2003 volvo s60 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The s60 combines exciting performance and a stylish shape with volvo's well-deserved reputation for outstanding safety. S60 feels like a tight european sedan. Not surprisingly, the s60 also fits between those models in price, starting at $26,370 but rising to more than $36,000 for a loaded s60 2. 5t awd or a high-performance s60 t5. for 2003, volvo is offering a less-expensive base model with a cloth interior. At the same time, volvo has made an in-dash cd player and leather-covered steering wheel and shifter standard on all s60 models. A five-speed automatic transmission adds $1000. The 2. 4t gets redesigned 15-inch alloy wheels for 2003. A new sport package 750) adds fog lights and upgrades the wheels to 16-inches. That torque comes on at a much lower engine speed (1800 rpm instead of 4500 rpm), giving this model much better acceleration away from intersections. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. Wood-grain interior trim and electronic climate control are standard. The 2. 4t gets redesigned wheels and bigger tires this year (p215/55r16). The sport package 700) for this model adds 17-inch wheels with 235/45r17 tires and geartronic auto-stick control for the transmission. A premium package 2,755) for 2. 4t and 2. 5t awd adds leather upholstery, trip computer, moonroof, and power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support and memory. s60 2. 5t awd brings still more power and all-wheel drive. Last year's all-wheel-drive model was powered by the same engine as the 2. 4t. New for 2003, the 2. 5t awd model runs with a slightly larger-displacement five-cylinder, still using light-pressure turbocharging to produce a responsive 208 horsepower and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The torque peaks at a super-low 1500 rpm for low-speed pulling power. The geartronic automatic is standard. The sport package 750) adds 17-inch wheels, 235/45r17 tires and t5 model's front and rear sport seats. s60 t5 uses a high-pressure turbo to produce 247 horsepower and 243 pounds-feet of torque for truly pulse-quickening acceleration. A five-speed manual transmission is again standard, with the geartronic automatic a $1200 option. Aluminum mesh replaces woodgrain in the interior. Power-adjustable sport seats and a trip computer are standard. The t5 sport package 750) adds 17-inch wheels, 235/45r17 tires, and a stiffer suspension. The premium package for the t5 1995) adds leather and power moonroof. volvo is a leader in safety and all s60 models get a raft of safety and security items: front, side and head airbags up front; five head restraints; seats that move on impact to reduce whiplash injuries; an immobilizer and an alarm; a safe approach and home safe lighting system; and anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake distribution. convenience features common to every s60 include air conditioning with a pollen filter; power windows, trunk release and door locks; illuminated visor mirrors; a trunk light; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather; headlight wipers; power folding headrests; 60/40 split-folding rear seat; cupholders front and rear, steering-wheel controls for the audio system; and remote keyless entry. the climate package (standard on 2. 5t awd, $495 on other s60's) includes rainsensor wipers, which replace the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield. A dolby pro logic surround sound stereo 1200) is available on 2. 4t, 2. 5t awd, and t5. Volvo's new on call plus telematics/mobile phone 835) is available for all models. . walkaroundvolvo s60 looks like a smaller version of the big s80 luxury sedan. It's handsome in a lars-in-a-cable-knit sweater kind of way. Not a remnant remains of the 'boxy but safe' styling that volvo championed so doggedly for decades. The s60's design predates the s80, so the bigger car is actually the copy. Volvo crafted this shape back in 1994 but lacked the funds to build both, so they launched the more profitable s80 first. the man who led the s60's design team, a hungarian named geza loczi, likes to say that the mid-range volvo represents 'the essence of contemporary scandinavian design,' whatever that means. The s60 seems compact at first glance, and there's a hunched-shoulder look to the part behind the rear doors, suggesting a hockey player ready to lead a charge up the ice. . interioroverall, the volvo s60 interior is handsome and comfortable. The leather looks and feels like quality. There's good interior space up front, more than in the bmw 3 series or mercedes c-class. the dashboard flows in a pleasant shape. The quality of the material used to cover other surfaces is good. The gauges are attractive, with their flat gray background, and easy to read, while the switches are intuitive and easy to use. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls are well designed and easy to operate, with big buttons that use volvo's clever metaphoric design to direct the airflow. Electric 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, however, it works very well. The leather-wrapped steering wheel features controls for the audio system that makes operating it easier while driving. the center console storage is awkward to reach as it is positioned rearward. The cup holders, mounted just forward of the console, are covered with a flimsy lid. 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. A traditional boot would look so much classier, especially with the s60's luxurious leather. getting into the back seat requires a duck of the head. An average-sized male will be short of legroom, however. The trunk itself is roomy and deep, so many smaller bags will fit, but big hard-sided trunks might not go in sideways. Rear seats are split 60/40 and fold down to carry long items. Driven hard around turns, it almost seems like a '90s version of a '60s muscle car. The relatively long throw of the five-speed gearbox adds to the retro feel. the s60 suspension is tuned more for a comfortable ride than for quick maneuvers. Push the t5 model through bumpy, high-speed corners and the steering feels slow. Heavy application of power can be a little tricky on some surfaces as the steering wheel tugs to one side. Back off the throttle or slow to a stop and it tugs or gets heavy. the upside to the softness of the suspension is that the ride is excellent, even over nasty bumps, even with the optional 17-inch wheels fitted with pirelli p6 all-season 235/45hr17 radials. But in a straight line at speed, even high speeds, the s60 is extremely steady as long as the road is smooth. the t5 produces prodigious thrust from its high-pressure turbocharger, but the boost doesn't really come on until 4000 rpm. Climate Control✔ Cloth Interior✔ Power Windows✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Climate Package✔ Sport Package✔ Alloy Wheels

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2003 Volvo S60 2.5T

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2003 Volvo S60 2.5T

sedan gasoline grey automatic

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