Volvo S60

Vehicle Highlights

The 2011 Volvo S60 is redesigned, with freshened styling, more power, and new features. This premium-midsize car comes in a single T6 trim level with standard all-wheel drive. Its sole powertrain teams a 300-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This replaces turbocharged 5-cylinder engines of 208 and 257 horsepower. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Blind-spot alert and lane-departure warning are available. Volvo's City Safety is standard. It automatically activates the brakes at low speeds to avoid or reduce the severity of a rear-end collision. Newly standard on the 2011 Volvo S60 is Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. This system uses uses sensors to detect pedestrians who might step in front of the vehicle. If this happens, the system can apply full braking force at speeds up to 22 mph. A navigation system is available. We have not yet tested the 2011 Volvo S60.

Road Test :
Our road test for the 2011 Volvo S60 includes a full evaluation of the 2011 Volvo S60 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2011 Volvo S60, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2011 Volvo S60 help you decide if a 2011 Volvo S60 is right for you.

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