2023 Volvo S60

　　

2023 Volvo S60 Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The S60 is Volvo's very stylish entry-level luxury sedan. It sports a simple but elegant interior with high-quality materials and comfortable seats. The Swedish sedan also delivers confident handling and provides some of the most capable and advanced driver aids in its class. The V60 wagon, which is based on the S60, offers more cargo space and a more distinctive look.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Volvo S60 B5 Core Dark 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$157/mo  for S60 B5 Core Dark

　　S60 B5 Core Dark

　　B5 Core Dark 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $41,300 MSRPB5 Core Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $43,600 MSRPB5 Core Black Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $42,950 MSRPB5 Core Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $45,250 MSRPB5 Plus Dark 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $44,000 MSRPB5 Plus Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $46,300 MSRPB5 Plus Black Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $45,650 MSRPB5 Plus Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $47,950 MSRPB5 Ultimate Bright 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $46,750 MSRPB5 Ultimate Bright 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $49,050 MSRPB5 Ultimate Dark 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $46,750 MSRPB5 Ultimate Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $49,050 MSRPB5 Ultimate Black Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $48,000 MSRPB5 Ultimate Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $50,300 MSRPRecharge T8 Core Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $51,250 MSRPRecharge T8 Core Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $52,900 MSRPRecharge T8 Plus Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $53,950 MSRPRecharge T8 Plus Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $55,600 MSRPRecharge T8 Ultimate Bright 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $56,700 MSRPRecharge T8 Ultimate Dark 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $56,700 MSRPRecharge T8 Ultimate Black Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $57,950 MSRPT8 Polestar Engineered 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $68,050 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　Volvo made several updates to the S60 for 2023. The previous Momentum, R-Design and Inscription trims have been renamed and are now Core, Plus and Ultimate. Some features have been reshuffled among the new trim levels. Volvo also introduced Dark, Bright and Black Edition exterior styling packages.

　　The S60 also receives a new Google-based infotainment system that features Google Assistant (a voice recognition assistant) and Google Maps (a navigation system). Few brands offer this type of infotainment system. Volvo made slight updates to the exterior, the most notable being the hidden exhaust in the rear bumper, and redesigned the overhead console inside.

　　The S60 isn't normally the first choice for most shoppers seeking a small luxury sedan, but we think it's a compelling and well-rounded alternative to the three Germans that dominate the segment: the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series. It's also the only model in this class to offer a plug-in hybrid engine that's not only efficient but very powerful.

　　

Which S60 does zzdcar recommend?

The midlevel Plus trim offers the best balance of features and price. It includes the long list of features from the Core trim and adds leather upholstery and Pilot Assist, which is an advanced driver aid consisting of adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volvo and the car in front) and a lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane). Parking is also much easier with the Plus trim's surround-view camera system and front and rear parking sensors.

　　

Volvo S60 models

The 2023 Volvo S60 is available in Core, Plus and Ultimate trim levels. The standard B5 engine is offered in either front- or all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid Recharge T8 engine option is available in the same trim levels and in the Polestar Engineered performance trim. It comes standard with all-wheel drive.

　　The B5 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivering 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Recharge T8 combines the B5 engine with a plug-in hybrid system for more power and greater fuel efficiency, particularly if you can charge frequently. It produces 455 hp and 523 lb-ft and has an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 41 miles with a fully charged battery.

　　Core

　　This base trim level comes with:

　　18-inch wheels Adaptive LED headlights Panoramic sunroof Auto-dimming exterior and rearview mirrors Keyless entry and ignition Interior ambient lighting Digital instrument panel Dual-zone automatic climate control Heated front seats (AWD only) Simulated leather upholstery Four USB-C ports 9-inch touchscreen display Google Maps navigation 10-speaker audio system (11 speakers with Recharge T8) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationAdvanced driving aids and safety features include:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse) Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking) Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)Plus

　　Upgrades over the base model include:

　　Leather upholstery Upgraded interior ambient lighting Power-folding rear seats and headrests Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S60 and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S60 and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Front parking sensors Ultimate

　　The Ultimate builds off the Plus with these additions:

　　19-inch wheels Front sport seats 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Four-zone automatic climate control (B5 only) Crystal gear shifter All trim levels come standard with the Dark exterior styling theme that includes black exterior trim. The Ultimate trim can also be equipped with the Bright exterior theme — it replaces the black exterior trim with chrome trim. The optional Black Edition exterior theme includes the Dark's black exterior trim and adds black 19-inch wheels, a black grille emblem, black badging, and black interior upholstery and headliner (only available in Onyx Black and Crystal White paint colors).

　　The following package and stand-alone options are available for the above trim levels unless otherwise indicated. They include:

　　Climate package Heated front seats (FWD only) Heated rear seats (AWD only) Heated steering wheel Headlight spray cleaners 19-inch wheels (Core and Plus trims only) 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system (Plus trim only) 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system (Ultimate trim only)Polestar Engineered

　　The Polestar Engineered starts with the Ultimate's upgrades and adds:

　　19-inch forged wheels with summer performance tires Lower ride height Brembo front brakes Adjustable Öhlins suspension dampers Gold-colored seat belts and brake calipers 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system Front sport seats with upgraded leather upholstery Heated sport steering wheel Heated front and rear seats 

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