Volvo

Volvo S80

Price $48,300 – $60,400
Fuel consumption 6.8 – 11.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
Volvo’s flagship vehicle, the S80, is undergoing several cosmetic changes for 2014. The front and tail ends have been softened while the headlights and taillights demonstrate a new visual identity. The base version of the S80 is propelled by a 3.2L six-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine and front-wheel drive, while the T6 inherits a turbo and all-wheel drive. It comes with a glut of accident prevention systems, including the pedestrian detection system with automatic braking.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 80%
Driving 7/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Captivating performances (T6)
  • Extremely safe
  • Carefully planned starting price
  • Comfortable seats

Cons

  • Not prestigious
  • Updates too subtle
  • Front-wheel drive only (3.2)
  • High fuel consumption

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