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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  2nd Volvo - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Huron92 - March 30 - 5:03 pm

  This is my second Volvo (1st was an 01 XC 70), that Ive only had for 3 weeks but so far its a great car. Turbo lag is almost non-existent. From the 1st tank of gas Ive averaged 20 MPG in the city and the engine isnt broken in yet. Homelink should be standard and the turning radius needs to be better. I did get the sport package which translates to a very firm ride.

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  "Professional" reviewers are harsh - 2005 Volvo S60
  By jpetrelli - February 23 - 4:23 pm

  The S60 is a very solid vehicle, with a few drawacks. If you are not ready for a 5 series (or equivalent) and beyond the 3 series, there are few alternatives that compare with the S60. The ride is great, the styling is solid and Volvo design touches are like none other. On the negative side, the fuel economy in the city could be better (I get 14- 17 unless I seriously monitor my acceleration), the back seat has limited leg room and I dont know what they were thinking with the key placement. The highway mpg (Over 30 mpg if driven smoothly) and interior comfort make getting in this car for a road trip a real pleasure.

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  Multi Volvo Family - 2005 Volvo S60
  By ABrown - October 9 - 11:40 pm

  Just purchased the 2.5T sedan. After 306,000 miles on my 88 240. Love the get up and go, gas mileage, and solid feel. My husband has an 86 240 wagon which he will replace with a 96 (he believes in recycling). We are a true volvo family impressed by the reliability and safety factor. Besides the safety factor, the key selling point for us was Volvos turning radius. That unfortunately has been replaced with a significantly inferior turning radius. Volvo whatever were you thinking????

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  damn nice car - 2005 Volvo S60
  By wes - September 5 - 6:53 am

  never owned a volvo..image thing, til i drove a friends..wow. this 2.5t really scoots and my wife loves the nav system. if there was one complaint, and its mild, it;s the turning circle. I had a back operation almost 2 yrs ago, these seats allow me to drive for hours! never thought i could do that again. love the performance and brakes

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  Wow, This T5 is Awesome - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Patrick - August 13 - 5:03 pm

  I flew to Houston to pick this baby up. It was a two day trip home and I couldnt wait to get behind the wheel the second day. Ive never felt seats so comfortable. Some road noise is heard from the wide tires and rough patches are felt through the steering but thats to be expected from a sports type sedan. This car is solid, not one rattle or squeak. The steering is tight. I notice no real turbo lag and if there is any, the car makes up for it quickly. Punch it at highway speed and youll have no trouble passing just about anything. For $995 you can upgrade the ECU and increase the hp from 257 to 318 and the torque from 258 to 328. This car is fun, fast and comfortable.

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  Sporty! - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Tony - April 22 - 12:23 am

  I just purchased my 2005 S60R with 6 speed MT. This car is fast, well balanced and very fun to drive. The turning radius is my biggest complaint so far but outside of that, the car has met my expectations which were pretty high. In addition to the great performance, the seats were a major selling point- very comfortable and good looking.

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  my volvos60r - 2005 Volvo S60
  By djayselinger - January 27 - 10:00 am

  fun to drive . great pick up. driven jaguar , mercedes and bmw. having the most fun with this special car. and most of all car is unassuming. no one knows whats under the hood.

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  I love it! - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Debbie - January 21 - 4:13 pm

  I picked up my S60R in Sweden, and have been driving it in Italy, where were stationed, for the past 4 months. Im not sure how Im gonna afford the tickets Ill probably get when we return to the states, as its very difficult to keep this car under 80mph-- 90 or so is a comfortable cruising speed on the Autostrade. Have 2 boys, and the 58" 13 year old hasnt complained on 3 hour road trips about the space in back, but could use a little more leg room, Im sure. Plenty of cargo space, and I love the elegant feel of the interior, and I love knowing that Ive got a powerful engine under the hood, as well as a safe car for carting my kids around.

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  Great Car - 2005 Volvo S60
  By julia - December 25 - 6:53 pm

  I commute 100 miles/day round trip to work and this car makes the drive fun. Passing on the tollway is easy and the interior is nicely designed and comfortable.

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  A happy first-time Volvo owner - 2005 Volvo S60
  By Victor Kilo - October 16 - 12:56 am

  Never owned a high performance luxury sedan before..looked at many models. S60R fit the bill in terms of performance, style and price. Have owned it 4 months now, no complaints. Powerful, stealthy...and COMFORTABLE. This is a solid car. I have the 6spd manual w/17 in. wheels...you can get very good gas mileage with this car if youre not constantly leadfooting...which is hard to do considering the horsepower and the overall fun of driving the car. On my drive to work (25 miles one way) I can average 30+ mpg easily. Turbos are great for this, you can tweak the mileage in your favor if you drive it gently..but hey, who wants to always do that? You have to let it GO sometimes :-)