec Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner-blackline.md) - [Special Edition Dark Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-camry-nightshade.md) - [Everyday Luxury Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90.md) - [Bronze-Accented Monochromatic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-range-rover-sv-black-edition.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [Enhanced Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-volvo-xc90.md) - [Stunning Special-Edition SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-suv.md)