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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  Solid sports sedan - 2013 Volvo S60
  By tomhager - December 1 - 8:45 am

  Traded in my Acura TSX after the second timing chain went out, test drove a T5 AWD and was hooked -- great combo of comfort and fun. Drove it through a late-night thunderstorm in the Oregon mountains and felt perfectly safe -- the thing corners like its on rails. Love the power and quiet.

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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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  I wish Id kept my C30 - 2013 Volvo S60
  By raindances - February 2 - 12:57 pm

  Well, where do I start. Lets do the good stuff: I love the interior, it is comfortable. The freeway ride quality is great. It is fairly quiet on good road surfaces. Now the bad stuff: Had an a/c problem with a pressure relief valve. Took 4 visits to resolve even though it is a known issue. Had a bad fuel pump, causing hard starting from cold. Took 4 visits to resolve even though it is a known issue. Have a steering wobble at speeds around 40mph. This is "normal" according to Volvo. Engine surges and is jerky in any gear and at any speed. This is "normal" according to Volvo. Transmission experiences a delay engaging first gear when pulling away from a stop. This results in a jerk.

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  Good start but could use a little help.... - 2013 Volvo S60
  By jimdd - October 9 - 12:28 pm

  Been driving my S60 R-Design for just over a year. Great styling differentiates this car from a standard A4 or 3-Series. Motor is smooth and powerful with very little or no turbo lag. Interior is clean and comes off like a German car with a little twist. I actually use the on-dash dial pad often. Its not simply a gimmick. All in all, its a nice upgrade from my G37x but leaves me wanting just a little more. Maybe Ill consider the new Limited Edition R-Design if it isnt cost prohibitive.

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  Volvo is not Volvo Anymore - 2013 Volvo S60
  By nevervolvo - July 27 - 4:16 pm

  No Volvo is better than the S80 until my engine blew after 32000 miles. For one month I drove loaner S60 T5 2012. I decided to buy one even though it was not comfortable and has no style. Factory incentives made it more advantageous to buy a new 2013. After the first day, the car when given light gas as in heavy traffic or starting from stop has a rattle sound like a paint can. The car went back 10 times from the dealer. A file was opened by Volvo NA and they said they all do that because of the CVTrans. The 2012 has different drive train. This car is junk and everytime I hear that rattle which is everytime I drive it reminds me of a $40K mistake. After 5 Vs the next car is Lexus

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  Lethargic - 2013 Volvo S60
  By thrustreverser - June 6 - 3:28 pm

  Found myself shifting the trans to "Sport" mode because in drive mode it shifts like a granny and is unresponsive; it short shifts into 2nd gear when under moderate to heavy throttle. In regular mode off the line, this car feels like a prius. It is slow to accelerate and short-shifts every gear. When trying to pass, the transmission takes too long to respond. I would not buy this car.

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  A smart choice (for me) - 2013 Volvo S60
  By kmjs_1 - May 17 - 6:59 am

  I was looking for a replacement for my 03 IS300 Sportcross and ended up test driving everything from a Mini Clubman S to the new Lexus ES. All over the map. But I kept coming back to the Volvo S60 because it was comfortable to drive (front seats are amazing), felt solid as a rock, had good acceleration running on regular, and could be bought for much less than competitors. The long term review of the 2012 model on Inside Line was almost all positive as were other published reports. The 2013 T5 model improved in acceleration and gas mileage, nice combo of improvements. Reliable, comfortable, a great value. So now I own a Caspian blue with beechwood leather S60 T5 and am a happy camper.

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  Blast to drive...but... - 2013 Volvo S60
  By mark361 - May 6 - 3:05 pm

  A thrill to drive. Salesman said it can out-perform a police cruiser and I believe it.

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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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  A Blast To Drive - 2013 Volvo S60
  By jeffm5 - September 23 - 7:30 pm

  My S60 T5 is the FWD model. Ive had it for about 6 wks. and have 2,000 mis. on it. Its loaded with NAV and safety options. Front seat comfort is outstanding. All of the controls are on the steering wheel or within easy reach. Handling is outstanding,, power and acceleration are very good. The car has a solid feel. No rattles. Good visibility. The ride is a little choppy on rough roads, very good otherwise. Im getting 30+ on the highway at about 65 MPH and around 24 in mixed driving with regular gas.