2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the all-new 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes

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[lazygamerz]

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.

[SomeCrazyFellow]

These reviews are really good and comprehensive Steve. I watch them just because I like them; I can't even drive yet.

[stevehammes]

@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.

[edersiomoran]

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.

[stlchevy]

You see people, some technology is good to have these days. I like the auto-brake system. Quite genious actually

[wsijtsma]

It does in fact have automatic lighting. It just doesn't say on the display it does.

[SobridMusic]

I own a 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD and I absolutely love it!

[radudeATL]

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.

[stevehammes]

@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.

[socalguy]

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.

[stevehammes]

@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.

[stevehammes]

@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.

[stevehammes]

@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.

[Tomskii]

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.

[ChadRobertHill]

My god. I love your reviews! :) Subbed. :D

[kinky]

the best thing abut volvos are the seats. That's the real secret.

[Tomskii]

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.

[chicoloco]

@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).

[tobythesandwich]

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.

[clifborderfm]

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..