Volvo S60 Review

The Volvo S60 is an entry level sedan and the Volvo is ready to compete with the big giants in this segment, which is already committed, and sometimes even the turbocharged V6 versions.

What is unique about the Volvo S60 is the style and not the only thing the company is based.

The Volvo S60 looks like a car more functional than a car that is supposed to be luxury and pampering. For example, the car's interior is designed in a very practical and should fully with ergonomic seats and lumbar adjustments even that is a benefit that is offered, but a necessity. There are many caucus for the Volvo S60 to take to the segment in which he ventured.

That in itself is a good car and has credibility, but in comparison, you may fall again in many ways, but unfortunately the car world has to do with who is the best and why. The Volvo S60 is available in three trim levels, 2.5T, T5 and R. The 2.5T is well established from the interior and exterior. The S60 R is the car the higher end of all these versions, as it offers many more features.

Volvo has been the reduction of the gap between them and the design of its German competitors - Audi, BMW, Mercedes and - and the S60 is a perfect example. Its lines are smooth and attractive, offering more features and luxury in the past, and his journey captures the excitement of driving more efficiently. S60 2009 is over 08 and do not see big changes as the luxury sport sedan Volvo. It is available in three versions: 2.5T, 2.5T AWD and T5.

The 2.5T and T5 are both front-wheel drive, four wheel drive is only an option for 2.5T and the three versions, four door, five luxury sport sedans. As the most exclusive and brother over the S40, S60 each plate comes with a turbocharged engine. The 2.5T is equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five, which may be 208 hp and 19/28 mpg for under (city / highway). T5 has a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five engine, with 18/26 mpg more powerful 257 hp and achieve mileage. Both come standard with a five-speed Geartronic automatic. On the ground, can reach 0-60 in 6.6 seconds with the T5 and 7.2 seconds with the 2.5T, according to Volvo.

Offer the luxury Volvo S60 makes leather interior, gear knob and steering wheel steering. 2.5T 's elegant and refined interior is complete with real wood inlays, if the T5 uses brushed aluminum. In 2009, the 2.5T comes standard with auto dimming rearview mirror and the other speakers. T5 adds Active Bi-Xenon headlights and wipers, the route guidance.

The S60 is equipped with a number of security features, including a four-wheel antilock brakes, front and side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear, stability control and whiplash protection.