The biggest news for the 2022 Volvo S60 is the departure of the T5 and T6 powertrains to make way for the new B5 hybrid powertrain. That’s right; the S60 is now a hybrid-only model.
The S60 powertrain choice is between the B5 hybrid and the Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) T8. Volvo is on a path to going fully electric by 2030. The S60’s electrification is another step toward that goal.
The S60’s key rivals are the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, and the Lexus IS.
We like the S60 for its impressive fuel economy, well-crafted cabin, comfy and supportive front seats, and up-to-date technology.
Volvo separates the B5 models into the Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription trim levels. All three are front-wheel drive (FWD), but all-wheel drive (AWD) is a $2,300 upgrade on all trim levels.
The Recharge PHEV T8 comes in the R-Design Expression, R-Design, and Inscription grades with eAWD (electronic AWD). There is also an uber-performance Polestar Engineered version of the T8.
For 2022, there is a new S60 Black Edition, available on the Momentum, R-Design, and Recharge (PHEV) versions of the S60. The $700 package includes black 19-inch wheels and a blacked-out grille, grille slash, Volvo badge, and window trim. Only 450 Volvo S60 Black Editions will be built.
Power & Fuel Economy
At the heart of the B5 and T8 powertrains is Volvo’s 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. An 8-speed automatic transmission still distributes engine output to the wheels of all S60 models.
Providing the hybrid system in the B5 is a 48-volt electric motor. This addition results in a slight 3-pony reduction in horsepower to 247, but you’ll never miss it. If you do, the increased fuel economy with the new B5 powertrain should dull the blow.
With FWD, the government-estimated mileage is 26 miles per gallon city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving. That combined driving number is 4 mpg better than the T5’s. Opting for AWD scrubs a little off the numbers to 25 mpg/33 mpg/28 mpg. That’s a 3 mpg improvement in combined driving over the T5.
Using a supercharged version of the 2.0L turbo-4 and two electric motors, the T8 delivers 400 hp. The second electric motor is attached to the rear axle, translating into the electric AWD.
The government has a formula for judging a vehicle’s fuel economy that can operate on battery power alone. It’s called miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). For the T8, that number is 63 MPGe. Computing fuel economy the traditional way, the estimated numbers are 28 mpg/33 mpg/30 mpg.
2022 Volvo S60 Momentum (starting at $39,250)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Momentum starts at $39,250.
The standard content includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and retractable auto-dimming outboard mirrors.
Also standard are rain-sensing wipers, a power panoramic moonroof, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, faux-leather seating, and keyless entry with push-button start.
Other standard features are a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Within the infotainment system are a 9-inch vertical touchscreen, a 10-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, multiple USB ports, and voice recognition.
The driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, rear park assist, and lane-keeping assist with steering.
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and high-beam assist are also included.
A $750 Climate Package adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a high-pressure headlight-washing system.
For another $1,950, you can add the Premium Package with navigation, wireless phone charging, front-rear park assist, LED fog lights with bending, and more.
The $4,200 Advanced Package sweetens the content with a semi-autonomous driver-assist system, a head-up display, a surround-view camera, and more.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the Momentum base price brings the total to $40,295. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $734. See 2022 Volvo S60 Momentum models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Momentum includes:
- Auto-dimming rearview mirrors – This includes the rearview mirror and both outboard mirrors. Using photosensors, they recognize bright headlights closing from behind. They then automatically dim the reflection of those lights.
- Power-adjustable front seats – These are 10-way power-adjustable, which includes lumbar adjustments.
- Forward-collision warning – Using a forward-pointing camera and radar technology, this system scans the road ahead and warns the driver of any collision risk audibly and visually. If the driver doesn’t react to the warning, the system automatically applies the brakes.
2022 Volvo S60 R-Design (starting at $42,250)
The 2022 Volvo S60 R-Design starts at $42,250.
Although the R-Design adds several unique black appearance elements, it also beefs up the standard equipment.
It adds LED fog lights with bending, front park assist, a quad-zone automatic climate control, navigation, Nappa leather-trimmed seating, and aluminum sport pedals.
Also included are wireless phone charging and a 14-speaker 600-watt Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system.
Still available is the Climate Package.
The Advanced Package is available as well, but for the R-Design, it costs $2,100.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the R-Design base price brings the total to $43,295. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $778 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 R-Design models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 R-Design includes:
- LED fog lights with bending – LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see. In this case, these fog lights also bend in the direction the front wheels steer to help illuminate the area in which the vehicle is turning.
- Wireless phone charging – You can charge any Qi-compatible smartphone without using a cable.
- Harman Kardon audio system – Featuring 14-speakers, this 600-watt audio system provides theater-like surround sound.
2022 Volvo S60 Inscription (starting at $42,250)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Inscription starts at $42,250.
The Inscription loses most of the unique R-Design appearance elements.
It adds some chrome accents to the exterior and wood accents to the interior.
Also standard are perforated Nappa leather seating and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the Inscription base price totals $43,295. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% works out to $778 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 Inscription models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design Expression (starting at $47,650)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design Expression starts at $47,650.
Beyond the PHEV powertrain and eAWD as standard equipment, the R-Design Expression is essentially the B5 Momentum.
It also offers many of Momentum’s option packages.
At this writing, Volvo says the Recharge PHEV T8 models are eligible for a $5,419 federal tax credit.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the R-Design Expression base price brings the total to $47,650. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $856 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design Expression models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design (starting at $50,650)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design starts at $50,650.
There’s not much daylight between the T8 R-Design and the B5 R-Design except the PHEV powertrain and standard eAWD.
It does get the semi-autonomous Pilot Assist Driver Assistance feature that automatically accelerates, steers, and brakes the vehicle under certain conditions.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the R-Design base price totals $48,695. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $875 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 R-Design models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Inscription (starting at $50,650)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Inscription starts at $50,650.
This is basically the T5 Inscription with the T8 PHEV powertrain and eAWD.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the Inscription base price brings the total to $51,695. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $929 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Inscription models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered (starting at $64,800)
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered starts at $64,800.
This S60 T8 high-performance edition has 415 hp and a few performance elements, such as Brembo brakes and a Polestar Engineered chassis.
It also includes the contents of the Climate Package, 21-inch forged alloy wheels, Pilot Assist, a surround-view camera, and adaptive cruise control.
Other features are aluminum pedals, a head-up display, and a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the Polestar Engineered base price brings the total to $65,845. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest costs $1,183 per month. See 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered models for sale
2022 S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered includes:
- Polestar Engineered elements – These include 6-piston front-brake calipers and a Polestar performance chassis with Ohlins shock absorbers.
- Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle.
- Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard at the windshield base displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
