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2009 Volvo S80 Review

March 21, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

subtle wedge shape is effectively reinforced by a sweeping roofline and prominent shoulder ridges
Kelley Blue Book

dull as a doornail
Cars.com

much larger grille opening, a sporty bumper and under-grille treatment, larger headlamps ... and body sides that are free of moldings
Automotive.com

Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Volvo S80 offers basic, unexciting styling. Most drivers will deem it acceptable.

According to Edmunds, the "2007 model year brought a full redesign for the S80," but it "didn't change drastically in size or appearance" of the four-door Volvo S80 sedan. Automotive.com shares that the '07 redesign brought a "much larger grille opening, a sporty bumper and under-grille treatment, larger headlamps ... and body sides that are free of moldings." These changes live on in the 2009 Volvo S80. Kelley Blue Book praises the outside appearance of the Volvo S80, reporting that the "subtle wedge shape is effectively reinforced by a sweeping roofline and prominent shoulder ridges." Cars.com says that although with the S80 "Volvo has shaken the boxy look it made famous, the S80 is still unmistakably Volvo." Another reviewer at Cars.com is less impressed with the rear of this 2009 Volvo model, however, describing it as "dull as a doornail."

On the interior, the 2009 Volvo S80 has lines that are "clean...and the understated wood trim has the look of paneling versus the usual shiny veneer," according to Edmunds. This is more or less in agreement with Kelley Blue Book's assessment of the 2009 Volvo's "well-appointed cabin," which "reflects a Swedish-modern mentality." They and other reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com especially like the Volvo S80's "elegant slim-line center stack that houses the audio and climate control switchgear."

Conclusion

The 2009 Volvo S80 has a rounded, aerodynamic profile that will please most drivers.
 

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:subtle wedge shape is effectively reinforced by a sweeping roofline and prominent shoulder ridgesKelley Blue Bookdull as a doornailCars.commuch larger grille opening, a sporty bumper and under-grille treatment, larger headlamps ... and body sides that are free of moldingsAutomotive.com Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Volvo S80 offers basic, unexciting styling. Most drivers will deem it acceptable. According to Edmunds, the "2007 model year brought a full redesign for the S80," but it "didn't change drastically in size or appearance" of the four-door Volvo S80 sedan. Automotive.com shares that the '07 redesign brought a "much larger grille opening, a sporty bumper and under-grille treatment, larger headlamps ... and body sides that are free of moldings." These changes live on in the 2009 Volvo S80. Kelley Blue Book praises the outside appearance of the Volvo S80, reporting that the "subtle wedge shape is effectively reinforced by a sweeping roofline and prominent shoulder ridges." Cars.com says that although with the S80 "Volvo has shaken the boxy look it made famous, the S80 is still unmistakably Volvo." Another reviewer at Cars.com is less impressed with the rear of this 2009 Volvo model, however, describing it as "dull as a doornail." On the interior, the 2009 Volvo S80 has lines that are "clean...and the understated wood trim has the look of paneling versus the usual shiny veneer," according to Edmunds. This is more or less in agreement with Kelley Blue Book's assessment of the 2009 Volvo's "well-appointed cabin," which "reflects a Swedish-modern mentality." They and other reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com especially like the Volvo S80's "elegant slim-line center stack that houses the audio and climate control switchgear." ConclusionThe 2009 Volvo S80 has a rounded, aerodynamic profile that will please most drivers.   2009 VOLVO S80 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "subtle wedge shape is effectively reinforced by a sweeping roofline and prominent shoulder ridges" Cars.com: "dull as a doornail" Automotive.com: "much larger grille opening, a sporty bumper and under-grille treatment, larger ...

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Other Choices:

With front-wheel drive and a large interior, combined with several performance engine upgrades, the Volvo S80 competes with a wide range of luxury sedans. The Mercedes E-Class and the BMW 5-Series both offer V-8 versions and all-wheel drive, as well as extensive safety features, while the new Acura RL is a good competitor, with a new face for 2009, standard all-wheel drive, and a V-6 powertrain. For those who wish to be a little more flamboyant, the V-8-powered Jaguar XF is worth a look; performance in the XF is near the head of its class, and while the S80’s interior is quite stark, the XF’s is warm and classy.

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