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Volvo S60 Saloon review
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At a glance
Price new | £19,785 - £36,117 |
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Used prices | £543 - £4,069 |
Road tax cost | £210 - £735 |
Insurance group | 33 - 44 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 231 - 678 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Alternative fuel
Pros & cons
Solidly built, hugely comfortable, reliable and durable, strong diesel engines
Limited rear legroom, tight boot, dull to drive, wooden steering
Volvo S60 (00-08) rivals
Overview
Few cars can match the all-round quality offered by German saloons, but the Volvo S60 comes close. There’s nothing revolutionary about it – it’s a straightforward saloon with a boot, but it’s robustly constructed, comfortable on the move and has a neatly styled and easy to use cabin. One area it can’t compete with alternatives like the BMW 3-Series is when it comes to handling – unfortunately the steering feels remote and body roll isn’t as well controlled.
Other gripes are limited rear legroom and a boot with tight access. But generous equipment levels and affordable prices make up for that while there’s a good choice of engines including some excellent diesels. Like other Volvo models it also comes with the most comfortable seats around.