The same engine available on the V70 wagon and S60 four-door sedan (a 2.4-liter 197 horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder) nets different performance outcomes. On the wagon, the vehicle seemingly struggles to find its pass mode. Put the same engine in the sedan, and the performance profile registers impressive, on-demand passing capability. The S60 is shorter than the V70 wagon, and there are other size and shape differences as well. S60, a replacement to the S70 sedan, is a well-packaged vehicle in terms of standard equipment, vehicle handling, and safety attributes.

S60 provides easy-to-reach controls. As one example, the outer portion of a steering wheel stock –when equipped – has a twist end knob that allows the driver to scroll for dashboard information, including instant mileage per gallon, fuel range, and average vehicle speed. Rear seat passengers are not ignored. There are cupholders in the center armrest, map reading lights, and adjustable vents. The 60/40 split-fold rear seat, when equipped, has a dashboard switch that triggers the fold-down of rear-seat headrests. The sedan is a fuel consumption sipper at 28 miles per gallon on the highway. (V70 wagon mpg highway is 22.) Importer’s suggested list price, when equipped with five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, is $29,800.
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