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2012 Volvo S60
The 2012 Volvo S60 is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $48,990 for the T4 variant and topping out at $82,990 for the R-Design Polestar variant.
There are 11 variants of the S60 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2011.
The 2012 S60 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volvo S60 include 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/240Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (177kW/320Nm), 2.0 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (120kW/400Nm), 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (224kW/440Nm) and 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (242kW/480Nm). Available with 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $48,990 - $75,490â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $48,990 - $75,490â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volvo S60
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Volvo S60 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being T4 and the most expensive being T6 R-Design.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,628 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,865 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,484 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Volvo S60
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volvo S60 is the T4 variant that starts from $48,990.
See all Volvo S60 PricingThe most expensive Volvo S60 is the R-Design Polestar variant that starts from $82,990.
See all Volvo S60 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volvo S60 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: T6, T6 Teknik, T6 R-Design and R-Design Polestar.
See all Volvo S60 towing capacityThe largest Volvo S60 is the T4 variant which measures 1865mm wide, 4628mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 242kW of power and 480nm of torque are the T6 R-Design and R-Design Polestar variants.
The Volvo S60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo S60 is the T6 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2220 kg.
The Volvo S60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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