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Summary
The Volvo S60 rides well and handles well. It feels stable at high speeds. The all-wheel-drive model provides excellent driver control on slippery surfaces. The sportier T5 offers strong acceleration performance. Volvo is renowned for safety engineering and the S60 is fully equipped with active and passive safety features including a rigid safety cage.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from the Columbia River Gorge; with nctd.com staff reports.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Volvo S60 2.5T ($30,855); 2.5T AWD ($32,735); T5 ($33,985) |
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Engines:
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2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic with manual override |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, side-impact front seat airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors and pre-tensioners, front-seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC); tire pressure monitor, rear fog lights, five padded head restraints, rear-door child locks |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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all-wheel drive, rear park assist |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Ghent, Belgium |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Volvo S60 2.5T AWD ($32,735) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone electronic climate control with pollen/dust filter, eight-way power driver's seat, 100-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA with six speakers, central locking system with keyless entry, anti-theft system, front and rear fog lights, power heated exterior mirrors with memory and integrated turn signals, power windows with front express up/down, tilt/telescope steering wheel with illuminated audio and cruise controls, trip computer, outside temperature gauge and digital clock |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Premium Package ($995) includes Geartronic transmission, leather seating surfaces, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat with adjustable lumbar support, power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, rear shelf speakers, wood dash inlays; auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass, satellite radio preparation; Climate Package ($675) includes heated front seats, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsense wipers |
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Destination Charge:
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745 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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35150 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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208 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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236 @ 1500-4500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic with manual override |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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107.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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181.2/71.0/56.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.5/60.7 |
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Turning circle:
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38.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.9/55.0/42.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.9/54.6/33.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3300 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3651 |
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Tires:
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205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.0 |
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