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Volvo XC60 takes it to next level

Boston Herald -- Can an automobile be too safe?

It’s a strange concept to contemplate, but in reviewing Volvo’s new XC60 crossover, that thought crossed my mind. Volvo made its reputation creating some of the safest cars on the road and in some ways this compact SUV could be considered its crowning achievement.

To say this is a safe car is an understatement. It offers parking assist with rear camera, ready-alert brakes that stop the car for you in near-collision conditions, pedestrian detection, driver-alert control that detects fatigue or distraction on the part of the driver, stability and traction control, distance alert, speed-dependent steering control, both crash warning alarm and light, lane-departure warning, a blind-spot information system and a whiplash protection system.

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Submitted May 12, 2012 By: angel4me

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kzza100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,963 Points:598,770 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 3:00:49 PM Ignore kzza100 Report Abuse ok
forget1thing All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:711 Points:106,440 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:59:22 PM Ignore forget1thing Report Abuse ill stick to nissan thanks had 4 all been great never a major issue out of any of em [Edited by: forget1thing at 5/12/2012 4:01:22 PM EST]
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,373 Points:680,580 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:58:59 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse I have driven Volvo cars most of my driving life. Some 34 years out of 47 years since i first got my driving license. While all of this is nice to have maybe ( I have not driven any of the newer Volvo cars. One thing has characterized the post 1996 cars from other cars: an increasingly complex device with many extra failure points. I am not sure I want something that is so complicated that they are difficult to repair reasonably.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,480 Points:719,425 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:56:10 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse ok
LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:7,941 Points:1,612,875 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:56:09 PM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse Safety is most important. But in buying a car I also consider sticker price and maintenance costs.
JCUBE Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,726 Points:1,942,920 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:55:29 PM Ignore JCUBE Report Abuse Where does this affect gas prices?????
DeHavilland Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,011 Points:1,930,965 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:55:27 PM Ignore DeHavilland Report Abuse LOL, boldrph!
justme48 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,660 Points:538,670 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:53:58 PM Ignore justme48 Report Abuse Good article.
THEDodgeman Champion Author Denver Posts:8,132 Points:1,974,240 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:52:57 PM Ignore THEDodgeman Report Abuse GOOD CARS
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:8,818 Points:2,357,285 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:52:45 PM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse GOOD FOR VOLVO!
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,528 Points:3,478,365 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:52:10 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse now, if we could just get stupid people to stop driving...
Zuman Champion Author New York Posts:6,304 Points:1,926,380 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:51:22 PM Ignore Zuman Report Abuse So when will it drive itself ?
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,344 Points:547,255 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:50:00 PM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse Volvo always does well
forget1thing All-Star Author Fort Worth Posts:711 Points:106,440 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:48:37 PM Ignore forget1thing Report Abuse yes these are safety features but they are cash cows for the service department at your friendly local volvo dealer how many times do you need parallel park assist? i maybe would use it 2-4x a year so not worth it lane departure assist, put down the phone and drive so this shouldnt be necessary, distance alert, slow down!, not needed now the ones i like but still arent needed and i dont have stability and traction control blind spot monitor and that crash warning thing can all be useful but still NOT NEEDED! my 2000 xterra has none of that stuff listed above and i still feel safe in it as it is acceptable crash test rating and i know how to drive put some blind spot mirrors on side view mirrors and walla safe
LongPlay Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:4,381 Points:1,266,900 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:42:57 PM Ignore LongPlay Report Abuse I prefer other vehicles but it sounds like a comfortable ride -- one of my primary concerns.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,885 Points:1,936,060 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:39:46 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse It still uses petroleum. It is still way below 100 mpg. It is still using archaic electric. Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
tutaw Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,759 Points:870,220 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:38:06 PM Ignore tutaw Report Abuse good for them
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,589 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:38:00 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse The Volvo XC60 may take it to the next level but it's still a Volvo! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. OR renewable energy from solar, tidal, hydro, thermal, tidal and/or nuclear. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Fedorov91 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,475 Points:904,185 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:37:26 PM Ignore Fedorov91 Report Abuse Its still a Volvo people
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:36:24 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse Sounds like even a caveman can "drive" it.
quasar502 Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,723 Points:829,050 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:35:33 PM Ignore quasar502 Report Abuse Wow.
t-w Champion Author Denver Posts:14,325 Points:2,907,150 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:34:19 PM Ignore t-w Report Abuse > > > srchr “proof is in the pudding” < < < This is probably TMI, but, here goes… "The principal trouble with the proof is in the pudding is that it makes no sense. What has happened is that writers half-remember the proverb as the proof of the pudding, which is also unintelligible unless you know the full form from which the tag was taken, and have modified it in various ways in unsuccessful attempts to turn it into something sensible. They wouldn’t make this mistake if they knew two important facts. The full proverb is indeed the proof of the pudding is in the eating and proof has the sense of “test” (as it also has, or used to have, in phrases such as proving-ground and printer’s proof). The proverb literally says that you won’t know whether food has been cooked properly until you try it. Or, putting it figuratively, don’t assume that something is in order or believe what you are told, but judge the matter by testing it; it’s much the same philosophy as in seeing is believing and actions speak louder than words." http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-pro1.htm
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:630 Points:278,380 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:33:32 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse What is the price tag ?
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,677 Points:1,066,790 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:33:11 PM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Nein danke.i prefer to drive my car rather than the car driving me.
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:630 Points:278,380 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:32:48 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse Probably only the rich will afford to buy one !
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:630 Points:278,380 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:32:09 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse Cost ?
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:32:05 PM Ignore Homito Report Abuse I would love it. But this is a good example that safety is for rich people.
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:31:11 PM Ignore Homito Report Abuse distant alert?
Homito All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:880 Points:174,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:30:47 PM Ignore Homito Report Abuse pedestrian detection?
jimnecci Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,088 Points:2,499,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:29:16 PM Ignore jimnecci Report Abuse no thanks.
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,695 Points:632,110 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:28:36 PM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse ok
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,736 Points:714,900 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:24:14 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse gas goes up when somebody somewhere sneezes
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northerntruckgu Veteran Author Ontario Posts:495 Points:130,910 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:18:07 PM Ignore northerntruckgu Report Abuse how much
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,322 Points:1,620,995 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:17:17 PM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Sounds like it has everything to keep you safe but so do many U.S. made vehicles.
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:16:09 PM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse Ok.
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,582 Points:1,581,150 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:16:00 PM Ignore Voltus Report Abuse long time ago I owed a Ford 1950 (inherited from my grand pa), made of hard steel from the scraps of the tanks from WWII... never had a safety issue - once I hit a light pole... not even a scratch in the car, but the pole was destroyed... now we are making cars with light materials in order to obtain better mileage, at a cost of our safety...
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,800 Points:349,535 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:15:44 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse very safe but still only as good as the driver.
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,845 Points:730,655 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:15:16 PM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse Volvo, not for me.
SavinOnFuel Champion Author Gary Posts:1,967 Points:1,272,905 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:14:09 PM Ignore SavinOnFuel Report Abuse I'm with everyone else...How much?
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,642 Points:2,328,480 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:13:22 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse I'm sure this multitude of safety features doesn't come for free. What does this cost?
032946 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,999 Points:4,070,770 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:13:01 PM Ignore 032946 Report Abuse Will be priced to high for the average person and cost a bundle to have repaired when something goes wrong. Not for me.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,831 Points:784,615 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:12:48 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Someday these cars could end up in a demolition derby, that would be fun to watch.
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,164 Points:660,255 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:10:49 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Safety is great, should be the most important thing obviously but the car is still way too expensive.
bra0712 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,790 Points:795,575 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:10:18 PM Ignore bra0712 Report Abuse Ok good for them
Sarge10 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:872 Points:174,850 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 2:09:54 PM Ignore Sarge10 Report Abuse Sounds like to much stuff to go wrong!
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:8,882 Points:1,610,715 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:58:42 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse How much did Volvo pay for this?
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,265 Points:1,514,580 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:57:13 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Safer car, sleep in it overnight!
Jkent1953 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,126 Points:467,660 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:56:52 PM Ignore Jkent1953 Report Abuse For as much as they cost, they should drive you around.
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:6,848 Points:1,306,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:55:39 PM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse Just the next step to developing "driverless" cars
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,749 Points:2,166,430 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:55:34 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse "The insistent trilling sound that comes on if you veer slightly out of your lane can get annoying after a while..." Well, maybe the author should learn how to keep his vehicle in his own lane, that way he wouldn't have heard the insistent trilling sound and he wouldn't have been annoyed. I'm annoyed by people that can't stay in their own lane, and if they have to endure an insistent trilling sound to remind them to stay the hell in their own lane I say put them in all vehicles.
JR57CA All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:793 Points:339,050 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 1:55:15 PM Ignore JR57CA Report Abuse I wouldn't trust any electronic device to know better than my own eyes. What concerns me is the elderly will now think they should stay on the road. YIKES!