2014 Volvo S60

The 2014 Volvo S60 is a 5-passenger stylish sedan available in front wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive versions (AWD), along with nine levels of equipment and a range of engines 5 and 6 cylinder. Competitors include the Acura TSX, Infiniti Q50, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Buick, Cadillac ATS, Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Volvo began his training 2014 sedan S60 T5 FWD entering the lot of dealers supported by a plan of factory scheduled free 30,000 miles and directional mirrors heated power-adjustable, dual zone climate control, sound 8- speakers and infotainment system with a 7-in. display, Bluetooth connectivity, 17-inches alloy wheels and power driver’s seat with 8-way adjustment. Adding to the list of amenities is the 2014 Volvo S60 T5 Premier, where shoppers will find a power tilt / slide moonroof standard, reconfigurable instrumentation, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather and power passenger seat adjustable 8 tract. The 2014 Volvo S60 T5 Premium Plus version of the 2014 S60 closes measuring the contents of a little more courtesy of features such as a rearview camera, while the T5 most luxurious, known as platinum, goes for broke with their folding mirrors electrical, navigation with voice command and surround sound system high quality 650W.

2014 Volvo S60 Models and Features

The following is the 2014 Volvo S60 T6 AWD, offering not only standard AWD, but also a larger engine, paddle shifters, sport seats, recalibrated suspension, 18-in. alloy wheels, and a list of shared updates with the T5 Premier. Models T6 AWD T6 AWD Premier Plus and Platinum follow this same formula. At the top of the hierarchy 2014 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design are and T6 AWD R-Design Platinum trim levels. These sedans reflect a greater focus on performance, as evidenced by a more aggressively tuned chassis, the unique foot pedals, special body kit and ornaments accent, and other improvements as HID headlamps. Depending on which trim level selected, the 2014 Volvo S60 can be upgraded with a range of security systems, heated windshield washer nozzles and entertainment system for rear seats, heated front and rear seats, and more.

2014 Volvo S60 Engine

The 2014 Volvo S60 models bearing the designation are equipped with a 2.5 liter turbo engine, online 5-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, which is channeled to the four front wheels or through a 6-speed automatic transmission with sport mode. 2014 Volvo S60 T6 variants come with standard AWD and turbo, 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine that generates 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

The 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design uses the same power plant, although it has 325 horsepower backed by 354 pounds-feet of torque. The same gearbox 6-speed is used. According to the EPA, the most efficient of all 2014 Volvo S60s are FWD models drawing power of 5-cylinder engine, which is good for the rating of 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. Opt for one mpg AWD chops each of these figures. With its extra muscle, the 3.0 liter 6-cylinder proves to be a little more thirsty when it comes to feeding, consuming a gallon of regular gasoline every 18 miles when traveling in the city, 25 kilometers on the highway, or 21 miles to the mix both.

2014 Volvo S60 Safety

In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2014 Volvo S60 received a rating of 5 (of 5) stars. In tests conducted by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2014 S60 received a “Good” the highest authority, in all categories; The S60 also received a “Top Safety Pick +” designation from the Institute.

The 2014 Volvo S60 is equipped with antilock brakes 4-wheel disc, 6 airbags, active front head restraints, and for levels of specific equipment, rearview camera. Safety-related options include forward-collision warning, detection of pedestrians and cyclists, the lane departure warning, active beam headlights, front and rear park assist sensors, rain-sensing wipers, warning cross traffic, blind spot monitoring systems sign and road information and intelligent cruise control available for 2014 Volvo S60.

2014 Volvo S60 T5 Premier AWD

2014 Volvo S60

2015 Volvo S80

The 2015 Volvo S80 is the largest sedan and the most luxurious Volvo’s cars and you get a major update for the new year model, and the introduction of a new engine. The standard features of the 2015 Volvo S80 T5 include Drive-E 2.0L I-4 240hp engine intercooled the turbo, 8-speed automatic transmission with Overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Sips side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row airbags, airbag is always the sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17 “aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and Driveline traction control, electronic DSTC stability.

2015 Volvo S80 Interior

Inside, the 2015 Volvo S80 seats five occupants open house to install both comfort and technology. Instead of the standard speedometer / Bremsbelag your setup, the instrument display panel seven-inch can be customized by the driver to convey different information. Sensus Connect the Volvo is also standard; it comes to its own seven-inch display screen in the center console and uses a wireless card (costs extra) or contact smartphone “apps” including internet radio, a web browser, and weather updates. And 2015 Volvo S80 standard is include an auto dimming rear view mirror, front seats powered, HD radio, USB / iPod ports, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and leather upholstery.

Styling is unchanged, Volvo cars feature an understated elegance that most of the existing Volvo S80. It got mild styling changes in 2014, which smoothed the front makes the car look lower and sleeker. There was a day new running lamps and chrome accents. 17-inch wheels are standard, and the 18- and 19-inch wheels available on higher trim levels.

2015 Volvo S80 Engine

The old 3.2-liter six-cylinder (and the trim 3.2) is now gone, replaced the engine brand-new out of Drive-E family of Volvo’s engines. The new T5 Drive-E color now and then in color and features a 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter-cylinder that makes 258 pounds-feet of torque. It is mated to eight speed automatic transmission, brand and features to start / stop technology for greater efficiency. New engine is slightly more than the old six-cylinder only, but much more efficient that provide 26 percent boost in fuel economy and 25/37 mpg city / highway.

Optional engine last year found in the 2015 Volvo S80 T6 trim is substantial, a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder that makes 325 pounds-feet of torque. It is mated to a six automatic-speed and all-wheel drive standard. This combination of engine / transmission gets 19/28 mpg city / highway.

2015 Volvo S80 Safety

The 2015 Volvo S80 continues Volvo’s reputation for safety, earning popular Top Safety Pick award from IHS. It is stuffed to gills safety technology, including Volvo City Safety system that can detect objects in the car and lower the vehicle to prevent a collision at speeds up to 31 mph. Also available are pedestrian / cyclist detection, the adaptive cruise control, collision warnings, and distance alerts, lane departure warnings, and active high beams for 2015 Volvo S80.

2015 Volvo S80 T6 AWD

2015 Volvo S80

2015 Volvo S60

The 2015 Volvo S60 is a compact executive car produced by Volvo. The 2015 Volvo S60 Sedan gets another round of changes designed to make it more competitive with models like the Acura ILX and Acura TLX, Audi A3 and Audi A4, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKZ and CLA Class Mercedes-benz.

2015 Volvo S60 Features

The addition of new propulsion systems Drive-E, 2015 Volvo S60 is more confusing than it has been in the past. First, buyers choose between 2015 Volvo T5 Drive-E, 2015 Volvo S60 AWD T5, 2015 Volvo T6 Drive-E and 2015 Volvo S60 R-Design AWD T6, each of which is equipped with a single motor. Then, buyers should agree to a level of equipment. The S60 T5 models can be upgraded to the Premier, Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels. The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E includes Premier Premier Plus trim arrangement and Platinum trim upgrades. The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design can be optioned with Platinum trim.

The limited production variant 2015 Volvo S60 Polestar performance will also be available, based on the model T6 R-Design AWD and a more powerful engine, performance suspension, improved, unique 20-inch brakes. alloy wheels, and more.

2015 Volvo S60 Engine

The family of Volvo Drive-E engine and transmission is designed to improve fuel economy and performance. The 2015 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E has a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 240 horsepower, while the Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E is equipped with a turbo and supercharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 302 horsepower.

The 2015 Volvo S60, 8-speed automatic transmission comes with engines Drive-E, feeding the front wheels of S60, and giving the driver to choose between Normal, Sport and Eco + driving modes. Technology Automatic Start / Stop, which switches off the engine when the car is idling in traffic or at an intersection in order to save fuel, is also standard on 2015 Volvo S60 Drive-E.

Buyers will have to choose the 2015 Volvo S60 T5 AWD or S60 T6 AWD R-Design. Both are equipped with older engines Volvo, which are not as fuel efficient. The S60 T5 AWD has a turbocharged engine, 250 hp, in-line 5-cylinder engine of 2.5 liters, while the S60 T6 AWD R-Design used to make a turbocharged engine, 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder 325 horsepower. The 6-speed automatic transmission is the standard with both engines. The limited production of 2015 Volvo S60 Polestar sedan features a more powerful engine model S60 T6 AWD R-Design, a power 350 horsepower and more torque.

2015 Volvo S60 Fuel Economy

Given the variety of engines offered in the S60, the fuel economy ratings are highly divergent. The most fuel efficient model is the S60 T5 Drive-E, rated to get 25 mpg in city and 37 mpg on the highway. It is expected that the most powerful 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E to return 24 mpg city and 35 mpg on the highway.

The penalty for having a vehicle with AWD comes as a price tag S60, and in terms of fuel economy rating. The 2015 Volvo S60 T5 AWD model is overrated EPA to get 20 mpg city and 29 mpg on the highway. The T6 AWD significantly more powerful R-Design is not far behind at 19 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway. Choose the variant S60 Polestar and the ratings are 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway.

2015 Volvo S60 Safety

Every 2015 Volvo S60 is equipped with City Safety autonomous braking system designed to help prevent low speed collisions. Premier trim models have a display of adaptive digital instruments, while Premier Plus models get a reversing camera.

Additional security features are bundled in a package of technology or information system package blind spot. Highlights of the former include lane departure warning, the collision warning with full auto brake, the Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, an alert function away, Driver Alert Control, and automatic high beam headlights. Further Information System Blind Spot, the latter package adds a lane change Merge Aid, cross traffic alert, and park-assist sensors front and rear of the vehicle.

2015 Volvo S60 T6 Polestar

Other improvements additional cost to the 2015 Volvo S60 include a system of adaptive cruise control, active headlights, front blind view camera, park assist sensors, and the new Park Assist Pilot technology, which helps owners Drive-E models in navigating parking space. In addition, the 2015 Volvo S60 can be equipped with premium audio system, navigation system, remote engine start, and an entertainment system for rear seat with two DVD players.

2015 Volvo S60

Volvo

The Volvo Car Corporation, or Volvo Personvagnar AB, a Swedish premium automobile manufacturer, the capital of the VAK in Gothenburg, and owned by Zhejiang Geely holding Group of China. Volvo Car Corporation was founded in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden, first as a subsidiary company to the ball maker SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Swedish stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company. Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo until 1999, when it was acquired by the Ford Motor Company as part of its Government Farm Group. Geely holding Group and acquired Volvo Cars from Ford in 2010.

The Volvo Cars manufactures and markets sports utility vehicles, station wagons, sedans, compact executive sedans, and coupes. With 2,300 local dealers from around 100 national sales worldwide, Volvo Cars’ largest markets are the United States, Sweden, China and Belgium. In 2011, Volvo Cars of recorded global sales of 449,255 cars, an increase of 20.3% compared to 2010.

Volvo History

Volvo company was founded in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden, The company was founded as a subsidiary company 100% owned by SKF. Assar Gabrielsson was appointed the administrative director and Gustav Larson as the technical manager. “Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must be safe”, Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson 1927.

The first Volvo car left the assembly line April 14, 1927, and called Volvo medium 4. After this the company produced until the top and cabriolet, which were designed to hold strong in the Swedish climate and terrain. In the registration application for Volvo logotype in 1927, they simply make a copy of all radiator for ÖV4, viewed from the front.

In 1964, Volvo opened its Torslanda plant in Sweden, which currently is one of its largest production sites (chiefly large cars and SUVs). Then in 1965 in Ghent, Belgium plant was opened, which is the company’s second largest production site (chiefly small cars). In 1989 the Uddevalla plant in Sweden, which is now jointly operated by Volvo Car Corporation and Pininfarina of Italy.

In the early 1970s, Volvo acquired in passenger car division of the Dutch company Psalms, and marketed their small cars as Volvos before releasing the Dutch-built Volvo 340, which went on to be one of the biggest-selling cars in the UK market in the 1980s nineteen eighty-six marked a record year for Volvo in the US, with 113,267 cars sold. The appearance of Japanese luxury brands such as Acura and Lexus in subsequent years mean the loss of a significant market share for Volvo, one which they have not regained.

In 1999, Volvo Group decided to sell its automobile manufacturing business and concentrate on commercial vehicles. Ford found interest in buying a profitable prestige mid-size European automobile manufacturer, well renowned for its safety education, as an addition to its Government Farm Group. The buyout of Volvo Cars was announced on January 28, 1999, and in the following year the acquisition has been completed at a cost of $ 6.45 billion USD.

Volvo Current Models

Today, the company uses a system of letters denoting followed by the series number. “S” stands for “Sedan (car)”, “C” stands for “Ace” or “styling” (with three-door hatchback aka “shooting broke”) and “V” stands for “versatile ‘as the port bike. “XC” stands for “cross country” first added to a more rugged Volvo V70 model as V70XC and refer all wheel drive paired with a raised suspension to give you what an SUV. Volvo would later change the name to “XC70 “in keeping with its car naming consistent with the Volvo XC90. So a V50 is an estate (” V “) which is less than the Volvo V70.

At first, Volvo was planning a different naming scheme. S and C are to be the same, but “F”, standing for “flexibility”, is to be spent on station wagons. When Volvo introduced the first generation S40 and V40 in 1995, they were announced as the S4 and F4. However, Audi complained that it had inherent rights and S4 name, since it names its sporty “S”, and the yet to be a sports version of the Audi A4 will include the name S4. Volvo to a second day, and the board of the S40 and F40. However, it led to a complaint from Ferrari, which is used in the Ferrari F40 name on their legendary sports car. This led to Volvo changed the “F” to “V”, for versatile.

Volvo Car Safety

Volvo cars have long been marketed and stressed their historic reputation for solidity and reliability. Prior to strong government safety regulations Volvo in front of electrical safety. In 1944, laminated glass in the PV model. In 1958, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented and patented the modern three-point safety belt, which is standard on all Volvo cars in 1959, and to do this patent design knowledge in the interest of safety and make it available to other car manufacturers for free. Additionally, Volvo developed the first rear-facing child seat in 1964 and made its own booster seat in 1978.

The 960 was the first three-point seat belt for the middle of the rear seat and a child safety cushion in the middle armrest. Also in 1991 he made the side impact protection System (sips) on the 940/960 and 850 models, which channels the force of impact of a side away from the door and into the protection of birds.

To add to its sips, in 1995 Volvo was the first to introduce side airbags and installed them as standard equipment in all models from 1996. At the beginning of the 1995 model year, side impact protection airbags standard trim on high-level Volvo 850s, and options on other 850s. By the middle of the production year, and is standard on all 850s. The 1996 model year, SIP airbags became standard on all Volvo models.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Volvo’s S80 was one of the 2009 Top Safety picks Award winners. The previous versions of the S40 and S60 models (2005-09 models with standard side airbags) failed to attain their highest rating in the side impact test. However, according to the IIHS, in recent years Volvo cars have still managed to maintain their high class safety ratings as seen in the test results. The Volvo XC90, S80, C70, XC60, S60 and C30 are all rated Top Safety picks in these crash tests. The 2014 models of the XC60, XC90, S60 and S80 have even won the Top Safety + rating.
Volvo has also scored high in the EuroNCAP tests. Since 2009, all Volvo models EuroNCAP tested received five-star safety ratings: Volvo C30, V40, V60, V60 plug-in hybrid, XC60 and V70. The Volvo V40 (model year 2013) is the best test results of any model car ever tested in EuroNCAP.

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