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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.