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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2006 Volvo S80 OverviewSource: CarGurus...For this year the line was streamlined to two trims powered by the T5 engine, with All-Wheel Drive the difference between them.This was the final year of this S80's generation before a total redesign for 2007. Still there were some changes, mostly concerning standard equipment and options. A new color, Willow Green, was also introduced. Once again proving Volvo's commitment to safety, the 2006 S80 earned 5 stars in each NHTSA crash test: the Frontal Crash Test (driver front and passenger front), the Side Crash Test (front side and rear side), and the Rollover Test. User reviews praised the... |
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2006 volvo s80 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: The Volvo S80 is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder with 208 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations are available. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. Safety: Four-wheel antilock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and emergency braking assist are standard, and stability control is optional. Every S80 comes with side airbags for front passengers, head curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, and whiplash-reducing head restraints. The Volvo S80 received perfect marks in all... |
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2006 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Large side windows provide excellent views. Leather seating surfaces, power front seats and dual-zone electronic climate control are standard. Even though the trunk lid opens more than 90 degrees, the opening isn't particularly large. Still, the cargo floor is long, wide and flat. Trunks hold 14.4 cubic feet of cargo. Split rear seatbacks fold flat without the need to remove the head restraints. Each rear head restraint folds down with the push of a dashboard button. A navigation system with a pop-up video screen is available. Under the Hood Both front- and all-wheel-drive 2.5T models hold a... |
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Volvo S80 Related News
Looking For Better Fuel Economy, Volvo Downsizes To Four Cylinder Engines
Over the next ten years, Swedish automaker Volvo will abandon all five- and six-cylinder engines in favor of more fuel-efficient three- and four-cylinder engines. The move... September 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw
Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically... July 29, 2011 by Richard Read
2012 Volvo S80 Executive Gets That Little Extra Touch Of Luxury
Volvo recently updated its S80 flagship sedan for the 2012 model year, with most of the updates centering on several new safety and infotainment upgrades. However, the... May 3, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2011 Volvo S60, S80, XC60 And XC70 Models Recalled Because Of Stalling Engines
Volvo is blaming a software glitch for its latest recall of all 2011 model year S60 and S80 sedans and XC60 and XC70 crossovers. A total of 6,046 vehicles are involved in the... November 29, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volvo Unveils Direct-Injected And Turbocharged GTDi Engine
Volvo has unveiled the first of a new range of down-sized gasoline engines that the automaker plans to launch in its cars from this year onwards. The new engines adopt the... January 28, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
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