From the well-bolstered seats to the steering wheel and switchgear, you never feel short-changed in the Volvo S60. The central console controls are still a little fiddly, dominated by buttons, but overall the cabin is comparable to German rivals.
The backseat legroom is adequate for a car of this size, if a little tight when you are behind a tall driver, while the rear headroom is acceptable, though again not too impressive. Given that it’s up against cars like the 3-Series and A4, Volvo should have opted for a shorter shift transmission for the manual models.
On the road, the new S60 is a positive drive. It’s not quite as dynamic as thenew BMW 3-Series or the new C-Class, but it’s close enough to put it right in the mix. It is also offered with Volvo’s 4C chassis as an option, but the regular suspension is perfectly fine
The larger 2.4-litre D5 has more potency, but it needs a good stretch of road to show its superiority, and for our money the D3 is the best all-rounderFor the launch of the XC60 crossover in 2008, Volvo introduced its City Safety system with full auto braking. Using a laser located on the windscreen behind the rearview mirror, it tracks the traffic ahead. When it estimates that a rear shunt may occur at urban speeds, it sounds an alert. If the driver doesn’t react, it automatically applies the brakes to prevent – or if the speeds are too high then limit the impact of – a collision. It’s a useful feature that comes as standard on the S60.
What’s new is that they now offer a pedestrian detection system as an option on this car. Combining the radar from the adaptive cruise control system and a new camera fitted in place of the laser, it monitors the road ahead for pedestrians.
Combine all the elements on offer here and the S60 suddenly becomes a really viable proposition in a segment that looks likely to grow again once the first signs of economic recovery take root Search Buy Used Renault Cars in Offaly for a cars the meets your needs.
