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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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2010 Volvo S80 OverviewSource: CarGurus...wood trim, satellite radio, and a 12-speaker Dynaudio surround-sound system, all of which are optional package deals with both the 3.2 and T6 trims. An additional option offered only with the S80 V8 is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. A sport-tuned suspension package is available with the T6, while this suspension system as well as speed-sensitive power steering are optional as stand-alone items with the V8.Volvo's much-ballyhooed reputation for safety is embodied in the 2010 S80, with such equipment as four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted air bags... |
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2010 volvo s80 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy is 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined for the 3.2, 16/24/19 for the T6 and 15/22/18 for the V8. Safety: The 2010 Volvo S80 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags featuring separate chambers for chest and hip protection, side curtain airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints and seatbelt pre-tensioners in all five positions. In crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Volvo S80 earned the top rating of "Good" for both frontal-offset and side collision protection. In braking testing, the last S80 V8 we... |
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2010 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...upgraded Dynaudio sound system Optional dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system (screens integrated 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 has a turbocharged six-cylinder in the 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... |
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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
Why should I also consider these?
The 2010 Volvo S80, at the base level with front-wheel drive and a large, comfortable interior, 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, and perhaps the closest to the S80.
But oddly, the RL feels sportier than base-model S80.
For those who wish to be a little more flamboyant, the V-8-powered Jaguar XF is worth a serious look; the Jag’s interior is warm and smooth, while the Volvo is a bit cold and stark in its interior design especially.
We’re not saying either is better for design—it’s really a matter of personal taste.
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