Volvo S60

Speaking as a Volvo user, a S60 T4, the car has been extremely unreliable. Nightmare driving it.

My car in the 4th year, had a major engine breakdown & needed replacement. Before that, there were cases of engine oil leaks, changes of gaskets etc.

After the engine was replaced, immediately, the clutch totally failed and needed total replacement.

And shortly after, the gearbox failed and needed total replacement, all within a short 1.5 years!

Basically, I went back around 10 times and the longest that I have to leave the car there is around One to one and half months.

It was a nightmare, totally painful.

Having owned cars for the past 15 years and having my last car as a Lexus , I found this car after trying out 10 cars in the market with budget of $150K to $180K.

My wife and myself are looking to get a new car to replace our VW Jetta. Thus we chance upon S60. The drive is smooth, but the space within the car is not the most spacious compared to other cars. However, having said that, the car is generally quiet when driving on the road. Personally would not recommend this car for Family oriented people.

Test drove the T2 and car seemed very dated in terms of exterior and interior design. The only thing that looked with the times was a single strip of DRL lights other than that, it looked plain boring as everything was incandescent.

Same boring language was carried into the cabin with yellow incandescent bulbs and the rocker switch was super ancient that made lots of noise just to switch on the lights.

What really appalled me was how unrefined the ride was. As soon as I wanted to accelerate or overtake, the car juddered back and forth quite noticeably before it started to accelerate. Car seemed either under-powered and was struggling to keep-up with its weight or the gears were not tuned to a saloon car rather than it seemed like I was driving a overweight lorry. Gear changes were very obvious and unnerving. I had test drove easily about 15 cars during my search but by far the ride quality was the worst for T2. Had high hopes. Then again, could possibly be that the test car had probs but SE said that's natural..?

What I liked about the car was the rear-pillar aircon vents, MEMORY SEATS (a must have in this day and age) and well cushioned seats. And my compliments stopped there.

Did not try the T5 as I was in a hurry but I hope, its not as bad as the T2 judging from other reviews. SE was accommodating and polite.

Hope, that Volvo will up their game in this segment and bring about the awaited updates that this car so desperately needs.

Price wise, rather steep for something that seems dated with poor ride quality.

Got a second hand R Design XC60. The best drive. Pick up is decent from 0 to 40. From 40 to 80,XC60 performed admirably.

Seats are very comfortable and safety features are pretty solid, considering that my model is 2014 made.

Was looking around quite a lot as Wife and I are buying our first car. Was thinking of hybrid cars like Vezel and chr. One day we down to visit Volvo roadshow in a shopping center. That was the first time we saw the Volvo cars. Initially I was there for v40, and not far from it is the S60. The price difference is not much. We like the exterior look and interior feel of it. I’m quite big size and I do not have difficulty getting in and out of the car. There is enough leg space for passengers sitting at the back. The Driver’s seat is comfortable.

The Volvo S60 represents the famous bus maker in the premium sedan segment. Volvo maintains quite a low profile in terms of car is mainly known for its buses but the German automobile maker is now slowly expanding in this domain too. With BMW and Mercedes leading the war in this zone, making a place for itself seems a tough call for Volvo. Yet the car maker is here with its premium sedan that gives a direct competition to BMW 330i, Audi A4, and a few others. Volvo S60 is a beefed up car that carries ample of muscle along with its own style statement.

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I was torn between the Nisaan Qashqai and the Volvo S60, however decided to purchase the S60 with safety as the reason and also the lady doesn't like asian makes :| I have driven the car for a month now, and my previous driving experiences are mostly on japanese cars so a lot of the comparisons are relative to that. The current Volvos all look sleek unlike its predecessors, plus they are one of the lesser seen cars on the road which makes it a plus point. The S60 is not big on features as compared to the other cars in the market, but they give very good quality to enhance your driving experience. The infotainment system uses the old school dials rather than touch screen. Apparently all these are designed such that you can use the functions even with gloves on. The car seat come with lumbar support and a high head rest which makes driving really comfortable. While the S60 makes a comfortable drive for the driver, the space at the back may be slightly lacking to some cars in its class. The Harmon Kardon sound system omg was crisp and clear! It makes my drive all the more enjoyable in the morning. A reviewer talked about the air-conditioning. I believe it isn't the problem with the air con per se but the automatic start/stop which switches the air-con off but maintains the blower. My 1.5l turbo is definitely much better than my chevy cruze. Launch it into sports mode and it makes filtering right a breeze. Reminds me of the 1.8l Civic. However, it seems like it take more turns to park and u-turn as compared to my previous cars. Fuel consumption defnitely cannot compare to Jap cars.. I got 8.8km/lit at a 80% City drive and 10km/lit on a 70% City drive. However, the cylinder is about 67 litres , i can just leave refuelling to the weekends. If there are 2 words to sum the S60, it will be comfort and safety. All in all, i'm really happy with the S60.

We have had this car for the better part of one month. Upon taking possession of the car, almost immediately, my wife and I started knocking our heads and shoulders when getting out of the car. Space is so tight. To show you why, let’S compare the leg and shoulder rooms of the Volvo S60 4dr sedan against that of the Mazda 3 4dr sedan.

The Volvo S60 : front leg room 106.40 cm; Front shoulder room 144.80 cm; Rear leg room 85.00 cm; Rear shoulder room 140.20 cm.

The Mazda 3: front leg room 107.2 cm; Front shoulder room 145.30 cm; Rear leg room 90.95 cm; Rear shoulder room 138.20 cm.

These figures tell the story. So much has been said about how restrictive the leg room of the Mazda 3 is. It is just laughable that the Volvo S60 is worse, considering that it is 5 cm longer and 7 cm wider than the Mazda 3.

The ride is nervous and jumpy. I don’T think anything is the matter with the car, but rather that’S down to how the suspension is set up, which doesn’T go very well with the terrible condition of our roads nowadays. On flat, level roads the car rides firm and stable. Driving in unhurried fashion (50% Urban/50% Highway) will still set you back between 9 to 10 km to a litre. This is only a 1.5 litre car, turbo-charged though it is. The fuel consumption is likely, worse than most modern 2 litre cars. Part of that inefficiency probably goes towards lugging its massive weight and the inefficient gear shifting in the lower ranges. Other reviewers have also commented about these two issues.

The air conditioner is a disaster. It blows warm and cool, warm and cool, regardless of the settings of the stop/start and the air recirculation features. And both the centre air vents and the rear air vents are so weak, you always suspect that they are not working.

The seats are comfortable. The interior is just fine - nothing that turns you off, nothing that catches your attention, and well insulated from the exterior. The car is adequately powerful. It doesn’T come with a user manual though. You’Re expected to spend a few hours in the car reading the user manual off the multimedia system screen. The system makes good sound. If you drive without sipping a Starbucks, the cup holders at the centre armrest are useless, and a complete waste of space.

I was torn between the Infiniti Q50 and Lexus IS200 initially, until extensive research on the web piqued my curiosity to check out the Volvo S60 T5.

Went down to do a test drive and boom! Was immediately sold on how immaculate and responsive the engine was.

Booked the R-design for the additional bells and whistles, though I really felt that there should be additional horses or torque for a “Sportier” Upgrade; As engine and performance wise is exactly identical to the T5. For the uninitiated, it really is a challenge to actually discern and appreciate the differences.

Have read all the comments here and can concur on most of the feedback. Yes, the seats are out of this world. It is safe to say they are comfortably (pun intended) far better than any other car I have sat in before. Am really impressed how Volvo has deconstructed the concept of safety and infused them into fine details in the car. (Ergonomics, auto braking at >50km/h speed, valet locking function, key lock checker etc).

Overall handling is neat and tidy; The infotainment system is decent, while the crystal clear quality sound system is a pleasant surprise. Only gripes I have with the car are the rather cramped back seats and parsimonious boot space to boot. The back air-conditioning vents on the B-pillars are rather weak, and it really blows the mind that for safety being their main credo, the reverse parking sensors are very basic to the point of archaic. Would really help if they could at least throw in the reverse camera thingy.

While many compare the S60 to say a 3-Series or C-Class, Volvo holds its own with a quiet character and charm that surprises. By not giving too much away, its minimalistic exterior and interior design provides a different refinement to luxury.

P.S. Look out for many promotions dished out by Volvo, which however are only ostensibly true. I went through 3 different sales consultants before inking the papers. I would strongly suggest getting a more senior one who can throw in additional items / perks and provide you with a better discount. (Hint: look out for a star on the top right hand corner of their name card)

Have been driving T2 for a month. Very comfortable ride, sturdy and feel very secure behind the wheel, a testament to Volvo promise of safe driving experience. Ride quality is good, sound insulation is good as well with minimal road and engine noise. Driver seat is awesome with back lumbar support and thigh support. The revamped S60 has a muscular front profile which looks good on the road.

Went to test drive a T2 thinking it will be under powered, but I was proven wrong. The engine was responsive and the torque kicked in at low rev (around 1750) making it quick of the mark. Turning radius is much improved from old S60 2.0T.

Was deciding between Harrier and S60 (similar price range), but was sold on the ride quality and engine performance.

Bought the S60 T2, mainly for safety and comfort reasons for the family.

Plus I have always like Volvo as a carmaker, for their engineering, ideals and attention to safety.

The S60 appeals to me as I like its design, and the current face-lifted front end looks very nice and sharp.

Also, it is not so common on the roads vs the 3 big german brands, but of course this car is not exactly in the same price category as the big 3.

Drove S60 T5 for 5 months.

Interior looks outdated but fine with me as its still looks nice.

FC normal, 8.5 to 9.5, 70 percent city drive, normal pickup around 2-3k rpm

Test drove Subaru forestor, Audi A4, Merc GLA, Infiniti Q50, Volkswagen Jetta Sorts

I got the keys to my Volvo T5 Drive-E on October 2015. However, just months ago, I had my mind firmly set on a CLA. One day though, I was with my friend at the VW showroom and decided to go over to Volvo to get some comparison done before i buy the CLA. While I was test driving it, I was impressed with how smooth and refined the engine can be at light throttle inputs, but responsive and eager when you decide to give it the beans.

I did not think that the S60 competes with the C class. The S60 is priced closer to the CLA but you get more engine for less money. The C class is also rear wheel driven unlike the S60 and CLA, both of which are front drivers.

See below for my comparison pointers. In the end, the Volvo won my heart because i just cant live without that engine. Test it before you buy the CLA. It might change your mind.

A 30-days ownership review on the S60 T5:

Exterior: maintained the coupe-like styling, which is the best looking among Volvo saloon car range, and can better some of the other German made cars.

Interior: a bit dated, hope to see the ipad like centre console cascade down from XC90 to S60 soon!

Drive: smooth transition between gears, powerful pick up for overtaking with confidence

Built: solid built, but heavy. It could benefit from weight-loss program! :)

FC is still high, averaging 9.8km per liter due to 70% Super urban / 30% Highway.