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Volvo S60 R, 2012: Sporty sedan with multi-national flair (video)

James Raia

The Volvo S60 was introduced 12 years ago as the carmaker's first major departure in a few decades from its box-on-wheels reputation. Now in its second generation. the Volvo S60 2012 edition is offered in three trims, including the most-sports-car-like Volvo yet, the S60 T6 AWD R.

The R means "R-Design Elements" and that translates into the car's sportiness with a handful of features — 18-inch alloy wheels to sport tuning and lower front and rear spoilers to the signature Volvo blue watch dial instrument cluster.

That's a lot of numbers and letters for a model. But what the alphabet soup name means for potential buyers is 325 horsepower, a turbo-charged six-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Videographer Bruce Aldrich and I take a look at the new 2012 Volvo S60 R in a video review.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kEN1M_dkaA

 

To view more of Bruce Aldrich's work, visit: www.tahoetruckeeoutdoor.com.

To view more of Janes Raia's work, visit: dev.theweeklydriver.com

 

Article Last Updated: February 15, 2012.

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