'07 Volvo S60

The 2007 Volvo S60 is a reliable, well established model with some unconventional features for a car in its class as a mid size entry level sedan.

It offers a choice of 3 turbo charged 5 cylinder engines instead of just one 6 cylinder. The seats for this car are ergonomically and orthopedically designed and is has a highly luxurious interior.

The 2007 changes were to the front fascia to make it more modern and stylish, updated bumper, back and front spoilers, grille, and there various watch-like instruments that have been added. There are also new indicators in the mirrors and a new signal turn system with new color choices and wheel options.

The 2007 Volvo S60 interior is comfortable and luxurious with good finishes and trim. You can also order additional wing spoilers for the sides and boot lid. The three new colors that were added are the Electric Silver, Maple Red and Orinoco Blue and the three new aluminum wheels are Nodus, Tucana and Eudora.

'06 Volvo S60

With the 2006 Volvo S60 you have the option of a front and all wheel drive with an inline 5, turbocharged engine and the wheels were improved from the 2005 model.

This car handles the road very well and smoothes out bumps along the way. Some of the additional features that are available for some of the models include a navigation system, bi Xenon headlamps, obstacle detection for the rear, and an interior trim with wood.

ABS breaks are standard, as are the side curtains and airbags, traction control and anti skid on the 300 horse power R models. There are also the well designed whiplash protection seats that move slightly in the event of sudden breaking.

The design of the 2006 Volvo S60 is sleek and curved for better road handling, more modern appeal and safety for pedestrians. There is also a new color for the exterior for 2006

'08 Volvo S60

As with the other S60 models over the years, the main reason that people buy this car is for the comfort it offers for mid level individuals and families.

The famous safety features that every Volvo offers are also included in the 2008 Volvo S60 with added feature of stability control. The 2008 Volvo S60 also offers 2 levels, the 2.5 T which is the base level and then the more athletic 5T with inline 5 turbo charged cylinder engines.

The newest features include an updated navigations system and a whopping 13 speaker Dolby digital sound system. There is a 5 speed transmission system which is able to convert to all wheel drive on some models.

There is good truck room and enough space for 4 people or 5 at a squeeze with the control being evenly distributed. You can also split the rear seats and fold them down for more storage.

The 2005 Volvo S60 is a middle class sedan that offers a smooth ride and tight design with the famous safety features that put Volvo on the map as a leader in the auto manufacture industry.

The most important changes made to the 2005 Volvo S60 are the optional run flat tires that you can choose and the adjustable suspension improvements. This car, as standard with all the S60 models, has an inline 5 cylinder engine and certain aspects of the car were changed like the taillights and nose sections.

Volvo also included its new 4C concept (continuously controlled chassis concept) with this car to improve the handling of the car for each type of driver. In this range you can also get a S60 R which comes with a lovely 300 horsepower engine and a standard anti skid system.

Volvo’s other safety features include side and front air bags and curtains, anti wheel locking and traction control.

2008 Volvo S60

The 2008 Volvo S60 continues to be a performance-oriented luxury midsize sedan available in three trim levels having turbochargers enabled. The T5 delivers the sportiest performance. The other two versions are a front-wheel drive based model and an all-wheel drive trim level. All three trim levels are provided with a standard automatic five-speed transmission.

The T5 version of the 2008 Volvo S60 has the best engine – an I-5 with a horsepower of 257hp and a corresponding torque of 258lb-ft. The 2.5-liter I-5 is available in the other models, providing a comparatively modest horsepower of 208hp, as in the previous models of the S6. The Geartronic five-speed transmission is compulsory for the T5.

The 2008 Volvo S60 has a good mileage of around 26mpg on highways and around 18mpg in urban territory. The exterior has been redesigned to make it sportier than ever before, the all-wheel drive providing the best traction among the models.

2007 Volvo S60

Gerry Keaney wasn’t joking when he said that the Volvo was being made “sportier” – and the 2007 Volvo S60 testifies to that. Volvo’s midsize sedan has been revamped in the year 2007 for added vivacity in the driving experience, better stability and improved levels of comfort.

The '07 Volvo S60 introduces the Bi-Fuel engine into the range, alongside its petrol and diesel counterparts. The S60 R is still the top performer with its 2.5-liter I-5 generating 300 horsepower with an all-wheel drive and both manual and automatic modes of transmission.

The 2007 Volvo S60 incorporates the new chassis called the Dynamic chassis. Improved shock absorbers and roll reduction are also included. The cumulative result of these innovations is a better ride not just in terms of speed and acceleration, but also stability.

The external features have been modified with a larger grille, and integrated indicator lights in the side-mirrors. Steering-linked swiveling headlights ensure that drivers can turn the corners more safely.

2006 Volvo S60

The 2006 Volvo S60 retains most of the specifications and features of the earlier model of the year 2005. The good news for car enthusiasts is that the new S60, taken to be midway in terms of size between the S40 and the S80 ranges from Volvo, has become exclusively turbocharger-enabled. The I-5 engine lacking turbochargers is discarded in the 2006 versions.

The most powerful version of the 2006 Volvo S60 is still the high-performance S60 R trim level. With a turbocharger-enabled I-5 engine having a capacity of 2.5 liters, this model can produce up to 300 horsepower.

The '06 S60 has a number of minor modifications from the 2005 version, including an improved all-wheel-drive mechanism having an Instant Traction feature for generating extra torque at the rear-end axle.

Accessory options include leather upholstery, rear park assistance system and a moon roof. A rear spoiler is included in the sport-body package, making this sedan more than just another luxury vehicle.