Volvo S60

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The 850, was widely praised for its spirited performance and handling in contrast to Volvo’s reputation for building safe, if somewhat stodgy cars.</div> <bR> <div> For 2007 the S60 gets some minor exterior updates</div> <div> stronger suspension</div> <div> more safety equipment</div> <div> and more options</div> <bR> <div> The S60 is neither luxurious nor sporty</div> <div> It has a quiet interior and the front seats are comfortable</div> <div> Handling is secure but not particularly agile, and the ride is stiff</div> <div> The rear seat is cramped</div> <div> Volvo improved the confusing radio controls</div> <div> All-wheel drive is available</div> <bR> <div> <B>New for 2007</B></div> <div> The 2007 Volvo S60 gets restyled with a new grille and bumper design, redesigned outside mirrors with integrated turn signals that automatically flash three times with light pressure on turn signal stalk, and aluminum inserts added to column stalks and steering wheel switches to 2.5 and 2.5T.</div> <bR> <div> The chassis is fitted with firmer shock absorbers and springs and sturdier anti-roll bars with solid bushings while Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) and tire-pressure-monitoring system are added as standard safety equipment.</div> <bR> <div> The T5 adds a dial instrument cluster, sport steering wheel, sport gearshift knob, sport handbrake and floor mats to the interior and 17-inch Tucana chrome alloy wheels are a new stand-alone option.</div> <bR> <div> New options on the 2.5T and 2.5T AWD include active Bi-Xenon headlights as a stand-alone option and Sport Package adds premium HU-850 stereo with 6-CD player and Dolby Surround Sound</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.volvocars.us.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.volvocars.us.com/"><IMG SRC="42c703c0.jpg" border=0 width="112" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A>Offical Corp. site</div> <div> <IMG SRC="42d02610.jpg" border=0 width="770" height="97" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> </tr></table></body>