2007 Volvo S80 - Expert Reviews
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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 12 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2007 Volvo S80 OverviewSource: CarGurus...When its radar detects too little distance from the car in front it alerts the driver and then prepares for a quick stop by positioning the brake pads closer to the brakes. The car's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) also reduces crash likelihood by monitoring the car's blind spots and sending an alert to the Driver Information panel when it detects a vehicle within that space. And it's no surprise that the S80 comes with ABS at no extra cost, so you're in pretty good hands if a bad situation should arise.Luxury is the other theme of the S80, so comforts and conveniences are par for the... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Volvo's power is evident with even the slightest touch of the pedal, which is firm. But the sense of steering is too light, especially while pulling out to pass at highway speeds. I'm not sure what gets lost in translation from the front wheels to the steering wheel, but the feel is too vague for a car with 311 horsepower. Eventually, I adjusted, but a model being sold as a performance car needs to provide more feedback to the driver. The interior is a superb blend of functional cockpit and luxurious cruiser. Its center-stack control section for audio, climate, and road information is a... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Not in real life she doesn't. Attuned to the fact that women think of safety not just in terms of crash protection but personal security, Volvo offers the optional Personal Car Communicator (PCC), a high-tech keyless entry device that tells you if the car's alarm has been activated while you're away; the car even has a heartbeat sensor to tell you if anyone is hiding in the car. Cool. Volvo sedans once had a reputation for being kind of solemn and lubberly to drive. The S80 V8 should put a stake in that idea. This is a powerful, fluid and agile car. Of course, it helps that our test car was... |
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2007 volvo s80 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The S80 V8 offers considerably more power in the form of a 4.4-liter V8 rated for 311 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. It, too, uses a six-speed automatic, but in this case, power goes to all four wheels via an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system. The 3.2 model will reach 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, says Volvo, while the V8 will do the feat in 6 seconds flat. Safety: Every 2007 Volvo S80 comes with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags (with separate chambers for chest and hip protection), full-length side curtain airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints, pre-tensioning... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The view isn't so good, though; typical of Volvo's dedication to safety, the front seats have huge, nonadjustable headrests that are about all the rear-seat passenger can see. Speaking of safety, the S80 comes with stability control; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and assistance; side and side-curtain air bags: and pretty much everything else you can imagine. That said, I contend that the best safety features are those that allow you to avoid a crash, and the all-wheel-drive and crisp handling contribute to that goal. One feature I like a lot, though others don't, is a... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The front seats are designed to provide whiplash protection. The test car was equipped with Volvo's adaptive cruise control system, a $1,495 option. Adaptive cruise control works in concert with the brake system to help the driver avoid rear-impact collisions. If the S80 approaches another moving vehicle from the rear and the driver fails to slow down, a red warning light flashes on the windshield and an audible signal sounds. If the driver fails to slow, the brake pads then move against the discs in anticipation of a hard stop. Brake pressure increases so that maximum effort is applied as... |
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Tech Review: 2007 Volvo S80Source: MSN Autos...which would give a person approaching the car in, say, a dark parking garage peace of mind.The car has several proprietary features to keep you safer on the road too. The Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) uses car-body enhancements to transfer and absorb side impact, while dual-chamber driver and front-passenger side-impact airbags and inflatable side curtains are intended to cushion the blow to the body in such accidents. And Volvo's Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) uses active headrests to help reduce neck injuries that commonly result from being rear-ended.Outside of the BoxBut the... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Nice touches include a push-button parking brake, a deep stowage container under the center seat armrest and cup and cell phone holders in front of the armrest along with a power plug. For the first time Volvo stuck a V-8 under the hood, a 4.4-liter, 311-horsepower rocket that packs more than enough power to embarrass malingerers. It has push-button start and stop. Takeoffs are quick. The S80 is so energetic that parents who roam the streets in other brands better prepare for the ultimate put-down when the kid in steerage whines: "Dad, you just got passed by a Volvo." Volvo says owners have... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...But it was nothing terribly bothersome, and nothing at all that could be considered dangerous on a highway run. Ride, acceleration and handling: Excellent in all three categories in the V-8. Ride and handling were excellent, and acceleration was very good in the six-cylinder car. Head-turning quotient: The look is unmistakably Volvo, and that is a good thing for product identity. But the hood has been bubbled up to reduce the chance of pedestrian injury or death in the event of the car hitting a person, and the rear lights have been modified to reduce the chance of rear-end collision. The car... |
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2007 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Driving the new S80 is stealth, smooth, super quiet, clean and uncluttered. Part of the Scandinavian Luxury that the S80 represents is a simplistic, functional approach. Put in what I need and leave out what I don't. Despite its amazing safety innovations, it is so refreshing to get into a car that doesn't assault me with over-the-top and pointless technology. My focus is on the road, rather than fiddling with a complicated computer system simply to change the radio station. Another aspect of Scandinavian Luxury is the use of authentic materials within the car: Real wood trim, rather than... |
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