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2011 Volvo S60

The 2011 Volvo S60 is a sporty entry-level luxury car that would be an excellent match for someone who likes the prestige of a luxury sedan but wants a more sporty look and feel. Upon introduction, the 2.4 is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I5, 168-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The R is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional. The 2011 2011 Volvo S60 is a carryover from 2003.

2011 Volvo S60 standard safety features include front side air bags, curtain side air bags, and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. Traction control is standard on all S60s. An antiskid system is standard on the T5, optional for other Volvo models. In NHTSA crash testing, The 2011 Volvo S60 scores four stars for the driver and front passenger. Side-impact scores are five stars for front-seat occupants and rear-seat riders. In IIHS offset crash testing, the Volvo S60 received a rating of “Good” overall. A 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower is under the hood of the S60 2.4.197 horsepower roar from the turbocharged Volvo S60 2.4T. The new 2.5T AWD yields 208 horsepower and adds an all-wheel-drive system. Finally, the T5 is the most powerful new Volvo S60 with its 247-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. Both the 2.4 and T5 can be equipped with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.4T and 2.5T Volvo AWD are available only with the automatic. 2011 Volvo S60’s mid-size sedans show a stylish cabin with rich appointments in muted tone-on-tone colors. The rack-and-pinion steering system is available with progressive power assistance. This results in good road feedback and stability. At the same time, steering is facilitated at low speeds, when parking, for example.2011 Volvo S60 is a car for someone who likes to drive, retaining at the same time, those classic Volvo qualities of safety and advanced features that has kept Volvo at the forefront of automotive innovation. 2011 Volvo S60 is a great buy at today’s prices.