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2022 Volvo S60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Volvo S60 is the midyear arrival of Extended Range plug-in hybrids with a larger battery, 455 horsepower, and up to 41 miles of electric driving. Gas models also move to B5 mild-hybrid power, while limited-production Black Editions add a darker exterior look.
About the 2022 Volvo S60
3rd generation S60 (2019-2025), fourth model year; not a redesign year, but a powertrain-update year with B5 mild-hybrid gas models and midyear Extended Range plug-in hybrids.
Volvo positions the S60 as a Scandinavian sport sedan that mixes clean design, excellent seat comfort, and a strong safety focus with a more engaging feel than many shoppers expect from the brand. It is the alternative to the usual German compact luxury sedans for buyers who want a calmer cabin, standout safety technology, and the choice of either a mild-hybrid gas engine or a plug-in hybrid without moving up to a larger car.
The 2022 lineup ranges from the straightforward Momentum to the comfort-focused Inscription, the sport-themed R-Design, and the handling-focused Polestar Engineered. B5 models use a 247-hp mild-hybrid engine, while later Extended Range plug-in hybrids produce 455 hp and travel about 40 to 41 miles on electricity, depending on trim. Notable upscale and performance touches include Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins audio, leather in Inscription, and upgraded brakes and suspension on Polestar Engineered.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Gas trims switch from T5 naming and power to a 247-hp B5 mild-hybrid setup, while the former T6 gas trims are dropped. Added partway through the year, Extended Range plug-in hybrid versions use an 18.8-kWh battery, a stronger rear motor, and a 455-hp all-wheel-drive system, with about 40 to 41 miles of electric range depending on trim.
Styling
Limited-production Black Edition versions join the Momentum, R-Design, and Recharge range. They add gloss-black exterior details and 19-inch gloss-black wheels without becoming separate performance models.
2022 Volvo S60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 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, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 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 | |||||||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | |||||||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | |||||||||
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | |||||||||
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 247 hp | 247 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 247 hp | 247 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp | 415 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 cu-ft | 11.6 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 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 40 | 22 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | |||||
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Volvo S60?
The biggest change is the midyear Extended Range plug-in hybrid system. It combines a larger 18.8-kWh battery with a stronger rear motor, raising output to 455 horsepower and extending electric range to about 40 or 41 miles, depending on trim.
Are all 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge models Extended Range versions?
No. The 2022 lineup includes both earlier plug-in hybrid versions and later-built Extended Range versions. Look for “Extended Range” in the trim name; those versions have the larger battery, 455 horsepower, and substantially longer electric range.
What changed on the gas-powered 2022 Volvo S60?
Gas-powered 2022 S60 trims move to Volvo’s 247-hp B5 mild-hybrid turbo engine. The T5 Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription names continue as B5 versions, while the former T6 gas trims leave the lineup.
What is the 2022 Volvo S60 Black Edition?
The Black Edition is a limited-production appearance treatment, not a performance upgrade. It adds gloss-black exterior trim and 19-inch gloss-black wheels to select Momentum, R-Design, and Recharge versions.
Is the 2022 Volvo S60 meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
Yes, especially if you are comparing powertrains. The 2022 gas lineup adopts B5 mild-hybrid power, and later Recharge Extended Range models add 455 horsepower and much more electric driving range; the basic body and cabin design remain largely familiar.
2022 Volvo S60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Volvo S60.
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