<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EL60:<BR><B>I recently purchased an S60 and safety was foremost on my list of requirements. Although there is currently no data on the S60 on the NHTSA.com, I would consider the following when making my decision. The S60 is based on the S80 platform, a platform that received four 5-Star ratings (both driver and passenger front and side impact). From my understanding, the S60 is also built on a chassis that is 40-50% stiffer than that of the S70 and it comes with 6 standard airbags. The seats also have WHIPS to protect against whiplash injury, side-impact protection system and front and rear crumple zones. <P>Although I too am awaiting the crash results, I have every confidence in my car.<P>Regards<P>EL60</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>