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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

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

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 ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

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...

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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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Other Choices:

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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