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140+k and reliable
Rich Tebbetts, 12/16/2018
updated 10/10/2023
2012 Volvo XC60 T6 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Car has 147,000+ miles. Had for six and a half years. Mileage is great - about 27 mpg over last 7400 mostly highway miles. Use 91 octane and synthetic oil for better mpg. Very safe and (mostly) comfortable...leather seats now 12 years old. Good in wet and dry conditions. Keep up on maintenance. Best of 6 Volvos I've had by far.
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Helga the hearty Viking
Dennis, 03/14/2019
2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We have a 3.2 premium, non-turbo. Pros: best safety scores in the world, gorgeous interior (gets lots of compliments), fantastic stereo (yes, even the base stereo), roomy for people and dogs alike (and the rear seats fold completely flat), comfortable ride (despite being a CUV and having the optional larger 18" wheels), good visibility, City Safety will automatically stop the car if you don't see a pedestrian in the crosswalk (don't ask me how I found out). Cons: durability probably doesn't measure up to vintage Volvos; at 65k miles we've got intermittent noises from the blower motor and alternator, and every bump is registered with a muted "tick" from the cargo cover and door panels. Same deal with the seats: while they're still probably better than anyone else's, they're not as comfy as those in, say, an old 850. Pro-and-con: the straight-six engine. It's tuned for low-end torque so it's an absolute beast from 0-30 but then runs out of steam quickly...so the Stoplight Grand Prix is amusing but highway merging and passing are just acceptable; similarly, city MPG is frankly dismal, while highway MPG is surprisingly good.
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Attractive and fun to drive
heathholley, 07/06/2012
2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Going from a hybrid sedan to a crossover was an interesting change but I've grown to enjoy my XC60. The vehicle feels very solid, safe, and with a stance like a tiger, grips the road with amazing tenacity!
My First Volvo OSD - Awesome!
Rogers Mom, 11/10/2018
2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Volvo XC60 by ordering it through Volvo's little known OSD (Overseas Delivery) option. The car made exactly the way I wanted it, I was able to get a color on that model that isn't available in the US, and interior options that also weren't available in the US. Volvo flew me and my husband to Gothenburg, Sweden to pick the car up at the factory there. We had a nice lunch there, they pulled it onto the factory showroom floor and gave us a thorough lesson on how everything works, set us up with auto insurance to drive in Europe and set us free. We drove through Sweden and Norway. The handling on the very narrow and winding roads through the Norwegian Fjords was awesome. The steaming coffee cup warning telling me I seemed tired and should stop for coffee to rest only came up once on those crazy winding roads. The car thought I was sleepy and gave me a warning! That car has great acceleration for heavy metropolitan traffic. It is so comfortable to sit in and passengers are likewise comfortable. The only complaint I have is that it could be quieter in the car. The road noise is a little louder than I'd like, but not nearly as loud as in my past cars. Other than replacing tires and a couple of batteries we have had no major repairs yet. We do stay on top of our maintenance and get that done exactly on time. We just let go of a 2004 Volvo S60 that we had for its entire "life" and it still ran great. Maintenance is the key. As far as the safety equipment, blis, etc. it works terrific and yes, it will throw on the brakes when needed. You do have to be sure that the outside sensors are clear of bugs or you might find yourself driving to a high pitched alert alarm without being able to turn it off. I had this happen and it was just a bug that splatted right smack on the sensor at the front grill. The car was sure I was about to run into something (all the way home) and it kept trying to tell me! I could not be happier with my XC60. We just got back from Europe where we picked up our second OSD, the all-new XC40. What a sweet car! I love my Volvos. I highly recommend the XC60. It has served me very well all these years and I would pick it again and again!
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I'd love it if my back weren't killing me!
nelsoncm, 12/28/2012
2012 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I was opting for something different from the series of wagons I'd been in over the past 12 years. Saab, the maker of my past two wagons, was out of business, so I looked to the other Swede. The looks of the XC60 got me curious and all I had to do was put my foot to the floor on the test drive, and I was hooked on the performance of this car. It's solid feeling, gorgeous inside and out and the warranty was impressive. Plus I got $1000 off for staying with a Swede. But my back and leg are killing me every time I drive it and for a few hours after. Methinks it's going to be a very expensive trade-in for either a Volvo or Audi wagon.