Volvo S60 2.0T Review: Swede Decadence

Volvo S60 2.0T Review: Swede Decadence

Volvo took ages before announcing the new S60. Has the new model been worth the wait?

OneShift Editorial Team
OneShift Editorial Team
09 Jun 2010

What we like:

  • Handsome looks
  • more spacious inside than before
  • classy and well-built interior
  • decent dynamics
  • T6's mid-range torque
  • safety features

What we dislike:

  • Wheelarch intrusion on front passenger foot well
  • Pedestrian Detection an option

Volvo S60 2.0T Review: Swede Decadence – photo 1

Rear passengers have more legroom than before while headroom is pretty good considering the sloping roofline. There is some wheel arch intrusion on the front passenger foot well though; hopefully this doesn't translate to off set pedals in the right hand drive cars that we'll get.

The S60's interior not only look good but offers a high level of perceived luxury and build quality that matches the German models as well.

It took ten years for Volvo to give us the second generation S60 and judging from the drive in Portugal, the new model has been thoroughly developed to compete with the Germans - it's certainly a giant leap over the first S60.

Credits: Story by Raymond Lai in Lisbon, Portugal Photos by Volvo and Raymond Lai

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