Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Volvo S60

Volvo S60
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Luxury Cars
Engine Type: 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual override
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: 17/26

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 offers 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; with nctd.com staff reports.