2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

Summary

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The 2012 Volvo XC60 is a compact FWD crossover powered by a standard 3.2-liter V6 engine that produces 240 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. For upgraded performance, Volvo offers an optional 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that produces 300 hp/325 lb-ft of torque for the T6 AWD trim level and 325 hp/354 lb-ft of torque for the T6 R-Design trim level. All engines are paired with the same 6-speed automatic transmission which enables the XC60 to achieve an EPA estimated range of 17 mpg city to 25 mpg highway, depending on engine and drivetrain selection. Features include heated front seats, flat-folding three-split 40/20/40 rear seat, electronic climate control, laminated panoramic roof, automatically dimmed rear-view mirror, heated rear seats, headlight washers, front and rear park assist, rear-view camera, dual xenon headlights with active bending lights, hands-free phone system, navigation system, premium sound system and rear seat entertainment system with dual DVD players. Safety is comprised of blind spot information system, brake assist, anti-lock braking, dynamic stability control, traction control, roll stability control, and an advanced airbags system, The XC60 is backed by a 5-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

Understated luxury, Volvo's lifelong attention to safety and strong on and off-road performance are hallmarks of the automaker's nameplate. The XC60 is a stylish compact crossover intended to compete with BMW X3 and the Acura RDX. The XC60 is a competent traverser of snowy roads but a luxurious interior featuring the latest of safety equipment. Volvo's always had an intense interest in safety technology and the XC60 sports the City Safety automatic braking system, a roll-over protection system, a whiplash protection seating system and numerous side and front airbags.

What's new for 2012?

Volvo revised their trims for the XC60. It now comes in Premier, Premier Plus, Platinum and R-Design models. The R-Design's engine has been tuned to make 25 more horsepower over last year.

Model Strengths

• Plenty of interior room
• on- and off-road capable
• strong safety emphasis

Model Review

The XC60 is available with a 3.2L inline 6-cylinder engine or 3.0L turbocharged inline 6-cylinder. It comes in base, Premier, Premier Plus, Platinum and R-Design trims.

2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

FWD 4dr 3.2L

2012 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility Crossover

FWD 4dr 3.2L