Upgraded Volvo S80 launched in Indian car market

Review by Expert

With a cutting edge in technology and advanced engineering, Volvo has managed to carve its own niche in the market today with the launch of its distinguished luxury vehicles, including the all new Volvo S80 that symbolizes the company’s effort in making their way through the biggest competition in the market. The Volvo offers a high class engine in the new s80 with some very astonishing and vibrant designs. Also the sedan is well equipped with modern accessibility and infotainment equipments that further arouse the attraction around this high profile vehicle.

With a platform that has been quite suitable in terms of mileage and efficiency, together with world class and top notch features like the full leather upholstery that is comfortable than anything, exotic and exquisite interiors that are truly matchless well complemented by the sensuous design of the exteriors, the Volvo S80 remains unbeaten in its segment.

Priced economically and very reasonably, the s80 steals praises being a benchmark for the company that seems keen in raising the bar to the top most level. The sedan is available in four variants in India that have various features respective to the price stated. All safety features and driving accessibility features together with the awesome sound system make the s80 a class apart. Spacious interiors and huge storage space count for the popularity of the vehicle in the market.

The S80 fully packed and loaded seems set to burn the competition on fire.

Volvo S80 Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The amazing and eye catching various variants of the Volvo represent itself by giving an acceptable performance in the terms of mileage. As usual the diesel variant with 9 kmpl on the roads of city and 12 kmpl on the well established highways is much better than the petrol versions. The Volvo has designed two variants from the petrol engines, but both the engines differs a quite lot in the terms of figures and even from the performance. The 3.2 petrol Volvo provides mileage of 6.4 kmpl in the city which is not at all good but somewhere it gives satisfaction by delivering the mileage of 10 kmpl at highways. The Volvo also assembled variant V8 AWD (petrol) which is advanced version of 3.2 petrol Volvo in the terms performance but its mileage is quite disappointing with 5.5 kmpl on the surface of city and rise up to 9.5 kmpl on the highways.

Volvo S80 Models and Features

Volvo S80 Engine, Power and Performance

Volvo has arrived in the Indian market with 3 different types of engines out of which one belongs to diesel and the rest belongs to the petrol versions. All the 3 types of engines are enabled with the transmission of 6 speed gear type.

Volvo S80 D5 diesel engine

The new turbo charged 2.5 L diesel engine along with 5 cylinder gives rise to performance because of its piezo high pressure injector technology. The engine has displacement of 2400cc with valve mechanism of DOHC which is capable of providing a good performance and amazing mileage.

Volvo S80 3.2 petrol engine

The 3.2 L petrol engine is equipped with advanced technology along with 6 cylinders to stand over expectations and it is designed in such a to make it compact and eco friendly. The engine has a displacement of 3192cc and fast response emission control technology helps to optimize efficiency.

Volvo S80 V8 petrol engine

The V8 AWD 4.4 L petrol engine is associated with 8 cylinders and is highly compacted. The design of engine is quite sophisticated and also has variable intake system along with superior power which makes it to give smooth ride and full performance. The engine possesses a good displacement of 4414cc along with bore and stroke but the mileage delivered is not at all good. The extensive power of the engine makes it to overtake easily and safely and also contribute to provide comfortable journey.

Volvo S80 Pickup and Acceleration   

The Volvo V8 Petrol variant produces extensive power at a tremendous stat of about 319 ps at 5950 rpm and an excellent torque of about 440 Nm at 3950 rpm with a 6- speed gear transmission. The performance of the Engine is very impressive and has been verified and tested on various terrains and roads. The Volvo 3.2 petrol version presents immense power of 238 ps at 6200 rpm and effective torque of 320 Nm at 3200 rpm which is capable of reaching 100 kmph in just 7.9 seconds. On the other hand, the Diesel variant of Volvo delivers a maximum power of about 185 ps at 4000 rpm and a torque of about 400 Nm at 2750 rpm which helps the car to reach 100 kmph in just 8.16 seconds. Among all the three the diesel variant is best in figures.

Volvo S80 Interiors and Features

The Swedish automaker Volvo cars come up with the large and luxurious executive Sedan, the all new and exciting Volvo S80. The car’s interior is delightfully decor with classy classic and modern wood style embedded with a soft touch of cross brushed aluminum. The dark fine lines carved over the adorned interior endow a soothing advent to this car’s appearance. The wood steering wheel wrapped in an elegant leather covering looks graceful and magnificently contributes to this car’s beauty.  Apart from looks, the wood driving wheel with leather coating impels driver’s task easy and comfortable. Not only the steering wheel, but also the gear lever knob is leather protected reflecting a rich class of interiors. The silk metal allotted over the gear knob presents an extremely groovy appeal to the passenger’s enhance. Conjointly with lavishing leather coated steering and gear knobs, the front passage is rendered with a high class dashboard equipped with a lot of space to place tiny handy valuables. The frontal section is filled with well-suited cup holder and sunglass holder to ensure a convenient placing of the commodities. The grocery bag holder placed in the car for storing goods is a new inventive storage field. Moreover, the car’s doors are provided with storage which is a well thought and trendy use of the place. Likewise, the car’s front zone is lent with a large storage area in front of the center console. Cigarette lighter and ashtray fashioned in a unique style placed in the car’s fore area gives a unique beauteous appearance to Volvo’s interiors.

Afar from beautiful looks and huge spacing, the car is equipped with highly fascinating roof hatch. The presence of retraceable mirrors and compass is another feature contributing to the great success of Volvo S80. With the new Volvo variant, the uncomfortable time to time adjustment of inner rear view mirror is skipped as the mirror is integrated with an additional feature of automatic diming.  Also harmful sun rays and excessive heat can now be avoided by the use of two illuminated sun visors pre implemented in the car. The new Volvo S80 is a sun protected car with the newly installed sun curtained rear and side windows. The front and side windows are also water repellent. Rain Sensor – a new artistic approach is accorded to detect the climatic change but acclimatizing is no longer needed. The car’s maintenance requires a lot of efforts which can now be enjoyed with the proper use of headlight washer and heated windscreen washer nozzles. The car is blessed with a new trembled technology of parking assistance, both front and rear.

The all new Volvo S80 is a much more luxurious version among all the released variants by Volvo. The car’s seating is electrically adjustable and yields a high degree of relaxation. The electrically adjustable driver’s seat is provided with memory. The seats of this Volvo variant is also climate adjusting, that is, with the change in weather, the car is equipped with heated driver and passenger’s seats. The car is invented with admirable massage and ventilated front seats to assure driver’s comfort during the driving course. Also the front seats are outfitted with electrically folded head rests. Both front and rear seats are armed with center arm rests ensuring a cozy trip. Besides comfort, the seats are contained within sovereign hide full leather covering which looks executive giving a soft and soothing touch to Volvo S80’s interiors. The presence of additional carpet kit gives a very serious and serene appeal to the interior view.

Despite having gorgeous looks and proper comfort, the element of entertainment in a car is a must which fills the passage of the journey with the aura of fun and joy. Keeping this fact in mind, the Volvo S80 is installed with eight high performance 4”40W and twelve premium sound 5”130W speakers. The car is also facilitated with six CD players and headphone sockets creating a sensation for all music lovers. For the entertainment of rear sitters, the car is provided with the DVD player and two outlets of headphone sockets. Volvo makers, also implement an audio button in the steering wheel, another new concept contributing to this car’s success. The Bluetooth as well as USB and IPOD function integrated in the audio player is adorable.

With all the newly invented effortless exciting features, the Volvo S80 is a very nice creation launched in a much reasonable price meant not only for individuals, but also a family oriented one.

Volvo S80 Exteriors and Features

The exteriors of the new Volvo S80 are as supportive to Volvo’s success as its quality interiors. The Volvo makers present this creation in a new appealing style embedded in a traditional touch of Volvo’s. The car, overall, looks gorgeous from all front, rear and side glances. The beautiful looking bumper at the fore of the car gives a very stunning and steaming gaze to its exteriors. The bumper is surrounded by a colored lower area bestowing an inimitable flash to the vehicle. The eminent fame of the company is reflected by the tag “Volvo” neatly carved on the well placed grille which amplifies the charm of the car’s head section. The front face of the car imitated in chrome cedes an astonishing amazing augmentation to car’s external look. The side glimpse of the car is also nice looking with the perfectly ornamented doors and windows. The lower chrome molding on the dazzling door design delivers a sizzling style to the side surface of the variant. The doors are affiliated with brightly décor upper and lower window panes providing an enticing eye to the side surface. Also the Volvo S80 looks incredible from the rear face with the well used storage facilitated spacious trunk. The car is implanted on alloy wheels, not only contributing to car’s looks but also strengthening the luxury factor during the driving course. Furthermore, the Volvo S80 comes with sparkling head and rear lights enhancing the glow of its exteriors. The car is provided with halogen lights with automatic adjuster magnificently adorned within chrome. The head and rear lights are also affiliated with automatically flaming and diming fog lights to avoid inconvenience during rain or fog.

The Volvo S80 with its sensational exterior beauty and elegant designs is an awesome conception formulated by the Volvo’s. With the quality looks, the car is also equipped with good features which highly contribute to the great success of this Volvo variant. This Volvo’s champion with all its richness enwrapped in a much affordable pricing is a complete package which deserves to be bought.  

Safety and Features in Volvo S80

Volvo is immensely loaded with modern and highly advanced technology which is definitely capable to ensure the safety and security of the customers. The few of the features are dynamic stability traction control (DSTC), ready alert brakes, hydraulic brake assist, anti submarining protection, inflatable curtain, personal car communicator, power folding door mirrors with ground lights, engine immobilizer, collapsible steering column and much more.

Volvo S80 Driving and Handling

The Car is perfect on almost any type of roads due to its front and the rear suspension that provide smoother drive all the time. The car is fully loaded with best features which make it to compete in the market successfully. The front suspension is of McPherson strut where as rear one is independent coil spring. Both the front and rear brake system is assembled with ventilated disc which makes it very responsive. The steering is rack pinion type and power assisted which makes driving very comfortable. The entire thing is that Volvo has good approach over the performance and plenty of power.

Volvo S80 Stereo and Accessories

Volvo comes with new audio system and many other features which are assembled by considering comfort and requirements of music lovers, some of these are RDS radio, AUX input and USB port, 4×40 W amplifier, DVD player, audio buttons in steering wheel, cruise control, rain sensor and telephone module.

Volvo S80 Conclusion

Volvo is quite worth if considered from the point of attractive features and dashing looks but lacks in good mileage which disappoints a bit. But still Volvo is designed with such impressive and advanced technology which makes it distinct. There are good competitors in the market which stand over Volvo like Audi A6, BMW 5 series and Mercedes E Class.