2012 Volvo XC60 Review
I had high hopes for the 2012 Volvo XC60. I recently (reluctantly) ended a long-term relationship with my own beloved Volvo, a C30, because it no longer fit my evolving family. Having recently added a husband and stepdaughter to my previous status as a single mom of two, we're now in the market for a five-seater like the XC60. I hoped that maybe this car would fill my empty heart.
While my courtship with the well-mannered XC60 started out positive, the chemistry just wasn't there. However, he … I mean it would make a perfect fit for someone else.
The XC60 comes in front- and all-wheel-drive versions in 3.2, T6 and T6 R-Design trims with Premier, Premier Plus and, new for this year, Platinum editions (see the 2011 and 2012 versions side by side). I tested the T6 R-Design — it offers a slightly more aggressive look and driving experience — in the all-wheel-drive Platinum edition, which checked in at $52,675.
With a huge number of mix and match configurations, there's an XC60 for every taste and budget. See them compared here.
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Automatic connection
When the hands-free system is active and the
most recently connected cell phone is within
range, it is connected automatically. If this
phone is not within range, the hands-free system
will at ...
Using HomeLink
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Activation will
now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage
door opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, ho ...
Manually folding down the rear seat's outboard head restraints
Manually folding down the rear seat's outboard head restraints
• Pull the handle closest to the head restraint
to fold it down.
• To return the head restraint to the upright
position, push it ...