2009 Volvo S60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2009 Volvo S60 gets a value-focused equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is that features from former option packages became standard on the 2.5T and T5 trims, while a limited-run 2.5T SE joined the lineup later in the model year.
About the 2009 Volvo S60
1st generation S60 (P2), final U.S. model year before the U.S. skipped a 2010 carryover and moved to the all-new 2011 S60 redesign.
Volvo positioned the S60 as the sporty sedan in its lineup, fitting between the smaller S40 and the larger S80. Its core appeal was a mix of turbocharged power, a driver-focused cabin, distinctive styling, and Volvo’s long-standing safety reputation. For most buyers, the S60 was a compact luxury sedan for everyday commuting and family use that felt more personal and safety-focused than many rivals, with the T5 adding a notably more performance-minded flavor.
The 2.5T is the mainstream luxury trim, with leather seating, a moonroof, power front seats, and driver-seat memory. The limited-run 2.5T SE serves as a final-year sendoff with heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers. The performance-focused T5 has a stronger turbo engine, a sport-tuned chassis, premium audio, headlights that turn with the road, and rear parking assistance.
What changed, by category
2009 Volvo S60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5-Cyl, HP Turbo, 2.4L | 5-Cyl, LP Turbo, 2.5L | 5-Cyl, LP Turbo, 2.5L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 5-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 5-Spd Geartronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 257 hp | 208 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3300 lb | 3300 lb | 3300 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft | 13.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2009 Volvo S60?
The biggest change is more standard equipment. Volvo moved content from the former Premium Package into the 2.5T models and content from the former Advanced Package into the T5.
Was the 2009 Volvo S60 redesigned?
No, the 2009 S60 was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and received added standard equipment, small detail updates, and a limited-run SE trim.
What is special about the 2009 Volvo S60 2.5T SE?
The 2009 2.5T SE is a limited-run final-year edition. It combines the turbocharged five-cylinder engine with leather seating, a moonroof, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and dual-zone climate control.
How does the 2009 S60 T5 differ from the 2.5T?
The 2009 T5 is the performance-focused trim. It has a stronger turbocharged engine, a sport-tuned chassis, premium leather, upgraded audio, headlights that turn with the road, and rear parking assistance.
Is the 2009 Volvo S60 substantially different from the 2008 model?
No, the 2009 S60 is a light update rather than a major change. Its main advantages over the 2008 model are richer standard equipment, standard Geartronic manual-shift control on 2.5T models, minor detail revisions, and the late-run 2.5T SE.