For those drivers looking for an alternative to either a small luxury sedan or a small crossover SUV, the 2016 Volvo V60 wagon is a superb choice for you! It offers drivers a comfortable ride, impressive fuel economy numbers, and superb advanced and standard safety features and scores. Keep reading to find out more about what this dynamic and fun wagon has to offer you!
Are there multiple
trim levels?
Yes! The 2016
Volvo V60 wagon seats up to five passengers and comes in four trim levels
that are based on powertrain: T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Platinum, T6 R-Design AWD,
and T6 R-Design AWD Platinum.
How do the
powertrains differ?
The T5 Drive-E model features a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder engine that delivers 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
It comes paired to front-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The T6 R-Design AWD gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that
produces 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque and a six-speed automatic
transmission. Midway through the model year, the T6 Drive-E AWD R-Design will
debut and will feature a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine that generates 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and will be
paired to an eight-speed automatic.
Did it do well in
safety tests?
Absolutely! The IIHS gave the wagon its top score of Good in
its moderate-overlap frontal-offset, small-overlap frontal-offset, side impact,
rear crash performance, and roof strength tests. It also earned a Superior
rating for its optional frontal collision warning and mitigation system.
How are the safety
features?
Advanced or optional safety features include the optional
Blind Spot Information System package that includes blind-spot monitoring, rear
cross-traffic alert and front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera,
forward collision mitigation ,and lane departure warning and mitigation.
To find out more about the 2016 Volvo V60 and check out all the great interior features, head on down to your Volvo dealer serving Chicago, Fields Volvo Northfield, to speak to a member of our team today!