Volvo S80 DRIVe road test
Written By Lee Sibbald Published On: Nov 05 2009
The Volvo S80 is not as showy as some of its German competition when it comes to the grain and texture of the materials used in its cabin, but there are no concerns with the quality and finish. It’s all very substantial and solid, yet there are lighter touches such as the ‘floating’ centre console that adds to the general high value ambience of the S80’s interior. The mechanical parts are all tough items and have shown themselves to be reliable in other models. Volvo’s are not the cheapest cars to service, but records show they rarely need more than regular servicing to keep on the road.
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It wouldn’t be a Volvo if the S80 wasn’t brimmed full of safety equipment. There are pairs of front, side and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and ESP traction control, as well as anti-whiplash head rests and a lane departure warning to signal to the driver if the car wanders out of its lane. There’s also adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe distance to the car in front and Volvo’s Collision Warning that applies the brakes if the car detects an accident is imminent. An alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks take care of security.
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