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If your main concern is safety then a Volvo would be an excellent choice as the company always puts safety first. The S60 is an upscale midsize auto with an aggressive stance and contemporary European style. Sexy coupe-like styling is in place and this car oozes style and sophistication. The S60 competes in the upscale midsize car and competes with cars such as the BMW 3-series and the Infiniti G37.

The S60 sports a substantial amount of power for play. The engine that runs this ride is a turbocharged six cylinder with 300 horsepower and 325 lb feet of torque. The S60 allows the driver to customize the driving experience via two separate driving modes; Sport Mode and Advanced Stability Control. The suspension system features Corner Traction Control and Advanced Stability Control. Acceleration is smooth and the car goes from zero to sixty in just 6.2 seconds.

The cabin is classy and elegant. A standard LCD screen is in place which can be used with the intuitive navigation system. Standard features include Automatic Climate Control, seamless integration with Bluetooth devices, a trip computer, cruise control, illuminated vanity mirrors, a USB port, HD radio. Trunk space is at twelve cubic feet which is pretty good. Choose the premium package and you get sweet extras like xenon headlights and a sunroof which is nice to have during the summer time. The multimedia package includes a rearview camera which makes backing up easier, a stereo sound system and twelve speakers. Galpin Volvo, a Los Angeles Volvo dealer has the S60 in stock.

The 2011 model features the first ever Pedestrian Detection technology. The system utilizes both a camera plus advanced radar technology in order to detect moving pedestrians. It brakes for you if you don’t brake in time. The radar is installed inside the front grille and it’s able to determine what type of object is ahead. It can also detect if you’re about to hit another car. Driver Alert control can also be installed; it’s a feature that alerts tired drivers if it detects a drastic driving pattern such as swerving. Also standard is Volvo’s exclusive City Safe System which will hit the brakes for you if fail to do so in time. Additional safety precautions include a collapsible steering column, airbags, an energy absorbing interior, anti-submarining protection, side impact protection plus a whiplash protection system. For new Volvo cars in Simi Valley or Los Angeles check out Simi Valley Volvo.

Driving can be hazardous; thousands of people get involved in a serious or life-threatening car accident every year. If safety is a main concern of yours then the Volvo S60 would be a solid choice. What’s really special is the Pedestrian Technology, plus there’s also a lot of safety features included which don’t normally come with the average vehicle. Pricing starts in the mid $34k range.

Written by Jacqueline Star - Galpin Volvo, a Used Cars Los Angeles dealer is one of the best places to find new cars and SUVs near Glendale, Burbank and Simi Valley.

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