Overview & Reviews

For 2013, Volvo has made tweaks to the engine and transmission of the T5 model. Power output for the 2.5-liter engine remains the same, but Volvo says the T5's 0-60-mph time is nearly half a second quicker this year. All-wheel drive is a new option for the T5 as well. Other changes this year include revised option packages as well as more standard features. The latter include automatic wipers and headlight washers for all trims as well as keyless ignition/entry and a sunroof for the T6.

• Strong brakes and smart all-wheel-drive system with T6
• Superb crash test scores.
• Comfortable front seats
• Powerful and efficient engines
• Well-balanced ride and handling

• Some dated controls.
• Smaller-than-average backseat

User Reviews:

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  New S60 T5 - 2013 Volvo S60
  By houstonjoe - April 16 - 11:48 am

  I kept my eye on the S60, since I needed a more corporate car, coming out of my 2009 C30 Ive loved for the last 3 years. The S60 hit all the marks: upscale, gorgeous inside and out; fun to drive and decent price/performance. Consumer Reports and the auto trade press seem to all like this car, and it scores well on the CR reliability ratings. Ive had mine for about 2 weeks. This is the first time in about 30 years of purchasing cars that Ive bought the same brand back-to-back. This car is a hit for Volvo.

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  Like a Bat outta Hell - 2013 Volvo S60
  By azelscotto - May 4 - 11:59 am

  She flies. That torque curve is unreal. After a week with the R-Spec I can say that the tight suspension handles uneven pavement better than I had expected. The cabin is very quiet and IMO the sound system is equal to the Audi with the Bang and Olufsen, as I tested the Audi and the Volvo the same day.

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  Performance plus fuel efficiency - 2013 Volvo S60
  By jschuld - August 1 - 12:34 pm

  Having owned a 2005 TSX, 2006 TL, 2011 Maxima, I was looking for something a little different. I really liked the looks and performance of the Maxima, but driving 45,000 miles a year was taking its toll on the wallet with premium gasoline and 25 mpg. I like decent performance in a car and that is one reason I passed on Volvo each time I took a test ride in the past. When I noticed the new S60, it really caught my attention. Having driven my S69 6000 miles now, I can say its the favorite car I have owned. The ride is a lot like the TL, there is a great feeling for the road and it handles turns exceptionally well. It also runs fine on 87 octane fuel.

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  I look forward to driving this S60 every day - 2013 Volvo S60
  By virginiacarguy - December 29 - 12:31 pm

  Having owned many BMWs, Audi, Acura and various other cars and SUVs, this S60 is the perfect balance of comfort and fun to drive. The old Volvo stereotypes are long gone. While it doesnt have the track or tech specs of a 3 series (like 50/50 weight distribution), it excels at daily driving by perfectly balancing performance and comfort. The S60 is smooth, quiet, composed, solid, quick, very comfortable with superb seats and firm suspension that is never harsh. I recommend the Polestar modification that makes the vehicle faster, reduces throttle/pedal travel and makes power available more immediately. A loaded 325 hp S60 is thousands less than a loaded 4 cyl BMW.

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  Nice car - 2013 Volvo S60
  By mtasquared - September 25 - 9:47 am

  Just bought this car one week ago, in Platinum trim. Safety features are remarkable. Power is smooth and makes driving fun. Rear headroom is a little low, one of the few minuses. I wanted to get away from all the little compromises of econoboxes with this purchase. Mission accomplished.

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  Best Car I have owned yet - 2013 Volvo S60
  By hashmd - August 3 - 3:54 am

  My previous car was a top of the line 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. With the kids finally grown, I wanted a nice sedan to replace it after my son wrecked it. Of course, after a wreck, you want something safe. This car was the perfect balance of luxury, ride, performance, and gas mileage, all on REGULAR gas! Other luxury performance cars are strictly Premium grade gas. And this car passed the newest type of crash test at the IIHS which Mercedes, Audi, BMW didnt pass at all. Acura barely passed. Do other cars get better performance specs? Sure, but they cost noticably more. BMW gets better mileage, but again at higher purchase price and premium gas.

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  Enjoying my new S60 - 2013 Volvo S60
  By keithv - December 31 - 8:37 pm

  Only about 400 miles on the car so far, so still breaking it in. The car is smooth and very comfortable, and Im enjoying the T5s engine, which has better and smoother pickup than the VW EOS I traded in. For the money, I dont think there is a car on the road with more comfortable seats than the Volvo. The infotainment system is pretty intuitive. There is a bit of wind noise in the cabin. So far getting 23 MPG on regular, which should improve a bit when broken in. The sales staff at Maroone/AutoNation Volvo in Delray Beach were easy to work with, and very accomodating when I had to factory order the car to get the ext/int combination I wanted. I also got a very fair deal & trade.

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  An outstanding sedan - 2013 Volvo S60
  By smerdyakov - June 22 - 10:02 pm

  In the last three years I have had an Audi A4 quatrro and a Buick Regal GS, and this car is superior to both of them. The seats are the best that I have ever had, and the 6 cylinder turbo is powerful, and runs on regular fuel. Unlike the same feature in many other cars, the Sport mode enhances performance considerably. It is quiet, smooth, and much faster than I had expected. Mileage tends to average about 32 mpg on the highway, which is not outstanding but adequate. Interior and exterior styling is restrained and elegant, and the layout for all controls is excellent. I dont understand why I feel so few of these cars on the street.

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  Like it better than Audi - 2013 Volvo S60
  By mklay - April 30 - 5:02 pm

  Since 1996 I’ve owned various new A4’s, an A6 and A3 (I’ve always preferred Audi’s over BMW’s and Mercedes and never considered VOLVO). In short, after test driving a 2013 S60 T5, “it was a no brainer” I went ahead and leased it on the spot (it was that easy).