2001 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2001 Volvo S60 T5 Sedan Sedan Sedan FWD Ghent, Belgium The S60 is Volvo's new sedan that takes the place of the discontinued S70 Sedan. Smaller than the S80 but bigger than the S40, Volvo has designed the S60 to be sporty as well as safe. Like the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series, it should appeal to drivers who are looking for a sedan that is fun to drive. Long list of standard safety features, comfortable interior, powerful turbocharged engine in the T5 model. Steering and handling lack the precision needed for a true sport sedan, expensive optional equipment. The midsize S60 is Volvo's replacement for the discontinued S70 Sedan. But to just say that the S60 is the S70's replacement wouldn't quite be correct. Volvo has higher aspirations for this car. Without sacrificing any of the usual Volvo trademarks such as safety and upscale features, Volvo wants the S60 to be a sporty car, a car that would appeal to someone who likes to drive. To go about this, Volvo has built the S60 on the P2 platform. This is the same platform that the company uses for its S80 and 2001 V70. Neither the S80 nor the V70 are known for their Olympian athletic ability, however, so for the S60, Volvo reduced the P2 platform's dimensions to give the car more nimble handling. Compared to the 2000 S70, the S60 is 5.7 inches shorter, has a 2-inch shorter wheelbase, and has wider wheel tracks both front and rear. Besides being smaller than the old S70, the S60 also has fewer trim levels. Volvo will offer three for 2001: the base 2.4, the mid-level 2.4T, and the range-topping T5. The three vary in levels of standard equipment and what kind of engine the car has. The S60 2.4 comes with a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower. The 2.4T, as you might guess, is turbocharged, and it has 197 horsepower. The most powerful engine is the 247-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged engine in the T5. Both the 2.4 and T5 can be equipped with either a manual or automatic transmission, while the 2.4T is available only with an automatic. Making the car look sporty was another priority for Volvo. To do this, stylists gave the car the lines of a coupe without intruding on interior space. This effect is most noticeable when looking at the sloping roofline and thick C-pillars, as they look similar to the ones found on the C70 Coupe. Up front, the raised "V" hood lines hark back to the Volvo's mid-'60s 122 series. The S60 has an interior that is similar in design to the S80 and V70. The broad instrument panel has large and easy-to-use knobs and buttons for the sound system and climate control. There is seating for five, with more legroom, headroom and shoulder room for front passengers when compared to the 2000 S70. The S60 doesn't have as much rear legroom or trunk space as the S70, however. Making its usual appearance is Volvo's roll call of safety equipment, including dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, and head-protection airbags. In terms of equipment and safety, there are only a few entry-level luxury cars that can match up to the S60. But would you want to buy one? That probably depends on what you are looking for. If you have owned Volvo sedans in the past, but you want one that's sportier, the S60 would be an excellent match for you. But if driving enjoyment is a top priority, a BMW 330i or Lexus IS 300 would probably be a better choice. BMW 5-Series Infiniti I30 Lincoln LS Saab 9-5 450,000 450,000 4Unlimited 8Unlimited NA NA NA 5 2.3 liters Inline 247 hp @ 5200 rpm 243 ft-lbs. @ 2400 rpm 180.2 in. 71 in. 56.2 in. 3439 lbs. 106.9 in. 38.7 in. 37.9 in. 56.2 in. 55.5 in. 55 in. 54.6 in. 42.6 in. 33.3 in. 13.9 cu.ft. Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available Standard Optional Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 21.1 gal. 21 mpg / 28 mpg 20 mpg / 27 mpg 443 mi. / 591 mi. 422 mi. / 570 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $29,892 $31,800 7.35% $575 N/A 1% of the Base MSRP 2.4M (5M): 2.4L I5 DOHC MPI 20-valve engine with variable valve timing, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed OD manual transmission; 520-amp battery; 100-amp alternator; front-wheel drive; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear semi-independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with black rub strip; black bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen auto-off headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P195/65HR15 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, 6 speakers, theftdeterrent, window grid diversity antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's and passenger's 1-touch down function; fixed-interval front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, center armrestwith storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way direction control, lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests and center pass-thru armrest; height-adjustable front seatbelts with front and rear pretensioners; cloth seats, vinyl door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seatback storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles. 2.4T (5A) (in addition to or instead of 2.4M (5A) equipment): 2.4L I5 DOHC MPI 20-valve intercooled engine; 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; 21.1 gal. capacity fuel tank; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P205/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; climate control; radio steering wheel controls; leather-wrapped shift knob; driver's seat memory includes 3 settings. T5 (5M) (in addition to or instead of 2.4T (5M) equipment): 5-speed OD manual transmission; traction control; stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P215/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; premium AM/FM stereo, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, garage door opener; additional instrumentation display includes trip computer; driver's and passenger's seat includes 8-way power seat, lumbar support; simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror. -- Integrated Phone and ON-CALL Plus System $0 $0 -- Nidingen Leather/Cloth/Vinyl Seating Surfaces $850 $1,000 -- Power Glass Sunroof with Tilt and Slide $1,020 $1,200 -- Sport Leather Seating Surfaces $1,105 $1,300 -- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Geartronic $1,200 $1,200 000142 Volvo Navigational System $2,125 $2,500 000227 Dynamic Stability Control (DTSC) $935 $1,100 000389 Wheels: 17" Tethys 17-Spoke Alloy $425 $500 000390 Electric Foldable Rear Head Restraints $55 $65 000446 Audio Max 4 CD High End Level Radio $1,020 $1,200 426 Paint: Mystic Silver Metallic $340 $400 445 Paint: Venetian Red Metallic $340 $400 446 Paint: Ash Gold Metallic $340 $400 447 Paint: Cypress Green Metallic $340 $400 449 Paint: Platinum Green Metallic $340 $400 450 Paint: Cosmos Blue Metallic $340 $400 451 Paint: Maya Gold Metallic $340 $400 TOUR3 Touring Package $467 $550 WTHR2 Cold Weather Package $382 $450