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Volvo is known for its plethora of luxurious features, overall reliability and dependability, beautiful Swedish looks, but most of all its top safety ratings, where Volvo has been a pioneer in the development since the beginning.
On this page, we will try to highlight some of the models, their features and specs, to give you, the buyer, information on the Volvo brand that you can use in selecting your next family Volvo vehicle.
Volvo S60 (Base-2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, T5, R) - Premium Sport Sedan-2001-Present
The S60 was built on Volvo’s P2 platform,[6] which was shared with other Volvo models like the S80, V70, XC70 and finally the XC90.
The Volvo S60 was released in 2000 (2001 model year) being the
company's new generation sports sedan. The S60 is aimed to mainly
compete with the BMW 3-Series (E46) and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
(W203). Unlike its rivals, the Volvo S60 continued production for 9
years with multiple facelifts. The S60 was refreshed
in 2005. The exterior was updated with body-colored side moldings and
bumpers with chrome linings, as well as new headlamps replacing the
original with black housing. The interior received some updates as well,
with new seats, trim, and an updated center console. The S60 went
through a final facelift in 2008 with full body-colored bumper and door
inserts and larger emblem in the front and larger spaced out "V-O-L-V-O"
letters in the rear. The interior featured a new pattern upholstery
which differs from its original pattern. The Four-C chassis
from the S60 R became an option on some S60s.[7]
Engines:
- 2.4: (168 hp), (170 lb·ft)
- 2.4T: (194 hp), (210 lb·ft) Turbo (2001–2003)
- 2.5T: (208 hp), (240 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2009)
- T5 2.3: (247 hp), (240 lb·ft), Turbo (2001–2004)
- T5 2.4: (256 hp), (260 lb·ft), petrol, turbo (2005–2009)
- R 6-speed man: (300 hp), (300 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2007)
- R 5-speed aut: (300 hp), (260 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2005)
- R 6-speed aut: (300 hp), (300 lb·ft), Turbo (2006–2007)
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The Volvo S60 combines excellent performance and a great shape with outstanding safety features. It feels like a tight European sedan and does a good job of smoothing out rough roads.
The S60 fills the middle range in Volvo's lineup: It's larger than the S40, but not quite as large as the premium-luxury S80.
The seats have been redesigned for 2005 for improved comfort on long trips. Its interior is handsome and the available leather has a high-quality look and feel.
Model Lineup
The S60 2.4 comes with a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. A five-speed automatic is optional ($1,000). The Premium Package ($2,995) adds leather upholstery, wood trim, dual zone electronic climate control, a trip computer, a moon roof, and a power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support and memory. A Sport Package ($795) adds fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The 2.5T uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces 208 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The 2.5T also adds dual-zone electronic climate control, power driver's seat with memory, fog lights front and rear, 16-inch wheels and tires. The 2.5T Premium Package ($2,595) adds leather upholstery, trip computer, moon roof, and a speaker upgrade. The 2.5T Sport Package ($795) adds sport seats, Geartronic auto-stick control for the transmission, speed-sensitive steering, and 17-inch Thor wheels with 235/45R17 tires.
The 2.5T AWD comes with Volvo's sophisticated electronic all-wheel-drive system and the five-speed Geartronic automatic, which offers a mode for manual operation.
The T5 uses a 2.3-liter inline five-cylinder engine with a high-pressure turbo with improved performance for 2005, producing 257 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque for much quicker acceleration. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with the Geartronic automatic optional ($1,200). The T5 gets a sports suspension, 17-inch wheels and tires, Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC), Brake Assist, speed-sensitive steering, HomeLink, auto-dimming rearview mirrors.
The ultra high-performance S60R comes with a 2.5-liter high-pressure turbocharged and intercooled engine that boasts 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque beginning at just 1950 rpm. It comes with a choice of a new Volvo close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic with a manual mode, and high-performance Brembo brakes with four-piston aluminum calipers. It also comes with Volvo's Four-C Adaptive Chassis along with bi-xenon headlamps, 235/45ZR17 Pirelli P-Zero tires on 17-inch Pegasus wheels, and rear spoiler. Leather upholstery, real wood trim, sport seats, and other interior upgrades are included. Alloy 8x18 inch wheels with Y-speed rated tires are optional ($995).
Standard equipment on all S60 models: air conditioning with a pollen filter; power windows, trunk release and door locks; illuminated visor mirrors; a trunk light; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather; headlight wipers; power folding headrests; 60/40 split-folding rear seat; cup holders front and rear, steering-wheel controls for the audio system; and remote key less entry. The Climate Package ($550) includes Rainsensor wipers, which automatically adjust wiper speed based on the amount of water on the windshield. The Touring Package ($595) includes remote garage door opener, automatic dimming mirror, grocery bag holder, laminated side windows, and interior air quality system (IAQS). A Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound stereo ($1,200) is available on 2.4T, 2.5T AWD, and T5. Volvo's new On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone ($835), and Volvo DVD-based navigation system ($1,995) are available for all models.
Safety and security features: frontal, side-impact and curtain airbags up front; head restraints for all five passengers; seats that move on impact to reduce whiplash injuries; an immobilizer and alarm; a Safe Approach and Home Safe Lighting System; anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).
The Volvo S60 combines excellent performance and a great shape with outstanding safety features. It feels like a tight European sedan and does a good job of smoothing out rough roads.
The S60 fills the middle range in Volvo's lineup: It's larger than the S40, but not quite as large as the premium-luxury S80.
The seats have been redesigned for 2005 for improved comfort on long trips. Its interior is handsome and the available leather has a high-quality look and feel.
Model Lineup
The S60 2.4 comes with a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. A five-speed automatic is optional ($1,000). The Premium Package ($2,995) adds leather upholstery, wood trim, dual zone electronic climate control, a trip computer, a moon roof, and a power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support and memory. A Sport Package ($795) adds fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The 2.5T uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces 208 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The 2.5T also adds dual-zone electronic climate control, power driver's seat with memory, fog lights front and rear, 16-inch wheels and tires. The 2.5T Premium Package ($2,595) adds leather upholstery, trip computer, moon roof, and a speaker upgrade. The 2.5T Sport Package ($795) adds sport seats, Geartronic auto-stick control for the transmission, speed-sensitive steering, and 17-inch Thor wheels with 235/45R17 tires.
The 2.5T AWD comes with Volvo's sophisticated electronic all-wheel-drive system and the five-speed Geartronic automatic, which offers a mode for manual operation.
The T5 uses a 2.3-liter inline five-cylinder engine with a high-pressure turbo with improved performance for 2005, producing 257 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque for much quicker acceleration. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with the Geartronic automatic optional ($1,200). The T5 gets a sports suspension, 17-inch wheels and tires, Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC), Brake Assist, speed-sensitive steering, HomeLink, auto-dimming rearview mirrors.
The ultra high-performance S60R comes with a 2.5-liter high-pressure turbocharged and intercooled engine that boasts 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque beginning at just 1950 rpm. It comes with a choice of a new Volvo close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic with a manual mode, and high-performance Brembo brakes with four-piston aluminum calipers. It also comes with Volvo's Four-C Adaptive Chassis along with bi-xenon headlamps, 235/45ZR17 Pirelli P-Zero tires on 17-inch Pegasus wheels, and rear spoiler. Leather upholstery, real wood trim, sport seats, and other interior upgrades are included. Alloy 8x18 inch wheels with Y-speed rated tires are optional ($995).
Standard equipment on all S60 models: air conditioning with a pollen filter; power windows, trunk release and door locks; illuminated visor mirrors; a trunk light; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather; headlight wipers; power folding headrests; 60/40 split-folding rear seat; cup holders front and rear, steering-wheel controls for the audio system; and remote key less entry. The Climate Package ($550) includes Rainsensor wipers, which automatically adjust wiper speed based on the amount of water on the windshield. The Touring Package ($595) includes remote garage door opener, automatic dimming mirror, grocery bag holder, laminated side windows, and interior air quality system (IAQS). A Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound stereo ($1,200) is available on 2.4T, 2.5T AWD, and T5. Volvo's new On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone ($835), and Volvo DVD-based navigation system ($1,995) are available for all models.
Safety and security features: frontal, side-impact and curtain airbags up front; head restraints for all five passengers; seats that move on impact to reduce whiplash injuries; an immobilizer and alarm; a Safe Approach and Home Safe Lighting System; anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).
Volvo V70/XC70 (Base-2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, T5, R) - Multipurpose Wagon-1998-Present
The Volvo V70 is a mid-size five-door station wagon manufactured by Volvo Cars since 1998.
The first generation (1998–2000) began as a renamed Volvo 850, which was itself available in sedan and station wagon configurations. The V70 was available only as a front- and all-wheel drive station wagon; the latter marketed initially as the Cross Country XC and subsequently as the XC70.
The second generation (2000-2007) used the P2 platform with a 4 cm increase in width and height; a 5 cm longer wheelbase; a slightly shorter overall length than its predecessor[2] and a slightly increased interior cargo volume.[3] As with its predecessor, the second generation was also offered with an all-wheel drive variant which was initially marketed as the V70 XC, later as the XC70.
The third generation employs the Ford EUCD platform and has been marketed since 2008 as the V70 (discontinued in North America after model year 2010) and the XC70, an all wheel drive model.
The name V70 combines V, standing for versatility,[4] and 70, denoting relative platform size[5] (e.g., a V70 is a larger platform than an S60, but smaller than an S80).
Engines:
- 2.4: ( 138 hp), (160 lb·ft)
- 2.4: (168 hp), (170 lb·ft)
- 2.4T: (194 hp), (210 lb·ft) Turbo (2001–2003)
- 2.5T: (208 hp), (240 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2009)
- T5 2.3: (247 hp), (240 lb·ft), Turbo (2001–2004)
- T5 2.4: (256 hp), (260 lb·ft), petrol, turbo (2005–2009)
- R 6-speed man: (300 hp), (300 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2007)
- R 5-speed aut: (300 hp), (260 lb·ft), Turbo (2004–2005)
- R 6-speed aut: (300 hp), (300 lb·ft), Turbo (2006–2007)
