Overview & Reviews

The S60 is Volvo's new sedan that takes the place of the discontinued S70 Sedan. Smaller than the S80 but bigger than the S40, Volvo has designed the S60 to be sporty as well as safe.

• Long list of standard safety features, comfortable interior, powerful turbocharged engine in the T5 model.

• Steering and handling lack the precision needed for a true sport sedan, expensive optional equipment.

User Reviews:

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  Great and Sporty (responsible) Car - 2001 Volvo S60
  By Chad - September 20 - 7:30 pm

  I test drove a Volvo S40 back in 2001, bought a Caddilac instead. I recently purchased an S60 T5 and dont know what I was thinking back in 2001. I really enjoy driving the S60 T5. Power is great, the most fun I have had driving a car.

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  Great Car - 2001 Volvo S60
  By das2ski - September 15 - 2:00 am

  I have been very happy with the performance and reliability of this car! Very comfertable for long drives and sporty enough for fun on the back roads. I always get two positive comments from passengers. "These seats are amazing" and "this thing takes off!!!"

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  Great Car - 2001 Volvo S60
  By E H White - August 16 - 7:06 am

  With over 50,000 miles, the car is still tight, quiet, good looking, and trouble free. The most comfortable front seats ever placed in a car, and oodles of power throughout the powerband. You just have to count to two and hold on. Handling is very good, but even better with Toyo Proxes 4 tires, rather than the stock Pirellis. The Toyo tires are much noisier, however. I am amused by the owners (and magazine writers) who havent read the manual. The gas cap DOES lock, There ARE separate bass and treble controls on the (great) radio, which I personally think has very intelligent and intuitive controls , and you CAN open the trunk without the key or a fob. Great car.

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  Volvo Rocks! - 2001 Volvo S60
  By vovlomona - August 8 - 6:36 am

  What a fantastic car. Best I ever owned. The ad speaks volumes. VOLVO FOR LIFE!

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  couldnt be happier! - 2001 Volvo S60
  By peterson - June 16 - 10:00 am

  When it finally came down to choosing between the Volvo S60 or the Audi A4, Driving the car really made the difference. And the view of the front end. I chose black. And it still has an awesome shine today even though I park it outdoors. Too many people are still expecting the interior to be similar to the older Volvos. And every time my friends get in, theyre totally shocked. It defines clean lines and style. Now, I feel I have a much better car then the competing BMW as well. Plus, theres more hidden features the dealer doeasnt tell you about that makes the car a way better deal than anything else I could find under $50k.

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  Experience the new Volvo!!! - 2001 Volvo S60
  By mtdewpc - October 25 - 2:00 am

  This is the first Volvo Ive ever purchased. It sure has a sleek and eye-catchy exterior design which takes peoples breathe away. Compare to other non-turboed European cars, its turbo lag really affected its performance - acceleration. But overall, its a excellent driving machine.

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  Great cruiser - 2001 Volvo S60
  By Falstaff - September 21 - 10:00 am

  Ive been really pleased with my commute since getting my S60. Its quiet, has good highway passing power (better than it is off the line) and is both fun and comfortable. The mileage has been much better than expected. All in all, its a great buy. The A4 is much more cramped in back and the BMW 3 is muc more narrow in front. Its the roomiest ride in its class.

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  excellentvolvo - 2001 Volvo S60
  By gash - June 16 - 2:00 am

  extremely comfortable, reliable, and fun to drive. dont forget safety features!

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  Overall, best luxury and perf for the $ - 2001 Volvo S60
  By fish man - May 10 - 10:00 am

  I am a car guy, and I tested a lot of cars. Narrowed down to Lexus 300 (balnd suspension) Infinity I35 (tons of power, boring looks) Mercedes C320 (inferior car) and The BMW 330i (road manners are excellent, but lots of $ with similar options). I chose the S60 2.4T because the 2.4 is a slug and I did not notice the extra horses or torque in the T5. Lag is about what it should be, and torque curve is good. I bought every option imaginable except for the navi system, because its just not worth the $$$. Outside looks are awesome, much better than the others I considered. Definitely recommend 17 inch wheels. Enhances ride and looks nice.

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  Perfect Car - 2001 Volvo S60
  By raj - April 7 - 4:20 pm

  I drive high mileage and just love my S60. Power is fine in the base model for my driving. Reliablility is the best. Despite what other reviews have said, I do not believe the maintenance charges are out of line. About the same cost for my Honda Accord when all is said and done. Dealership personnel is excellent. I will never buy anything but a Volvo from now on.