A test drive should give you the information you seek.

I prefer wagons for their visibility. Todays cars are nowhere like my '66 Dodge where you can see all 4 corners.

You might find out if any S60s can be fitted with rear view cameras and what the cost may be.

With tunneled directional signals, dark tints and the rear visibility afforded with today's cars, looking around for trouble might be on the way out.

Have you ever thought about how many people run into buildings? I think that modern pedal design might be a factor.