Safety first, second and third
Safety first, after all. The S60 has too many advanced and exclusive safety gadgets to list here, but an array of cameras, lasers and radar lets it ‘see’ its surroundings to alert drivers if they’re leaving their lane, about to rear-end someone, or about to run somebody over. At lower speeds, S60 can even stop itself automatically to prevent certain types of accidents.
Sleeper handling
Drivers can toggle the S60’s chassis between three modes, including ‘Comfort’ for touring, ‘Sport’ for the twisties, and ‘Advanced’ for the track.
The track? In a Volvo?
Oh yea. It’s no BMW M3-- but the S60 is remarkably stable, forgiving and locked down when driven hard on an empty, winding road or closed course. The optional adaptive chassis system effectively provides push-button access to three distinctive driving characters ranging from comfort-oriented cruiser to stiff and sticky track-day wannabe.
Gripes?
If your trusty reviewer sounds impressed with the S60 thus far, that’s because he is. This is one of the most pleasantly surprising cars I’ve come across this year.
But it’s not perfect.
Some menu navigation in the infotainment system is frustratingly illogical, and the T6 engine thoroughly enjoys fuel when driven hard. Thanks to the addicting performance, I’m not sure what sort of mileage it gets when driven gently.
End of the day, the S60 is a very unique, potent, dynamic and extremely comfortable machine that’s happy touring the highway, the racetrack or any road or weather condition in between.
Fully loaded like the tester, it will relieve shoppers of about sixty grand.
Safety first, after all. The S60 has too many advanced and exclusive safety gadgets to list here, but an array of cameras, lasers and radar lets it ‘see’ its surroundings to alert drivers if they’re leaving their lane, about to rear-end someone, or about to run somebody over. At lower speeds, S60 can even stop itself automatically to prevent certain types of accidents.
Sleeper handling
Drivers can toggle the S60’s chassis between three modes, including ‘Comfort’ for touring, ‘Sport’ for the twisties, and ‘Advanced’ for the track.
The track? In a Volvo?
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| Fully loaded like the tester, it will relieve shoppers of about sixty grand. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |
Oh yea. It’s no BMW M3-- but the S60 is remarkably stable, forgiving and locked down when driven hard on an empty, winding road or closed course. The optional adaptive chassis system effectively provides push-button access to three distinctive driving characters ranging from comfort-oriented cruiser to stiff and sticky track-day wannabe.
Gripes?
If your trusty reviewer sounds impressed with the S60 thus far, that’s because he is. This is one of the most pleasantly surprising cars I’ve come across this year.
But it’s not perfect.
Some menu navigation in the infotainment system is frustratingly illogical, and the T6 engine thoroughly enjoys fuel when driven hard. Thanks to the addicting performance, I’m not sure what sort of mileage it gets when driven gently.
End of the day, the S60 is a very unique, potent, dynamic and extremely comfortable machine that’s happy touring the highway, the racetrack or any road or weather condition in between.
Fully loaded like the tester, it will relieve shoppers of about sixty grand.
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