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2024 Volvo S60 review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise
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Volvo S60 highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Very comfortable cabin
  • Solid engine options
  • Great optional audio

Cons

  • Finicky infotainment
  • Small trunk
  • Limited rear legroom

Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 33 highway, 28 combined

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A balanced luxury sedan

The 2024 Volvo S60 is a well-balanced luxury sedan that does virtually everything very well without hyperfocusing on one attribute. This means that no matter what your needs are in an entry-level luxury sedan, the S60 delivers. Front-wheel drive is standard, but you can opt for all-wheel drive, too. It all starts with a balanced chassis and suspension that offer a compliant ride and enough agility to handle sweeping back roads. Add to this engine options ranging from 247 hp to 455 hp, and you have plenty of straight-line acceleration across the board to satisfy your performance needs.

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5 reasons to buy the 2024 Volvo S60

1. Balanced base engine 

The 2024 Volvo S60 has two engine options, and both are well-balanced. The base turbocharged 2.0L in the B5 models is a mild-hybrid setup that delivers 247 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The B5 has a standard front-wheel drive, but you can opt for an all-wheel drive. This results in peppy performance, but its real claim to fame is its EPA-estimated 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.  

2. Plenty of driver-assist features 

The 2024 Volvo S60 focuses on helping make your daily commute as comfortable as possible. It does so with a long list of standard driver-assist features. These features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, oncoming lane mitigation, road sign recognition, automatic emergency braking, and more. In higher-trim models, you’ll even get the Pilot Assist technology, which allows for hands-free driving in some conditions.  

3. Electrifying optional powertrain 

While the S60’s base 2.0L engine will satisfy you, the S60 recharge models are great for your inner motorhead who needs more performance. This model pairs a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque, which leads to a 4.3-second zero-to-60 sprint time. This plug-in hybrid model comes standard with all-wheel drive for optimal grip and delivers an EPA-estimated 40 miles of all-electric driving range and a combined 74 MPGe.

4. Excellent front seats 

The stars of the 2024 Volvo S60’s interior are its front seats. These seats do a great job of balancing sport with comfort by offering ample bolstering that keeps you in place during spirited driving and soft and supportive padding for superior comfort. This means they are ready for any trip you plan to take, whether it’s a Sunday drive through the country or your daily commute to the office. You also get 42.3 inches of front legroom, so you have plenty of space. 

5. Plenty of features and luxury inside 

The 2024 S60 has loads of features to help enhance comfort and more. To help you remain more comfortable, all models include dual-zone climate control, a humidity sensor, a rear center armrest, a power driver’s seat, and more. For your inner tech lover, it also boasts standard Google Assistant, Apple CarPlay®, and Bluetooth® connectivity, plus SiriusXM®, a 10-speaker audio system, and more. Moving into the Plus and Ultimate trims adds even more premium features, such as an air purifier, a Harman Kardon® audio system, four-zone climate control, and much more.

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Ratings & reliability

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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.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volvo S60 is $586, compared to an average of $617 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Volvo S60 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.5 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 8% for the Volvo S60, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Volvo S60 features and specs

B5 Plus Black Edition 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear Seat Heaters

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

247

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

15.9

Wheelbase

113.1"

Overall length

188.1"

Width

75.4"

Height

56.6"

Leg room

F 42.3"/R 35.2"

Head room

F 37.4"/R 37.2"

Front tires

P235/40VR19

Rear tires

P235/40VR19

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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