Should you buy a Volvo S60?

On completely rational grounds we have to admit there are better cars out there, so it’s a no. You see, the Volvo S60’s ability to satisfy is incredibly deep and it’s relaxing to drive, reasonably economical and roomy enough.

The problem is that the competition it’s up against is extremely strong. Our favourite in this class is the BMW 3 Series. It’s a better steer than the S60 and has more trim and engine choices. While the Mercedes C-Class has a more showstopping interior and the Audi A4 is that bit more comfortable.

With our less rational hat on, we can recommend an S60 if you’re looking for a move away from German marques. It does everything nearly as well as them, while offering a slightly cooler Scandinavian design ethos. The PHEV is probably the most subtle way of driving a 455hp car too.

What we like

The general ambience of the interior is calming due to its uncluttered nature and the seats are especially comfortable. The performance and range of the PHEV is impressive and the semi-autonomous tech is among the best on the market.

What we don’t like

There’s no diesel option, only a couple of trim levels and despite the pace it’s not a thrilling car to thread down a b-road. The infotainment system’s omission of Android Auto is a weird one too.