Overview & Reviews
For 2012, the Volvo XC60 gets new sub-trim levels in lieu of previous option packages. The T6 R-Design also gets a power bump, while a newly optional Dynamic package adds to the T6 AWD an upgraded suspension and steering.
- Excellent safety scores
- Comfortable ride
- Distinctive design inside and out
- Ample interior space
- Strong turbocharged engine
- Available integrated booster seats.
- Pokey acceleration with base engine.
- Some unintuitive interior controls
User Reviews:
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My 2nd XC 60 - 2012 Volvo XC60
By stlhd - December 22 - 5:50 pmWow! We are impressed... Our first one was a 20091/2 XC 60. After buying it, I was actually complaining about this and that X 15 despite the many safety advantages. This 12 R Design Polestar upgrade has more than just the engine improved. All areas have been reviewed and improved, including the gas mileage, comfort, power (325 HP/354 lbs torque), ride quality, brakes and even air leaks. I could go on but the actual 10K price hike was to us worth every penny.
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Great Experience so far. - 2012 Volvo XC60
By outdoorzdude - December 10 - 8:42 pmOnly have 4000 miles so far but we love the car. After intially taking delivery in Sweden via the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and visiting Europe for two weeks, we couldnt wait to get the car back and get rid of the BMW. Very luxurious and features on par w/ other luxury brands we shopped. Lots of room for the kids and has that great european feel. Averaging about 25 MPG as advertisied, doing mostly highway driving.
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Love this car - 2012 Volvo XC60
By xc60sjca - August 19 - 9:58 amI purchased the 2012 XC60, T6, Platinum, Climate, and BLIS. I truly enjoy driving this car. The build quality, interior comfort, and exterior styling are what drew me to this vehicle. I did have this car upgraded to the Polestar improved performance. This dramatically increases torque and hp. I see a huge difference and I love it. I would recommend it for performance, absolutely. I would not recommend it for its value. It is an expensive "add-on". I did get a significant discount from the dealer, and I love the driving experience it provides. The interior very high quality. I really do not like the display in the instrument cluster. They are very dated. Volvo should use high res
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An Excellent Vehicle - 2012 Volvo XC60
By beagleguy - November 18 - 12:54 amThis vehicle was delivered just over two months ago. I am very satisfied with it to date. Before purchasing it I considered the Acura RDX, Audi Q 5, BMW X3, and Mercedes GLK. I decided on the XC60 as having the best combination of style, features and performance. As I live in an area where winters can be severe AWD was a given. That being the case, when similarly equipped, the price difference and fuel consumption between the 3.2 and the T6 are not that great. Given other comments Ive seen this was a wise choice. I would not hesitate to recommend to XC 60 for anyone in the market for this class of vehicle.
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Best Volvo Yet - 2012 Volvo XC60
By jerry philipp - July 4 - 8:57 amProbably owned over 8 Volvos since 1982. This by far is the best one. Great warranty service when I needed their help. AAA rating for Hudson Valley Volvo. Will see them when I return from Fl to see if I can sell this one to them and then lease a 2016 Volvo same model.
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Skip the Tech Package - 2012 Volvo XC60
By mms34cougar - January 19 - 4:48 pmI love this car! It is fast (even with 87 octane gas), my back has never felt better (the seats are firmer than non R-Design seats), the premium sound is great, and with the Red R-Design we get compliments on the looks at least once a week. The tech package is amazing when it is not broken. We have had it in the shop 4x with a complete replacement & sensors that stop working. Also, if you travel in snowy climates the parking distance, blind spot, collision & adaptive cruise can stop working due to ice build-up on your grill, bumper, and side window cameras. We get combined City (30%) /Hwy (70%) Mileage of 21.7 over the past 6 months.
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AWESOME TECHNOLOGY - 2012 Volvo XC60
By Roland - November 30 - 1:36 amI traded my 2010 VOLVO XC60 T6 for a 2012 XC 60 T except this time I upgraded to the technology package. I have had no problems with the vehicle and love the technology package. I look forward to the release of the 2018 XC60 and hope it has lane control. I also have a GMC Sierra which has the lane nudge feature and also love that as if I get to close to the lines in the road, the steering wheel turns back into the lane. I presently have 44,000 miles on my XC 60 T6 and the mpg is way better than the ratings. I live in a rural area and my average speed is 50 to 55 mph and I am averaging 33 mpg. The mpg has consistently improved as I get more miles on the vehicle. I am a pretty conservative driver.
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Best Decision Ever!!! - 2012 Volvo XC60
By funkytown - November 17 - 11:24 amresearched 6 months before buying. when i drove it home from the dealership i knew id made the right decision. i could not possibly love this car more! the turbo really kicks when i need to merge into heavy traffic. car feels substantial i feel very safe. you can feel that youre driving pure quality. havent found a single thing i dislike yet. im inventing places to go every day just so i can drive it more!! money well spent; ill keep this car for a very long time. i just read about a 1966 volvo in new york with 2.9 million miles on it...now i understand why! just wish id bought it 6 months sooner!! and no, i dont work for volvo!
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Awesome - 2012 Volvo XC60
By dr_az - September 29 - 5:06 amJust got my T6R in cosmic white metallic, its beautiful. now my wife wants one in red. I commute almost 1.5 hr a day. The car makes the commute so enjoyable, passing cars with ease all the while sitting in those so comfy seats listening to Pandora from my iPhone streamed through the speakers. Also appreciate the fact that after a long hard day at work going home in this car makes me feel safe with all the wonderful safety features. I also love the fact that the the car is rare, compared to the X3s, Q 5s, GLKs, SRXs and forget about the millions of RX350s. Volvo also has the best warrantee in this class. This is a no brainier, if you can find one..
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Great SUV - 2012 Volvo XC60
By Andy - January 23 - 6:39 amThis is a great purchase I made. The only thing I dont care for is the MPG but knew about it going into it so no big deal.
