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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 Volvo S60 OverviewSource: CarGurus...including the Multi-Media Package with premium sound, a rear-view camera, and DVD navigation, and the Four-C Active Chassis featuring a three-mode (Sport, Comfort, and Advanced) semi-active suspension system. Other options, in either package or stand-alone form, include rear-seat DVD entertainment, a power moonroof, remote engine start, upgraded 17-inch wheels, genuine wood inlays, and a power-adjustable passenger seat.The 2011 S60 continues Volvo's legendary dedication to safety with four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags... |
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2011 Volvo S60, KBB Professional ReviewSource: Kelley Blue Book...if necessary, apply the car's full braking power to avoid a potentially fatal collision. Pedestrian Detection isn't the only high-tech safety feature the new S60 offers either. Driver Alert Control helps determine if the driver is too tired or too distracted to control the car properly, and Blind Spot Information System helps you avoid colliding with vehicles that are beside you but in your blind spots. The S60 also offers niceties like adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and a rear park-assist camera. The top-of-the-line 12-speaker audio system features a digital 5x130-watt amplifier... |
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2011 volvo s60 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...which can apply full braking force (reducing speed by as much as 22 mph) to help you avoid hitting pedestrians who are at least 31 inches in height. This package also includes adaptive cruise control and a lane departure warning system. Other safety options include front and rear parking sensors and a side blind spot warning system. Furthermore, available as a dealer-installed accessory is a front blind-view camera that extends your field of vision when pulling out of a blind driveway. Interior Design and Special Features: Interior materials in the 2011 Volvo S60 are on par with the rest of... |
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2011 Volvo S60 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard features include automatic climate control, cruise control, heated side mirrors, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity and a CD stereo with auxiliary and USB ports. Available features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, a navigation system and a premium audio system with a DVD player. Under the Hood At launch, the S60 will be powered by a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, but more engines could be offered in the future. This engine teams with a six-speed automatic transmission and drives all four wheels through the S60's all-wheel-drive system. Volvo's Four-C... |
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2011 Volvo S60, KBB Professional ReviewSource: Kelley Blue Book...if necessary, apply the car's full braking power to avoid a potentially fatal collision. Pedestrian Detection isn't the only high-tech safety feature the new S60 offers either. Driver Alert Control helps determine if the driver is too tired or too distracted to control the car properly, and Blind Spot Information System helps you avoid colliding with vehicles that are beside you but in your blind spots. The S60 also offers niceties like adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and a rear park-assist camera. The top-of-the-line 12-speaker audio system features a digital 5x130-watt amplifier... |
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2011 Volvo S60, KBB Professional ReviewSource: Kelley Blue Book...if necessary, apply the car's full braking power to avoid a potentially fatal collision. Pedestrian Detection isn't the only high-tech safety feature the new S60 offers either. Driver Alert Control helps determine if the driver is too tired or too distracted to control the car properly, and Blind Spot Information System helps you avoid colliding with vehicles that are beside you but in your blind spots. The S60 also offers niceties like adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and a rear park-assist camera. The top-of-the-line 12-speaker audio system features a digital 5x130-watt amplifier... |
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2011 Volvo S60 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I used to question if the operation of electronics were enough to sell a car or disqualify it from shoppers' consideration, but that's now clearly the case. The German luxury brands' poor reliability ratings over the past decade were influenced highly by their multifunction controllers. A steep learning curve and poor overall ergonomics — not just glitches and bugs — were a problem. (They have since improved.) Consumer Reports recently revoked recommendations for the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX specifically because of their MyFord and MyLincoln Touch electronics. Safety The S60 has... |
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2011 Volvo S60 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The S60 has covered cupholders in the front and rear seats. Anytime you can disguise a mess, it's a good thing. In the back, the cupholders are in the armrest so they are easily accessible by the kids. Speaking of kids, mine liked the S60. They liked the roominess and the color, of course. More than that, they're like their mom and they love the speed. Turbo makes kids happy; I highly recommend it. Adults fit well in the back, too, which was a great aspect of the S60. It looks small, but it can carry people comfortably. IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair... |
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Volvo Expands Polestar Tuning Software To T6 Models
Just a few weeks back we brought you news that Volvo dealers will offer Polestar performance software for select models equipped with the T5 five-cylinder gasoline turbo... November 29, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled
Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The... October 28, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2012 Volvo S60 And 2012 Volvo XC60: R-Design Gets A Kick
While Volvo's former R models—like the iconic 850 T5 R—included a host of performance enhancements, the company's R-Design models have offered a different type of... August 11, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design: First Drive
Take one look at the 2011 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design—especially its extensive badging, different trims and details, and somewhat lower stance—and combined with the... August 11, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
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The Volvo engine is begging a comparison to BMW's 300-hp, turbocharged straight six; compared to BMW's six in the 335i, the Volvo engine makes its peak torque a bit higher - 2,100 rpm versus 1,400 rpm - and overall it doesn't churn out the torque just above idle like the BMW mill; meanwhile, the turbo V-6 in the Audi S4, making 333 hp, is closer in character to the Volvo engine.
The Acura TSX doesn't offer all-wheel drive, but new for last year was an Acura TSX V6 model that, although front-wheel drive, delivers satisfying performance and nimble handling.
Those seeking luxury over outright sportiness might prefer the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which The all-new Saab 9-5 also looks to be a worthy rival to the 2011 Volvo S60, with equally compelling Scandinavian design and performance potential.
Of the whole bunch (except perhaps the Saab), the Volvo has more usable, adult-sized backseat space.
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