2024 Volvo S60 B5 Plus Black Edition

The 2024 S60 is Volvo's compact luxury sedan, slotting below the S90 and competing with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The S60 handles with a composed, planted feel, and the T8's instant electric torque makes it genuinely quick when you want it to be. The ride is firm but well controlled, a trade-off for the sharp handling that keeps the S60 engaging on back roads. Inside, the cabin is a model of Scandinavian minimalism, with supportive seats and high-quality materials throughout. Standard tech includes a 9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a full suite of driver-assistance features. The B5 Plus Black Edition is the sporty-looking version of the mild-hybrid S60, with blacked-out trim and unique wheels that set it apart visually from the regular Plus trim. Its 2.0L I4 hybrid makes 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic to all-wheel drive, and the mild-hybrid system smooths the stop-start cycle and adds a little low-end torque. This trim gets the Black Edition's dark exterior treatment as standard, giving the sedan a stealthy look without any added performance hardware.