MoneywebDRIVE: Our choice used vehicle
My personal favourite of these had to
be the instrument theme option for the
different driving modes.
per 100 km, although you’d have to do some
careful driving to manage this!
I truly enjoyed the driving in the S60 D5, as the
combination of the smooth automatic gearbox compliments the easy nature of the diesel
power unit really well. More enthusiastic drivers like me will also enjoy driving this Volvo in
manual mode via the paddle shifters situated
behind the steering wheel.
Similar to the drive train, the suspension of the
S60 is also fine-tuned to deliver a smooth and
unflustered ride, with most road irregularities
not posing a problem at all. This said, the suspension never felt too soft, as the steering response felt crisp with the S60 responding well
when pushing on. Active driver aids included
an electronic traction control system and a
very efficient ABS-system with EBD, while passive safety features include an array of front,
side and curtain airbags.
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Like all Volvo’s the cabin comes kitted out
with high quality materials with the optional sports seats catching the eye. They also
proved to offer good lateral support and
comfort on my short trip in the vehicle. For
the rest the controls are well laid out and in
“Elite” guise this S60 D5 also comes equipped
with many features. My personal favourite of
these had to be the instrument theme option
for the different driving modes. Eco (green),
Sport (Red) and Elegance (grey).
Other standard features included Auto headlights, keyless entry, PDC, Bluetooth phone
connectivity, a high quality sound system
with iPod and Aux connections, voice command, multi-function steering wheel, cruise
control, dual zone climate control and Isofix
rear seats. The 19-inch alloy wheels, electric
sunroof, paddle shifters, sport seats and the
removable tow-bar are, again, options fitted
to this example of the S60.
As for the condition of the vehicle it was no
surprise that it was still as good as new, especially with a mere 5 820 km on the clock. Even
the 235/40ZR19 Bridgestone rubber appeared
brand new. Looking at the price the vehicle is
offered at, this S60 does seem like a terrific deal.
Interestingly enough, it gets better, as Tom
Campher Volvo will throw in a free Volvo Polestar ECU upgrade to the buyer of this S60. All
you need to mention is that you read the test in
MoneywebDrive. The Polestar upgrade ensures
a power increase of 11 kW and 30 Nm of torque.
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