The 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge is Sleek Comfort with Modest Speed (POV Drive Review)

Join Miles in the 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge in Crystal White Metal with all Charcoal Nappa Leather + Textile as he shares his expert driving impressions.

Price (as tested) 💲: $63,690
Powertrain ⚙️: Turbocharged + Supercharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder + Electric Motor
Output 💪: 455 hp/523 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 MPH 🚦: 4.3 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 131 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 74 combined MPGe + 41 mile electric range
Curb weight ⚖️: 4,463 lbs

Options Equipped:
- Crystal White Metal Paint ($695)
- Ultimate Trim ($5,605): 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, massaging front seats, tailored dashboard, HUD, heated front seats
- Climate Package ($750): heated leather steering wheel, heated rear seats
- Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System ($3,200)

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Teaser: 00:00
Exterior Review: 00:09
Interior Review (rear): 01:52
Interior Review (Front): 03:20
Trunk: 03:46
Interior Review (Front) continued: 04:20
Driving Impressions: 05:57
City Driving: 08:24
0-60 mph Test: 10:25
Braking Test: 12:57
Highway Driving: 13:40
Word of the Day: 16:31
Competition: 16:57

[jake]

Such a sleek looking car, no extra weird body lines. Clean

[nnnharris]

Just picked up mine today. Your description that includes "supercharged" is incorrect. Superchargers were dropped for 2023, and the electric motor output was increased.

[geosh]

4.2 seconds to 60 is my best time in mine.

[DMCarReviews]

Even with the battery being at 0%, it still did a 4.6s 0-60 run with 2 people on board, when we tested it! Excellent performance.

[levonyoung]

I love my Volvo S60!! highly underrated car and brand.

[SopaConPocho]

Got lucky and found a 2022 S60 Black edition Recharge R-design with B&W speakers two weeks ago, it’s fully loaded…best car ever! Besides the little things that you have to get used too, this car is seriously from the future, the stance, power and torque is insane. Like with any car you have learn what it can and cannot do, have fun when your arrives, mine just dropped out of the sky, Santa Monica Volvo took care of me and I got it for $1500 under MSRP! 😎

[cplchanb]

3:10 the non recharge version has 4 zone climate. The recharge has batteries there instead

[stanislavpavlov]

I really like this. It has an oldschool feel for some reason, at least for me.
Love it .

[tubepancakes]

The late 22’ and 23’ dropped the supercharger with the addition of the larger battery and motor. So it’s “just” a turbo 4 cyl on these new T8s.

[jdub_vdub]

I love that 23 rhymes with key, very satisfying 😂

[nicknoelte]

Thank you for this review! I recently ordered a 2023 s60 recharge plus in denim blue! I like it's styling over the BMW. It may not have as much advanced tech and numbers, but it just looks better. The MPG is incredible, and the comfort is outstanding. I can't wait for it to come in! Thanks for a solid and honest review. There's not many out there regarding the new recharge models!

[Welovedaxies]

The reason there is no 3rd or 4th zone for climate is nothing to do with price, its the fact that the batteries occupy the space it would bee to be fitted in.

[vianow]

The brake boosting does work, atleast on my 2021 S60 T8. Make sure you full press down the brakes and you can boost up to about 1700-1900 RPM. Other than that, Great review! I still prefer the older Models more :D

[dragonswarmx]

Good review but this car has no supercharger and the curb weight is 5500 lbs

[benjaminsmith]

I think this is an excellent review. I just think if you want a really sharp S60 but with some expense to ride comfort, get the S60 Polestar with Ohlins dampers. It'll cost a good amount more but it is sharper in terms of handling and as a sports sedan. This is a touring sedan that is really a kind of BEV with gas backup plus moderate performance.

[eddstarr]

The Volvo S60 is one handsome sedan. The overall proportions look like, "That 70's Car", old school with a long hood and short rear deck. I'm guessing that a shorter hood would free up more space for rear seat passengers and give the S60 a more contemporary profile. Would love to see this Volvo in a darker color to show off the exterior design details. My Volvo wishmobile would be the V60 Recharge. Volvo wagons are a favorite of mine. If there's every going to be a full electric wagon it would probably be in the Polestar family. Great review, Miles.

[inspireatrandom]

Thanks for not being so agreeable like most of the other reviewers. You successfully responded the exact questions that I wanted to know about this updated model. I test drove the 2020 v60 and I was not too pleased about the lack of feedback in the brakes. Before this I had the 2017 XC90t8. Your review reminded me that the transmission issue has still not been resolved. Back then I bought the optional steering wheel with paddle shifters. Just as you say. It practically served no purpose because the car kept shifting early. I also dread the part that you said that there's no traction control override.

[danrichman]

Thanks for the intelligent, articulate review.

[meltaurus]

absolutely adore Volvos, I especially want a Cross Country wagon because... wagon duh lol. But I've been a fan since the 242 and 850.

[mrvwbug]

IMHO, the T6 is the sweet spot in the lineup. It trades that notoriously troublesome electric supercharger for a regular 2L turbo and traditional hybrid setup to the tune of about 315hp, with the same level of luxury for a fair bit less money. Volvo used to have the E-supercharger on the T6 in a non-hybrid setup and it was a warranty queen.