Volvo S60: shows true depth of talent
Volvo have been building this compact executive saloon since 2000, and since then it has developed into a talented all-round luxury touring machine. Since its facelift in 2010, the S60 has upped its game and its combination of comfort, build quality, safety and effortless cruising capacity has proved a winning combination for Volvo. If you are interested in getting a car on your driveway with all these qualities, a Volvo S60 finance deal is a convenient and surprisingly affordable way of doing it.
The S60 was developed under the watchful eye of Ford, and therefore, despite its recent update, still shares various parts with the Ford Mondeo, including much of the front wheel drive chassis and engines. With this in mind, if you have been considering a Ford Mondeo, you should also consider a Volvo S60 lease deal.
You may think that, in comparison with the rear wheel drive BMW 3-Series or the four wheel drive Audi A4, the Volvo, being front wheel drive, will not grip or handle as well as its German rivals.
Technically, you would be right, as opting for a Volvo S60 leasing plan gets you a car that powers only its front wheels. Whilst this is not perfect for overall grip, it does save extra weight, which means the handling on the S60 is admirable – and, the S60 is now available with four wheel drive should you desire, so the playing field is more even.
In terms of engines, you’ll be spoilt for choice when weighing up your Volvo S60 leasing options, as there are no less the seven different engines to consider.
Four petrol engines and three diesel engine variants gives you plenty of variety, but our guilty pleasure is the T6 3-litre turbo petrol engine which, although thirsty, brings over 300bhp and very strong acceleration – surprising depth of talent in a surprisingly good car.
Compare prices on Volvo S60 lease deals online to find the most competitive offers. You could make significant savings and have your new car delivered direct to your door.