2015 Volvo S60 review

1. Balanced four-cylinder powertrains 

The 2015 Volvo S60 received two new-for-2015 2.0L four-cylinder powertrains that deliver excellent balance for your daily commute. The T5 Drive-E trim’s 2.0L delivers 240 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This delivers a six-second zero-to-60 mph time and an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.

The midrange T6 Drive-E trim turbocharged and supercharged the 2.0L engine, pushing its output to 302 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. This adds up to a 5.6-second zero-to-60 mph time and an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. 

2. Optional driver-assist features 

The 2015 Volvo S60 will help ensure your commutes or long road trips are as stress-free as possible with many available driver-assist features. Go with the 2015 S60’s Technology Package and receive automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, automatic high-beam headlights, and lane-departure warning. You can also snag blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, and front and rear cameras. 

3. Confident handling 

The 2015 Volvo S60 will impress you with its surprisingly well-balanced driving experience, which delivers comfort with handling. Regardless of trim, the S60’s chassis delivers precise handling combined, while its well-weighted steering offers great feedback. The S60 also impresses with its suspension, absorbing bumps and making even the roughest road smooth, so you enjoy a peaceful and well-composed ride.  

4. Great front seats 

The 2015 Volvo S60’s front seats do a great job combining great grip with just enough bolstering and comfort with ample padding. This allows them to deliver plenty of comfort on short and long hauls while keeping you in place during more spirited driving. On top of this, you’ll enjoy 41.9 inches of legroom and 38.3 inches of headroom, so even if you’re tall, you’ll fit comfortably.   

5. Tons of features and luxury inside 

The 23015 Volvo S60’s interior is exactly what you’d want from an entry-level luxury sedan. It features loads of high-end leather, vinyl, and plastic to please your more discerning side. Plus, its use of wood and metal trim helps add a special touch to this already stylish interior. The S60 also comes very well-equipped. Its standard features include a driver control interface, a trip computer, Bluetooth^® connectivity with audio streaming, HD Radio^®, an eight-speaker CD and MP3 audio system with auxiliary input, the Volvo Sensus infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, and more. Plus, if you opt for a 2015.5 model year — any model built after June 2014 — you also get standard rain-sensing wipers, headlight washers, and tunnel-detection for the headlights.