Volvo S80 review
The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars since 1998, introduced to take the place of the rear-wheel-drive Volvo 960 (later S90) saloon in the model range. The Volvo S80 has been built at the Torslanda Works inGothenburg, Sweden. For the 1998 model year, some North American S80's were built at Volvo's Halifax Assembly plant inHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Unlike most Volvo models, it did not have an estate version for its first generation. The third generation of the V70 wagon is marketed as the estate version for the second generation of the S80 saloon. This is a part of a major product overhaul at Volvo, including a luxury large estate and saloon. It serves as the flagship model for Volvo.
The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars since 1998, introduced to take the place of the rear-wheel-drive Volvo 960 (later S90) saloon in the model range. The Volvo S80 has been built at the Torslanda Works inGothenburg, Sweden. For the 1998 model year, some North American S80's were built at Volvo's Halifax Assembly plant inHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Unlike most Volvo models, it did not have an estate version for its first generation. The third generation of the V70 wagon is marketed as the estate version for the second generation of the S80 saloon. This is a part of a major product overhaul at Volvo, including a luxury large estate and saloon. It serves as the flagship model for Volvo.
The second generation Volvo S80 was released in 2006 as a model year 2007 car. In June 2007, it scored the highest "good" rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test performance for frontal, side, and rear impacts, earning it the IIHS Top Safety Pick. The second generation S80 features a more rigid chassis.
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First generation (1998–2006)
The design takes styling cues from the Volvo ECC concept. The first-generation S80 is based on the Volvo P2 platform. Over 368,000 first-generation S80s were built. This S80 was equipped with numerous safety systems, including Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection System WHIPS.The S80 featured a straight-six engine in a transverse engine mounting. No existing manual gearbox would fit in the engine bay with the six-cylinder engine, so Volvo had to develop their own, the M65. It featured also an environmental specification, covering aspects such as allergens from textiles, fuel economy and the life cycle of the car from production to dismantling.
The S80 was initially available with four different engines. Starting the range was a detuned 2.4-litre 104 kilowatts (141 PS; 139 bhp) five-cylinder. This was also available as a compressed natural gas (CNG) and
Safety
EuroNCAP tested the first generation Volvo S80, running from 1998 to 2003. They tested a left-hand drive, 4-door saloon, registered in 2000, with front seatbelt pretensioners, seatbelt load limiters, as well as front, side, body, and head airbags:
| Test | Score | Points |
| Overall: | N/A | N/A |
| Adult occupant: |   | 29 |
| Pedestrian: | | 14 |
Scores given for the car showed pedestrians' legs facing a very aggressive front end, resulting in only 2 stars of 4 for pedestrian safety. Despite this EuroNCAP did state "This large Volvo is very safe and gave a good all round performance" due to the good adult protection inside the car in the event of a collision.as an liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) version. The fully tuned version produced 125 kilowatts (170 PS; 168 bhp). Next up was a 2.9-litre 144 kilowatts (196 PS; 193 bhp) six-cylinder, then 200 kilowatts (272 PS; 268 bhp) T6, and finally, the 103 kilowatts (140 PS; 138 bhp) 2.5-litreVolkswagen-sourced Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine. The 2.9 has a straight-six engine, while the T6 was powered by a destroked twin-turbocharged version.
In 2000, there was the addition of the 149 kilowatts (203 PS; 200 bhp) 2.5T, available with standard all-wheel drive. The 2.5T model featured a light-pressure turbocharger.
Late 2001 introduced the 120 kilowatts (163 PS; 161 bhp) five-cylinder common rail diesel D5, detuned to 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp) and sold as 2.4D in some markets.
In some European countries, the entry level S80 came with a 2.0-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 182 metric horsepower (134 kW; 180 bhp). These were sold in countries where larger capacity engines were penalized by heavy taxes.
Minor exterior design changes occurred between 2003 and 2004 versions, notably front grille styling.
Engines
| Year | Model | Engine displacement | Engine configuration | Fuel | Max. motivepower | Max. torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2006 | 2.4 (140) | 2,435 cc(148.6 cu in) | Straight five | Petrol engine | 103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) | 220 N·m(162 lbf·ft) |
| 1998–2006 | 2.4 | 2,435 cc (148.6 cu in) | Straight five | Petrol engine | 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) | 225 N·m (166 lbf·ft) |
| 2000–2006 | 2.0T | 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) | Straight five LPT | Petrol engine | 132 kW (179 PS; 177 bhp) | 240 N·m (177 lbf·ft) |
| 1998–2003 | 2.4T | 2,435 cc (148.6 cu in) | Straight five LPT | Petrol engine | 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) | 285 N·m (210 lbf·ft) |
| 2003–2006 | 2.5T | 2,521 cc (153.8 cu in) | Straight five LPT | Petrol engine | 155 kW (211 PS; 208 bhp) | 320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) |
| 1998–2001 | 2.9 | 2,922 cc (178.3 cu in) | Straight six | Petrol engine | 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.9 | 2,922 cc (178.3 cu in) | Straight six | Petrol engine | 144 kW (196 PS; 193 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) |
| 1998–2001 | T6 | 2,783 cc (169.8 cu in) | Straight six twin-turbo | Petrol engine | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 bhp) | 380 N·m (280 lbf·ft) |
| 2002–2006 | T6 | 2,922 cc (178.3 cu in) | Straight six twin-turbo | Petrol engine | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 bhp) | 380 N·m (280 lbf·ft) |
| 1998–2001 | TDI (Volkswagen engine) | 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) | Straight five turbocharged | Diesel engine | 103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) |
| 2001–2006 | 2.4D | 2,401 cc (146.5 cu in) | Straight five turbochargedcommon rail | Diesel engine | 96 kW (131 PS; 129 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) |
| 2001–2006 | D5 | 2,401 cc (146.5 cu in) | Straight five turbocharged common rail | Diesel engine | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) | 340 N·m (251 lbf·ft) |
Second generation (2006–present)
he second generation S80 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February, with sales beginning in June 2006. The new S80 features a new 3.2-litre straight-six engine or 4.4-litre V8 engine, in combination with available four-wheel drive. The second-generation S80 is the first Volvo saloon model to become available with Volvo's compact, transversely fitted B8444S V8 with a power output of 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) and 440 newton metres (325 lbf·ft) of torque developed jointly by Volvo Carsengine unit Skövde and Yamaha, but built by Yamaha of Japan. The engine features four catalytic converters and advanced electronics. The structure featured high strength boron steel for safety.
The second generation S80 received the IIHS 2007 Top Safety Pick Award in overall safety protection. Also again in November the IIHS awarded the 2008 Volvo S80 with Top Safety Award.
The new S80 is based on the Ford EUCD platform (called P24 by Volvo), also used for vehicles including the Ford S-MAX, Ford Mondeo, and Ford Galaxy large MPVs. Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be an optional feature with the new S80.
The S80 is available with optional Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS). Brake Support offers additional assistance by preparing the braking system so that the car can begin stopping faster and preparing for panic brake application. The Volvo S80 also offers an adaptive brake light as standard which is active at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), and can sense the difference between normal and panic braking. Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) are also available in the S80 to anticipate severe braking. It prepares for this by moving the brake pads closer to the discs.
The S80 is available with a Blind Spot Information System as well as Lane Departure Warning, it can be turned on from 40 mph (64 km/h).
The T4 variant features the 1.6L turbocharged EcoBoost engine and is exclusively available in Asia only.
Safety
| Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
| Small overlap frontal offset | Good1 |
| Side impact | Good |
| Roof strength | Good2 |
Engines
| Year | Model | Engine displacement | Engine configuration | Fuel | Max. motive power | Max. torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | V8 | 4,414 cc (269.4 cu in) | V8 engine | Petrol | 232 kW (315 PS; 311 bhp) | 440 N·m (325 lbf·ft) |
| 2006– | 3.2 | 3,192 cc (194.8 cu in) | Inline-six | Petrol | 175 kW (238 PS; 235 bhp) | 320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) |
| 2008– | T6 | 2,953 cc (180.2 cu in) | Inline-six turbocharged | Petrol | 210 kW (286 PS; 282 bhp) | 400 N·m (295 lbf·ft) |
| 2013– | T6 AWD | 2,953 cc (180.2 cu in) | Inline-six turbocharged | Petrol | 224 kW (305 PS; 300 bhp) | 440 N·m (325 lbf·ft) |
| 2006–2009 | 2.5T | 2,521 cc (153.8 cu in) | Inline-five LPT | Petrol | 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) | 300 N·m (221 lbf·ft) |
| 2008–2009 | 2.5FT | 2,521 cc (153.8 cu in) | Inline-five LPT | E85/petrol FlexiFuel | 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) | 300 N·m (221 lbf·ft) |
| 2008–2009 | 2.0 | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) | Inline-four | Petrol | 107 kW (145 PS; 143 bhp) | 185 N·m (136 lbf·ft) |
| 2008–2009 | 2.0F | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) | Inline-four | E85/petrol FlexiFuel | 107 kW (145 PS; 143 bhp) | 185 N·m (136 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 2.0 | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) | Inline-four | Petrol | 107 kW (145 PS; 143 bhp) | 190 N·m (140 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 2.0F | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) | Inline-four | E85/petrol FlexiFuel | 107 kW (145 PS; 143 bhp) | 190 N·m (140 lbf·ft) |
| 2013– | T5 | 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) | Inline-four | Petrol | 180 kW (245 PS; 241 bhp) | 350 N·m (258 lbf·ft) |
| 2011– | T4 | 1,596 cc (97.4 cu in) | Inline-four turbocharged | Petrol | 134 kW (182 PS; 180 bhp) | 240 N·m (177 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | D5 | 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) | Inline-five twin-turbo common rail | Diesel | 151 kW (205 PS; 202 bhp) | 420 N·m (310 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 2.4D | 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) | Inline-five turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 129 kW (175 PS; 173 bhp) | 420 N·m (310 lbf·ft) |
| 2006–2009 | D5 | 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) | Inline-five turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 136 kW (185 PS; 182 bhp) | 400 N·m (295 lbf·ft) |
| 2006–2009 | 2.4D | 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) | Inline-five turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) | 340 N·m (251 lbf·ft) |
| 2008– | 2.0D | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | Inline-four turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp) | 320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) |
| 2014– | D4 | 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) | Inline-four turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 133 kW (181 PS; 178 bhp) | 400 N·m (295 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 1.6D DRIVe | 1,560 cc (95.2 cu in) | Inline-four turbocharged common rail | Diesel | 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) | 240 N·m (177 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 2.5T | 2,521 cc (153.8 cu in) | Inline-five LPT | Petrol | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp) | 340 N·m (251 lbf·ft) |
| 2009– | 2.5FT | 2,521 cc (153.8 cu in) | Inline-five LPT | E85/petrol FlexiFuel | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp) | 340 N·m (251 lbf·ft) |
S80L
A long-wheelbase version, called the Volvo S80L, has been built by Changan-Volvo in Chongqing, China. The 2011 version has a wheelbase of 2976 mm and is powered by a turbo 2.0 or 3.0 engine.
2010 update
New features include a choice of five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 twin-turbo diesel, 2.4-litre diesel, or 1.6-litre diesel engine. Also the 2.5T and 2.5FT were modified to produce more power and have a lower fuel consumption. The update also came with the discontinuation of the Yamaha-based V8 engine. The car's exterior was modified to give the S80 a lower, longer and wider stance. More chrome trim was added to the front, the rear end, and the doors to look like the S80 Executive. The 2010 Volvo S80 facelift also comes with a choice between a comfort-enhancing standard chassis, or a sport one that offers better handling dynamics. The 2010 S80 will be available with a S80 R-design interior package to give the inside a sportier look. The interior package contains a new sports steering wheel, sports pedals, Dynamic leather seats, sports gearshift knob, and a new instrument with blue background.
The car was unveiled in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show.
2012
The 2012 Volvo S80 now features turn signals on the outside mirrors, a new 7-inch Sensus infotainment system in the center of the dash, genuine wood interior trim and Bluetooth audio streaming. Volvo's City Safety technology is also now standard.
2014 update
New front and rear bumpers, new lower front fascia, new grille style, new touch screen infotainment system, new optional digital gauge cluster, and additional interior ambient lighting.
2015
The base 2015 Volvo S80 is powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower, which is the same output as the 3.2-liter six-cylinder in the 2014 model. A new eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard, and the base S80 also gets a new auto start/stop feature, which turns the engine off when the car is stopped to conserve fuel. The 2015 S80 achieves an EPA-estimated 25/37 mpg city/highway, which is a notable improvement over the 2014 model’s 20/29 mpg rating. T6 AWD models come with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are also standard on T6 models. The T6 gets slightly better fuel economy than the 2014 model T6.
The 2015 Volvo S80 comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system, which features a 7-inch HD color screen. An optionalIntelliSafe technology package adds features like adaptive cruise control, Lane Keeping Aid, forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection and Active High Beam, which automatically set the headlights to low beams when oncoming traffic is approaching. City Safety with Pedestrian detection, cyclist detection and Forward Collision Warning,Pedestrian airbag, 360° camera and Park Assist Pilot.
An optional climate package includes heated front and rear seats, a heated windshield and a heated steering wheel. The 2015 Volvo S80 went on sale in early 2014 and starts at $40,500 in the US.
2015.5
Introduced in late 2014, midyear changes introduced for the 2015.5 model include new standard Sensus Connect and Volvo On-Call with 6-month complimentary subscriptions, new Sensus Navigation with Map Care, and a new optional Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System. The 2015.5 Volvo S80 starts at $41,450 in the US.
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