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Model Overview: 2013 Volvo S80
As Volvo's premium luxury sedan, the S80 offers a remarkable combination of world-class comfort, dynamic performance, cutting-edge infotainment and advanced safety technologies. Changes for the new model year are designed to enhance the desirability, convenience and exclusivity factors of Volvo's flagship. The Volvo Sensus system, which made its debut on the S80 last year, has been enhanced for 2013. Standard on all S80 models, Sensus lets drivers manage information from the audio unit, navigation system (if...
Model Overview: 2012 Volvo S80
Those seeking the finest in luxury, performance and class-leading safety of a flagship sedan will find that the Volvo S80 delivers on all counts. For 2012, Volvo has made its top car even more attractive for drivers and passengers with a number of important refinements. All S80s receive a redesigned upper instrument panel that houses the new standard Volvo Sensus system. This conveniently enables drivers to manage information from the audio unit, navigation system (if equipped)...
Model Overview: 2011 Volvo S80
Volvo's flagship S80 offers a revised model lineup for 2011 along with enhanced powerplants and equipment availability. While the previous S80 V8 AWD model has been discontinued, the S80 T6 AWD receives a boost in output that makes it nearly as powerful at a lower price point than the V8. The S80 T6 AWD's 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine now develops 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, for net gains of 19 hp and 30 lb.-ft....
2010 Volvo S80 Makes U.S. Debut at New York Auto Show Elegant Refinements E
What does Volvo do for an encore when it already has a superlative entry in the premium luxury sedan arena? It adds even more elegance and luxury to the flagship S80 for 2010. The enhancements are designed to make the S80 an even stronger contender in an increasingly competitive class. "Customers in this segment are often very brand loyal," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. "In order to appear on the radar of customers...
The 2010 Volvo S80 - first class exclusiveness and driving properties
The 2010 Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars' project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. "We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we're placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to exclusiveness, quality and driving properties," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. The 2010 Volvo S80 is being unveiled for the very first...
Model Overview: 2009 Volvo S80
Entering its third year since a major redesign, Volvo's flagship S80 enhances its premium luxury charter with increased standard amenities across the board. The model lineup for 2009 includes the normally aspirated S80 3.2, the turbocharged S80 T6 AWD fitted with Volvo's renown all-wheel drive with Instant TractionTM and the top flight S80 V8 AWD - the first and only Volvo sedan equipped with a powerful yet remarkably compact and highly efficient V8 engine. Among the...