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Q: Does anyone know when the 2011 Volvo s60 Hits the market?
I’m in the market to buy a new car and thought 2011 Volvo looks pretty good!

A: fall 2010

Q: Will the 2011 Volvo S60 feature the ecoboost v6?
Just want to know if it will have the v6 ecoboost that the taurus sho has. what do you think?

A: I doubt it.

Eagle – Ford has owned Volvo 1998 and has been trying to SELL them since 2008.

Q: 2011 Volvo S60 T6 Help? Thanks!?
Can I buy a 2011 Volvo S60 T6 yet? are they on the market? if not; when do you think they will be? I want one really bad.

Thanks!
Volvo fan!
Thanks Roy – You were much help! and yes…. Lets get the left wing out soon… its driving me crazy.

A: Don’t know when exactly this vehicle will be available for sale to the general public…. however it appeared at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March.

I would say check with your local dealer to see what they say about the General release date

Love your avatar by the way

Q: Does anyone know if the 2011 V60 Volvo wagon will compare in length to the new 2010 Volvo S60?
Are they the same length?
I meant so say HOW it will compare in length.

A: In the past the estate have been about the same length as the saloon version. In some cases like the S90 and V90 the wagon was a few inches shorter.

Q: Why is the new Volvo S60 so slow?
Hi guys, I’ve been researching the new 2011 Volvo S60 set for release later this year, because my uncle is looking for a new car, and I looked at the T6 Volvo S60, and it looked decent, had the exact same size engine as a BMW 335xi and an Audi S4, he’s also considering a lexus IS350.
Here are some specs, and you’ll see why the volvo confuses me

2011 Bmw 335xi Coupe
Horsepower=300
Torque=300ft/lbs
Curb Weight=3814
0-60MPH=5.3 Seconds
Price=$42,600
Audi S4
Horsepower=333
Torque=325ft/lbs
Curb Weight=3850
Price=$45,900
0-60MPH=4.9 seconds
Curb weight=3924 pounds

Lexus IS350
Horsepower=306
Torque=277ft/lbs
Curb weight=3500 lbs
0-60=5.5 Seconds
Price=$37595

Lastly, the Volvo S60 T6
Horsepower=300
Torque=320ft/lbs
Curb Weight=3900 lbs
0-60MPH=6.2 Seconds
Price in USD=$37700

By the end of reading the specifications, the Audi S4 is obviously the fastest, though about $7000 more than the Volvo or Lexus, they’re all still between $37500-46000, which is a reasonable price range for this sort of performance.
What I’m wondering is; Why is the Volvo S60 SO SLOW in comparison to the Bmw, because the (76lb) weight difference wouldn’t slow the car down 0.9s, because the Volvo has more torque!
Is it something to do with the transmissions that volvo uses, compared to Bmw, or is there something wrong with the numbers that Volvo is giving us?

-Liam

A: There is more to acceleration than peak power and peak torque. The gearing might be setup for better mileage instead of acceleration. Does it make a lot of torque everywhere like the BMW or only near its peak?

Q: Which Chinese car is better? Geely Emgrand GT hybrid coupe or Geely Volvo S60 sedan?
Emgrand car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/25/beijing-2010-geely-emgrand-gt-plug-in-hybrid-coupe/

Volvo car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/volvo-s60-2011-geneva-motor-show/

A: Jap cars are better!

Q: Which Chinese car looks better? Emgrand GT plug-in hybrid coupe or Volvo S60 sedan?
Emgrand GT: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/25/beijing-2010-geely-emgrand-gt-plug-in-hybrid-coupe/

Volvo S60: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/volvo-s60-2011-geneva-motor-show/

Volvo is the wholly-owned Swedish subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Geely so I counted Volvo cars as Chinese cars.

A: Volvo is owned by Ford Motor Company, and has been since 1997. Until then, the cars were made in Sweden, but I believe that now, they’re made in the US.

In any case, I choose the Volvo, although I do prefer the older, boxy sort rather than the weird lumpy ones they have now.

EDIT: Alright, I have searched and Ford is in the process of selling Volvo to Geely, however, the deal is not expected to be completed until later this year. Volvos are still made in Sweden, but it is possible that Geely will open a plant in Beijing to make cars for the Chinese market.

Q: Which Chinese car is better? Geely Emgrand GT hybrid coupe or Geely Volvo S60 compact sedan?
Emgrand car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/25/beijing-2010-geely-emgrand-gt-plug-in-hybrid-coupe/

Volvo car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/volvo-s60-2011-geneva-motor-show/

Geely is manufacturer, Emgrand and Volvo are brands, GT and S60 are car names.

A: None of ur links work.

Q: Which Chinese car is better? Geely Emgrand GT plug-in hybrid coupe or Geely Volvo S60 sedan?
Emgrand car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/25/beijing-2010-geely-emgrand-gt-plug-in-hybrid-coupe/

Volvo car: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/volvo-s60-2011-geneva-motor-show/

Geely is manufacturer, Emgrand and Volvo are brands, GT and S60 are car names.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carquotes.sinfree.net

Q: Which Chinese car looks better? GT ( Geely Tiger ) or S60?
Emgrand GT: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/25/beijing-2010-geely-emgrand-gt-plug-in-hybrid-coupe/

Volvo S60: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/volvo-s60-2011-geneva-motor-show/

Volvo is the Swedish wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Geely, so I counted Volvo cars as Chinese cars.

A: S60 – only because I’m a little older, more conservative and tall. If I was younger definitely the Geely, I just don’t think I could fold up enough to get in and out of it now(lol)

>_<

Q: First car? Please help me choose!?
I turn 17 next year, and I am very excited for a car.
I found several cars I like and are pretty cheap that I can afford with a bit of help from my parents with the insurance.

1999 Mercedes CLK320
2004 BMW X3 2.5
2004 Acura TL
2004-06 Volvo S60
02-04 Audi A4 1.8

Personally I like the X3 better, heard it has AWD, and I need that for my ski trips as well as carrying all the gear I have that goes with it. How much do you expect the car to be around 2011? Also, please pick one of these cars, and if you want to suggest cars, please suggest cars that perform well in rain, and snow. In addition, tell me what you think of each car if you can.

Thanks a bunch!
is insurance high for a small SUV like the X3?
and how much do you think the repair will be on these cars?

A: For your age group, insurance is going to be super high on this fine of cars, but if you are a good student, you should have a good discount

i find it totally cool that your paying for some of the car yourself too, most kids when i was growing up who got BMWs and such just had their parents hand it to them, and they treated them like crap.

Id reccoemend the X3 or the Audi A4. The X3 is for those ski trips, and the A4 is for a fun, compact ride. It all comes down to what you really want. If you want a small, fun sedan thats decent on gas go for the A4

if you want a nice little SUV go for the BMW

Also, the volvo would be a smart choice.

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