Carworks.com. Review for 2007 Volvo S60

Volvo S60
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Luxury Cars
Engine Type: 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): dual-stage front airbags, side-impact front seat airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors and pre-tensioners, front-seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC); tire pressure monitor, rear fog lights, five padded head restraints, rear-door child locks
Fuel Economy: 18/25

Volvo S60 Summary

The Volvo S60 rides well and handles well. It feels stable at high speeds. The all-wheel-drive model provides excellent driver control on slippery surfaces. The sportier T5 and S60 R offer strong acceleration performance. Volvo is renowned for safety engineering and the S60 is fully equipped with active and passive safety features including a rigid safety cage.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from the Columbia River Gorge.