Volvo's S60 is the company's middle-of-the-range sedan, positioned in price against the BMW 3-Series, despite being slightly larger. First launched in 2001, the S60 was the second stylish Volvo designed by Peter Horbury.

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The Volvo S60 has a sloping roof line, swept-back C-posts and short rear section - a combination of sedan and coupe design.

The engines in the Volvo S60 are five-cylinder, transversely installed in-line units. The Volvo S60 T5 is the top model, featuring a turbocharger and a six-speed gearbox.

Safety features include a full array of airbags, including a side curtain system. A tire pressure control system -- TPMS -- is now standard. Also standard is the (Whiplash Protection System). The optional Blind Spot Information System registers if another vehicle is in the offset rear blind spot alongside the car and alerts the driver via a visual signal.

2007 changes

Volvo gave the S60 sedan a final facelift for the 2007 model year. Changes include new front and rear spoilers, updated bumpers and skirts, a new grille, an updated interior, watch-like instruments, a new turn signal system, indicators on the mirrors, new color options, and new wheel choices. The car is also being offered with optional adaptive headlights that swivel in turns.

The door mirrors now feature integrated side indicators, and the signal lever from the S40 has been carried over. It enables drivers to press lightly on the lever to have the indicator flash three times for lane changes.

To further enhance the sporty tone, the instrument panel can be optionally specified with the same type of watch-like instruments introduced in the new Volvo S80. Another new option is the interior rear-view mirror with built-in compass.
?The range of upholstery has been renewed with a sporty leather upholstery option in two contrasting shades and textures topped with contrasting stitching.

The standard chassis has been further developed in a number of areas. Firmer shock absorbers and springs front and rear increase the car's torsional rigidity by about 25 percent. The anti-roll bars are also sturdier than before and the bushes are solid, creating a more solid feel.
?The 2007 S60 can also optionally be equipped with Active Bi-Xenon Light - swiveling headlight beams that follow the curve of the road. A mini-processor is used to measure and analyse a number of parameters and optimise the beam pattern accordingly. The headlight beams can be turned up to 15 degrees

Exterior colors include Black Stone Solid, Passion Red Solid, Ice White Solid, Silver Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Grey Pearl, Barents Blue Pearl, Magic Blue Pearl, Willow Green Metallic, Electric Silver Metallic, Maple Red Metallic, Orinoco Blue Metallic, and Matte Gold Pearl.