Yahoo Autos Performance and Driving Impressions
Performance and Driving Impressions Rating:
Buyers expecting sports-sedan litheness are advised to consider the Audi A4 or the 10Best-award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia, but if a comfortable luxury-car experience is what you’re after, the S60 is a good choice. It imparts the same feeling of solidity as Volvos of yore, and its ride is cosseting no matter the condition of the road surface.
Acceleration
Our Inscription’s 6.1-second run from zero to 60 mph can hardly be called slow, but in this comparison of speedy four-doors, the S60 is at the back of the pack. The T5 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in our Inscription Platinum test vehicle provided enough grunt for most any driving situation. Those seeking a thrill ride may want to consider upgrading to the Polestar model. It boasts a 362-hp version of the same engine, which adds a supercharger to the already turbocharged engine to make the extra power.
Test Results: Acceleration
Ride, Handling, and Steering
The S60 has plenty of grip to get you safely around a corner even if you’re pushing it hard, but it won’t provide a particularly enjoyable experience for the driver while it does so. The steering feels artificially heavy no matter what drive mode you’ve selected and transmits very little feedback from the road ahead. Driving enthusiasts will likely prefer the Audi A4, Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3-series, or Cadillac ATS, which are all far more willing when the road turns twisty. What the S60 does well is soak up bumps, delivering an unperturbed ride over all but the most treacherous potholed stretches.
Test Results: Maximum Cornering Capability
Braking
A soft-feeling brake pedal provides little stopping confidence, and our experience with the S60 at our test track showed slightly below-average braking performance.
Test Results: Maximum Braking Capability
Test Results: Curb Weight and Weight Distribution
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