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2012 Volvo S60 Marietta GA

2012 Volvo S60
2012 Volvo S60
2012 Volvo S60
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2012 Volvo S60

Volvo redesigned the newly modern yet alluringly curvaceous car last year, and the 2012 S60 retains all of 2011's improvements while adding some stylish new options and updating its already-impressive safety features. The S60 also gains a base model dubbed the T5 this year. This luxurious-yet-sensible model comes with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine and a bevy of features that produce a comfortable yet quick-handling ride both in the city and on the highway.

Volvo's midsize luxury sedan for 2012, the S60, is available in two trim levels: T5 and T6. These trim levels correspond to the car's engine type. The T5 comes equipped with heated mirrors, cruise control, 17-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate

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 control, Bluetooth with an eight-speaker sound system comprised of a CD player, HD radio and satellite radio plus an iPod/USB audio interface and an auxiliary audio jack, T-Tec cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel wrapped in leather and power-folding rear headrests.The T6 includes all of these features in addition to a more powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, standard all-wheel drive, leather upholstery and 18-inch wheels.

Drivers who opt for the Premium package can expect a sunroof, bi-xenon headlights and several other luxurious additions. The Climate package prepares drivers to battle the harshest weather conditions with heated front seats, automatic wipers and headlight washers plus heated windshield washers. Technology buffs will be in heaven with the Technology package's driver attention warnings and impressively adept adaptive cruise control. The Technology package also features Volvo's new collision warning system, complete with pedestrian detection and auto braking

The 2012 S60 Volvo T5 is front-wheel-drive equipped and comes with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 engine. This engine produces an impressive 266 pound-feet of torque and 250 horsepower. Combined with the T5's six-speed automatic transmission, this luxury sedan can go from zero to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds and gets a respectable 20/30mpg.

The T6 has all-wheel-drive on offer, combined with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine. This powerful engine cranks out 325 pound-feet of torque and 300 horsepower. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission and can hit 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Fuel economy is estimated at a fantastic 18/26 mpg.


 

Both the 2012 S60 T5 and T6 uphold Volvo's legendary reputation for safety. Standard safety features for both models include stability and traction control, full-length side curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags, whiplash-reducing front head restraints, antilock disc brakes and City Safety. City Safety is a system unique to Volvos that can help drivers avoid rear-end collisions by automatically applying the brakes at speeds of up to 19mph.

Volvo's impressive new pedestrian-detection feature comes with the Technology package. This feature can apply full braking force to help drivers avoid collisions with pedestrians of 31 inches in height or more. Electronic warnings alerting for driver inattention, plus other options that include a side blind-spot warning system and rear parking sensors are also available.

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