2016 Volvo S60 review
Volvo S60 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Great engine options
- Handling and comfort
- Excellent front seats
Cons
- Cramped rear seat
- Limited all-wheel-drive options
- Rough R-Design ride
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 27 highway, 21 combined
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Luxury sedan with style and performance
The 2016 Volvo S60 will answer all your needs in an entry-level luxury sedan by balancing luxury, performance, and style. Its body boasts a handsome and upscale design that’s also modern. The S60 goes well beyond this by delivering a delicate mixture of performance without compromising comfort. This balance is thanks to its line of turbocharged engine options, ranging from 240 to 325 hp, and a balanced chassis that carefully blends great handling and comfort. So, no matter your needs in an entry-level luxury sedan, the 2016 S60 has something for you.
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What is new for the 2016 Volvo S60?
- The S60 is available in a variety of new trims, including the T5 Cross Country Platinum, T5 Inscription Platinum, T5 Inscription Premier, T5 R-Design, and T6 Polestar.
- The T5 Platinum, T5 Premier Plus, and T6 Premier Plus trims have been discontinued for 2016.
- S60 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Rear Sunshade, Front Seat Heaters, Blind Spot Monitor, Leather & Suede Seats, Rear Spoiler, and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
- The T6 R-Design Platinum trim now comes with Turbo/Supercharged Engine as standard equipment.
- The T6 R-Design trim now comes with Turbo/Supercharged Engine as standard equipment.
- The T5 Premier trim now comes with Cloth Seats, Parking Sensors, and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Volvo S60
1. Excellent four-cylinder powertrains
The 2016 Volvo S60 has many powertrain options, but the most balanced of the group are the two 2.0L four-cylinder units. These commuter-friendly engines offer satisfying performance, starting with the T6 Drive-e trims engine that delivers 240 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup results in peppy response and an EPA-estimated 26 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined in all but the Inscription model.
2. Available driver-assist features
The 2016 Volvo S60 keeps commuter confidence in mind with a long list of available driver-assist features. If you opt for the Technology Package, the S60 will treat you to automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, automatic high-beam headlights, and lane-departure warning. You can also find available blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, and front and rear cameras.
3. Great handling
The 2016 Volvo S60 is a comfortable luxury car with a secret hiding under its skin. It also has a chassis the automaker tuned for excellent handling in all trims — particularly the R-Design — the S60 delivers precise handling and a well-weighted steering system that delivers great feedback. As we said, the S60 is still a luxury car, though, and it’ll also impress you with its excellent absorption of bumps and noise, even on rough roads.
4. Superb front seats
The 2016 Volvo S60’s front seats are the stars of the interior. They carefully blend great grip through bolstering and comfort with soft and supportive padding. This combination delivers plenty of comfort on short and long hauls and keeps you from sliding when tackling a curvy back road. These seats also offer 41.9 inches of legroom and 38.3 inches of headroom, so even if you’re tall, you’ll fit comfortably.
5. Loaded with features and luxury inside
The 2016 Volvo S60’s interior is just what you crave in an entry-level luxury sedan, as it boasts premium leather, vinyl, and plastics that’ll please your eyes. On top of these premium materials, it also has great wood and metal trim that add uniqueness to the cabin. Plus, the S60 doesn’t skimp on features, as it includes a standard driver control interface, a trip computer, Bluetooth® connectivity with audio streaming, HD Radio®, a USB port, leather upholstery, an eight-speaker CD and MP3 audio system with auxiliary input, the Volvo Sensus infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, and more.
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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 Premier 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
240
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
17.8
Wheelbase
109.3"
Overall length
182.5"
Width
73.4"
Height
58.4"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 33.5"
Head room
F 38.6"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P215/50VR17
Rear tires
P215/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Volvo S60 FAQ
The 2016 Volvo S60 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 26 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- 26 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 25 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- 25 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 26 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 23 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- 23 MPG City and 33 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
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The 2016 Volvo S60 has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Volvo S60:
- T5 Cross Country Platinum
- T5 Inscription Platinum
- T5 Inscription Premier
- T5 R-Design
- T6 Polestar
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