Volvo, now owned by Chinese auto manufacturer Zhejiang Geely, is the first luxury brand to export a car from China to the U.S. with the new Inscription, which is an S60 with a stretched wheelbase for an additional 2.9 inches of rear legroom. The Inscription is also more luxurious and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive.
The front-drive model comes with a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission while the all-wheel-drive version has a 250-hp, turbo 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic. What’s Special
2.9 inches of additional rear legroom
Walnut inlays and silk-finish metal interior trim
Interior accent lighting
Side window shades and a power rear shade
18-inch alloy wheels
Here’s info on the regular S60: The Volvo S60 is a five-seat luxury sedan that goes toe-to-toe with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of turbocharged engines. New for 2016 Two new models join the S60 lineup: the China-built Inscription with front- or all-wheel drive and the all-wheel-drive Cross Country. Volvo will also offer a small run of all-wheel-drive Polestar S60s powered by a 345-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and featuring suspension and brake system modifications.
(Skip to details on the: S60 Cross Country) Significant Standard Features
LED daytime running lights
Power front seats
Dual-zone climate control
Multimedia system with 7-inch dashboard screen
City Safety collision avoidance system
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
Heated windshield
Power moonroof
Configurable digital instrument panel
Leather upholstery
Heated front and rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection
Blind spot warning system
Lane-keeping assist
Backup camera
Harman Kardon premium audio system
Dual-screen backseat entertainment system
S60 Cross Country The S60 Cross Country uses the same basic playbook as Volvo’s other Cross Country models but in a sedan format: standard all-wheel drive, a raised suspension and SUV-like styling cues. It’s powered by a 250-hp, turbocharged five-cylinder engine. What’s Special
Unique front-end styling, including a honeycomb grille
