Volvo S60

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Volvo S60 is a near-luxury sedan built by Volvo that was first introduced in 2000. It uses the Volvo P2 platform, which is shared with the Volvo V70, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90. It was one of the first "curvy Volvos" designed by Peter Horbury and appropriately used the tagline "Revolvolution" in its advertising campaign. The model was refreshed in 2004.

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Contents 1 Recent Changes 2 Styles and Major Options 3 Pricing 4 Gas Mileage 5 Reliability 6 Safety 7 Photos 8 Colors 9 Main Competitors 10 Hybrid Models 11 Unique Attributes 12 Resale Values 13 Criticisms 14 Generations 15 Current Generation: (2001–present) 16 Worldwide 17 Design quirks and oddities 18 Awards 19 See also 20 External Links

Recent Changes

The 2007 S60 received some cosmetic updates, mostly to the front grille and headlights. In addition, some of the options packages have been improved, like an available Sport Package for 2.5T models and a sportier interior for the T5. Dynamic Stability Traction Control has also been added as a standard safety feature.

Styles and Major Options

The 2007 Volvo S60 comes in three trims: the 2.5T, T5, and R. Each of them houses a different engine, and while the 2.5T is available in both front wheel drive or all wheel drive, the T5 is only available in the former and the R is only available in the latter. Differences by trim are as follows:

S60 2.5T

• 2.5L 208hp I-5 engine
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• 16" silver alloy wheels
• 8-way front (power driver w/memory) bucket seats
• Cloth seating and door trim
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system
• Cruise control
• Telescopic tilt leather steering wheel
• Power locks, windows, mirrors

S60 T5

Adds to or replaces 2.5T features with:

• 2.4L 257hp I-5 engine
• 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
• Sport suspension
• 17" silver alloy wheels
• 8-way power front sports seats
• Cloth/leather seating and vinyl door trim
• Aluminum dashboard insert
• 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system
• HomeLink Wireless Control System
• Leather/Aluminum telescopic tilt sport steering wheel

S60 R

Adds to or replaces T5 features with:

• 2.5L 300hp I-5 engine
• 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
• Automatic ride control with adaptive suspension
• Brembo brakes
• Leather seating and door trim
• Mini overhead console w/storage
• Rear wing spoiler

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Volvo S60 can be found at CarsDirect.

S60 Trims
S60 2.5T 2WD	S60 2.5T AWD	S60 T5 2WD	S60 R AWD
MSRP
$30,885	$32,735	$32,735	$38,985
Invoice
$29,067	$30,806	$30,806	$36,681

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
S60 5-cyl. 2.5L auto 2WD	S60 5-cyl. 2.5L Geartronic auto 2WD	S60 5-cyl. 2.4L manual 2WD	S60 5-cyl. 2.4L Geartronic auto 2WD	S60 5-cyl. 2.5L Geartronic auto AWD	S60 5-cyl. 2.5L auto AWD	S60 R 5-cyl. 2.5L manual AWD	S60 R 5-cyl. 2.5L auto AWD
MPG
21/30	21/30	21/28	20/28	20/28	20/27	18/24	17/25

Reliability

Although the 2004 S60 did receive an overall Green long-term reliability rating from Automotive Information Systems, it received Red rating for the specific Engine category, indicating that the vehicle experienced significant problems in that area.

• RECALL ALERT:On November 23, 2007, Volvo issued a recall affecting 38,000 Europe-market diesel cars including the S60, V70, XC70 and XC90 models made in 2006 due to a fuel injector plants material fault that could cause the motor to catch fire. This recall is also part of a larger two-issue recall which in total affects 56,000 cars.[1]

Safety

The S60 received high marks from the NHTSA. In front-impact crash tests it received a 4-Star rating, and for side-impact crash tests and rollover, the S60 earned 5-Star ratings. Some of the standard safety features found on all models of the S60 include:

• ABS and driveline traction control
• DSTC electronic stability control
• Front and rear anti-roll bars
• Four wheel anti-lock brakes
• Driver/passenger front-impact airbags
• Driver/passenger side-impact airbags
• 1st/2nd row overhead airbags
• Occupancy sensors
• Side-impact bars

Photos

Colors

Colors will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at CarsDirect.com. Some of the available combinations include:

Exterior

• Barents Blue Metallic
• Black Sapphire Metallic
• Icy White
• Passion Red
• Silver Metallic
• Sonic Blue Metallic
• Willow Green Metallic

Interior

• Atacama
• Beige
• Black/Navy Nordkap
• Graphite
• Taupe/Light Taupe

Main Competitors

• Acura TSX
• BMW 3 Series
• Audi A4
• Lexus IS
• Acura TL
• Infiniti G35
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Volvo XC70

Hybrid Models

There are currently no hybrid models of the S60 in production.

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

According to Kelley Blue Book, "the S60 does not perform as well [in resale value] as similar vehicles from Audi, Lexus, Infiniti and BMW, holding an average five-year residual value on par with the Cadillac CTS and Lincoln MKZ. The T5 and R models, however, do hold slightly higher residual values than the base 2.5T."

Criticisms

• "It's not as fun to drive as some other vehicles in this segment, such as the rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS 300 or BMW 3 Series." - Edmunds.com
• "Constant-throttle acceleration is smooth enough, but dip into and out of the go pedal while dicing in traffic, and there's a sense of the electronics working overtime to manage the boost, fuel, spark, and gear selection, resulting in surges and sags in the power delivery." - Car and Driver
• "If you're looking for the neutral handling only a rear-wheel-drive sedan can provide, the high-powered T5's noticeable torque steer can, at times, become annoying. The all-wheel-drive S60 R somewhat eliminates this concern, but its clutch and shifter are not as refined as those of the BMW M or Audi S4. The 2.5T is also not as powerful as many similarly-priced V6 models." - Kelley Blue Book
• "Our good friend Mr. Torque Steer loves to spoil the party just when that turbo starts pumping its punch around 3500 rpm." - AutoWeek

Generations

Current Generation: (2001–present)

The S60's dimensions are as follows:

• Wheelbase: 2715 mm (107 in)
• Overall Length: 4576 mm (180 in)
• Width: 1813 mm (71 in)
• Height: 1428 mm (56 in)
• Weight: 1492 to 1542 kg (3289 to 3400 lb)

Engine:

• Displacement: 1984 to 2521 cm³
• Power: 103 to 191 kW (140 to 300 hp)
• Torque: 192 to 400 Nm

The S60 is scheduled to be replaced by an all-new model in 2008.

Worldwide

Design quirks and oddities

Awards

See also

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External Links

• Volvo S60 photos and wallpapers
• Volvo Tuning Parts
• Volvo Recalling 56,000 Cars Due To Material & Airbag Problems

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