Information centre, Intelligent driver information system (IDIS), Service interval indicator
Driving Mirrors
Colour co-ordinated door mirrors, Compass autodimming interior mirror, Elec heated + adjust door mirrors, Electric folding door mirrors including ground lights
Embelishment Trims
Chrome rotary knobs, air vents and manikin
Engine
Diesel particulate filter
Entertainment
Auxillary socket for external MP3 player, Steering wheel audio controls
Exterior Body Features
Chrome lower door mouldings, Chrome rear light eyeliner, Chrome surround for air intake, Chrome surround for front fog lights, Colour co-ordinated bumpers, Colour co-ordinated lower door and bumper moudings, Grey sill covers/stainless steel step covers
Exterior Lights
Adaptive brake lights, Day running lights, Front fog lamps, Headlamp levelling, Home safe and approach lighting
Heating/ Cooling/ Ventilation
B Pillar ventilation, ECC electronic climate control with AQS, Pollen filter
Interior Features
12V Accessory socket, 12V socket in luggage compartment, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Grocery bag holder, Height/reach adjustable steering column
5 headrests, Driver/passenger lumbar adjustment, Folding rear seat, Forward folding front passenger seat, Isofix attachments on rear seats, WHIPS - Whiplash Protection System
Security
Anti theft alarm, Deadlocks, Immobiliser, Locking wheel nuts, Remote control central locking includes fuel flap
Vanity Mirrors
Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirror
Summary
Volvos super-sensible take on the executive saloon segment lays down a challenge for BMW and Mercedes.
Styling
Handsome but unoriginal - it looks almost identical to the old model.
Handling
Plenty of grip and flat, roll-free cornering mark the S80 out as a vast improvement on its predecessor - but the steering lacks feel.
Comfort
The well-finished cabin is a brilliant place to spend some serious time, the ride quality is compliant and high-speed cruising is impressively quiet.
Quality
Inside and out the S80 feels like a real quality item, although the digital display on the dashboard looks relatively cheap compared to rivals.
Performance
All versions are decently rapid, although only the expensive, thirsty 4.4 litre V8 can match German rivals on outright pace.
Roominess
Occupants get an abundance of cabin space and the boot is decently proportioned, too.
Costs
Long servicing intervals (18,000 miles or two years) mean the S80 should keep maintenance costs keen. Petrol versions are thirsty, diesels are impressively frugal, but all are pricey to insure.
Value
Good standard equipment and competitive pricing compared to premium German rivals means the S80 makes a strong financial case for itself.
Stereo
Optional Dynaudio speaker system gives brilliant sound - but the satnav is controlled by a joystick behind the steering wheel and is fiddly to use.
Added Extras
None
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