2009 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 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 Volvo S80 OverviewSource: CarGurus...Not only that, but it has a heartbeat feature that tells you if someone is in the car; this sounds like an unsettling feature, but could be a great stress-reliever if you have to park in a bad part of town. The V8 also comes standard with interior humidity sensors and air filters that can sift out pollen as you take a drive through the country. Along with those features are more typical luxury amenities like leather seats, shift knob, and dashboard; heated seats; and an Alpine stereo with a Dolby Surround Sound decoder and Dynaudio speakers.Not only does the S80 come standard with a multitude... |
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2009 volvo s80 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...All versions of the S80 use a six-speed automatic transmission. In performance testing, we've clocked the S80 V8 at 5.9 seconds from zero to 60 mph, while the T6 required 6.6 seconds. EPA fuel economy ratings for the S80 3.2 stand at 16 mpg city/25 highway and 20 combined, while the T6 manages 15/23/18 and the V8 a nearly identical 15/22/18. Safety: The 2009 Volvo S80 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags featuring separate chambers for chest and hip protection, full-length side curtain airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints and seatbelt pre-tensioners in all... |
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2009 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I was also impressed that the system seemed to know when a semi was next to you and didn't illuminate when its trailer extended into your blind spot. This option costs $695. The other relatively new safety feature is a collision warning system that alerts you when a car ahead of you has slowed down and an impact is imminent. A row of red lights illuminates in front of the driver, right at the edge of the dashboard, so the lights reflect off the windshield. Think this would be annoying in bumper-to-bumper traffic? It wasn't. This thing is smart; I repeatedly tried to get it to go off during a... |
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2009 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...into headrests) Optional navigation system with real-time traffic controls Under the Hood The S80 is the first Volvo sedan with an available V-8 engine. The Volvo S80 now has a turbocharged six-cylinder in the all-new T6 trim, which sits between the base six-cylinder and the top-of-the-line V8 trim level. All three engines use a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift functionality. All-wheel drive is standard with the V-8 and turbo six-cylinder; the base six-cylinder gets front-wheel drive. 235-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder with 236 pounds-feet of torque 281-hp, 3.0-liter... |
Volvo S80 Related News
Four-Cylinder Volvo Models Coming This Fall
It’s no secret that Volvo is moving away from larger engines in favor of smaller ones. The Swedish automaker has already eliminated V-8 engines, and will soon begin... April 16, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 5
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
Why should I also consider these?
With front-wheel drive and a large interior, combined with several performance engine upgrades, the Volvo S80 competes with a wide range of luxury sedans.
The Mercedes E-Class and the BMW 5-Series both offer V-8 versions and all-wheel drive, as well as extensive safety features, while the new Acura RL is a good competitor, with a new face for 2009, standard all-wheel drive, and a V-6 powertrain.
For those who wish to be a little more flamboyant, the V-8-powered Jaguar XF is worth a look; performance in the XF is near the head of its class, and while the S80’s interior is quite stark, the XF’s is warm and classy.
