the 2011 Volvo S60-really coming

Driving can be a dangerous task; every time you go on the road you risk getting into an accident. If you care a lot about safety and don't want to sacrifice on style then the S60 would be a good choice since the vehicle offers a large number of safety features generally not found on the average car such as pedestrian detection. In terms of styling the S60 resembles a coupe and sleek European styling. The S60 is a midsize luxury auto and competes with powerful German players such as the C-Class Mercedes Benz and 3 series from BMW.

Despite its solid emphasis on driver safety, there is absolutely nothing boring about this car. It sports plenty of muscle and horsepower under the hood. This car will thrill with a six cylinder engine 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; fast enough to leave everyone else behind the dust.

Step inside and you will find yourself in a refined and stylish interior. There's a standard screen in place which works with the optional navigation system. Every single vehicle is equipped with a climate control system, Bluetooth capabilities, a trip PC, connectivity with iPod players and a high definition radio. Cargo space is at 12 cubic feet which is competitive for its class. Opt for the premium package and you get a sunroof and cool xenon headlights. The multimedia package adds in an intuitive navigation system, a rearview camera and audio system with twelve speakers.

We've already had a first look at Heico Sportiv's package of goodies for the all-new 2011 Volvo S60, but the German company finally released a full set of photos and details surrounding its tuning program that includes styling and performance enhancements for the Swedish sedan.

Heico Sportive starts by upgrading the S60's exterior with a two-piece front spoiler, a rear diffuser that's optionally available with carbon fiber inlays and a discreet boot lid spoiler. The sedan is also lowered and fitted with sport springs, a four-tail pipe sport exhaust system and 18- or 20-inch inch alloy rims wrapped in low-profile rubber. Interior options are limited to aluminum pedal set, footrest and gear shift knob.

Under the hood, the tuner offers ECU upgrades for both the S60 2.0T and T6 petrol models. The 2.0-liter turbo engine receives a 47bhp and 50Nm boost for a total of 297bhp and 350Nm of peak torque.

In the AWD T6 version, output is lifted to 330bhp and 463Nm, which allows the Swedish sedan to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 5.8 seconds (down from the standard car's 6.8 sec) and reach an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h (155mph).

The German aftermarket company said it is also readying a recalibrated ECU for the T3, T4 and T5 variants of the new S60.