Volvo's upcoming V60 will be sold in China next January as an import model.

The announcement was made by Richard Snijders, CEO and executive officer of Volvo China, at the floor of the Guangzhou International Motor Show. The Volvo V60T6 R-Design made its Chinese debut on Nov 22.

The V60, which is based on the S60, will be sold as an import model for a limited amount of time, Snijders said, adding that 999 V60s in three different colors will be sold.