Press Releases

What's new: 2003 Volvo S60

 

 

S60 2.4

  • Single in-dash CD audio system is now standard.
  • Leather steering wheel with Volvo ironmark symbol and gearshift knob are both standard.
  • New 15-inch "Musca" alloy wheel replaces former "Lysithea" design.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey, are available.
  • A new 2.4 naturally aspirated SULEV+ (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) engine with 165 horsepower. Torque is unchanged. This engine will only be offered in California.
  • S60 2.4 manual transmission model is now available with a power moonroof.
  • A variant without moonroof or leather for both manual- and automatic-equipped cars is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes Electronic Climate Control, wood trim and trip computer in addition to a moonroof and leather-covered power driver's seat.

 

Touring Package

 

Now includes IAQS, Interior Air Quality Sensor.

 

Sport Package

 

New for 2003, the Sport Package includes a new 16-inch "Ursa" alloy wheel design and front fog lights.

 

Climate Package

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield.

 

Other Options

 

The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003.

 

S60 2.4T and 2.5T AWD

  • Single in-dash CD audio system is now standard.
  • Leather steering wheel with Volvo ironmark symbol, wood trim and front fog lights are now standard.
  • New 16-inch "Ursa" alloy wheel design replaces former "Mimas" wheel on 2.4T. Tire size is increased from 205/55-16 to 215/55-16.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey are available.
  • A new 2.5-liter light pressure turbo engine with 208 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque at 1500 rpm replaces last year's 197 horsepower 2.4-liter engine in the AWD variant only.
  • A model without a moonroof or leather is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes a power moonroof and trip computer in addition to a leather covered power passenger seat.

 

Touring Package

 

Now includes IAQS, Interior Air Quality Sensor.

 

Sport Package

 

New for 2003, the Sport Package includes 17-inch "Tethys" design alloy wheels and Geartronic transmission for the 2.4T FWD and 17-inch "Thor" design alloy wheels and T-5 Sport Seats (front and rear) for the 2.5T AWD.

 

Climate Package (standard on 2.5T AWD)

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield. The Climate Package is an option on the 2.4T and is standard on the 2.5T AWD.

 

Other Options

  • The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003. A 12-month subscription is included.
  • Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound stereo system with in-dash 4-CD player is available on both models.

 

S60 T-5

  • Leather steering wheel with Volvo ironmark symbol is now standard.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey are available.
  • A variant without moonroof or leather is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes a power moonroof in addition to leather.

 

Touring Package

 

Now includes IAQS, Interior Air Quality Sensor.

 

Sport Package

 

New for 2003, the Sport Package includes 17-inch "Tethys" design alloy wheels and a more responsive Sports Suspension.

 

Climate Package (standard on S60 AWD)

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield. The Climate Package is an option on the 2.4T and is standard on the 2.5T AWD.

 

Other Options

 

The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003. A 12-month subscription is included.

Keywords:
Old S60, 2003
Descriptions and facts in this press material relate to Volvo Cars' international car range. Described features might be optional. Vehicle specifications may vary from one country to another and may be altered without prior notification.