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Volvo S60 2020 review: R-Design snapshot

There are effectively two range-topping models in the Volvo S60 2020 range - and they both wear the R-Design badge.
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There are effectively two range-topping models in the Volvo S60 2020 range - and they both wear the R-Design badge.

The more affordable is the T5 R-Design, which has a list price of $64,990 plus on-road costs. The more expensive (for a reason) is the T8 plug-in hybrid, which lists at $85,990 plus on-roads.

The T5 represents a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine with 192kW of power (at 5700rpm) and 400Nm of torque (1800-4800rpm) - that’s 5kW/50Nm more than the other T5 models. It uses an eight-speed auto, and has permanent AWD. Its 0-100km/h time is claimed at 6.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is claimed at 7.3L/100km.

The T8 is a more tech-heavy powertrain. It also uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine (with 246kW of power and 430Nm of torque) that is paired it to an electric motor producing 65kW/240Nm. The combined outputs for this hybrid drivetrain equate to a phenomenal 311kW and 680Nm. The 0-100km/h time for this version of S60 R-Design is just 4.3sec! And because it has electric power that can run the car for 50 kilometres, fuel consumption is claimed at just 2.0L/100km.

As for equipment, the T5 and T8 R-Design models are almost identical - though the T5 version gets Volvo’s Four-C adaptive chassis setup, which isn’t available on the T8.

Otherwise, R-Design variants have ‘Polestar optimisation’ (a bespoke suspension tune from Volvo’s performance division), 19-inch alloys with a unique look, a sporty exterior and interior design pack with R-Design sports leather seats, paddle-shifters on the steering wheel, and mesh metal interior finishes.

That’s on top of standard LED headlights, daytime running lights and tail-lights, a 9.0-inch multimedia touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as DAB+ digital radio, keyless entry, auto dimming rear vision mirror, auto dimming and auto folding wing-mirrors, dual-zone climate control and leather trim on the seats and steering wheel.

Safety gear is extensive, too, with auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear AEB, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring with steering assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors. The R-Design also has a head-up display, a 360-degree parking camera and auto-parking assist.

Pricing guides

$61,710
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$44,110
Highest Price
$79,310

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
T5 R-Design 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $52,690 – 60,610 2020 Volvo S60 2020 T5 R-Design Pricing and Specs
T5 Inscription 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $49,500 – 56,870 2020 Volvo S60 2020 T5 Inscription Pricing and Specs
T8 Phev R-Design (hybrid) 2.0L, Hyb/PULP, 8 SP AUTO $68,970 – 79,310 2020 Volvo S60 2020 T8 Phev R-Design (hybrid) Pricing and Specs
T5 Momentum 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $44,110 – 51,260 2020 Volvo S60 2020 T5 Momentum Pricing and Specs
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Pricing Guide

$52,690

Lowest price, based on third party pricing data

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