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 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.
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| 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.
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.