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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2002 Volvo S60 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The 2.4T adds a turbocharger to the five cylinder engine, for a total of 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The T5 houses a 2.3 liter inline five, generating 247 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. The Base and T5 models come standard with the five-speed manual transmission, while the 2.4T is only available with the five-speed automatic transmission. Volvo's Dynamic Stability Traction Control system is now standard in T5 models and optional on the 2.4T AWD. Fuel economy is estimated at 21/28 mpg with the manual transmission on either engine.The S60 gains an edge over several... |
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2002 volvo s60 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Finally, the T5 is the most powerful S60 with its 247-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. Both the 2.4 and T5 can be equipped with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.4T and 2.4T AWD are available only with the automatic. The S60's interior is similar in design to that of 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, but rear passengers may want more legroom. Making its usual appearance is Volvo's roll call of safety equipment... |
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2002 Volvo S60Source: MSN Autos...There are 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions, but the S60 AWD comes only with the responsive automatic, which has a manual-shift feature The all-wheel-drive system eliminates the annoying torque steer of the front-drive S60s and improves dry-road traction. But it adds weight, so fuel economy is just 19 mpg in the city and 26 on highways. Premium gasoline is needed to provide the best performance, but Volvo says regular-grade fuel can be used. Not A Sports Sedan Volvo calls the S60 AWD a sports sedan, but the speed and precision of such a car just aren't there. While quick, the... |
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2002 Volvo S60 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Buyers can choose the automatic or a five-speed-manual gearbox with the other two engines. Safety Volvo?s comprehensive safety package includes side-impact airbags for the front seats, curtain-type airbags that protect front and rear occupants, antilock brakes and whiplash protection for the front passengers. Rounding out the list are dual-stage front airbags. Volvo?s electronic stability system, called Dynamic Stability Traction Control, is standard on the T5 and optional on other S60 sedans. Driving Impressions Superior construction, inside and out, tops the list of S60 attributes... |
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