Volvo S60

2001-2009 Volvo S60 (P2)

• First generation S60
• Four door sedan based on the Volvo P2 platform
• Sold in the USA from 2001 through 2009 model year
• USA models were available with naturally aspirated, low-pressure turbo, and high-pressure turbo variants of Volvo's "white block" inline five gasoline engine
• USA models were available in FWD or AWD and 5- and 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions
• High performance S60R trim available with 300hp and AWD

2011-2018 Volvo S60 (P3)

• Second generation S60
• Four door sedan based on the Volvo P3 platform
• Sold in the USA from 2010 (model year 2011) through 2018
• USA models were available a variety of gasoline engines:
  • "White block" 2.5L inline five turbo
  • Ford SI6 "short six" 3.2 naturally aspirated or 3.0 "T6" turbo inline six
  • "Modular"/"VEA" 2L four cylinder direct injected turbo four cylinder
• USA models were available only with TF-80 6-speed automatic or (for the turbo four) TG-81 8-speed automatic
• FWD or Haldex AWD
• Polestar performance trims with standard AWD and tuned T6 or twin-charged (turbocharged and supercharged) VEA engines
• Cross Country trim with increased ground clearance, standard AWD, and rugged plastic fender flares and trim; Cross Country sedans are rare

2019-present Volvo S60 (P5)

• Third generation S60
• Four door sedan based on the Volvo P5 (SPA) platform
• Sold in the USA from 2018 through current (as of 2024) model year
• USA models all have forced induction "modular"/"VEA"/"DRIVe" 2L four cylinder direct injected gasoline engines
  • Turbocharged in T5 & B5 models
  • Twincharged (turbocharged and supercharged) in T6 models
  • Twincharged hybrid in T8 models, branded "T8 Recharge" from 2021
• USA models all have 8-speed Aisin-Warner TG-81 automatic transmissions, with FWD & AWD variations
  • Non-plug-in hybrid models use a conventional Haldex-style AWD
  • T8 models are "through-the-road" hybrids, with the gasoline engine driving the front wheels and the electric motor driving the rear wheels
• From 2021, 48-volt mild hybrid B5 models replace the T5 and T6
• T8 models are gasoline/electric hybrids, charging a medium-capacity battery when decelerating/braking and using an electric motor to supplement the gas motor when accelerating
  • T8 Recharge models have an additional EV charging port and can be run 20-40 miles in all-electric mode