Volvo S80 Review

Volvo S80 Review

The manufacturer Volvo has launched its new Ford D3 platform car known as S80 in India in attractive prices. The car is packed with a host of safety features ensuring more security to both the vehicle and traveler. The Volvo S80 is available in various diesel models and in various attractive color options which would definitely captures the car enthusiasts. The price of Volvo S80 is little expensive but packed with excellent features. The best feature of the car includes awesome interiors and higher performance. It is very high cost to maintain the vehicle.

Volvo S80 Variants

The Volvo S80 comes in various diesel models which are listed below along with its price details.

1) Volvo S80 D4 Kinetic – Rs.33,24,000
2) Volvo S80 D4 Summum – Rs.37,25,000
3) Volvo S80 D5 – Rs.40,99,000

Volvo S80 Colors

The colors available for all the variants of Volvo S80 includes

1) Caper Green Metallic
2) Electric Silver Metallic
3) Silver Metallic
4) Biarritz Blue Metallic
5) Magic Blue Metallic
6) Twilight Bronze Metallic
7) Caspian Blue Metallic
8) Black Stone
9) Ice White
10)Flamenco Red
11)Ember Black Metallic
12)Black Sapphire Metallic

Volvo S80 Dimensions

The dimensions of Volvo S80 in terms of its length, height and width are represented below.

1) Length – 4851 mm
2) Width – 1861 mm
3) Height – 1493 mm

Along with that, the wheelbase of the car is 2835 mm and the minimum turning radius is found to be 11.7 m respectively.

Volvo S80 Engine Specs

The Volvo S80 comes in both petrol and diesel engine options in which the petrol variant of Volvo S80 is powered by a 3.2L, 6 cylinder petrol engine offering the displacement of 3192 cc. The petrol engine delivers the maximum power output of 238 PS @ 6200 RPM in combination with the maximum torque output of 320 NM @ 3200 RPM. The engine is mated with a six speed gear tronic transmission. Another petrol variant of the Volvo S80 comes with V8 generating the net power of 315 HP @ 5950 RPM in combination with the net torque of 440 NM @ 3950 RPM along with the displacement very close to 4414 cc. This is well equipped with Variable Valve Timing and Variable Intake System for higher power, torque and transmission. Likewise, the diesel variant of the car is loaded with new D5 twin turbo diesel engine with five cylinders and front wheel drive with the displacement of 2400 cc. This diesel engine produces the peak power output of 205 PS @ 4000 RPM along with the peak torque of 420 NM @ 1500-3250 RPM.

Acceleration and Pick Up

The Volvo S80 is available in three different capacity engines in which the 3.2 petrol engine can be able to touch the barrier of 0-100 kmph in just 7.9 seconds with the maximum speed of 240 kmph. The V8 engine of the car can be able to cross 0-100 kmph in just 6.5 seconds with the top speed of 250 kmph. The final diesel variant can reach from 0-100 kmph in a short span of 8.5 second with the maximum speed of 230 kmph which is really good.

Volvo S80 Fuel Efficiency

The Volvo S80 is one of the fuel efficiency car in which the base petrol engine variant 3.2 gives an impressive mileage of 6.7 kmpl in city and 11 kmpl on highways. The V8 petrol engine of the car delivers a healthy mileage of around 5.5 kmpl in heavy city traffic roads and 11.4 kmpl on highway roads. The diesel variant of the car gives the mileage of about 10.1 kmpl in city roads and 16 kmpl on highways.

Design and Comfort

Volvo S80 Interiors

The interiors of the Innova is packed with modern design features which look very trendy. The cabin of the car is really awesome with funky dashboard with an advanced instrument cluster. The instrument cluster consists of trip computer, tachometer, temperature guage, clock etc. which displays the vital information of the car. The car comes with a four spoke leather covering power steering wheel fitted with mounted audio controls which is easy for the driver. The front passengers can easily access the high performance audio system which is blessed with RDS Radio, MP3, WMA compatible CD player, USB and AUX input in front centre armrest, 4x40 watt amplifier and 8 high performance loudspeakers. The Volvo S80 is gifted with class leading seating arrangements in which the seats are offered with three point seat belts. The car is a luxurious and spacious vehicle with enough legroom, headroom, shoulder room and hiproom which is quite outstanding. It is possible to store lot of things inside the cabin and boot. The storage pockets are placed at the front door panel and back of the front seat. The rear seats are of foldable type for storing luggages and the car has grocery bag holder, cigarette lighter and ashtray.

Volvo S80 Exterior Styling

Not only the interiors, the exteriors of the car is also very trendy with impressive designs. It is a classic example of art from the front to rear. The front fascia of the car looks very glamour with the eagle eyed headlamp cluster, chrome finished grille and front fog lamps. The headlamp cluster comprises the halogen lights with adjuster and turn indicators. The company logo is placed on the upper grille of the car. Below the headlamp, the fog lamps are located at both end of the grille. It has a body colored front, side and rear skirts. The car comes with an outside rear view mirrors with LED turn indicators and front and rear wipers are also provided. Some of the exterior features includes roof hatch, rain sensor, parking assistance rear and front, headlight washer, water repellent front side windows, chrome door moulding lower etc. which enhances the appearance of the car. The tail lights are placed at the rear and the cluster holds brake light, reverse light, parking light and turn indicators. All the variants of the car is fitted with the 17 inch alloy wheels of size 245/40 which is radial tubeless type.

Brakes and Suspensions

The Volvo S80 is loaded with an advanced brakes and suspensions in which both the front and back wheels are fitted with a ventilated disc brakes which is added along some other braking features such as Adaptive brake light, Hydraulic brake assist, Ready alert brakes. Likewise, the suspension is also good which helps very easy to handle the vehicle. The front suspension of the car comes with a McPherson spring struts with anti-drive, anti-lift function and anti-roll bar in which the rear suspension is of Active multi-link independent suspension with anti-roll bar type.

Volvo S80 Safety Features

The Volvo S80 has been well packed with lot of safety features such as dual airbags, Whiplash Protection System for additional support to the spinal cord and neck in a balanced way, Head restraints, ABS, EBD, emergency brake light, Intelligent Driver Information System to avoid unwanted distractions etc. Apart from that it also has electrical child lock, level sensor, central locking, Personal Car Communicators and many more. All these altogether ensures better safety and security to the vehicle and the travelers.