Is Volvo S60 R-design a good car?
Mia Phillips
Updated on April 26, 2026
Yes. On the whole, the S60 T6 R-Design feels properly premium and achieves its intended goals with aplomb. It’s sporty enough, plenty luxurious, and still feels solid and safe, just like a Volvo should.
What is Volvo T6 R-Design?
2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design: The Equipment High up on the list of standard features were the R-Design steering wheel and exterior gloss black treatment, panoramic roof with power sunshade, Park Assist Camera, and the multi-purpose center console.
Is Volvo discontinuing the T6?
2022 Volvo S60: What’s New On the 2022 S60, Volvo gets rid of the T5 and T6 engines to make way for the B5 mild hybrid powertrain; the T8 plug-in hybrid system carries over.
What does Volvo R-Design include?
Volvo R-Design models are meant to recapture the thrill of driving, with packages that offer attractive styling touches such as upgraded front and rear fascia, frameless grill, a finned rear diffuser, and R-Design tailpipe.
Is the Volvo V60 fast?
With a top speed of 155 mph, the Volvo V60 POLESTAR AWD takes joint first place. It’s a 5 door AWD Wagon with 5 seats and a front-mounted 2L Inline 4 Twincharged Gas engine. See all the tech specs here. It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Accelerating Volvos Ever.
What does the Volvo V60 look like?
The Volvo V60 is a posh Swedish estate car with stylish looks that won’t draw comparisons with boxy Volvos of old. Take the Volvo V60’s front end for example. Its broad grille, subtle creases and ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights (yep, that’s really what they’re called) make it look just like a baby V90.
Is the Volvo V60 a good family car?
It’s reviewed separately in our V60 Plug-in Hybrid review. If you’re looking for a fun-to-drive estate car that won’t break the bank then, you might be better off with the BMW 3 Series Touring. But, if it’s a comfortable, stylish and very safe family car you’re after, then the Volvo V60 makes a very fine choice indeed.
Does the Volvo V60 have an automatic gearbox?
Unfortunately, the Volvo V60’s eight-speed automatic gearbox is slow to respond when you want a quick burst of acceleration which can be frustrating in the middle of a congested roundabout.
Can you fit a child seat in a Volvo V60?
The Volvo V60’s rear doors open nice and wide so fitting a child seat is an easy job. The gap’s still plenty big enough to manoeuvre a seat into place and the clearly marked Isofix points – which are located under plastic covers – make it easy to lock the seat into place.