2022 Volvo S60

For 2022 Volvo replaced the S60's base T5 with the B5: the same turbocharged 2.0L four now paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid integrated starter-generator, rated 247 hp in both FWD and AWD form across Momentum, Inscription and R-Design trims. The supercharged-and-turbocharged T6 was dropped, leaving only the far pricier T8 Recharge PHEV above the B5.

The B5's 258 lb-ft (350 N·m) arrives low and holds through a broad plateau, which is why the car feels adequate in traffic despite modest peak output; the 48V ISG adds a brief low-rpm assist not counted in the rating. The T8 Recharge PHEV produces 523 lb-ft combined.

Manufacturer-claimed figure for the B5 AWD, the representative volume configuration (AWD optional on all B5 trims). Mid-6s is mid-pack for a compact luxury sedan — quicker than a Lexus IS 300 but well behind a BMW 330i. The T8 Recharge PHEV drops to roughly 4 seconds.

The 48V mild hybrid fills low-rpm gaps and largely masks turbo lag in steady driving, and reviewers describe the B5 as quick, smooth and urgent around town. But it remains a four-cylinder that gets coarse under hard load and can show a slight hesitation on tip-in — competent and refined for daily use rather than the polished sound of BMW's or Mercedes' fours.

The eight-speed torque-converter automatic shifts smoothly and times its changes well in normal driving and rarely hunts, but reviewers find it comfort-tuned rather than sporty — slow to answer paddle requests in manual mode and short of the crispness of ZF-equipped German rivals.

All-wheel drive is optional across every B5 trim (Momentum, Inscription, R-Design) and standard on the T8 Recharge — reachable at every price point rather than locked to the top of the range. It is a conventional on-demand system with no locking modes, low range or terrain settings, which caps it below the 80+ band.

Two distinct powertrains for 2022, both electrified — the B5 2.0L turbo mild hybrid in FWD or AWD, and the 455-hp T8 Recharge PHEV, which got its extended-range update this year (18.8-kWh pack, up to 41 EV miles). The old plain-gas T5 and supercharged T6 were both dropped. No EV, no six-cylinder, no diesel and no manual.

For 2022 the base gas trim in the US is the B5 48V mild-hybrid turbo 2.0L (the pure-gas T5 was dropped after 2021); the B5 FWD is the representative volume configuration.

EPA city rating for the 2022 S60 B5 mild-hybrid FWD volume trim.

EPA highway rating for the 2022 S60 B5 mild-hybrid FWD volume trim.

EPA total range for the B5 FWD from combined MPG and the S60's 15.9-gal fuel tank.

EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the B5 FWD at standard assumptions; the premium-fuel requirement raises it versus a regular-fuel rival at the same MPG.

The turbocharged B5 requires premium (91+ octane) gasoline, a standing cost premium over regular; no E85 or diesel flexibility, and the 48V mild hybrid cannot be plugged in.

The 2022 Volvo S60 earned NHTSA's 5-star overall New Car Assessment Program rating, consistent with Volvo's fleet-wide 5-star results.

The 2022 S60 (and S60 Recharge) is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with 'Good' ratings across all six crashworthiness tests (driver/passenger small overlap, moderate overlap, side, roof strength, head restraint) and standard headlights rated Acceptable or better.

Every S60 comes standard with City Safety AEB (vehicle/pedestrian/cyclist/large-animal), lane-keeping aid, run-off-road mitigation, oncoming-lane mitigation, plus standard blind-spot monitoring with steer assist and rear cross-traffic alert with auto-brake; adaptive cruise (Pilot Assist) is the one core item bundled in the optional Advance Package rather than standard.

Volvo's standard City Safety earns Superior IIHS front crash prevention for vehicle-to-vehicle and strong daytime/nighttime pedestrian detection, among the better-rated AEB systems in the segment.

Blind-spot information system with steering assist and cross-traffic alert with autonomous braking are standard on the 2022 S60, providing active intervention rather than alert-only coverage.

Lane-keeping aid is standard; full lane centering comes with the optional Pilot Assist, which reviewers describe as smooth and trustworthy though conservative and prone to occasional intervention on curves.

Pilot Assist pairs full-speed-range adaptive cruise with lane centering and is well regarded for smooth stop-and-go behavior, but it is optional (Advance Package) rather than standard, capping the score.

The 2022 S60 offers no hands-free highway driving system; Pilot Assist is a hands-on lane-centering assist requiring driver hands on the wheel.

Standard LED headlights rate Acceptable or better (a TSP+ prerequisite), with Good-rated adaptive/active bending LEDs available on higher trims and in packages.

The S60 offers reasonable sedan sightlines with moderately thick rear pillars; a 360-degree camera and park assist are available (Advance Package) to compensate, though not standard.

Two rear LATCH seating positions with usable but somewhat recessed lower anchors; the compact-sedan rear bench and door openings make three-across seats a tight fit, typical of the class.

Third-gen (2019-2024) S60 is a five-passenger compact sedan across every 2022 trim, gas B5 and PHEV alike.

Adequate front headroom for the compact luxury sedan class; carry-over dimension for the SPA-platform third generation. Panoramic moonroof trims it slightly.

Generous front legroom, competitive with segment leaders; unchanged across the third generation.

Solid rear headroom for a sloped-roof sedan, aided by the low hip point; carry-over dimension.

Tight rear legroom for the class — a recurring S60 critique versus the A4 and 3 Series; the US-built short-wheelbase car (the long-wheelbase S60L stays in China).

Below-average trunk for the compact luxury sedan segment; the B5 mild-hybrid gas car avoids the battery penalty of the T8 Recharge PHEV.

Usable but unremarkable storage: reasonable center console, door bins and a covered cubby, plus USB ports; no standout clever solutions and the small trunk limits load-hauling flexibility.

Volvo's front buckets are repeatedly cited among the most supportive in the class, with power thigh extension and side bolsters; rear seat is comfortable if space-limited.

Comfortable, well-isolated ride that smooths out bumps and stays composed over undulations; the suspension is a touch firm and larger-wheel/Sport-chassis cars transmit sharper impacts, trailing the A4 and 3 Series for outright compliance.

Quiet, well-isolated cabin with well-controlled road and wind noise; laminated glass keeps out most exterior noise — a consistent strength on long drives.

Comfort features are strong at the top but gated by packages lower down: heated front seats standard on Inscription, heated wheel/rear seats via the Climate package on Momentum/R-Design; four-zone climate available. Ventilated seats not offered.

2022 S60 base is the B5 FWD Momentum (mild-hybrid 2.0T, 247 hp), the entry gas configuration; MSRP $39,250 plus ~$1,045 destination.

The volume gas trim is the B5 AWD Momentum ($41,550 MSRP) as typically optioned with the Climate/convenience packages, landing near $44k.

RepairPal pegs annual repair ~$750 and CarEdge ~$3,100 maintenance+repair; blended with luxury parts/labor and the 3-year complimentary maintenance offset, ~$4,700 over 5 years.

Sources cluster around 47-53% five-year depreciation for the S60, weaker than the sedan average; ~45% retention.

Volvo's new-vehicle limited warranty is 4 years/50,000 miles, above the 3yr/36k mainstream norm.

Volvo does not offer a longer powertrain term — coverage matches the 4yr/50k basic warranty, short versus rivals offering 5-10yr powertrain.

Volvo includes complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 3 years/36,000 miles plus roadside assistance during the warranty — a genuine multi-year included-maintenance program.

$44,000 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (45% retained, or about $19,800) leaves about $24,200 in depreciation. Add the projected $4,700 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $28,900 in total.

Signals cluster in the "average" band, at the upper edge of it: J.D. Power gives the 2022 S60 a predicted reliability of 77/100 (JDP's 70-80 = "Average"), and Consumer Reports predicts about-average reliability for the third-gen car. 2022 is the first US model year for the B5 48V mild-hybrid driveline replacing the T5, a simplification of the powertrain on a fourth-year SPA sedan that is largely sorted, which supports the higher-average read.

Volvo's recent dependability standing sits near the bottom of the industry, dominated by software and electronics faults: it lands next-to-last in the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study and well above the premium average PP100 in Initial Quality, with over-the-air-update frustration repeatedly flagged. Consumer Reports is kinder (mid-pack for new-car reliability, better for used) because older mechanical Volvos hold up, but the 2022 S60 rides on the same Sensus/TCAM electronic stack that drives the poor scores.

The 2022 S60 carries a moderate recall load, led by 22V793 — an ECM software error on 2022-2023 S60s that can prevent the combustion engine from starting and cause a loss of drive power (remedied by dealer software update). Others are the 23V780 passenger-airbag-bolt inspection (2019-2024) and, on Recharge PHEV examples only, a high-voltage-battery short-circuit fire recall (25V282) that does not touch the gas B5. None are structural or unfixable, all resolved by software flash or bolt inspection, but the loss-of-power ECM recall plus the generation's documented SPA electrical/infotainment TSBs and 12V AGM parasitic-drain pattern hold it in the middle band.

The B5's B420-series 2.0L VEA turbo four had roughly a decade of US service behind it by 2022, paired with the Aisin AWF8F35 eight-speed torque-converter automatic — a conventional, widely used unit with no systemic failure pattern. 2022 is the first US model year for the 48V mild-hybrid hardware (ISG, DC-DC converter, 48V battery) layered on top, so that layer is the least-proven part of the driveline; faults are rare but drop the car into limp mode when they occur, and the VEA family carries an earlier reputation for oil consumption on high-mileage examples.

Materials are the S60's strongest suit and remain class-leading for the money: leather or wool-blend upholstery, matte open-pore wood, the Orrefors crystal shift knob, a machined volume knob, and carpet running up the transmission tunnel where rivals fit brittle plastic. Deductions are the piano-black console trim that scratches and marks quickly, and a cabin design that by 2022 was four years old against fresher German rivals.

Physical assembly out of the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant is genuinely good — reviewers describe tight, solid construction with no notable rattle or misalignment complaints. It falls short of the top band on measured initial quality rather than craftsmanship: Volvo sits near the bottom of J.D. Power's IQS, but the reported problems concentrate in infotainment, connectivity and OTA updates rather than panel gaps or trim fit, and 2022's first-year mild-hybrid electronics add a little software-glitch risk.

Volvo runs roughly 280 US retailers — thinner than BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Audi and concentrated in coastal and metro markets, so interior-US owners routinely drive past a nearer German or Japanese luxury dealer. In 2022 the S60 was in full production and actively sold (US production would not end until June 2024), so it was well supported, and it is mechanically a V60/XC60 underneath, keeping parts and technician familiarity strong. Service satisfaction is mid-pack and slipping.

Running costs are reasonable for a European luxury sedan — RepairPal puts average annual repair at about $750 and CarEdge models roughly $9,700 over ten years, a few hundred below the luxury-sedan norm — and Volvo has a stronger independent-specialist and aftermarket ecosystem than most premium European brands. Against that, Consumer Reports ranks Volvo near the bottom of the industry on maintenance and repair cost, and SPA electronic modules are effectively dealer-only because they require software commissioning.

The 2022 S60 uses a single 9.0-inch portrait Sensus center touchscreen on every trim with no larger option — small for a luxury sedan against 10-15 in rivals.

The 2022 S60 runs the older Sensus system (pre-Google built-in, which arrived on the S60 for 2023); its portrait tile layout is clean but reviewers flag occasional lag, small screen, and buried menus — usable but dated versus MBUX/iDrive.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard but WIRED only on the 2022 Sensus system; wireless CarPlay only arrived with the Google built-in switch for 2023, so 2022 sits in the wired-standard band.

The 2022 Sensus system offers only basic embedded voice recognition and Sensus Navigation is optional (not standard) on the Momentum volume trim; most owners default to CarPlay/Android Auto — well short of the 2023 car's Google Assistant/Google Maps.

A solid standard 10-speaker High Performance system with an available 14-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound upgrade that reviewers rate very good; no top-tier Bowers & Wilkins option as on larger Volvos.

A crisp 12.3-inch full-digital driver display is standard on all 2022 trims, clean and configurable if less flashy than some rivals.

The 2022 Sensus platform supported limited over-the-air updates (maps and periodic software patches) but not the regular whole-vehicle feature OTAs the Google built-in system brought to the S60 for 2023 — places it in the maps/infotainment-only band.

The Volvo Cars app provides remote lock/unlock, remote climate/preconditioning, vehicle locate/status and remote start; functional and included, though without a phone-as-key digital key.

USB-C data/charge ports in both rows cover the essentials and a wireless charging pad is available, but it is optional and there is no household AC outlet; port provision is modest for the class.

Proximity keyless entry and push-button start are standard with app-based remote start; there is no phone-as-key digital key on the 2022 S60, which caps the score below the top band.

Rear camera and Park Assist sensors are standard, with an available 360-degree surround-view camera and Park Assist Pilot semi-automated parking on higher trims/packages; image quality is good if not best-in-class.

A color head-up display is offered but only as an option on higher trims/packages, not on the volume Momentum configuration, so availability is limited rather than widespread.

Five-seat compact luxury sedan with rear LATCH anchors and wide-enough rear door openings, but tight rear legroom (35.2 in) makes rear-facing seats and bulky boosters a squeeze behind taller front occupants, and the small 11.6 cu ft trunk limits stroller-plus-gear hauling. Workable for a one- or two-kid family, not effortless.

Class-leading standard safety: City Safety AEB with pedestrian/cyclist/oncoming detection, lane keeping, road-sign info and driver-attention monitoring are standard across the 2022 Momentum/R-Design/Inscription lineup families actually buy, and the third-gen S60 earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2022. Volvo's whole brand pitch is family safety. Minor knock is that Pilot Assist and some upgrades are optional/packaged.

Excellent, supportive front seats and a quiet, well-isolated cabin make the front rows great for long hauls, and available four-zone climate helps, but the tight rear seat and small trunk cap its family-of-four road-trip capacity — luggage for four plus rear-seat comfort is a compromise.

Relaxed, effortless commuter: the B5 48V mild-hybrid smooths stop-start and low-speed shuffle, the 8-speed automatic is unobtrusive, steering is light, and available Pilot Assist reduces highway-traffic fatigue. Compact footprint and good outward vision keep it easy in daily traffic; only the firm-ish ride on larger wheels detracts.

The B5 FWD returns 30 mpg combined (26/35 city/hwy) with 48V mild-hybrid assist — competitive for a gas compact luxury sedan — but premium fuel is required and Volvo's above-average maintenance/repair costs raise the true per-mile figure, landing it around class average.

Compact-sedan footprint (~187 in long), reasonable turning circle and good forward sightlines make it easy to thread and park; standard rear camera and park-distance sensors plus an available 360-degree surround-view camera and Park Assist Pilot help in tight spots. Thick rear pillars slightly limit over-shoulder visibility.

A luxury compact sedan with an 11.6 cu ft trunk, no bed, no payload rating and no factory tow package for the US market — Volvo does not equip or recommend the S60 for towing in North America. It is not meaningfully a work tool.

Built for luxury refinement, not abuse: leather/wool-blend cabin, low ground clearance and no fleet/work heritage. The 2.0L VEA four and Aisin 8-speed are durable, but the SPA electronic stack and premium interior are the opposite of wear-friendly, and Volvo is not a work-fleet brand.

Essentially no work provisions: no onboard AC power outlet, no bed tie-downs or upfit ecosystem, trunk-only cargo with a pass-through at best, and easily soiled luxury surfaces. Nothing here supports jobsite use.

A genuine mile-eater up front: supportive seats, a quiet laminated-glass cabin, and available Pilot Assist for low-fatigue highway cruising, with 30 mpg combined and a ~55 L tank giving roughly 400-450 miles between fills. Only the tight rear seat and firm ride on big wheels keep it out of the top band.

Pavement-bound: just 5.6 in of ground clearance and a sedan body limit it to graded gravel roads at most. Optional AWD adds foul-weather traction and it can carry a roof/bike load, but there is no meaningful off-pavement, roof-tent or towing capability for hauling toys.

Restrictive for bulky gear: a small 11.6 cu ft trunk with 60/40 folding rear seats and a modest opening, no standard roof rails, and no factory hitch. Fine for suitcases and soft bags, a squeeze for anything large or awkward.

Secure, composed and grippy but tuned for comfort over engagement — mild understeer at the limit and body control a step behind the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. The B5 with the optional Sport chassis sharpens it slightly, but it is never a corner-carver.

Quick and accurate off-center but light and largely devoid of feedback — a recurring 2022-model-year critique that the rack communicates little from the road. Precise enough for daily driving, numb for an enthusiast.

Adequate, progressive brakes with reasonable stopping power for the class; the B5's 48V mild-hybrid regen blends smoothly with no grabby pedal, though pedal feel is soft rather than firm and reviewers don't single the brakes out as a strength.

The 247-hp B5 turbo-four with 48V starter-generator is smooth and refined once rolling, with the 8-speed automatic well-matched; light turbo lag and occasional transmission hesitation off the line are the only rough edges.

Well-isolated and quiet in normal driving thanks to a hushed cabin, but the four-cylinder turns slightly coarse and audible when pushed hard — inoffensive but without the sonic character of a six.

Third-gen S60 curb-to-curb turning circle of roughly 11.7 m, carried over for 2022; midpack-to-tight for a compact sedan, not notably maneuverable.

Excellent, highly supportive power seats with wide adjustment and a commanding, comfortable driving position; the main demerit is that many secondary controls are buried in the portrait Sensus touchscreen rather than physical buttons.

Pleasant, calm and easy but ultimately forgettable behind the wheel — reviewers consistently note the 2022 S60 prioritizes comfort and safety over the involvement of the 3 Series, IS or Giulia. Competent transport, not a car you take the long way home in.

The 2022 T5 Momentum base trim (~$38,950) includes 18-inch alloys, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic moonroof, dual-zone climate, 9-inch portrait touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, LED headlights, and Volvo's full City Safety active-safety suite standard — richer standard content than the base BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class, which charge extra for several of these.

The 247-hp T5 delivers competitive content, interior quality and standard safety for its price, and undercuts German rivals on equipment-adjusted MSRP, but it is not a bang-for-buck standout — performance-per-dollar trails the 3 Series and options push prices up quickly.

Gas T5 offered in Momentum, R-Design and Inscription with FWD or AWD, spanning sport (R-Design) and luxury (Inscription) themes, with the T8 Recharge PHEV above — a reasonable, well-spaced range, though narrower than the German rivals' engine and body-style breadth.

The S60 is a low-volume niche seller well behind the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4, and sedan demand was declining industry-wide by 2022 — Volvo's own volume skews heavily to its SUVs.

Volvo carries a respected premium image built on safety, Scandinavian design and a strong recent product turnaround, with a loyal following — but it lacks the aspirational performance halo of BMW, Mercedes and Audi in this segment.

As a slower-selling luxury sedan, the S60 was routinely available with lease support and dealer discounts, and its steep depreciation (roughly 40-47% over three years) makes it a strong buy for used shoppers — a clear buyer benefit even if it signals weak demand.

The third-generation S60 (SPA platform) launched for model year 2019, so 2022 is a mid-cycle carry-over year with no major styling refresh — current and modern but no longer new, and the nameplate would be discontinued in North America by 2024.

Reviewers praise the S60's upscale cabin, comfort and standard safety, and it earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2022, but a cumbersome infotainment interface and less engaging dynamics keep it mid-pack in comparison tests rather than a class winner (U.S. News ranked it #10 in Luxury Small Cars).