Volvo S60 (10 on) - Review

Review by John Mahoney on
Last Updated: 13 April 2012
Volvo’s last S60 came close, but not close enough to unseating, or even unsettling the German’s dominance of the small exec class. This time could be very different. The new small S60 has style, an innovative well-made interior, pioneering pedestrian-in-the-road sensing safety equipment and a new range of five-cylinder engines. Even braver, the Swedish firm claims its S60 is the sportiest car it has ever made. Read on to find out if BMW should be scared.
3.5 out of 5

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Buying new

The last S60 attracted some serious discounts and we think the new model will follow in its footsteps. Best deals, as usual, will be sourced through brokers.

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Buying used

Seven in ten S60s will be bought, not by Joe Public, but with businesses’ money. That means three years and the usual 60,000 miles down the line there will be plenty of ex-company cars popping up at an auction near you, particularly diesel versions. This should mean there will be some bargains to be had for a well-maintained above-average S60s. Keep your eyes peeled.

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Selling

Aim for the most desirable entry-level D3 diesel instead of quick T6 if you want to easily sell on your S60 later on. As smooth and powerful as the T6 is, you’ll scare buyers off with its hair-raising running costs. Best of both worlds is the D5 auto that is quick and reasonably cheap to run.