2011 Volvo XC90 SUV Review

The 2011 Volvo XC90 is a seven-passenger, midsize premium crossover SUV that comes in three trim levels: 3.2, 3.2 V8 R-Design.

The 3.2 comes with alloy wheels, 18 inches, rear parking sensors, power sunroof, leather, power front seats with memory settings for driver, wood interior trim, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity an auto-dimming mirror mirror and an audio system with eight speakers CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio input and iPod / USB audio interface.

3.2 R-Design adds 19-inch wheels, sport suspension and steering, and various R-Design upgrades, such as athletic sports steering wheel with elegant cues and a special leather upholstery.
 

2011 Volvo XC90 SUV

The XC90 V8 R-Design accoutrements loses but wins exclusive 18-inch wheels, V8 engine, four wheels, lips and wings, color-keyed bodyside moldings, heated front seats, headlight washers, wipers, air system Special unique filtration and wooden posts of interior.

Every XC90 is eligible to receive the multimedia package, which includes a premium surround sound system for audio, rearview camera, navigation system and real-time traffic - on V8 models only - bi-xenon headlights. The climate package is available in the six-cylinder models, and adds heated front seats, headlight washers, wipers and an air filtration system. The 3.2 R-Design can be had with the dynamic package, which adds 20-inch wheels and bi-xenon adaptive.

The V8 Luxury Package adds only 19-inch wheels, enhanced functions, leather, massage and ventilation of the front seats, heated rear seats, leather door panels and center console lid and a wood-trimmed steering wheel. Stand-alone options include adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a blind spot warning and dual-screen rear entertainment.

Engines and performance

The 3.2 and 3.2 R-Design has a 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder Maximum Power 240 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. XC90 V8 engine gets a 4.4-liter V8 good for 311 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control manual. XC90 3.2 models come standard with front-wheel drive is optional. The AWD system as standard on the XC90 V8.

In performance tests, recorded a sprint of 7.4 seconds from zero to 60 mph in the XC90 V8. Is respectable, but the 3.2 models are far less playful. Ratings fuel economy are average, ranging from 16 mpg mpg city/22 mpg highway and 18 combined with the 3.2 front-drive model to 14/21/16 mpg for the V8.
 

2011 Volvo XC90 SUV

Security

Standard safety features for the 2011 Volvo XC90 includes antilock brakes, stability control, side airbags for front seats, full-length side curtain airbags and front seat anti-whiplash. The optional blind spot warning light used to alert drivers of nearby vehicles.

The Volvo XC90 has not been evaluated by using the new government, the most difficult procedures in 2011 crash tests. However, his notes in 2010 (which are not comparable with these new tests) were a perfect five stars for all occupants. Similarly, the XC90 was rated "good", the highest possible, in ensuring road safety is frontal offset and side impact testing institute.
 

2011 Volvo XC90 SUV interior

Interior Design and Special Features

The cabin was written as Volvo XC90 was the move to its current elegant design aesthetic, and it has stood the test of time remarkably well. Virtually all materials are high quality and controls are elegant and intuitive. Intermediate position in the second row has an integrated child seat booster that slides forward, allowing easier access for children in the back.

Release in the quarters at the back are better than many competitors, even if it comes at the expense of legroom second row. The cargo capacity is just 8.8 cubic feet behind the third row, but it expands to a generous 93 cubic feet with second and third rows folded.

Driving Impressions

2011 Volvo XC90 is the base model 3.2-liter in-line-6 ​​is fighting with a loud voice to get this speed of heavy vehicles, just do not always have to move almost 5000 pounds. Performance and refinement of the V8 is worth a significant improvement with minimum fuel consumption. Both XC90 models walking quietly and smoothly on the road, but hardly athletic. 3.2 R-Design feels more buttoned up with the sport suspension and steering, but is saddled with smaller engines.

Volvo S60 R-Design T6 Review 2012

2012 Volvo S60 is a mid-size luxury sedan available in two trim levels - the T5 and T6 - that match the type of engine. T5 comes standard with 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way driver seat power, expanded memory and lumbar adjustment, power-folding rear headrests, leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel, the T-Tec cloth upholstery, eight speakers and Bluetooth audio CD player, HD radio, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and iPod / USB audio interface. T6 wheels, more powerful engine and four-wheel drive as standard, plus 18 inches, sports suspension, steering tuning (includes selected options), leather seats and auto dimming rearview mirror.

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design T6

Premium Package brings with bi-xenon headlights, sunroof, eight-part, and the passenger seat, T5, leather seats and auto dimming rearview mirror. Climate Package adds heated front seats, heated windshield washers, auto wipers and headlamp washers. A multimedia package adds reverse camera, navigation system, real-time traffic information and a premium 12-speaker surround sound audio system. Technology Package adds adaptive cruise control, attention to the driver, warning of lane departure warning and collision warning system for pedestrian detection and automatic braking. Stand-alone options include blind spot warning system, front and rear parking sensors and keyless ignition / entry.

Available T5 dynamic package, which adds 18-inch wheels and T6 is a sport suspension and steering parameters selected. Available T6 is an adaptive suspension called Four-C, which has three driver-selectable parameters, and setting the frame of the Touring and T5 (toll free) 17-inch wheels.

Engines and performance

Front-wheel-drive 2012 Volvo S60 T5 can be a turbocharged 2.5-liter in-line-5 engine that produces 250 hp and 266 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. Volvo estimates that the T5 to accelerate from zero to 60 mph 6.8 seconds. Estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined - has a power quite frugal.

S60 T6 AWD and a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​that produces 300 hp and 325 Nm of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. Performance tests, the S60 T6, hit 60 mph 5.9 seconds - much like other AWD sedans over the same. Estimated fuel economy is built on 18/26/21.

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design T6

Security

Maintaining a sterling reputation in the protection of passengers in the Volvo, 2012 S60 comes standard with safety features, including antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side seat airbags, full-length side curtain airbags , whiplash reducing front headrests and City Safety. These can help drivers avoid rear end with no other vehicles or stationary object at speeds of up to 19 mph by braking automatically if it does not react in time.

Optional (via the Package Technology) is Volvo's new pedestrian detection function, which can be applied to all the braking force (by reducing the speed to 22 mph), which allows you to avoid hitting the pedestrians, who are at least 31 cm high . This package also includes an electronic driver inattention alerts, Lane Departure Warning and the impending collision, the latter of which includes an automatic braking. Other security options include front and rear parking sensors and a half blind spot warning system.

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design T6 interior

Interior Design and Special Features

Interior materials of the 2012 Volvo S60 is on par with the rest of the class of the luxury sedan entry level. The more wear on the dashboard and the doors do not fit everyone, but we can not deny that the interior leather, vinyl and plastic materials are of quality. Volvo's unique take on the accents of wood and metal, also the cabin of the S60 personality than most of its rivals.

Simple dual temperature control, and call the icon "man of mode" will make the climate adjustments simple and intuitive. The audio system is quite easy to use, although a number of small buttons on the audio starts to look dated. Available DVD navigation system then removes the complexity of back-of-the-wheel controls the past, Volvo and more conventional dial-type controller. The interface works well in practice, however, is still Volvo's navigation software in a few years behind.

One of the front seats of Volvo, expect a great long-distance comfort and proper support. Unfortunately, the backseat is not so accommodating. The seats themselves are supportive, but the room space for the legs and the foot is tight for adults over the 5-foot-8. Competitors such as the C class and 3 series are of comparable size, but the Acura TL and Cadillac CTS are hospitable.

12 cubic feet capacity of the tribe is a little small for the class too, but a little more lift height for easy access to space. The two rear seats and folding front passenger seat, and there is a separate ski pass-through.

Driving Impressions

Volvo has come a long way in 2012 is characterized by S60 as 'bad', as if it were evil Sport Sedan. Joking aside, the 2012 Volvo S60 luxury sedan is a beautiful sophisticated and well educated, with a lot of power, if you go for five or six-cylinder turbo. This is a sure-footed comfort weighted operator with the steering, which feels a lot without being heavy.

The T6 engine is smooth and powerful and all-wheel drive system can transfer different degrees of power to each wheel to optimize traction and cornering or on slippery roads. The new base model T5, for its part, the lines along with luxury cars such as entry-level 328i and C300, as the nature turbo offers better low-end torque over its competitors aspirated V6.

2012 Volvo S60 Sedan Review

2012 Volvo S60 is a mid-size luxury sedan available in two trim levels - the T5 and T6 - that match the type of engine. T5 comes standard with 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way driver seat power, expanded memory and lumbar adjustment, power-folding rear headrests, leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel, the T-Tec cloth upholstery, eight speakers and Bluetooth audio CD player, HD radio, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and iPod / USB audio interface. T6 wheels, more powerful engine and four-wheel drive as standard, plus 18 inches, sports suspension, steering tuning (includes selected options), leather seats and auto dimming rearview mirror.
 

2012 Volvo S60 Sedan

Premium Package adds bi-xenon headlights, a sunroof, an eight-way power seat passengers, and T5, leather and auto-dimming rearview mirror. Climate Package adds heated front seats, heated windshield washer, windshield wipers and headlamp washers. Multimedia package adds a rearview camera, a navigation system in real-time traffic and a premium 12-speaker surround sound system. The Technology Package adds adaptive cruise control, warning the driver's attention, channels Departure Warning, and Collision Warning with Auto Brake and pedestrian detection. Stand-alone options include a blind spot warning system, sensors front and rear parking and keyless ignition / entry.

Available T5 dynamic package, which adds 18-inch wheels and T6 is a sport suspension and steering parameters selected. Available T6 is an adaptive suspension called Four-C, which has three driver-selectable parameters, and setting the frame of the Touring and T5 (toll free) 17-inch wheels.

Engines and performance

The Volvo S60 T5 FWD 2012 gets a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine line-5 engine that produces 250 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. Volvo estimates that the T5 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. Estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg mpg city/30 mpg highway and 23 combined - very efficient due to its power.

S60 T6 AWD and a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​that produces 300 hp and 325 Nm of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. Performance tests, the S60 T6, hit 60 mph 5.9 seconds - much like other AWD sedans over the same. Estimated fuel economy is built on 18/26/21.
 

2012 Volvo S60 Sedan

 Security

Maintain the reputation for sterling Volvo passenger protection, the 2012 S60 is loaded with standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, side airbags for front seats, along the length of side curtain airbags, whiplash-reducing front head and City Safety. The latter can help the driver avoid a rear end another vehicle or stationary object at a speed of 19 kmh by automatically applying the brakes if it does not react in time.

Optional (via the Package Technology) is Volvo's new pedestrian detection function, which can be applied to all the braking force (by reducing the speed to 22 mph), which allows you to avoid hitting the pedestrians, who are at least 31 cm high . This package also includes an electronic driver inattention alerts, Lane Departure Warning and the impending collision, the latter of which includes an automatic braking. Other security options include front and rear parking sensors and a half blind spot warning system.
 

2012 Volvo S60 Sedan interior

Interior Design and Special Features

Interior materials of the 2012 Volvo S60 is on par with the rest of the class of the luxury sedan entry level. The more wear on the dashboard and the doors do not fit everyone, but we can not deny that the interior leather, vinyl and plastic materials are of quality. Volvo's unique take on the accents of wood and metal, also the cabin of the S60 personality than most of its rivals.

Simple dual temperature control, and call the icon "man of mode" will make the climate adjustments simple and intuitive. The audio system is quite easy to use, although a number of small buttons on the audio starts to look dated. Available DVD navigation system then removes the complexity of back-of-the-wheel controls the past, Volvo and more conventional dial-type controller. The interface works well in practice, however, is still Volvo's navigation software in a few years behind.

As expected of a Volvo, the front seats offer excellent comfort and long journey with the right support. Unfortunately, the rear seat is not so complacent. The seats themselves are supportive, but the legs and feet are limited to adults over 5 feet 8 inches. Competitors such as Class C and Series 3 are of similar size, but an Acura TL and Cadillac CTS is more welcoming.

Frame is a 12-cubic foot capacity is a bit 'low-class as well, but the height is low liftover easy access to space. Both rear seats and front passenger seat folded down, and there is a separate ski pass-through.

Driving Impressions

Volvo has made great efforts to characterize the S60 2012 as "villains" as if it were a sports sedan misbehaves. In short, the 2012 Volvo S60 luxury sedan is one. Comfortable, sophisticated and well-behaved with enough power if you go with five or six-cylinder turbocharged engine is a manager with a steering lock step with weight that feels substantial without being heavy.

The T6 engine is smooth and powerful and all-wheel drive system can transfer different degrees of power to each wheel to optimize traction and cornering or on slippery roads. The new base model T5, for its part, the lines along with luxury cars such as entry-level 328i and C300, as the nature turbo offers better low-end torque over its competitors aspirated V6.

2011 Volvo C30 Hatchback

2011 Volvo C30 Hatchback Review

2011 Volvo C30 is not your typical "hot hatch". Of course, it was a powerful turbocharged engine and sport suspension are available, but the Swede is more than just speed. Do not get me wrong - the C30 actually performed very well and is more dynamic characteristics of most of the drivers of benefit of treatment. But the elegant and classic design tailgate lifts the old Volvo, the C30 is also the closest thing to art in this segment of cars.

A product of the Ford era at Volvo, the C30 (as correspondents S40 sport sedan) share the design of the base platform with the Mazda 3 and the latest Ford Focus. Good thing we have applauded these foundations in practically any application. Power comes from Volvo's familiar turbocharged five-cylinder engine that cranks a healthy 227 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. C30 finally gives a bit of sportiness to the competition, but it compensates with superior elegance and sophistication.

And then there's the unique aesthetic, which is particularly evident in the distinctive sloping rear window is too large and the vertical taillights trademark. Inside you'll find a console "floating" center familiar with S40 and other Volvo. Debut for 2011 is a new front fascia inspired by the XC60 crossover. We want an 'idea - a common past C30 S40 is a fairly common front - but we're not sure of the implementation of the C30 looks a little' nose-heavy. Yet, there is no doubt that Volvo has maintained a small door a distinctive look.

Compared with hot hatches like the Mini Cooper S or Subaru WRX is the 2011 Volvo C30 a different story in Sweden. It will definitely fast and handles well, but Volvo has refused to sacrifice comfort for performance, even in sports-listening R-Design trim. The result is something refreshing in this segment: a clever tailgate that is perfectly comfortable to drive on a daily basis. Other than the Volkswagen GTI, no rival to match the refinement of the C30 - and aesthetically speaking, the C30 is in a class of one.

 

Body styles, trim levels and options

The 2011 Volvo C30 is a four-seater two-door hatchback available in two trim levels. T5 base includes alloy wheels, 17 inches, height adjustable seats, trip computer, cruise control, a rear seat 50/50-split-folding, full power accessories, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker CD audio system with auxiliary input jack. The level of T5 R-Design trim adds 18-inch wheels, fog lights, sport suspension, a quicker steering ratio and athletic exterior trim, leather, meters from blue face and metal interior trim.

The preferred package pin on power front seats, bi-xenon lamps and keyless entry / ignition, and fog and interior aluminum trim on the T5. Multimedia package adds a 10-speaker Dynaudio surround system and satellite radio. Climate Package includes heated front seats, headlight washers, automatic climate control and windshield wipers. Stand-alone options include leather upholstery, a sunroof, a blind-spot information and a navigation system in real-time traffic.

Propulsion and Performance

Front-wheel-drive 2011 Volvo C30 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter in-line-5, which produces 227 hp and 236 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual is standard, and five-speed automatic is optional.

Performance testing, we pushed a manual with the C30 fleet of 60 mph 6.4 seconds. Fuel economy 21 mpg city/29 controls mpg highway and 24 mpg combined with manual, automatic is rated 21/30/24 mpg.

Security

The 2011 Volvo C30 comes standard with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, side airbags for front seats, full-length side curtain airbags and front seats with anti-reverse. Volvo Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is optional.

 

Interior Design and Special Features

Front C30 comes directly from the S40 sedan, which means that Volvo's trademark floating center console - cool flat screens and buttons on the bridge between the dashboard and center console, with additional room below. Most controls are simple and attractive, but confusing the optional navigation system has a steep learning curve. The front seats are extremely comfortable (even if half of it would be useful to confirm a curved path), and telescopic steering wheel can accommodate drivers of all sizes.

Instead of trying to get a fifth passenger in the C30, Volvo took two seats in the rear. In fact, it is very comfortable for the average adult size, although legroom can be cramped. Rear visibility is excellent thanks to the large, wide glass dish. The cargo area with a capacity of 13 cubic feet with the rear seats and bins 50-50 20 when both are down - just awesome compared to the standard tailgate.

Guide

2011 Volvo C30 has a lot of grip and precise control, especially in the R-Design model with an extra rubber, and a quicker steering ratio. This is a fun car to drive. Mini Cooper S can be fun is tight, but the C30 has a softer ride and a quieter interior. Turbocharged five-cylinder offers a race confident of power from low revs, and a great soundtrack to add a little 'pepper more.

Price $ 24.700