“The S60 Cross Country is a really nice vehicle giving you a nice mix of luxury and performance. The slightly higher stance and all wheel drive make weekend adventures possible and turns heads as well. The seats are very comfortable for longer drives and the quality of the interior fantastic for this price point.”
2017 Volvo S60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Volvo S60 is a simplified trim lineup built around the new T5 Dynamic. It is not a redesign, but the T6 Polestar gets a significant new 362-hp four-cylinder powertrain.
About the 2017 Volvo S60
2nd generation S60 (2011-2018 US), late-cycle year after the earlier mid-cycle refresh and before the all-new 2019 redesign.
Volvo positioned the S60 as an elegant, dynamic small luxury sedan that blended everyday comfort with strong safety credentials. Compared with German rivals, the S60 leaned more toward supportive seats, calm road manners, and useful driver-assist technology than flashy performance—while still offering distinct personalities through the long-wheelbase Inscription, lifted Cross Country, and high-performance Polestar versions. Its core appeal was a solid, understated premium sedan that felt different from the usual 3 Series, A4, or C-Class formula.
The T5 Dynamic is the sporty core sedan, while the longer Inscription models focus on rear-seat room and comfort. The raised, AWD Cross Country brings a more rugged setup, and the T6 Polestar tops the range with AWD, adjustable performance suspension, and Brembo front brakes.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The mainstream S60 range centered on Volvo’s 240-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 8-speed automatic, including that new setup for the T5 Cross Country. The T6 Polestar replaced its previous engine with a 362-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder using both a supercharger and turbocharger, paired with a Polestar-tuned 8-speed automatic. It also received a lighter front end and revised performance tuning.
Styling
The new T5 Dynamic became the sport-look short-wheelbase core trim. Volvo dropped the prior T5 Premier, T5 R-Design, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 R-Design, and T5 Cross Country Platinum trims. T5 Inscription Premier was renamed T5 Inscription, and T5 was renamed T5 Cross Country. The body itself was not redesigned.
Safety
Blind-spot sensors changed from standard to optional on the T6 R-Design Platinum. There was no new safety-suite upgrade across the full lineup.
2017 Volvo S60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, PZEV, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T | 4-Cyl Drive-E Sprchg 2.0T | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T | 4-Cyl Drive-E Sprchg 2.0T | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 362 hp | 240 hp | 240 hp | 302 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 347 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 36.9 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Heated Windshield | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
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| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Volvo S60 redesigned?
No. The 2017 S60 kept the same body, cabin, and underlying platform. Its main updates were a simplified trim lineup and powertrain changes, especially for the T6 Polestar.
What is different about the 2017 Volvo S60 T6 Polestar?
The 2017 T6 Polestar has a new 362-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder that uses both a supercharger and turbocharger. It also received a Polestar-tuned 8-speed automatic, a lighter front end, and revised performance tuning.
How did the 2017 Volvo S60 trim lineup change from 2016?
The lineup was simplified around the new T5 Dynamic and the long-wheelbase Inscription models. Volvo dropped the T5 Premier, T5 R-Design, T6, T6 Platinum, T6 R-Design, and T5 Cross Country Platinum; renamed T5 Inscription Premier as T5 Inscription; and renamed T5 as T5 Cross Country.
Which 2017 Volvo S60 has the most rear-seat room?
The T5 Inscription and T5 Inscription Platinum have the most rear-seat room. Their longer-wheelbase body provides about three extra inches of rear legroom compared with the standard-length S60.
Did the 2017 Volvo S60 receive new safety features?
No major safety upgrade was introduced across the full 2017 lineup. City Safety and the higher trims’ driver-assistance equipment continued, while blind-spot sensors changed from standard to optional on the T6 R-Design Platinum.
2017 Volvo S60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Volvo S60.
4.3
2017 Volvo S60
(74 reviews)
“Great ride especially on highways where the speed limit is 45mph or higher. Comfortable seat. Sensible upscale options.”
“It's a luxurious, confortable sporty car, with innovative technology and one of the safest.”