Overview & Reviews

The S60 gets a revised front fascia this year with new headlamps, grille and bumper. Color-keyed side moldings, lower rocker sills and bumpers are also new, along with LED taillamps. Other changes include new flat-blade windshield wipers, revised front seats, a new center console and an improved audio system. A trip computer is newly standard, and real wood replaces the fake stuff in the Premium Package. The Sport Package gets a new wheel design, and run-flat tires are a new option. The headlamp washers have been redesigned, and the interior air quality sensor is now a stand-alone option. The 2.5T gets new wheels and available rear park assist. A wood steering wheel is also available. The Four-C chassis from the S60R is now optional on all S60s. The T5 gets a bump in horsepower, up to 257, as well as larger disc brakes and new seat fabric. The T5 also receives speed-sensitive steering and a sport suspension as standard. Black mesh inlays replace the aluminum pieces in the Premium Package, except with the graphite interior color.

• 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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  A "Volvo For Life" man is born - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Dave Besancon - July 10 - 3:56 am

  I just want you, who are having a tough time making a decision on this car, to know the following. I aggravated on this vehicle for over a year and then finally sat in one. Within seconds I knew this was it. We have owned ours over a month and it has been the greatest car I have owned. Extremely comfortable, very quick, and the gadgets work great. This vehicle is very stable and comfortable. The AWD already saved us while driving in ice. It pulled us back out of a slide before we had a chance to react. The space from rear to front seat is a little shy but we dont use the back much. It is a very elegant looking car too. Dont be afraid to buy this car. Volve takes good care of you.

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  2005 S60R: Great "Sleeper" car - 2005 Volvo S60
  By ACowabunga - April 13 - 3:46 pm

  After owning a 2001 S60T5, I knew that the R would be a step up in performance. I wasnt disappointed in my purchase. The R has everything I enjoyed from my T5 plus more. I love the blue gauges and the ability to change the shock dampeners on the fly. I do not regret my purchase at all.

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  almost perfect - 2005 Volvo S60
  By sedanfreak - January 24 - 5:13 am

  This one is in the top 3 of my all time favorites. Cool design interior and exterior. Good power and braking. Nit picks - huge turn radius, back seat leg room, interior noise higher than other german sedans Ive had (merc & BMW), hard tires and weak beverage holder.

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  Decent Car for price range - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Dan - December 20 - 7:53 pm

  Issues I have with the car is that the steering radius is the worst Ive ever experienced, visibility from drivers seat isnt the greatest due to cars design that causes blind spots, cant select specific songs to be played on iPod, mileage for city driving is poor (I get about 180-200 miles per tank). Very basic interior, so I purchased for a wood trim kit in an attempt to give it a little luxury. Steering on my car is pretty tight (which I like), but Ive driven other S60s that had way too much power assist. Evidently something about the model I have made it tight, thankfully. If the 3 series BMW had front wheel drive, and the rear seats folded, I would have bought it instead.

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  Love my S60 2.5T - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Ronee - November 16 - 5:00 am

  Handled like a dream on the Autobahn. Back in the states, on our "POOR" roads and weather conditions, the S60 2.5T holds the road. For a car with a short wheel base, one hardly feels the bumps. I would recomend this car to anyone at any age. Volvos slogan- "Volvo for Life" is right, its the only brand I will ever own.

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  S60R 2004 6sp - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Pete Fox - October 28 - 10:00 pm

  I purchased this vehicle used as a CPO from Volvo. This is an amazing vehicle. Awesome power, all wheel drive, the most comfortable seats, impressive sound system, eye catching and safe,hey its a Volvo right.

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  awesome car! - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Rose A. Abreu - August 9 - 3:20 am

  This is my second s60 and I love it more than the previous one. It has excellent acceleration and handles very well. It is very steady on the road. I had an incident where I am convinced that the stability control and the way the car respond to sudden changes, saved me from an accident. Overall an excellent car.

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  Fun and Relatively Economical Sleeper - 2005 Volvo S60
  By DNeuwir - June 2 - 2:56 am

  Owned for about 3 months now. With 5000 miles on the odometer, I can say this is definitely one of the "funnest" cars Ive owned. With 300hp, its exhilarating driving up freeway onramps. Though a little sluggish off the line (0-10mph, mostly due to being a low- displacement 5-cyl) once above 2500RPM the sky is the limit. The full-time AWD keeps all rubber on the road, even on wet pavement, though the P-Zero tires are NOT suited for icy or snow driving. Fuel efficiency is better than expected: 25mpg average combined (window sticker claimed 24 highway--I regularly see 30-32mpg on long straight stretches at 55-65mph). Build quality is not flawless, but is very good given the $40K price.

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  I cant believe I bought a Volvo!! - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Hemanth - May 7 - 3:46 am

  Thats right. I cannot believe I bought a Volvo. 3 months ago if you had asked me if I would consider a Volvo S60R my question would be "a Volvo??" Actually I had gone to the Volvo deaerlship to test drive the xc90 and found the R very appealing. Took it for a spin and rest is history. I have fun everytime I drive this car. My previous car was a 97 Honda Prelude which does not come close to the ride feel, comfort, and solid built of the Volvo. I am yet to see how reliable the turbocharged engine turns out to be where my old Honda never let me down but overall I am very pleased with my R. Test drove the IS300, 330I, TL, G35 before I decided to go with the Volvo.

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  My Volvo - 2005 Volvo S60
  By TammiPagnotta - April 16 - 8:56 am

  The only thing i dont like about my car is it gets stuck in the snow, other then that its a great car.