Though the Swedish company’s cars are known most for being some of the safest on the market,the S60R, introduced in 2003, is a nod to Volvo’s history in motorsports. The sleek sedan is just as safe as other models but tuned ever-so-slightly for speed. What was once the S60R is known as the “R-Design” trim in more recent S60 models.

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2022 Volvo S60R ground clearance

Volvo no longer produces the S60R, instead offering various “R-Design” trims with similar specifications. According to the Volvo website, all 2022 S60s have 5.4 inches of ground clearance when factoring in the estimated weight of two passengers.

Other sources, like Edmunds and Autoevolution, note between 5.6 and 5.8 inches of clearance—likely measured when the car was empty. With small sedans like the S60 in particular, passengers’ weight will slightly lower the car, affecting ground clearance.

Volvo S60R ground clearance over the years

The S60, first introduced in 2000, has seen many iterations in the last two decades, but its ground clearance has remained fairly constant, with fluctuations of less than an inch. Here’s how ground clearance across the different S60 generations has changed:

2000-2004: 5.1 inches

2004-2007: 5.1 inches

2008-2010: 5.8 inches

2010-2013: 4.9 inches

2013-2018: 4.9 inches

2019-present: 5.4 inches

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What is ground clearance and why does it matter?

A vehicle’s ground clearance is the distance between the bottom of the chassis and the ground and it affects the type of terrain a vehicle can comfortably ride over. Ground clearance is more strongly considered when it comes to SUVs and off-roading capacity. More ground clearance means a vehicle can cross rocky or otherwise uneven terrain with no concern for damaging the bottom of the car.

Smaller cars like sedans—and especially sportscars—generally minimize ground clearance to reduce drag. No road is completely flat, though, and there are always factors like steep driveways and potholes to consider, so drivers have to be extra cautious when driving cars with very low ground clearance.

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Is the Volvo S60R a good off-road vehicle?

Nope, not at all. Though the S60 comes in many different trims and can be customized for front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid engines, it’s still a small sedan that is best left on the pavement.

For a Volvo with slightly more off-road capacity, look to one of their SUVs, like the

XC90

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