2020 Volvo S60 review

What We Like

Comfortable and supportive seats: Back in 2016, Volvo partnered with orthopedic specialists to design and develop seats for their vehicles. As a result, these seats are among the most comfortable we've come across, with an optimal shape that provides long-distance comfort for a range of passengers. The generous padding also reduces pressure points and fatigue.

Powerful yet efficient plug-in hybrid: Volvo may be known more for driver-assist innovations than performance, but don't think that the S60 is slow or underpowered. The available plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain makes as much as 415 horsepower and can travel up to 22 miles on electricity alone. The engine is also very efficient and is estimated to get 30 mpg in combined city and highway miles.

Excellent driver-assist tech: Volvo is a leader in driver-assistance technologies. The frontal collision warning system almost eliminates false alarms, and the lane keeping assistance keeps the S60 firmly centered in its lane. The adaptive cruise control could be smoother with its brake and throttle inputs, though.

What Needs Improvement

Unintuitive infotainment: The infotainment touchscreen operates most of the car's systems, but unfortunately the menu layout is less intuitive than that of many competitors. Some settings and options require a side swipe to bring them up, though it's not immediately apparent which screens have that function. This shortcoming is relatively minor, as most users will become familiar with the system over time.