“Consider the lack of climate-control when remote starting. You have to remember to leave the climate settings on whatever you would like them to be at remote-start time. Also consider the extreme delay of the infotainment system during startup. You have to use the touch screen to modify the climate and that cannot happen until it fully loads.”
2020 Volvo S60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 Volvo S60 is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster becoming standard across the lineup. This is a light equipment update rather than a redesign.
About the 2020 Volvo S60
3rd generation (2019-2024), second model year.
Volvo positions the S60 as a midsize luxury sedan that blends Scandinavian design, strong safety credentials, and a more athletic feel than the brand's larger sedans. Its core appeal is not flashy excess; it is clean styling, supportive seats, easy-to-like technology, and a choice of powertrains ranging from a smooth base turbo four to quick plug-in hybrids. Against German rivals, Volvo leans on standard tech, a calmer cabin design, and a distinct safety-first personality.
The 2020 S60 ranges from the straightforward T5 Momentum to comfort-focused Inscription and sport-themed R-Design versions. T5 models use a 250-hp turbo engine, while T6 models pair a 316-hp engine with AWD and T8 models use a 400-hp plug-in hybrid AWD system. At the top, the 415-hp T8 Polestar Engineered adds specialized suspension and stronger Brembo front brakes.
What changed, by category
Tech
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster became standard on every trim. R-Design models also gained upgraded interior lighting, while the T8 Polestar Engineered received standard Bowers & Wilkins premium audio and a heated steering wheel.
Styling and cabin
T5, T6, and T8 R-Design models gained a tailored dashboard and four-zone climate control. Fog lights changed from optional to standard on T5 and T6 Inscription models.
Safety
The rear-view camera changed from standard to optional on the T5 Momentum, T5 Inscription, and T5 R-Design.
2020 Volvo S60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter |
| 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic w/Adaptive Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft | 13.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 22 | 22 | |||||||
| MPGe Combined | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Volvo S60?
The biggest change is that a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster became standard across the entire 2020 S60 lineup. The rest of the car largely carries over from 2019.
Is the 2020 Volvo S60 a redesign?
No. The 2020 S60 is the second model year of the third-generation car introduced for 2019, so its updates are mainly equipment changes rather than a new design.
What changed on the 2020 Volvo S60 R-Design trims?
The 2020 R-Design trims gained a tailored dashboard, four-zone climate control, upgraded interior lighting, and the larger standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Their sport seats, black exterior details, and driver-focused character remained central to the trim.
What changed on the 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered?
The 2020 T8 Polestar Engineered gained standard Bowers & Wilkins premium audio and a heated steering wheel. It retained its 415-hp plug-in hybrid AWD powertrain, specialized suspension, and stronger Brembo front brakes.
Is the 2020 Volvo S60 meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Only modestly. The clearest advantage is the standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with extra cabin equipment added to R-Design and Polestar Engineered models; the basic design and powertrain lineup remain the same.
2020 Volvo S60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Volvo S60.
4.2
2020 Volvo S60
(194 reviews)
“I feel the updated safety equipment sacrificed the quality of the interior and exterior equipment. My 2018 S60 was far superior than the 2020 S60.”
“If you like performance, durability and be secure, Volvo has all the above and beyond.”