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| 2011 Volvo S60 T6, an AW Drivers Log: Posted: 03 Feb 2011 06:52 AM PST  The turbocharged I6 in the Volvo S60 T6 is rated at 300 hp.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This is a refined and comfy sedan, and with 300 hp, it's borderline sporty with so little turbo lag. The chassis is rock solid, and the AWD means it will go darn near anywhere. The car looks good to my eye inside and out, and I appreciate the fine materials throughout the cabin. The seats are very comfortable. It's not as silky as a BMW 3-series and not as good-looking as an Audi A4, though. In my opinion, it falls a little bit short of both cars. The safety stuff can be annoying, the bright red strip of lights across the top of the dash seemed hypersensitive to me, and the lane-departure warning screams much too loudly, though I know you can it turn it off. Overall, this is a fairly satisfying car to drive, but I wouldn't take this Volvo over the aforementioned 3-series or an A4 just yet. More seat time is required. EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: I think Volvo is on the right track with this styling, inside and out. Even my 16-year-old son, who doesn't offer too many opinions, found his voice to say the car looked futuristic and cool. I agree. This company has done a great job of going from boxy to artsy in less than a decade, with the floating center console and the chiseled yet flowing exterior lines. And the orange paint is exceptional. Good stuff. I also enjoyed ripping around with the solid turbo six-cylinder providing the power--this engine really pulls and gets this block of steel up to speed in a hurry. The chassis is solid and steady, with good steering and brakes. The safety stuff can be annoying--the red "closing distance" bar and lane-departure beeps can be more than you need if you're even half alert at the wheel. But a slightly dialed-back version of that collision warning could be really handy for those times where you are inevitably distracted just as someone stabs the brakes right in front of you for no apparent reason. Should we ever be distracted from driving? No. Does it happen to the best drivers among us? For certain. I think Volvo realizes this and is doing its best to help. The system just needs a little fine-tuning. This car seems like a great value at this price, especially compared with the AWD sport-sedan competition. EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This car remains a kick in the pants to drive. There's nice power and with nary a hint of turbo lag. The AWD was appreciated on the snowy mornings. The traction control keeps the car from getting too far sideways, reminding you that safety is a major component in this car. If you needed a another reminder, the lane-departure warning chirps all the time, and there's the flashing red light warning that you are getting too close to another car. I like the overall looks of the S60, and the interior is really a delight to behold. Volvo seats remain among my favorite. 2011 Volvo S60 T6 Base Price: $38,550 As-Tested Price: $46,200 Drivetrain: 3.0-liter turbocharged I6; AWD, six-speed automatic Output: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 325 lb-ft @ 2,100-4,200 rpm Curb Weight: 3,812 lb Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 21/19.0 mpg Options: Premium package including power glass moonroof, power passenger seat, dual xenon headlights with active bending light, Technology package including adaptive cruise control with queue assist, collision warning with full auto brake, pedestrian detection with full auto brake, distance alert, driver-alert control, lane-departure warning, Climate package including headed front seats, headlight washers, heated windshield-washer nozzles, rain sensors and interior air-quality system ($4,400); Multimedia package including Volvo premium sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, 650 watt, 12 premium loudspeakers, MultEQ XT by Audssey, rear park-assist camera, navigation system with real-time traffic and voice-control map care ($2,700); metallic paint ($550) |
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