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Test drive in Russia: Volvo S60 2.5T

Volvo once again demonstrates who the master in the manufacture of first -class salons
The Volvo does not easily confuse S40, S80 and S60. But if outwardly almost all Volva on one face seem banal (especially in front), then penetration into the S60 salon will surprise many pathos aesthetes.
Like in paradise
At the wheel of a machine such as the S60, you feel at least the Arab Sheikh, who ordered to finish the salon with needlework virtuoso. Eyes are attracted by a panel, sheathed with creamy skin, it is simply amazing. It is covered by all possible parts of the exterior. The chairs are so appetizing because of the juicy color scheme that I just want an AM-am! And the smell of such skin is simply stunning! It is easy to configure a driver's seat to such an extent that you consider Volvo S60 the best in the world for comfort. With a height of 190 cm, the hands are fantastically perfect, the elbows lie correctly and do not hang, nothing interferes with the feet and they do not rest anywhere. Manipulation with soft buttons on the driver's door causes childhood joy. In a word, Volvo designers are the right people. But, it is not so sweet to the rear passengers to a fashion model that there is no place there.

The noise insulation is awesome and you hear the detailed details of the musical composition that pours from the Hi-End sound system. Its crystal sound is filled with an ideal balance in a wide range of frequency whether it is low or high. In any case, every music love from will find suitable settings for their type of music. The power of the amplifier will delight fans of club music, like the House style. The banging bass will not leave anyone alone and indifferent even your neighbors on the road.
So, we will continue about sound insulation. The isolation from the outside world is measured in the remote and small whistle of the trucks flying into 10 cm. That is, the salon has almost silence. It is violated only by the type of road surface, which penetrates from under the wheeled arches.

To whom is sport, to whom comfort?
The Four-C button is located on the central panel. What's this? She is in response to the adjustment of the suspension sports or comfortable mode. No, this is not another props, as in some other cars. The manipulation of this button really radically changes the mood of the suspension from the strict-sporting to soft. For lovers of active driving, the corresponding choice of the type of suspension is useful. True, on our abnormal roads you feel all the charms. The heat is added by low -profile rubber 45 mm high. On some road potholes it will not be very pleasant to hear the struggle of the racks.
The steering with xenon turned on the adaptive, that is, along with the rotation of the steering wheel to the left and right, the headlight lamps turn to the left.

Flew?
Leading S60 is even more pleasant when you gas it stronger. But you can get into trouble, pressing the gas pedal to the stop: the tachometer arrow rushes up to 5,000 turnover thinks for a couple of seconds and only then shoots. A sharp start holds the electronics of the car. We did not mess with her disconnection, but simply rode with moderate jerks. Even at this pace, consumption of 95 gasoline fluctuates around 15 liters, but if you are a racer, prepare for 20 liters per 100 km. Let's just say, the consumption is not weak. But we will not even be surprised at the 1.6-liter Volvo C30 drink 9.5 liters! When there is a fuel crisis around, you involuntarily begin to think about less whimsical machines, of course, the future owner of the S60 is unlikely to think about saving on fuel and he will not be embarrassed by a refueling of 20 liters per hundred km. Volvo machine for the soul, and saving is the last.

Characteristics Volvo S60 2.5T AWD
Engine: turbocharged, 20-valve, 5 cylinders
Volume: 2.5 l
Power: 210 hp
Acceleration to 100 km/h: 7.7 from
Fuel consumption in the city: 15 liters
Transmission: 5AKP with manual mode
Brake system: disk
Length, width and height: 4.603x1.804x1.412mm
Car mass: 2.050 kg
pros
Stunning salon and quality of details
Good engine
Minuses
Considerable fuel consumption
There is no navigator

Cost: 1.100,000 rubles.
Alexander vlasov