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2012 Volvo S60
The new Volvo S60 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $48,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the T4 variant and topping out at $82,990 for the R-design Polestar.
There are 11 variants of the S60 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo multi-point injection (177kW/320Nm), 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (224kW/440Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/240Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 S60 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Volvo S60
Volvo S60
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2012 Volvo S60
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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Power to Weight
76 - 143.71 kW/t
64.85 kW/t
192.52 kW/t
Boot Space
380 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 10.2 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,153 km
508 km
1,413 km
Price
$48,990 - $82,990
$48,990
$149,003
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
2 years
2 years
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Volvo S60
Dimensions
4,628 mm
1,865 mm
1,484 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| 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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Volvo S60
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volvo S60 is the T4 that starts from $48,990.
See all Volvo S60 PricingThe most expensive Volvo S60 is the R-Design Polestar 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 T6 which measures 1865mm wide, 4628mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo S60 is the T6 R-Design which has 242kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volvo S60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo S60 is the T6 R-Design which weighs 2220 kg (kerb weight).
The Volvo S60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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