Used 2012 Volvo XC60 for sale 

The Volvo XC60 doesn’t offer a very wide variety of trims to choose from but the three available trims are enough to cater to the different demands of users that can arise. The available trims are 3.2, T6, and T6 R-Design, the major difference of these trims is based on the interior as well as exterior features along with engine options.

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We would recommend you to go for the T6 as it comes with bigger wheels and a more powerful engine. It also adds features to the base model so that it really justifies the higher price tag. But if you are someone who has to have the best performing model of the car that they are about to own then, we won’t stop you from going for the R-Design.

The engine options on the XC60 are wide and helps cater to all demands upto some levels. However, the base engine is a 3.2-liter inline-6 producing 240 hp of power and 236 pound-feet of torque. The car has commendable performance and holds up well against class competitors.

The most powerful car in this lot is the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class with a power output of 268hp and a torque output of 258lb-ft. The rest of the competition keeps up with its figures despite having lower figures. However, the Volvo is the weakest one among these cars.

The fuel efficiency is a department where the XC60 impresses everyone, as it manages to return 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This mostly due to the lower power output of the engine. But with the other engines that make more power and aren’t shy about putting down that power mileage will be much lower, but it's about more smiles per gallon, rather than general mpg.

The best-in-class MPG is offered by Volvo as well as BMW. It is noticeable that BMW is offering this despite producing more power. However, for longer cruising the Volvo will certainly have the advantage of a bigger gas tank of 18.5gallons.

The Volvo XC60 comes with one of the most sophisticated interiors of the segment for 2012. It has beautifully involved all the aspects of a good interior flawlessly. The car interior is spacious in the front as well as the rear row. The placement of the center stack and the buttons are also ergonomic.

All the cars in this segment are designed to comfortably seat 5 people. In the front row, the best in class legroom is offered by Mercedes-Benz. However, in the rear, the BMW X3 offers more legroom. Even though low, the space offered by the XC60 is enough for seating 5 passengers comfortably. The best-in-class Boot capacity is offered by the XC60 with its 30.8cu-ft boot. Some interior features are:

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Adjustable steering wheel 
• Front Reading Lamps
• Rear Reading Lamps
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Keyless Entry

How intuitive is the 2012 Volvo XC60’s infotainment unit?

Volvo has made it a point to make the best of every aspect of the theXC60. But it seems they have failed in that aspect with the infotainment system as it is not the easiest to use.

It does come with enough features to have you making the best of your times in the XC60. Some of the infotainment features are:

• Rear-seat entertainment system
• 12-speaker stereo system
• Navigation
• Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
• iPod/USB audio interface
• Auxiliary audio jack 

The exterior follows the typiv]cal Volvo design that can be seen in the bigger siblings of the XC60. The car has been built like a tank. It does not possess any fancy or flashy exterior designs but the car still has a classy charm to itself, that feels timeless in some sense.

The Volvo happens to be the lightest in the lot with a curb weight of 3958lbs. And it also has the highest ground clearance of the lot with 9.1 inches. However, the rest of the dimensions of these cars are very close to each other and don't show significant differences. Some of the exterior features are:

• Rear Defrost
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Aluminum Wheels 

This is a Volvo and the reputation of Volvo cars when it comes to safety goes without saying. The new Volvo XC60 is no different in this aspect. It has scored five stars for overall crash protection from the NHTSA and the highest score of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact, and roof-strength tests held by the IIHS. Some of the safety features are:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Rollover Protection System
• Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
• Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

The 2012 Volvo XC60 is one such car that can easily check all boxes a user will be considering while buying a new car. The Volvo offers good performance, a variety of features such as engines, comfort accessories, great interior quality, and space, along with competitive MPG figures.