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Audio and Infotainment Rating:
There’s no way around it: When it comes to infotainment, the S60 is behind the times. The technologically inexperienced among us will be satisfied, but even the equally outdated Lexus IS has the Volvo beat in this category.
Infotainment Features
The S60 uses the previous generation of Volvo’s Sensus Connect infotainment software with a 7.0-inch display. With either your voice, dashboard buttons, or the rotary-knob controllers (also used for volume and tuning functions), users are able to customize vehicle settings, access radio and media functions, and set destinations into the optional navigation system. While the display seems acceptably high-res, the user experience simply isn’t up to snuff, as some functions are buried in menus and the controls are not intuitive to use. Neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto are on the menu, but Volvo does provide access to the vehicle via a smartphone app and offers a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot as optional.
Bluetooth Phone Operation
Infotainment Performance
Despite the fact that our test vehicle’s infotainment system was outdated, it responded promptly to our commands and earned a Good rating in our response-time test.
Infotainment Controls
Test Results: Infotainment Response Time
By filming the infotainment screen while switching between various menus and then analyzing the high-speed video frame by frame, we are able to accurately measure the system’s response time. We rate infotainment response, or latency, on the following scale:
We measure the electrical current that each USB port provides. All USB ports found in a vehicle provide 5.0 volts, per the USB standard. Current, measured in amps, varies and dictates the charge times of devices. The higher the amps, the quicker a device’s charge time. Not all USB devices are created equal. Most modern smartphones can charge at 2.0 amps, while slow or stagnant charging can result from using current at 1.0 amp or lower when the device is in use.
The S60’s sole USB port provided 1.8 amps of charging power in our testing, beating the brand-new Buick Regal Sportback and tying the more modern Audi A4.
Test Results: USB Performance
Audio System and Features
All S60s come standard with an eight-speaker audio system with Bluetooth music streaming, a USB port, and an auxiliary input jack for connectivity. A CD player is also provided-a growing rarity in the automotive world. This basic setup should satisfy casual listeners, but music enthusiasts should opt for the 650-watt Harman/Kardon audio system, which provides a much richer sound through its 12 speakers. The premium stereo is available for as little as $1600 by opting for the Navigation/Audio package on the base Dynamic trim.
Available Audio Systems
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