The Volvo S80 is a luxury car that offers distinctive Scandinavian design, innovative technology, a refined ride, spaciousness and comfort. This luxurious and modern Volvo is an elegant premium-badge alternative to big-selling German executive cars and reinforces Volvo's leadership in safety, quality and environmental care. Yet it's also a car that offers high levels of driving enjoyment, thanks to extensive development on UK roads, powerful new engines and advanced chassis dynamics.
Three new turbodiesels that reduce both fuel consumption and emissions are welcome additions to the model. These include two frugal five-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbodiesels - the 2.4D (175PS) and D5 (205PS). The 2.4D now offers 175PS, 420Nm of torque from 1500-2750rpm and 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds. The D5 has 205PS, 420Nm of torque from 1500-3250rpm and 0-60mph is possible in 7.5 seconds (8.5 Geartronic).
Both engines deliver excellent fuel economy with up to 60.1mpg and 47.9mpg for the 2.4D on the extra-urban and combined cycles, and 56.5 mpg and 45.6 mpg respectively for the D5.
Meanwhile, a new entry level 1.6D DRIVe engine delivers class-leading CO2 emissions of just 129g/km plus 57.7 mpg on the combined cycle.
Engine choice also includes a high-performance 315PS V8, used in a top-of-the-range All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) version and a 2.5T 231PS petrol unit.
The new Volvo S80 features a number of exterior design changes that have resulted in a lower, longer and wider stance, further increasing the car's appeal. Despite the new look however, the latest S80 is unmistakably Scandinavian in style and functionality.
