2011 Volvo S60 Mark

Volvo is no longer just for those who want to play it safe; the new S60 is a stylish and well-designed sport sedan that's very enjoyable to drive -- even if it trades off a bit of edginess for comfort and refinement.



Styling: 8 out of 10
The 2011 S60 is especially rakish and sporty-looking for a Volvo, but not especially daring in its class. The stunning interior, on the other hand is one of a kind. See details and best of the Web.

Performance: 8 out of 10
With 300 horsepower and all-wheel drive, the 2011 Volvo S60 has serious sport-sedan chops. Softened powertrain response and the lack of (expected in this class) paddle-shifters are the only letdowns. See details and best of the Web.

Quality: 9 out of 10
Considering its compactness, the 2011 Volvo S60 is surprisingly spacious inside, with an adult-sized backseat, and it doesn't sacrifice any comfort for its sporty driving response. See details and best of the Web.

Safety: 9 out of 10
The 2011 S60 offers more safety features than any other car in its class, but it's a little disappointing that, from a brand built on safety, not all of them are standard. See details and best of the Web.

2011 Volvo S60 Mark
You can get some of the best entertainment and tech features in this class in the 2011 Volvo S60; add more than a few, though, and the price can hit the $50k mark. See details and best of the Web

Green: 6 out of 10
The 2011 Volvo S60 is quite fuel-efficient for a 300-hp sport sedan, but against other luxury vehicles its size it's unremarkable.
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2011 Volvo S60 Can Brake On Its Own

The 2011 S60 can brake on its own if there is someone or something in the road. A spokesperson says it should cut down on the number of children killed each year in parking lots and school zones.

The new feature is called pedestrian detection. It is part of a $2100 safety upgrade package only available on the S60 model.

“Hopefully this is architecture that will be spread across the industry as time goes on,” said Volvo representative Angelo Angotti.

The technology works through a radar sensor in the grill and a camera beneath the rear view mirror. If the car is going 22 miles an hour or less, and there is an object in the road, the car won’t wait for the driver to react. It will come to a full stop.

Pedestrian detection does not work in reverse or at high speeds. The new S60 hits showrooms in September at a base price of about $37,000.



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