2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow
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- Drive Time review of the all-new 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes
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PS: The reason it is heavier, is because it is much safer. it is like the SAABs, you never knew why it cost so much, until you crashed it, to quote jeremy clarkson.
These reviews are really good and comprehensive Steve. I watch them just because I like them; I can't even drive yet.
Have you learned to drive yet?
want this as my first car
I own a 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD and I absolutely love it!
Have you had many issues with it I’m consider buying one in a few weeks I like the safety level and power that it has.
You see people, some technology is good to have these days. I like the auto-brake system. Quite genious actually
Auto Headlights and paddle shifters are unecessary. Most paddle shifters dont work any better than the auto stick counterpart or a manual.
All in all, another great review Steve.
It does in fact have automatic lighting. It just doesn't say on the display it does.
@ThousanWhite For fun, I just built a 335i xDrive and equipped it as close as I could to the S60 I was given and it came in at just under $48,000...about $4,300 more than the S60. So yeah, that's pretty significant. I see your point.
the best thing abut volvos are the seats. That's the real secret.
Design-wise, I don't care much for the front overhang on the exterior. Or the asymmetric dash design in the interior. But this is about the sexiest thing Volvo has built. Ever.
Not for nothing, because this is a great looking car, and I enjoyed my own test drive of it, but I'd happily give up the edge in performance for the styling and refinement of the Buick Regal--and actually, I did. It's what I bought recently. The Regal just has the overall edge, and the pricing is competitive. Also I'm a former 3 series owner, and I'd say the S60 and 3 series are pretty much on par--a good thing, yes, but not enough to earn my purchase and definitely not a benchmark vehicle.
@edersiomoran I would have appreciated paddle shifters here and auto headlights should be standard (as just about are) on everything these days. Just seems a little dated to me.
Volvo's always have light on, you can only put them in daylight mode but other than that they are always on. So yes auto lights somehow.
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@DJEddieXZ I totally get that! I like the Volvo angle, if you will. They go their own way in many regards and the S60 should bear fruit for them.
@tobythesandwich It does have auto on/off lights.
@DJEddieXZ Yes sir, there is just a special fit and finish to the Volvo interiors, my 98 volvo S90 still has the premium leather seats with excellent attributes even when comparing it to a new Honda or Acura (very nice, the reason i compare them).
Wow I had no idea P3 Volvos had the 4C chassis!
Auto headlights? Are you sure the car isn't equipped with them? I have a 2002 and it's equipped with auto on/off headlights. A lot of the time you play with the switch and it puts them in the wrong mode. It was a common complaint when GM first started introducing the systems some years ago.
I don't see why all cars should be compared to the germans. It's not like the germans have improved a lot in terms of reliability of their engines.
@ThousanWhite Right, but I wouldn't call it a lot cheaper. Add a navi to my tester and a few other tricks and you won't strain your eyes to see $50,000.
@flyerholland Seeing as how there currently is no S60 R and the T6 is the top engine choice it seems like the fairest Audi comparison is to the S4 rather than the A4. The engines and power raitngs are more similar even though the S4 costs a bit more.
It does have auto lights
Does anyone know if with this 2011 T6 one may use normal 87 octane fuel?
Regular is fine.
no auto headlights? my moms 2005 escape limited has those!
Yes maybe now, but when this video was made, it is quite evident that it had a V8!
3900 lbs! man that's heavy.. does the weight come into play in the acceleration or handling alot? 26 mpg highway for a heavy awd car though is still pretty amazing! in terms of price, it is cheaper than the bmw or audi but at the same time like you said it lacks alot of features..
well I am from sweden and the 335 costs abour 635 000 swedish crowns about 65 thousand euros and an s60 cost about 350 thousand crowns 33 thousand euros here in sweden it is a lot of car for the money:)
Err...no Automatic headlights when it gets dark. I have to say, I have lost count when I see countless drivers drive without their light on, when its dark out there-which if you ask me this is top in the waiting for an accident list. Anyway, it sounds a bit contradicting when one says how 'safe' they really are when theres no such feature. Personally, I ll still stick to the 3 series...
So, saying it's not quite a BMW 335xi or a Audi S4 is a huge compliment, given that the Volvo is a lot cheaper.
Thanks, good review. Car is awesome, but it's performance numbers and weight is bothersome. As you pointed out, new S4 has also 3.0 turbo with almost same horsepower, but it is one of those smart designs and runs almost second ahead to sixty?! That's a lot for very close designs and close to 4000 pounds weight? That's a weight of BMW 5 series, Audi A6 or Benz E class.
They are few hundred pounds over the class standard and that probably cost Volvo to be contender of cheaper S4
It's a nice car but for this money I like the Saab 9-3 Aero. The new Saab 9-5 is an even better option and with the current discounts, is cheaper than the S60.
Nice review but I will never get a Volvo. Who owns it now? My father's S40 was constantly being recalled for mechanical problems so he got fed up and got a Lexus.
@SomeCrazyFellow
Same here cant wait till i can drive
No auto headlights or power lumber support in a $40,000.00 Plus car!? I guess I'd have to take it out on a test drive to make up my mind on this one.
@stevehammes It's definitely a lot cheaper. A loaded S60 will scrape around $48,000. $50,000 ain't cheap, but I'm saying that a loaded 335xi will catch you for at least around $58,000 and a loaded S4 is asking for well north of $61k. I could definitely say that comparing apples to apples, the S60 is a lot cheaper.
interesting look
@stevehammes Agreed! They remind me of Saab when it comes to needing to improve their interiors
@DJEddieXZ i can name many, excellent point.
@chris2586 good luck with the brakes in the lexus...
I don't think it needs the key actually...
I'll have to go back and watch what I said!
@wsijtsma On what display? It's not going to tell you. They either turn on automatically or they don't. lol
@SomeCrazyFellow same. except i have my learners permit.
It's not a BMW or Audi but it dosn't have the pricetag so it's a good car, German cars are worst when it comes to extras so a fully loaded BMW should cost atleast 30$ if not more than the base model.
Holy crap! You could buy two Subaru Legacys for the price of one S60.
Steve not ever car needs or wants to be like BMW, Audi, or Mercedes. Everyone seems to have forgoten that its okay to be Unique.
@ThousanWhite Why people compare a Volvo T6 AWD with an S4? The S4 has a V8 engine!
No auto headlights or power lumber support in a $40,000.00 Plus car!? Thats could possibly constitute a deal breaker in my book of rules!
@Vanrocco66 The new 9-5 dosn't compete with S/V60, the main rival is S80 and i think that the Saab is better, many motorjournalists say the chassi is as good or even better than BMW 5-series, Audi A6 (new one) and Merc E-class but Saab dosn't have as good engines or gearboxes to match the germans, 50% of Sweden drive diesels and they have no V6 diesels and just small 4-cylinders for a very big and heavy car.
@yumyumluckycharms If you compare car to car the E-class would dominate this 2011 S60 but when you factor in the price difference then the S60 gains a lot of ground.
@DJEddieXZ If you feel that way you should buy a Saab!
not anymor the 2011 model has a turbocharged 3l V6
my bloody cobalt has auto lights
@Vanrocco66 lol I just might, Im not the type to follow what everyone else is doing...
@chicoloco341 Thanks! I use to cringe at the older GM (Excluding Saturn) interiors
Id still rather buy a Saab 9-5X!!
weirdest dash ever scene.
@chicoloco341 cool
Volvo arent the leaders onsafety anymore. But they just have their reputation, that's why people still think that they are the safest.
audi and bmw are over priced