2015 Volvo S60 Long-Term Road Test - Edmunds.com
Small, efficient, four-cylinder engines are more important than ever these days, but instead of picking between supercharging or turbocharging to boost the power of its new direct-injected 2. 0-liter four-cylinder, Volvo decided to do both. The result is a small engine that puts out a big 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels. Sure, we could have opted for this engine in the XC60, but we've already had one of those. Sedans are still relevant, especially midsize sport luxury ones, and this is the most interesting one in years. Volvo doesn't give a turbo- and supercharged four-cylinder to just any Joe off the street. The base model 2015 Volvo S60 gets a turbocharged-only version of the same engine that makes 240 hp. It starts at $34,890. Our new long-termer is the top-of-the-line 2015 S60 T6 Drive-E. It features the 302-hp version of the 2. 0-liter engine and a $40,190 starting price. The first is the Platinum package ($3,750) that bundles the Technology package (adaptive cruise, collision warning with auto braking and lane-keeping assist) with the Convenience package (retractable sideview mirrors, rearview camera) along with a... From there we added the $1,550 Climate package that heats the front seats, rear seats and steering wheel, and the $925 Blind Spot Information package. Source: www.edmunds.com
