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2006 Volvo S60 Review
New performance all-wheel-drive model available.
2006 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, 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.New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from the Columbia River Gorge.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Volvo S60 2.5T ($30,270); 2.5T AWD ($32,045); T5 ($2,045); R ($37,920) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic w Geartronic |
| Engines (optional) | 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) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 5-speed Auto-stick automatic; 6-speed Auto-stick automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, side-impact front seat airbags, side-curtain airbags, 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; all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belgium |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-550-5658 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 30270 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo S60 2.5T AWD ($32,045) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone electronic climate control with pollen/dust filter, central locking system with keyless entry, security system with battery back-up siren, front and rear fog light, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows w front express up/down, tilt/telescope steering wheel with illuminated audio and cruise controls, trip computer, outside temperature gauge and digital clock, single-play CD stereo w six speakers, eight-way power driver's seat |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($2,995) includes leather seating surfaces, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, power tilt-and-slide glass moonroof, rear shelf speakers, wood dash inlays; Climate Package ($675) includes heated front seats, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsensor wipers; Convenience Package ($995) includes auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Homelink universal transmitter, grocery bag holder, rear parking assistance, sunglass holder, and security laminated glass |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 37405 |
| Horse Power | 208 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 1500-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 |
| 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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