Volvo S60 Model Years and History

The Volvo V60 Cross Country and S60 both carryover with minimal changes for 2025.

The Volvo S60 and V60 plug-in hybrid drop the Recharge from the name but otherwise carry over with minimal changes.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country and S60 both carryover with minimal changes for 2024.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country and S60 get a refreshed exterior and updated trim lineup for 2023.

The Volvo V60 and S60 carry over with minimal changes for 2021 although wireless device charging is now standard on the V60 Cross Country.

The Volvo V60 and S60 carry over with minimal changes for 2021 although the hybrid was renamed to S60 Recharge and V60 Recharge. LED headlights are now standard across all trims and massaging front seats are now available on the V60 Cross Country.

The Volvo V60 and S60 are newly redesigned for this year. The S60 is the sedan and the V60 a wagon built on the same platform. The front-end styling is probably what's most immediately noticeable, with sharper creases around the lower fascia and more accentuation around the headlights, highlighting Volvo's signature "Thor's Hammer" LED design. The interior has also been subtly redesigned with a simplified infotainment system that puts an emphasis on minimalism without sacrificing functionality.

The S60 and V60 have been redesigned for 2019. Featuring a sleek, modern, all-new bodystyle that should remind buyers of the automaker's top-of-the-line S90, the S60 comes with three engine options, which include a 400-horsepower plug-in hybrid system. Four trim levels are available, both front- and all-wheel drive are options, and such luxury-car features as LED headlights, panoramic sunroof and a 9-inch touchscreen console interface. Volvo includes the latest in state-of-the-art automatic safety systems.

For 2018, the Volvo S60/V60 remain unchanged.

For 2017, Volvo has dropped its 2.5L 5-cylinder engine from the S60/V60 range.

The biggest news for 2016 is the availability of a S60 Cross Country sedan. Previously only available on wagon models, the Cross Country trim lifts the ride height by about two and a half inches, while adding all-wheel drive. This combination gives Volvo a vehicle type that few other companies can boast about having in their lineup: a sedan-style crossover. Plenty of people want a bit more off-road capability and ruggedness in their car but don't necessarily want a station wagon body style. They now have a great reason to be excited over Volvo's new offering.

The Volvo S60 lineup gets a completely new 'Drive-E' generation of 4-cylinder engines beginning with the 2015 model year. They're mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission and have further fuel-saving measures such as engine stop-start technology. For this year, the new Drive-E engines are offered only for front-wheel-drive models, while all-wheel-drive models retain the carry-over 5- and 6-cylinder engines. Other new features for the S60 T5 models include new electric power steering, and a standard power passenger seat. New options include power retractable mirrors in the Premier Plus trim, a Lane Keeping Aid added to the Technology Package, a new Park Assist Pilot option and a new Sport Package with 19-inch wheels, sport seats, and steering-wheel paddle shifters. On top T6 R-Design models there's a newly optional Nubuck textile/leather upholstery. Otherwise new or reconfigured packages include the Climate Package, Blind Spot Information (BLIS) Package, as well as many standalone options.

The Volvo S60 gets redesigned styling for 2014. The biggest change is to the front end, which manages to look both more conventional and sportier at the same time. The rear end also gets updates to the taillights and the exhaust pipes. Inside, Volvo has increased the sporting quotient of the S60 by adding paddle shifters to the steering wheel on select models. The software controlling the transmission has also been improved, allowing for quicker shifts during spirited driving.

Following a significant redesign back in 2011 and the introduction of the entry-level 2.5L turbocharged T5 model last year, Volvo's popular S60 enters 2013 with subtle updates to keep it fresh and exciting. Most notable is the availability of Haldex all-wheel drive on turbocharged T5 models, a feature previously found on T6 models alone. More changes in the T5's mechanicals include a revised compression ratio and engine management to allow for faster shifts from the 6-speed automatic transmission and improved acceleration; Volvo claims a 0 to 60 mph time of 6.4 seconds in front-wheel drive models. Additionally, the Dynamic Package has been dropped, rear heated seats are now an option and trim levels have been labeled Premier, Premier Plus and Platinum.

The mid-size Volvo S60 was completely redesigned for 2011, recast as a more flamboyantly styled luxury sport sedan. The S60 debuted the automaker's City Safety feature and some truly innovative accident avoidance equipment. The new-for-2012 250-hp 5-cylinder turbocharged model offers lighter weight and front-wheel drive for improved fuel economy, with similar performance capabilities.

The mid-size Volvo S60 has been completely redesigned for 2011, recast as more of a flamboyantly styled luxury sport sedan. While the S60 debuts the automaker's new City Safety feature and has some truly innovative accident avoidance equipment, it also offers performance capabilities near the head of its class, thanks to all-wheel drive and the 300-hp turbocharged 6-cylinder engine.

For its last year before a major redesign, the mid-size S60 gets expanded standard features for 2009, although price across the line increase considerably. Sport leather seats, a power glass sunroof, and wood trim are now among the standard features, and Geartronic manual control is now included with the automatic transmission in all trims. T5 equipment is also stepped up, with all the contents of the former Advanced Package now standard; they include a 325-watt surround-sound system, 6-disc changer, brushed aluminum handles, active bi-xenon headlamps, and rear park assist. Across the model line the number of colors has been reduced; Willow Green, Magic Blue and Maple Red are no longer available.

For 2008, the high-performance Volvo S60 R has been discontinued, leaving the T5 as the top-of-the-line model, which this year is available only with a five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. It now comes standard with leather seating, power sunroof, rearview mirror compass, satellite radio capability, and 17-inch Cassiopeia wheels. All trim levels--2.5T, 2.5T AWD, T5--offer new option packages that include premium sound systems.

The Volvo S60 gets a number of minor changes to both its appearance and equipment list for 2007. On the outside, the S60 gets a new grille and front bumper, and the available front spoiler has been redesigned for a sleeker look. A rear wing spoiler is now optional, and lower-body cladding has been body-color coordinated. Side mirrors have been redesigned with integrated turn signals. Inside, the T5 model gets a new watch-dial-inspired gauge cluster such as that used in the S60 R, and the upholstery has been revamped. The options list has been revised and simplified into packages. A surround sound system with six-disc changer is now included in the Sport Package, and active bi-xenon headlamps are now a standalone option. A new color, Passion Red, replaces Ruby Red in the lineup, while Solid Black is deleted. Puddle lights are also no longer offered. The S60's suspension has been retuned, with a firmer overall setting for improved handling. All models are now equipped with the dynamic stability traction control (DSTC) system.