2012 Volvo S60 R-Design Review & Drive

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design is a Swedish all-wheel-drive turbo charged freight train. With 325 Horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, this is one Volvo that will kick you in the butt on a rocket ride to Valhalla. But how does the car steer, drive and fit a family of four. We sent a week with Volvo's newest and fastest car and came away with this drive review.

[@tonoc.a.9824]

Wow, this just got recommended to me again and the memories of me watching this as a kid came flowing back, it really is incredible that almost 10 years have passed since then.

[@lomamedia676]

Same here.

[@wdyson100]

I bought one of these a month ago. I think it was worth the sticker. Very quiet, very comfortable, very very fast. 5 year warranty, maintenance included makes the price more worth while.

[@LlyleHunter]

I had two Volvos in a row. The first one saved my life when I was hit by a maniac in a stolen car doing 70 mph on a side street right in front of my house only 9 months after I bought it so I bought another. They were both the nicest cars I've ever had and I've had two Mercedes, some Acuras, Hondas, Fords, Buicks, a BMW. I currently have a 2012 Durango that I really love but I can't wait until the day that I get back into a Volvo. The best seats in the industry. Drive all day, get out refreshed!

[@h31h31]

bold dude should be driving a cattle truck! I love my 2007 s60!!!

[@dxfan45]

LMAOO

[@brucec43]

Volvo has continued to improve this car and it now has paddle shifters and new programming for the transmission. I found the transmission now nearly flawless where it once was a drawback. Steering feel and precision is very good, especially as other brands have gotten worse. Keyless entry and start is now standard in the R design and most other S60 models except the most basic version. It's 0-60 time of 5.3 sec feels even quicker in daily use due to the awd and low end torque from the turbo 6. Handling and power delivery in turns is amazing with the Haldex awd system. You have to be extremely status conscious to knock this car. The main complaint willcertainly be "but I can have a BMW for that price". Yes, but this is more comfortable, arguably more attractive, and the stealth factor is important to many who don't need or want a status symbol. Real enthusiasts will know you're driving a hot car.

[@draquine]

Nice review guys. I love the good-cop bad-cop style to show the good and not so good things. Keep it up.

[@TfiveR]

Angry bald guy: YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT IT IN THE SLOT. Push the button.

[@ShermanMR2]

Great video and love the RUSH shirt too.

[@Raccaroo]

Nice car, and props for the Rush T-shirt

[@chicoloco341]

Thats one sexy car. Perfect counterpart for the xc60, also pretty. U guys were acting like Jimmy and Paul from Cop Out hahaha, REALLY enjoyed the vid :)

[@kbhatt2011]

i own one of these in black sapphire....super fast and AWD is amazing! Plenty of power and decent fuel economy...rims are sweet. the only thing i find annoying is the turn radius...takes really wide turns...everything else...im pretty satisfied

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Great review...I don't know why someone would complain, at least about this on in particular.

[@NathanDAdlen]

@y2han Thanks for your support. You know, Roman had me eating crow after that review. The S60R turned out to be an amazing car. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Oh, you may want to rethink your use of plural, statements, punctuation, capitalization and fragments. Vivent l'utilisation de révolution l'éducation!

[@jeremyday8853]

When are you guys gonna review the 2015 V60R?

[@JYD_esign]

haha this is a great review. thanks for the 2 opinions. I would like to see maybe some speedo shots off the acceleration maybe., otherwise this is great.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Nice rush t-shirt man

[@myvolvoforlife]

Nathan is wrong, if you put it in 'M' it engages Sport mode which makes it shift later but still in automatic. If you put it in 'M' and go up or down a gear it engages manual mode and then you can shift it in the red line.

[@sainteustatious]

i love the debbie downer so funny especially when he said the mirrors are from audi haha

[@StlPike2004]

I just bought one! It is an AMAZING car!

[@chicoloco341]

@WoZIMoo I was mistakenly comparing it to an Audi TT's AWD which IS Haldex. Do you disagree that adjusting the HALDEX system would improve perfomance?

[@dorielementary]

Do the rear seats fold down? If so, how?

[@Hogberg-]

Fun review as always guys! :-). Just one question, no 0-60 ? Greetings from Sweden

[@arturodurantosta8487]

5.2 or 5.5 seconds!!!

[@jrmt6]

I do love volvos. I'd totally trade into a 2012 if i could afford one.

[@Koreanboy827]

Key Fob is a safety design, it's so that you're "In range" of the car, some cars will actually start. This system has a push to start but the key fob guarantees that it can't start unless the key was inside the key fob

[@revyrend]

I sat inside of one of these at a car show. I wasnt thinking to check how the seats felt lol. But i dont remamber them being Out of this world

[@Danny-qb3mk]

Wicked car

[@dex2531]

@LVN2RNMMA You missed the previous gen S60R.

[@SundayGladiator]

Rush and Volvo. Together again.

[@chicoloco341]

R-Design implied mostly aesthetic changes to Volvo's vehicles to make it sportier looking. The true R meant that the car was REFINED, implying stiffer suspension, stiffer struts, lower ride height, 300hp and All wheel drive only. The NEW R design does a bit of both, however, its change is not drastic enough to be considered a TRUE R due to the lack of a manual option.

[@LVN2RNMMA]

it's a lot better looking than the previous S60.. It's hard to get over Volvo's history of boring cars but this one is actually more handsome and has a little bit of charisma

[@blockthis08]

4:04 my reaction exactly. Coming from a bimmer fan.

[@LVN2RNMMA]

@dexion The previous S60R was a good looking car.. But it was still somewhat Plain looking.

[@chicoloco341]

@kimchi1977 Actually, just put it into a ballanced AWD setup. The Haldex AWD is the same one Audi uses but is set to 95% front wheel usage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Put it at atleast 50/50 and u have a competition killer.

[@jeepthing98]

I'm watching this video in April of 2017 and this is almost unwatchable with Nathan's angry antics and the acting from 6 years ago. So glad they do normal constructive reviews now. The keyfob does not have to be in the slot. I just test drove this car and that was the first thing I checked because that would be an annoyance.

[@dha588]

I saw a2012 S60 design at the dealer but it has 300hp instead of 325. Whys that

[@CarsOfPennsylvania]

every R-design has 325hp. every regular s60 tg from 2012 has 300hp. if they said a r-design was 300 they are wrong and dont know what theyre talking about

[@gene978]

I said to myself before the end of the clip, Nathan can't even appreciate the torque and BHP? And then magic happened ;)))) did

[@kimchi1977]

Put a manual in this, and you have a winner on your hands. But the one model thats better than this, is the wagon, which is hands down a very sexy ride.

[@TheInvstg8r]

Are volvos electronic suites too complex and delicate? Are the mechanic labor rates and parts too high?

[@ron20102002]

From your review it tells me only thing great thing about this car fast it goes. And why no manual mode.

[@ganuv]

Because now days computers shift faster then any human. Get it

[@timtime88]

never liked volvo, but this things is beautiful!

[@jrmt6]

Volvo's not known for cornering?! My 01 FWD S60 goes around corners wonderfully, and it has the turbo!

[@zaqgt5]

He's referring to the choice of color, not design. Audi RS line has silver side mirrors and body panels.

[@PHILLE564]

@stiche2000" It has a automatic gearbox. paddle shifting is useless!

[@Illmatic662]

I thought it was a ncie review personally.....=/ Wasn't scripted and it was a real opinion. I am seriously considering picking up a used on down the road as a DD

[@guitartricky]

I can only speculate on that. If you look at the companies that do have the highest resale value like Toyota and Lexus, that may tell you something. Also a few Volvos in the past 5 years or so have won Kelly Blue Book awards for highest resale value. The XC90 and XC60. So not all Volvos suffer in the resale value dept.

[@TFLcar]

@DamienRasheed There are billions of videos on you tube. Honestly, we'll be fine without your passive aggresive mean spirited comments. Please....don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

[@chicoloco341]

I think these wheels are pretty nice, though the Pegasus were classic!

[@chicoloco341]

The new S60 for 2014 will have Paddle Shifters, a new gear shifter and possibly an 8 speed transmission! Also new bucket seats and a ALL electric display HD instrument cluster, and a new SENSUS 7 inch screen that will replace the existing with and android based software that does almost everything.

[@DrDodge24]

@th0r615 Cant agree with you more!!

[@leerrooyyjenkins]

VOLVO 4 LIFE

[@upilufti]

He's just being the stereotypical BMW/Merc/Audi fanboy.. jokingly. I love my S60 to bits..

[@TheDivino21]

Volvo has three mode adjustable steering feel control

[@volvov60t59]

U don't have to put the key in the freakin slot it use key less entry that's you could just put your hand on the door handles and unlock it and just put the key in yur pocket u just push the start button!!! Volvo is cool okay 😂😂😂

[@Fschmi19]

0-100?

[@WoZIMoo]

@chicoloco341 Audi uses Torsen, Volvo uses Haldex. Very different systems and Quattro is by far superior.

[@AshPhoenix]

I don't remember Nathan ever scream like that, how fast is this car exactly?

[@MatthewN56736n4]

The mirrors were actually designed in cooperation with Jaguar and Land Rover, because all three companies were once owned by Ford. They have nothing to do with Audi.

[@topawk2]

Ahh, thats true.

[@contractki11er]

What do you mean? There were push button start cars back in the 40's and before that you had to literally crank the engine with a stick!

[@falaqdad15]

bit of road noise in the beginning, but that doesn't bother me

[@MdubMedia]

@ 3:46 - just get the PCC and you won't have that problem ;-)

[@dougsgtp]

If the key fob has six buttons, which the R design does, you dont have to put the key in the slot, way to be thorough in your work Nathan

[@A7medMido28]

propably 6 seconds or so (@1 mile above sea level) ... however, nathan may have screamed cuz he dint expect that kind of speed from a volvo !!

[@Trades46]

I normally don't like Volvo. But this is a pretty nice looking car. I like the fact that North America gets a power upgrade vs the R-Design in Europe which only adds visual flair. As for the Mirrors, yeah, all Audi S/RS models have silver mirrors as standard, nothing wrong with that... As for the key fob, BMW also has this annoying tendency. Audis (without the push button start) is even worst...

[@stiche2000]

@PHILLE564 Are you insane? This is KZbin. You're safe here. You tell the wife "it's a family car," but we all know that's a line...I've driven the 2011 T6 as a service loaner for my '09 S60, taking it up around 90-110 on the freeway in light-medium traffic and I swear on everything holy that other cars started speeding up because nobody wanted to get smoked by a "Volvo." The R is a machine. Are paddle shifters excessive? On the '12 T5 FWD, yes; on the '12 R AWD, no way!

[@AdrianC12345]

Everyone and their mother has those same 17/18/19 inch Pegasus rims on their S60s/V70s/240s ect.

[@iridius001]

nathan is sooo funny

[@InfoumusMOBB]

Polestar is even a biiger beast

[@ers1027]

@romanmicagearguy thats hilarious!

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

I really like this car... but at certain angles, it reminds me a little of a Nissan Maxima. Anyone else see just a small resemblance?

[@TheInvstg8r]

I just don't understand why Volvo has one of the highest depreciation rates.

[@tomtom5418]

@romanmicagearguy don't feed the troll :D

[@Dialysisforever]

Back in the 40's, everybody and thier brother weren't out to steal your car, as for cranking, I am definitely too lazy for that! .

[@eagleoncloud275]

the thing is it waste a lot of gas so if you fill it today with full tank of gas and drive it about 60 miles or 70 at next day you will see you half tank empty it shows in dasboard

[@bneyens]

Mei pikture is pruuf enuf. Pruve Vohvos are naht ghey?

[@dracolnyte]

i want to see that guy in a GTR

[@Minora013]

5.5 seconds

[@OzBloke]

Nathan just doesn’t like Volvo’s 😂

[@steve1201988]

awesome car but 43 grand?! screw that you can buy an sti or mustang gt or hell used m3 too much money

[@777BigMitch1]

I own a Volvo S80 T6 3.0L with only 268hp and it whips on all three of those cars EASILY!!!!!!!

[@PantstofryPWNZ]

God we feel so sorry for you!

[@VWGTI2013]

Are repairs and tune ups expensive for these cars? Gotta be, there foreign. Never had a Volvo, didn`t even pay attention to them at all. I`m surprised they`re still around!

[@chicoloco341]

It will have the same effect India had on Jaguar since it is ownership only, NONE.

[@TheInvstg8r]

Yes, some volvos are still made in europe. Other market volvos will be made in china. Volvo will be opening a second plant there. It's good to support an impoverished country and help their economy.

[@76carmel]

I like this Volvo S60, but the rest of the line-up for Volvo, started to feel dated...

[@walrusking14]

looked good until he said no manual option -_-

[@chicoloco341]

Forget turn, PUSH!!!

[@AlfaAsher]

Why didn't he just floor it when he was alone? Does someone have to tell you to floor it? Bad acting lol nevertheless, I love Volvo, I'm in the works to become a designer there, I'm getting there guys lol

[@VWGTI2013]

It`s kinda noisy inside.

[@TheInvstg8r]

Since the chinese company bought them or since Saab went out of business and took over last place in depreciation? Hehehe Sounds like you own a volvo.

[@geppegep]

lol wut 80 mph on that little road?

[@TexaStateSW]

I don't like your Rush shirt 3:35

[@PHILLE564]

It's a family car! Not a sports car! Why would it need paddleshifting??!!

[@markwilliams6378]

Owned a 1997 960 it was a nightmare. The car was immaculate looking but that was it. From leaking gas tank to leaking radiator ,broken motor mounts ,leaking sun roof . That car made me run away from the brand never looking back. Good riddance

[@jayonefive234]

old trash

[@topawk2]

I will never EVER understand why it went from "R" to "R-Design".

[@DJonX7]

.... It's not about lazy.

[@TheInvstg8r]

Worst depreciating brand of cars on the road....Volvo. Value drops like a rock. Great if you plan on owning it forever.

[@gregaburo]

Still like my BMW

[@TopGear759]

I love Audi.

[@topawk2]

Well I wish that they at least would bring back the "Pegasus" wheels. These wheels are horrid.