Before representing the updated Volvo S80, engineers were worried about supplying the car with all technical attributes designed to provide him with a worthy place in the representative class. In the trim levels of the car, modified powerful power units, active auxiliary control systems, modern equipment, high -quality materials and the assembly of the interior are proposed.
Perhaps the car does not have authority in the segment, which was achieved by representatives of the German automobile industry, but it will definitely make buyers to draw attention.
The Swedish company has long been working on the development of a representative segment, but so far it has not been possible to achieve tangible results. The reason for such inattention is laid down in rather modest exterior of machines, although many users do not even suspect that very effective technical qualities are hidden under external unpresentability. Take at least unsurpassed safety, or the technical potential of the “top” V8 engine.
Of course, the level of manageability of the sedan cannot be compared with achievements in this BMW discipline, for example, but in this regard the Swedish car is not alone. Most representative sedans do not differ in sports control, as the main emphasis is on convenience and comfort, and those who are still inherent in such qualities are fabulously expensive, and the success of such models in the market, alas, is short -lived.
Most of all in the S80 is impressive the line of the proposed engines. Gasoline V8, producing a power of 315 forces, and functioning with all -wheel drive transmission, this is only a basic version. Another motor, 6 cylinders (3.2), 235 forces, this development is very compact, neat, and easy. And a couple of modernized engines: gasoline (2.5) 200 forces, and diesel installation D5 205 forces with the moment of twisting 420 HM. The average acceleration rate fluctuates in the area, 10 seconds, at a maximum proposed speed of 210 km/h.
Of course, in comparison with the previous generation of the car, much remained unchanged, but in general, the Swedish manufacturer stepped far ahead. The exterior of the body remained practically unchanged, with the exception of some fragments.
In the design of the Volvo salon, they did not adopt the experience of German developers, having developed their own style. The central console is very interesting in the cabin, it is thin, and resembles a portable electronic gadget. The material of the finish is high -quality, with a well -thought -out choice of color, everything is harmonious and compatible.
The rear sofa will comfortly accept three adult passengers whose baggage is easily placed in a cargo compartment with a volume of 422 liters. It can be increased by transforming the rear landing row.
The cost of the sedan is loyal, however, a wide range of additional options can significantly change the figure on the price tag. But still, it is incomparable with the proposed cost of the last generation of Mercedes-Benz class E.
All trim levels propose a similar list of standard equipment: climate control (2 zones), CD system, Airbag (around the entire perimeter), auxiliary systems for preventing collision and braking, cruise control (adaptive), adjustable bixenon lighting, and a special body design which is the branded development of the company and analogues of which is not yet proposed.
The most economical configuration is the version with diesel engineering (2.0), by the way, it is the most popular. Fuel consumption is 5.6 liters.
The S80 representative sedan is designed for serious business people. Of course, the car is a Surely calm and balanced, it seems that it lacks charismatic dynamics, but it is comfortable and completely safe, and pretentiousness can be set aside to the background.