2008 Volvo S80 Overview
Likes:
- - Lusty V-8 power
- - Great brakes
- - Safety measures above and beyond
Dislikes:
- - Distant steering
- - Subtle approach to luxury
- - Styling plays it a little too safe
Bottom Line
TheCarConnection.com's editors read a wide range of road tests and have condensed them in this definitive review of the 2008 Volvo S80. TheCarConnection.com's luxury-car experts also drove the 2008 Volvo S80 to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add ...
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2008 VOLVO S80 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "still unmistakably Volvo " Kelley Blue Book: "Classically understated...a lean, well-tailored appearance" Automobile: "artful detailing and logically grouped controls" TheCarConnection.com notes some mixed reviews on the styling of the 2008 Volvo S80, but most lean toward the positive. 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 sedan. Cars.com concurs, saying that although with the S80 " Volvo has shaken the boxy look it made famous, the S80 is still unmistakably Volvo ." Another reviewer there says the "sculpted body mimics other recently redesigned Volvos ," while pointing out that the current model "uses the technique to its best effect to date," thanks to more angled headlights. They were less ...
2008 Volvo S80 Related News
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Volvo Introduces S80L for Chinese Market
Enlarge Photo What is it with mid-size luxury sedans with extended wheelbases for the Chinese market? Just yesterday, we reported that Audi is introducing the A4L for the Chinese market only. Volvo... Read full review
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From Wall Street to Sweden: Job Cuts, Economic Woes
Enlarge Photo Proving just how global the economy really has become, Ford-owned Volvo just announced it will slash around 2,000 blue-collar jobs and 700 white-collar jobs in Sweden. Additionally... Read full review
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Volvo Announces Diesel Hybrid for 2012
Enlarge Photo Reporting from the Paris Auto Show , Automotive News claims that Volvo plans to introduce diesel/electric hybrid vehicles by 2012. This makes it the first confirmed plan to mate a... Read full review
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The Week in Reverse
Chevrolet gave us the first peep at the 2010 Camaro Convertible . It's admittedly low-resolution, but hey--they need to have something to wake us up at the Detroit Auto Show after the inevitable Volt... Read full review
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Select a Trim:
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo S80: 4dr Sedan I6 FWD | $38,705 / $36,383 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Volvo S80: 4dr Sedan I6 Turbo AWD | $42,045 / $39,522 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Volvo S80: 4dr Sedan V8 AWD | $49,210 / $45,765 | City: 15 Hwy: 23 |
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The 2008 Volvo S80 slots in between the usual European, Japanese, and domestic competition, thanks to its front-wheel drive and large interior. The Acura RL is a good competitor, with a new face for 2009, standard all-wheel drive, and a V-6 powertrain. The Mercedes E-Class comes in a wide range of flavors, as does the BMW 5-Series; both offer V-8 versions and all-wheel drive, as well as extensive safety features.
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2008 VOLVO S80 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "still unmistakably Volvo " Kelley Blue Book: "Classically understated...a lean, well-tailored appearance" ... Read full review
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