2003 Volvo S60 - Expert Reviews
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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 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2003 Volvo S60 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The top level T5's engine delivers 247 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque.Base and T5 models are available with both the five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.4T and the 2.5T AWD are automatic only. Buyers will find the best S60 fuel economy on the Base model with the automatic transmission, which is estimated at 22/31 mpg. All models have mixed driving mpg estimates in the low 20s.Reviewers and owners have been very satisfied with the interior comfort of the S60, but the sedan is regarded as quite average overall in its class. The availability of all-wheel... |
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2003 volvo s60 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Otherwise, minor changes are in store for Volvo's sport sedan for 2003. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, along with a stereo with a CD and a cassette deck, now grace the interior of the 2.4 and the 2.4T. The latter also gets foglights and wood dash trim in its standard equipment list. For the all-wheel-drive version, the 2.4 turbocharged engine receives a small bump in displacement and horsepower. Rain-sensing wipers and OnCall Plus (the telematics system) are available, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, brighten the exterior. Pros: Long list of standard safety features... |
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2003 Volvo S60 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...When equipped with AWD, power is distributed automatically to the wheels via a wet multiplate clutch. Safety Volvo?s comprehensive safety package includes side-impact airbags and whiplash protection for the front passengers, curtain-type airbags that protect front and rear occupants, and antilock brakes. Volvo?s electronic stability system, called Dynamic Stability Traction Control, is standard on the T5 and AWD models, and it is offered as an optional feature on the other S60 sedans. The system monitors wheel spin and automatically brakes a spinning wheel until traction is regained. Driving... |
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2012 Volvo S60 And 2012 Volvo XC60: R-Design Gets A Kick
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