Yahoo Autos 2018 Volvo S60
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The Volvo S60 has been around for a while and is due for a replacement soon, but there are still plenty of reasons to consider purchasing one. For one thing, it’s rock solid, as is any other Volvo. For another, it delivers a comfier ride than many one-rung-up luxury sedans. The lineup is broad, ranging from a well-priced and well-equipped base model to a 362-hp Swedish performance sedan in the form of the top-spec Polestar; there’s also the jacked-up S60 Cross Country, which might satisfy those few SUV lovers who prefer the look of a sedan. The S60 lineup’s styling and infotainment offerings aren’t up to the standards of the more recent Volvo lineup, but the S60 offers most of the same active-safety technology that makes those cars so appealing to families.
What’s New for 2018?
In advance of an all-new model debuting for the 2019 model year, Volvo has made very few changes to the S60 for 2018. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are now bundled together in a $750 option package on Dynamic, R-Design, Inscription, Inscription Platinum, and Cross Country models. A power-adjustable front passenger seat is now a $300 option on the base Dynamic model.
Trims and Options We’d Choose
The Inscription model’s 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase is a necessity to make the rear seat of the S60 livable for adult passengers, so we’d make sure to opt for that model. In fact, we’d go with the extremely well-equipped Inscription Platinum, which starts at $42,145, as it adds plenty of features that are worthy of its asking price, including:
• Full-speed automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• 12-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system
• Adaptive cruise control
• Adaptive dual xenon headlights
The S60 Inscription Platinum comes exclusively with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (dubbed T5); we’d stick with front-wheel drive, but those seeking all-wheel drive can have it for $2000 more.
Base Price Comparison
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