McLaughlin Volvo

There's not much we would change about the Volvo S60, if anything at all. The entry-level variant comes with a 250-hp turbocharged engine, a 30-mpg EPA rating, a 0-60 sprint time of just under seven seconds, and a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Oh, it's fun to drive alright - safe, reliable, and packed to the brim with features. And we don't really need to tell you...

You probably already know that the Volvo XC60 is a beautifully designed crossover, with all of the Swedish touches and tweaks that really help Volvo shine about other European luxury carmakers. Critics applaud it for, among many other things, it's impressive cargo space, versatility and handling and powerful engine. But soon enough, they'll have yet another thing to applaud: it'll be electric.

Seriously. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Volvo...