2019 Volvo S60 review
Volvo S60 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Strong acceleration
- Comfortable and supportive seats
- Useful Pilot-Assist driver aids
Cons
- Frustrating tech interface
- No USB ports in the back
- Optional sports suspension is a little too rough
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 32 highway, 25 combined
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A classy and well-equipped sedan.
The Volvo S60 is a heavy hitter in the mid-size sedan segment since the S60 first arrived on the scene in 2000. Each update of the car has been a level-up for the Volvo sedan and the 2019 Volvo S60 is fully redesigned. Loaded with luxury features and a stunning visual presentation of both the interior and exterior, the S60 is a luxury sedan that looks at home among the classiest of company.
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What is new for the 2019 Volvo S60?
- The S60 is available in a variety of new trims, including the T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, and T6 R-Design.
- The T5 Cross Country Platinum, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription Platinum, and T6 R-Design Platinum trims have been discontinued for 2019.
- S60 trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Front Seat Heaters, Panoramic Sunroof, Leatherette & Cloth, Leatherette Seats, Automated Parking, Remote Start, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Head Up Display, A/C Seat(s), Seat Massagers, and Bowers & Wilkins Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
- The T5 Inscription trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Smart Key, and Harman Kardon Sound as standard equipment.
2019 Volvo S60 trims
Curious how Volvo S60 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesMomentum
Leatherette upholstery
Dynamic chassis
High-performance audio system
Lane-keeping assist
R-Design
18-inch double-spoke matte-black diamond-cut wheels
Nappa leather
Harman Kardon premium sound system
Dual-integrated tailpipes
Inscription
Driftwood inlays
Color-coordinated rearview mirror caps
Leather interior
Three-spoke leather steering wheel with uni-deco inlays
Polestar Engineered
19-inch 5-Y-spoke black polished forged-alloy wheels
Polestar chassis
Bowers & Wilkins® audio system
All-wheel drive
Volvo S60 photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Volvo S60
1. Multiple modes of motivation
All of the trim levels of the 2019 Volvo S60 have impressive engine options. The T5, available in all S60 trim levels except for the Polestar Engineered, is a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 215 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The T6, also available on all models but the Polestar Engineered, is a 2.0L four-cylinder that is both turbocharged and supercharged at the same time. The T6 produces a robust 316 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The hybrid T8 is the T6 engine hooked up to a pair of electric motors; it's available in the R-Design, Inscription, and Polestar Engineered trims and produces 415 horsepower and 494 lb.-ft. of torque.
2. Confidence-inspiring AWD
The 2019 Volvo S60 can be equipped with AWD for those seeking confidence in all-weather scenarios or a more sporty experience. AWD comes standard across all the trim levels of the S60 as long as it's equipped with either the T6 or T8. The T5 S60s are FWD only. For an extra sporty experience, try and find an R-Design with the available 19-inch wheels.
3. Style where it counts
If blending in with the crowd is your thing, avoid the Volvo S60. The 2019 Volvo S60's modern-yet-elegant design stands out in a crowd and inspires confidence, both from a driving perspective and a visual-cue perspective. If exclusivity is what you desire, seek out a 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar Engineered model, only 20 were produced for the United States market in 2019. Still, the Polestar is not needed to feel exclusive as all models of the Volvo S60 carry an air of exclusivity and premier transportation.
4. Luxury begins within
The S60 is rife with luxury materials and features, regardless of the trim level. The Momentum provides a leather-trimmed interior with iron-ore inlays along the doors and dash. The Inscription has a full-leather interior with driftwood inlays while the R-Design and Polestar have textured diamond-pattern Nappa-leather seats and metal mesh inlays. An upscale ambiance is present across all the trim levels.
5. Premium sound systems
Road trips or even the daily commute are always made more enjoyable when you have a good sound system as your companion. Starting with the Momentum, it's equipped with a standard performance audio system but the Harman Kardon sound system is an option and it's standard on the R-Design and Inscription trims. With 14 speakers, an air-ventilated subwoofer, and 600-watt digital amplifier, the S60 is prepped for some serious tunes.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Volvo S60 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volvo S60 32nd out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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T5 Inscription 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Bowers & Wilkins Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Sensors
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
250
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
113.1"
Overall length
187.4"
Width
72.8"
Height
56.3"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 35.2"
Head room
F 37.4"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Volvo S60 FAQ
The 2019 Volvo S60 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- T5 Inscription: 24 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- T6 Momentum: 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- T5 Momentum: 24 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- T6 Inscription: 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- T5 R-Design: 24 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- T6 R-Design: 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Volvo S60 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volvo S60 as 31 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2019 Volvo S60 has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Volvo S60, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Volvo S60 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Volvo S60:
- T5 Momentum
- T5 R-Design
- T6 Inscription
- T6 Momentum
- T6 R-Design
More about the 2019 Volvo S60
Color options
Exterior colors:
Black Stone
Birch Light
Bright Silver
Bursting Blue
Crystal White
Denim Blue
Fusion Red
Ice White
Maple Brown
Onyx Black
Osmium Grey
Pebble Grey
Pine Grey
Pine Grey
Savile Grey
Interior colors:
Amber leather
Blond leather
Blond leatherette
Charcoal leatherette
Charcoal leather
Maroon Brown leather
Slate leather
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