In 1959, the Volvo 122S was unveiled as a performance variant of the Amazon series. There were multiple engine options available, including 1.6L, 18L, and 2.0L all-inline-fours. The 122S was offered in three body styles: a five-door station wagon, a four-door sedan, and a two-door sedan. During its production years, both manual and automatic transmission options were available.