2012 Volvo S60 consumer reviews

Bought a 2012 S60 with CPO at 36,000 miles from local dealer last year. 18,000 miles later no service needed other than oil changes. Switching from 5 years in a BMW 528 to the Volvo I had concerns about driving dynamics. Still find the FWD torque steer a bit annoying under very hard acceleration, but am very pleased overall. That said, the value proposition vs BMW is very significant. I'm 6'3" and 260 and find plenty of room and great seating comfort. The telescoping wheel comes out really far which is great for accommodating the distance I need to move the seat back for leg room. Sound system is very good. Love the heated seats. The BLIS system can lockup under certain lighting conditions or in the rain and is only moderately useful, in my opinion. Mostly highway driving. Best I can manage is about 30 mpg, but I drive pretty aggressively on the highway. Mixed driving usually around 26-28 mpg. I tend to use mid-grade and occasionally high octane which I find yield higher miles per gallon sufficient to offset most of the cost differential. Your milage may vary. Drove a new Volvo from '88-93, and from 2000-2004. This is my third. They've all been extremely reliable. Much more so than the two BMWs, a Jaguar, and a Saab sandwiched around the Volvos. Highly recommend.

Got custody of this 2012 S60 through a divorce (Don't ask! LOL) I had originally planned on selling it to cleanse the evil spirits from my garage, but decided to keep it after I realized what a decent car it really is. The styling may not be flashy and Volvo may not have the same cachet as other European brands, but after 3 years and 95,000 miles I can truly say this is the best car I've owned in 35 years of driving and 27 other vehicles. The seats are truly comfortable and makes long-distance travel a breeze. I took a trip with my 3 kids and we knocked out 900 miles in a day with barely a whimper. The instrument panel and car features took a thorough look at the owner's manual but now are second nature and much-appreciated. Love the power I get with the 5 cylinder turbo and the fact it uses regular gas. It really helped at high altitudes out west passing RV's last summer. My normal MPG is about 24 city and 31 highway at faster-than-average speeds. I will definitely keep Volvo at the top of my list when looking for my next vehicle. And with how much I love this car and how reliable it's been, I think that will a very long time from now!

Volvo makes a safe car but not without its quirks. Road noise, drive shaft noise are common among the 2012 models. Various squeeks and chirps sometimes with the suspension or interior. Never any major issue with the car just disappointed a "luxury" car could be somewhat flakey.

I have never owned a Volvo before - it is a great change! The ride is very quiet, the seats are very comfortable, and it takes bumps well. The power is absolutely amazing. Unlike other cars I've owned, you never have to get the revs up to accelerate onto a highway or pass someone. The power is so smooth and throughout the range. As for the interior, the radio system is great and has a lot of features and the climate control is very consistent. I've only owned the car for a few months (I bought it certified pre-owned) but no problems so far. Overall, great car - highly recommended.

This is not your dad's old volvo. Now have 39k on the ODO and the sweede is finally broken in. Average 27-28 mpg combined, 33 on long trips driving 80mph+. Drives great. Accelerates with authority. The turbo kicks the pants of most cars without the cost at the pump. Interior is well designed - best front seats in the business. Extremely reliable even though I abuse the heck out of it. Fun to drive. Very good handling and road handling - stops quick. Good navi - better than iPhone. everything works as it should. Sweedes know how to design cars. First of many volvos I will own

I bought the 2012 S 60 in June of 2012 after thinking between others and Volvo. I had Q 5 which is a great car but need second car for daily commute.Made the right decision. Bought that from NJ dealer. Sales person is fantastic. No pressures. Bought it and so far no regrets. Safety, reliability and service. All are great. Its not 3 series but its 3 G less and almost perform well. Need no premium gas. Which is a plus. Will just recommend to go test drive before thinking of getting any car. I will get aother S 60 if I have to!!

I love everything about this car. It does everything I wanted. Lots more power than my older car. Redesign is great.

Purchased Volvo S60 T5 in 2011 (2012 MY). Great car. I test drove about 20 competing sedans before deciding. The Volvo was definitely the quietest ride. The interior is good and comfortable...and the warranty and service (5/50K all included) can't be beat. The only serious competitors in this class were Lexus and Jaguar XF at nearly $20K more.

I have had my 2012 S60 T6 for about 18 months now and until about 2 months ago I loved it. I will say it has the most comfortable seats, gets decent MPGs, and the tech features of the car are great. Mechanically speaking this car is the best out there, overlay that with a weak electrical system and the car is a piece of garbage. I have had issues with the car starting on way to many occasions for a new car, took it to the dealer and had the entire electrical system replaced - the car has not been the same since then. It is basically in the shop once a week and now has a tendency to only run on 4 cylinders due to multiple reasons every time it is taken in (i.e. running in "power save" mode, air bag system failure, the list goes on and on). I am waiting for a decent run on it without any issues and will be trading it in and going with my second choice.

I OWN A VOLVO S60 WHICH IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT HAS A POOR MILEAGE,POOR TYRES, POOR PERFORMANCE OVERALL. I HAVE SPENT RS.200000.00($4000) ON THIS BOGUS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT LAST YEAR. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND IT TO EVEN MY ENEMY.