2010 Volvo S80 news, pictures, and information

The refreshed Volvo S80 - first class exclusiveness and driving properties

Steve Mattin and his team have increased the exterior's elegant charisma wîth a number of details that give the S80 a lower, longer and wider stance.

The front is more distinctive wîth a new grille featuring the larger iron mark, which is part of the more extrovert DNA of recent Volvo models. There is also new brightwork on the air intakes, lower part of the doors and under the tail lamps.

Inside the car the spotlight is on increased exclusivity and comfort. The soft, sumptuous leather seats wîth their matching stitching are accompanied by door panels echoing the same trim. The super-slim floating centre stack is upgraded wîth a silk metal frame that emphasises its original design and enhances its exclusive feel, while simultaneously creating a design link to the recently launched Volvo XC60.

The instruments in the refreshed Volvo S80 get exclusive aluminium dials and Volvo Cars is also launching a new generation of §teering wheels. The décor trim wîth silk matte metal-effect finish on the four-spoke §teering wheel is also found in the gear selector, around the starter button.

'It is the combination of a number of carefully thought-out details that together creates the overall aura. Since eight out of ten customers specify leather upholstery, the seats are a good example. Here we have focused on comfort by creating unbeatable seating and side support, accentuated further by the superb quality of the soft Scandinavian hide,' says Steve Mattin.

Customers wîth more individual tastes will be able to select upholstery from the exclusive Executive range, which features classic and sober styles.

All-new five-cylinder diesel engines and new chassis alternatives

The driving experience in the refreshed Volvo S80 has been elevated wîth an entirely new twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre turbodiesel. The new D5 engine offers 205 horsepower, 420 Nm of torque over a very wide range of engine revs. Fuel consumption (EÚ combined) is only 6.2 l/100 km (164g/km) - a record-low figure for a car of this size and performance level. This state-of-the-art engine delivers all the fun without the headache.

The refreshed S80 is also available wîth an upgraded Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine wîth 175 horsepower, 420 Nm of torque, fuel consumption (EÚ Combined) at 5.8 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 154 g/km (preliminary figures).

When it comes to chassis choice, Volvo Cars has developed two distinct alternatives - one wîth the cosseting feeling of supreme comfort and one truly dynamic for the driving pleasure soul. The comfort chassis will be offered as standard and the lowered sport chassis is offered as an option.

Hard to beat offer

The refreshed Volvo S80 enters a §egmènt that is dominated by male customers wîth considerable interest in cars and wîth very firm expectations regarding exclusiveness, driving properties and brand image. The choice of car is often based on the individual's personal tastes and preferences, but it also has to serve as a family car.

'Customers in this §egmènt are often very brand-loyal. In order to appear on the radar of customers currently driving competitor cars, we have to offer something that is truly extra. We do this by offering exclusiveness, comfort and driving properties of absolute top level. In combination wîth world-leading safety, this makes the refreshed S80 very hard to beat. A true lifestyle product,' says Stephen Odell and adds:

'I would like to give those who know about the Volvo S80 but who have never driven one, a sound piece of advice. Take a closer look at this car and take it out for a thorough test drive. You'll be amazed at what we have achieved.'