2016 Volvo S60

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The 2016 Volvo S60 is a compact car from the Swedish automaker Volvo since 2000. The Volvo S60 first generation had a similar version developed property, VolvoV70, while Volvo V60 is estate version of 2nd generation. The 2016 Volvo S60 sedan gets another series of changes that make them more competitive with models like the Audi A3 and Audi A4, Lexus ES 350, Acura ILX and TLX, CLA-Class Mercedes-Benz and Lincoln MKZ.

2016 Volvo S60 Features

With the addition of drives 2016 Volvo S60 Drive-E range is more confusing than it was in the past. First, select from the customer between the 2016 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E, S60 T6 Drive-E, S60 T5 AWD  and S60 T6 AWD R-Design, each equipped with a single motor. The buyer will have to decide on a level surface. 2016 Volvo S60 T5 models can be upgraded to the Platinum, Premier and the Premier Plus trim levels.

The 2016 Volvo S60 T6 includes Drive-E Premier trims with Premier Plus and Platinum trim the upgrades. The 2016 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design can be optioned with Platinum Version. Limited production variant 2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Performance will also be available, based on the T6 AWD R-Design model with performance suspension, more powerful engine, upgraded brakes, unique 20-in. Alloy wheels, and more.

2016 Volvo S60 Engine

The 2016 Volvo S60 Family Drive-E Volvo engines and transmissions has been designed to improve both fuel economy and performance. The Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E has a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 240 horsepower, while the 2016 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E come with a turbocharger and supercharger 2.0 liter 4-cylinder producing 302 horses.

A new 8-speed automatic transmission is included with the E-Drive engines, the supply of the front wheels of the S60, and give the driver the choice between Normal, Sport and Eco driving modes +. The tech startup / automatic stop, the engine when the vehicle is idling in traffic or at an intersection to cuts to save fuel, is also standard on S60 Drive-E models.

The all-wheel drive is desired, buyers will choose the 2016 Volvo S60 T5 AWD, T6 AWD or S60 R-Design. Both are with older engines Volvo that as fuel efficient are not equipped. The 2016 Volvo S60 T5 AWD is a 250-horsepower, turbo engine with 2.5-liter 5-cylinder, while the 2016 volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 ​​making 325 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission isthe  standard with both engines. Limited Production Polestar S60 sedan has a more powerful version of the engine S60 T6 AWD R-Design model, one that makes 350 horsepower and more torque.

2016 Volvo S60 Fuel Consumption

Offered Given the variety of powertrains in the S60, fuel consumption ratings are very different. The most economical model is the S60 T5 Drive-E, designed for 25 mpg city and 37 mpg on the highway. The most powerful S60 T6 Drive-E is expected 24 mpg city and 35 mpg on the highway back.

The penalty provided for a vehicle with all-wheel drive comes in the form of a sticker price of the S60, and in terms of its fuel consumption rating. The T5 AWD is to achieve EPA-rated at 20 mpg city and 29 mpg on the highway. The T6 AWD R-Design is significantly more effective is not far behind with 19 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway. Choose variant S60 Polestar and estimates of 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway.

2016 Volvo S60 Safety

Each 2016 Volvo S60 with an autonomous braking system City Safety is designed to prevent, at that low speed collisions equipped. Models with the Prime Minister having cut an adaptive digital display of the instrument, while models Premier PLUS a reversing camera.

Additional security features are combined information system package in a technology package or a blind spot. Highlights of the former include lane departure warning, collision warning along the full auto brake, detect pedestrians and cyclists characteristic with Distance Alert, , full auto brake, Driver Alert Control and automatic high beams. In addition to the Blind Spot Information System, complemented latter package lane changing fusion of help, Cross Traffic Alert and service parking sensors front and rear of the vehicle.

2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Facelift

2016 Volvo S60 Polestar Facelift

Other additional price improvements for the 2016 Volvo S60 include an adaptive cruise control, active headlights, front panel camera sensors Service Park and the new Service Park of the pilot technology that helps the owners of E-Drive Models navigate a parking lot. In addition, a high-end audio system, remote engine start, navigation system, and an entertainment system are equipped with dual-rear-seat DVD player come with 2016 Volvo S60.