Interesting Facts About the Volvo S60 P2
The Volvo S60 made its debut in the autumn of 2000, stepping in to replace the outgoing S70. Built on the P2 platform, the first‑generation model ran through 2009 and saw strong yearly production volumes.
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Launch and Platform
The first generation of the Volvo S60 was launched in autumn 2000 as the successor to the S70. It was built on Volvo's P2 platform, which also underpinned the similarly designed estate version.
Production Peaks in the Early 2000s
During its early years the S60 saw notable production numbers: 110,158 units were built in 2001‑2002, 52,593 in 2002‑2003, 100,211 in 2003‑2004, and 68,367 in 2004‑2005. These figures illustrate the model’s strong market presence in its first decade.
Engine Evolution – The Drive‑E Era
A major power‑train update arrived for the S60 in the 2015 model year, when the lineup adopted a completely new 'Drive‑E' generation of 4‑cylinder engines. This shift marked a significant technological refresh for the model.
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