Volvo

Volvo S80

Price $49,100 – $61,200
Fuel consumption 6.6 – 11.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Equally discreet on the road and in terms of sales, this Swedish luxury sedan is offered with two engine options: a 3.2L or a 3.0L inline-6. The first delivers 240 hp while the second, which features a turbocharger, offers 300 hp. AWD is only available on the T6 model with the 3.0L engine. Both versions come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 8/10
Safety 10/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2012

Volvo Sensus infosystem

Pros

  • Comfortable seats
  • Advanced safety systems
  • The T6 AWD is fun
  • Very good comfort level

Cons

  • High fuel consumption
  • Zero personality
  • Sterile handling
  • Base engine underperforms

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