Is the 2010 Volvo S80 a good car?
Note: This performance review was created when the 2010 Volvo S80 was new. Volvo is content to let the S80 compete with its peers on safety and comfort, leaving sporty handling and pulse-pounding acceleration to other cars. The S80 is a competent handler, reviewers say, but one of the most unexciting drives in the large luxury car class.
What kind of gas mileage does a Volvo S80 get?
All S80s use a six-speed automatic transmission, which Volvo has re-engineered for 2010 in order to boost gas mileage. The EPA estimates that the most efficient S80, the FWD six-cylinder model, should get 18/27 mpg, while the least-efficient AWD V8 versions should get 15/22 mpg.
When did the second generation Volvo S80 come out?
The second generation (2006–2016) was released in 2006 as a model year 2007 car. It has an estate version, the third generation of the Volvo V70. In June 2007, the S80 scored the highest “good” rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test performance for frontal, side, and rear impacts, earning it the IIHS Top Safety Pick.
What was the environmental specification of the Volvo S80?
It featured also an environmental specification, covering aspects such as allergens from textiles, fuel economy and the life cycle of the car from production to dismantling. The S80 used CAN bus multiplexing wiring. The S80 was initially available with four different engines.
The 2010 Volvo S80 is a sensible alternative to flashier luxury sedans, but its anonymous looks and forgettable driving experience hamper the car’s desirability factor.
What are the trim levels of the Volvo S80?
But if ensuring the safety of your occupants while coddling them in an attractively styled cabin is your top priority, the 2010 Volvo S80 should suit you well. The 2010 Volvo S80 is available in 3.2, T6 AWD and V8 AWD trim levels.
What kind of airbags does the Volvo S80 have?
The 2010 Volvo S80 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags featuring separate chambers for chest and hip protection, side curtain airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints and seatbelt pre-tensioners in all five positions.
Which is better a Hyundai Genesis or a Volvo S80?
Traditional models like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS 430 boast higher-quality cabins, better handling, more power and increased levels of prestige. But they also cost considerably more. Acura’s RL and Hyundai’s new Genesis, meanwhile, are the S80’s closest competitors.