- sedan 109,397
- 7,500 high price
- Gilbert, AZ
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- sedan 109,397 diesel silver automatic
2007 volvo s60 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Firmer suspension delivers sportier handling. introductionthe volvo s60 combines excellent performance with outstanding safety features. It feels like a tight european sedan and does a good job of smoothing out rough roads. Its interior is handsome and the available leather has a high-quality look and feel. the s60 fills the middle range in volvo's lineup: it's larger than the compact s40, but not quite as large as the premium-luxury s80. the high-performance s60 r features 300 horsepower and all manner of go-fast goodies. for 2007, all s60 models benefit from a firmer, more performance-oriented suspension. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard, while a five-speed automatic with geartronic is part of an option package. standard equipment for the 2. 5t includes fabric upholstery, dual-zone electronic climate control, central power door locks with keyless entry, power windows, front and rear fog lights, power heated outside mirrors with memory, tinted windows, a pollen filter, cruise control, trip computer, leather gearshift knob, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with illuminated cruise and audio controls, illuminated glovebox and vanity mirrors, power driver's seat with memory and lumbar support, spilt/folding rear seat, and 16-inch aluminum wheels with 215/55r16 tires. A 100-watt stereo with in-dash cd player is the standard audio system across the s60 lineup. the 2. 5t awd adds all-wheel drive. For better traction in snow, the awd model comes with narrower 205/55r16 tires, mounted on narrower rims (6. 5-inch vs. 7. 0). Dtsc traction and stability control, which weren't even available last year, are now standard. the t5 comes with a 2. 4-liter engine that uses high-pressure turbocharging to produce 257 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (at 2100-5000 rpm) for much quicker acceleration. A six-speed manual transmission is standard; a five-speed geartronic automatic with auto-stick manual control is optional 1,250). The t5 also gets a sports suspension, speed-sensitive power steering, and 17-by-7. 5-inch alloy wheels with 235/45hr17 tires. Additional luxuries include a power front passenger seat, aluminum mesh interior trim, blue watch-dial instrumentation, a leather parking brake cover, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a compass, and other interior upgrades. the s60 r comes with a 2. 5-liter high-pressure turbocharged five-cylinder with twin intercoolers and continuously variable valve timing; it boasts 300 horsepower, and 295 pound-feet of torque beginning at just 1950 rpm. The premium package 2,995) adds leather seats with power adjustment for the front passenger, genuine wood inlays for the dashboard, a power glass tilt-and-slide sunroof, and additional rear speakers. The sport package 1,595) combines the geartronic transmission with 17x7. 5-inch alloy wheels, 235/45hr17 tires, sport seats, and a 235-watt stereo (hu-850) with 6cd in-dash changer, dolby pro-logic ii, premium speakers and diversity antenna. convenience 795) and premium 2,400) packages are also available for the t5, but cost less because some of the content is already standard. For the same reason there is no sport package for the t5, but the hu-850 stereo is available as a stand-alone 995). the premium package for s60 r 2,400) combines a power tilt/slide sunroof and the hu-850 stereo. Also exclusive to the r-model are atacama untreated natural l. walkaroundthe volvo s60 represents the essence of contemporary scandinavian design. The s60 seems compact at first glance, and there's a hunched-shoulder look to the rear flanks, suggesting a hockey player ready to lead a charge up the ice. It's there that volvo's reputation for safety continues and deservedly so. the s60 r is distinguished from the other models by a longer, smoother nose housing a smaller, lower grille; and a larger air dam with a bigger central scoop, flanked by serious-looking side grilles to feed the big turbo and twin intercoolers. active bi-xenon headlights are now available on all s60 models. A mini-processor gathers data to optimize their beam pattern, and the beams can be turned up to 15 degrees in either direction. for 2007, new colors and new wheels are mostly what separate 2007 models from last year's models. The mirror-mounted signals automatically flash three times with light pressure on the turn signal stalk. Unfortunately, the new mirrors eliminate the puddle lights that were previously standard on all s60s. interioroverall, the interior of the volvo s60 is handsome and comfortable. There's good interior space up front, and the optional pigskin leather has a high-quality look and feel. The seats themselves are cushy. They were redesigned for 2005 to provide better support and comfort on long trips. the dashboard flows in a pleasant shape. The quality of the material used to cover other surfaces is good. For 2007, a compass is built into the rearview mirror and the dstc (stability and traction-control) shut-off has moved to the steering wheel stalk. the standard gauges are attractive, with their flat-gray background, and easy to read. Switches are intuitive and easy to use. for 2007, the t5 gets the watch dial instrument cluster introduced on the s80 and s60 r. They feature clear, attractive gray numerals and thin red pointers on blue hubs. heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls are well designed and easy to operate, with big metaphoric controls to direct the airflow. Power-window buttons with auto-down are conveniently mounted on the door. Inside door handles are easy to grab. the innovative radio controls take some familiarization to master. Changing preset channels involves turning a knob, rather than pressing a button, for example. Once understood, the system works well. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has controls for the audio system that makes operating it easier while driving. the center console features a covered storage bin and cup holders that fit all standard sizes of beverage container. There's another mini cup holder on the center of the dash. The manual shift lever has a silver-colored plastic cover at its base that looks like silver-colored plastic. the back seats require a duck of the head to get in. However, volvo had to make design concessions that constrict the trunk opening to carve the s60's swoopy shape, so loading big hard-sided cases might present a challenge. The rear seats are split 60/40 and fold down to carry long items. In the past, we've been disappointed by its handling, which was good enough but not up to the razor-edge standard of, say, a bmw. For 2007, however, volvo tightened the base suspension, with firmer springs and shocks, front and rear; and thicker anti-roll bars supported by solid bushings. Roll stiffness is increased by 25 percent. front-wheel-drive models exhibit some torque steer, especially with the more powerful engines. It's extremely stable at high speeds, however. the t5 produces prodigious thrust from its high-pressure turbocharger. And volvo's turbocha.
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