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2004 Volvo S60 Review
The S60 gets some good upgrades, and the new S60R shows what Volvo can really do.
2004 S60 Review Summary & Specifications
The Volvo S60 rides well and handles well. It feels stable at high speeds. The all-wheel-drive model provides excellent driver control on slippery surfaces. The turbocharged models, designated by a T in the model name, offer strong acceleration performance.Volvo is renowned for safety engineering and the S60 is fully equipped with active and passive safety features including a rigid safety cage.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Volvo S60 2.4 ($26,960); S60 2.5T ($29,610); 2.5T AWD ($31,385); S60 T5 ($33,285); S60R ($37,250) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5 liter dohc turbocharged inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic w Auto-stick |
| Engines (optional) | 168-hp 2.4-liter dohc inline-5; 208-hp 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5; 247-hp 2.3-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5; 300-hp 2.3-liter twin turbocharged and intercooled inline-5 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, side-impact front seat airbags, side-curtain airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, front seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), rear fog lights, five padded head restraints, rear-door child locks |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Directional Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belgium |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-550-5658 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 26960 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo S60 2.5T AWD ($31,385) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone electronic climate control, central locking system with keyless entry, security system with battery back-up siren, rear fog light, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows w front express up/down, tilt/telescope steering wheel with audio controls, outside temperature gauge and digital clock, AM/FM/cassette w six speakers, eight-way power driver's seat |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($2,595) includes leather seating surfaces, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, power tilt-and-slide glass moonroof, trip computer, speakers; Climate Package ($550) includes heated front seats, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsense wipers; Touring Package ($595) includes auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Homelink universal transmitter, grocery bag holder, air quality system, security laminated glass |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 35810 |
| Horse Power | 208 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 1500-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 107 |
| Length/Width/Height | 180.2/71.0/56.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/55.0/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | NA/54.6/33.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.9 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3300 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3571 |
| Stock Tires | 205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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