Overview & Reviews
For 2006, the base 2.4 model has been dropped, and the convenience package gains a sunglasses holder, rear park assist and laminated side windows. The Four-C chassis and Sport Body packages are available for the T5 only this year. The 2.5T AWD model gets a new all-wheel-drive system for enhanced traction. Both the AWD and T5 models get new alloy wheel designs.
- Superb front-seat comfort, wide variety of safety and luxury features, balanced ride and handling characteristics, available all-wheel drive.
User Reviews:
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I cannot say enough about my S60 - 2006 Volvo S60
By volvoowner - January 21 - 1:10 pmI researched vehicles for three months on here, reading all the reviews and several makes and models before I purchased my S60. I love the way it handles and have turned heads every where I drive. I traded a 2003 Jaguar and have owned three BMWs before this car. I can not say enough about the style, drive and ride. I feel very safe in my car. The back seat is small and low on comfort but this is my every day driver. I have an SUV for the family. The only problem I have noticed in the sound factor. I can hear the tires on the road if the radio is off. I had it checked twice and Volvo told me it was normal. Other than that I recommend this vehicle. Good luck shopping!
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Volvo.first - 2006 Volvo S60
By John Klinger - November 14 - 9:30 pmAWD provides great stability and safety in inclement weather. I love the look of the 260. Drives great. Excellent power. Great local service.
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Smile on the open road - 2006 Volvo S60
By Larry - November 11 - 9:00 amAn enjoyable balance between an all out sports car and a family sedan. A wolf in sheeps clothing, the S60R does not have the immediate name/visual recognition of other 300 hp sedans, but the reliable and responsive turbo engine literally presses you back in the extremely comfortable seats. With respnsive AWD power and steering, the computer controlled suspension keeps the car on the road with minimum effort from the driver.
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Discreet Fun - 2006 Volvo S60
By FastCar - July 13 - 6:33 pmI looked at BMW, Audi, and MB, and by far the best power/quality/features combination for the money was the S60R. The car performs at its best with quality 93 octane gasoline. By quality I mean from Shell, Exxon, Chevron, etc., not Texaco, Citgo, etc. Any low quality gas or under 93 octane and you will have a non turbo S60 2.5L. Also, it is important to have the foot on the entire accelerator pedal for best results. City driving and hard acceleration now and then, yields 21-22 mpg. Almost nobody knows what is under the hood, so it is fun to see other drivers trying to race you from light to light and being left behind every single time.
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The best of both worlds - 2006 Volvo S60
By bennewing - June 28 - 11:39 amI bought my S60R used with 63,000 miles and drove it 2,700 miles the first five days (a lot of travel). The car was comfortable, and I never felt tired after a long drive. The Comfort suspension setting does imitate a luxury ride, but make no mistake: this is a sports car attempting to give you a little more comfort if needed. The Volvo S60 R was made for the Sport suspension setting. This car is reliable, handles excellent, provides ample low to mid-range torque, and inspires confidence in the driver. For me: City 22mpg, Highway 28mpg. If you want to drive this car with a heavy foot, expect less. This car is the perfect balance between the daily driver and weekend warrior.
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Better than BMW or Mercedes - 2006 Volvo S60
By dwightex - May 13 - 9:25 amReally great car. I had a 2004, drove about 78000 miles over the 4 year lease. No problems (other than I scrapped the front fascia against a parking lot curb) Also, dont drive this car in heavy snow. even with snow tires, computer couldnt deal with 6" of new snow. Handling and acceleration is very satisfying. Seat is comfortable. Nav is okay. Sport and Comfort settings are great, stereo is great. Little back seat room but we never used the back seat
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A Truly Great Car - 2006 Volvo S60
By Morris - March 19 - 5:23 pmI bought car new in June of 07. I am in the insurance business and us the car for work and pleasure. It gets great gas mileage as I get 31 MPG consistently at 70 MPH and combined city and highway mileage is 23 mph. It is the smoothest riding car I have owned, and that includes two Audis. All my friends love the ride and my wife drives it every chance she gets. We were so impressed with it we bought the Volvo SUV for our family car. I bought this car to last me a long time and it appears it will do so with style and economy.
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Better than my BMW - 2006 Volvo S60
By JP - March 18 - 2:50 pmThis car is truly underrated. I traded in a BMW 330i equipped with both sport and premium packages. The S60 is not as quick off the line, nor does it handle as sharply as the 330i, but excels in every other way. More comfortable, quieter interior, better sound system, more efficient climate control and from my experience, a far better build quality. My back seat passengers are also happier with the room and comfort, along with the rear A/C vents. Driving long distance is effortless as you ride in complete comfort, cruising with the fastest traffic and getting 30 MPG. One thing this car does not do is draw unwanted attention. The S60 T5 may be the worlds most perfect "stealth" vehicle.
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Reliable, Safe & Sporty - 2006 Volvo S60
By Brian - December 7 - 2:16 pmNo complaints...so far...Ive only had the auto for two weeks. It has unexpected power for a 5-cylinder and everyone seems to think its very stylish
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saved me and my fiancees life! - 2006 Volvo S60
By alex - November 11 - 8:09 amme and my fiancee were driving when a tire blew out at 45 and shot us to the left we hit a dirt and rock embankment, went up and flipped over on the roof and continued down the road about 200ft. we both walked out of this car with nothing but sore bodys. this car saved our lifes. i will deffinetly be purchasing a nother one!
