The 2010 Volvo S80 Review - All the Creature Comforts

The Volvo S80 has gone through a bit of a touch up for 2010. Starting with the interior there is the addition of a new steering wheel, aluminum dials, leather seats and door panels with matching stitching. Outside the S80 received a new grille with a larger iron-mark logo and a bit more bling on the air intakes, lower doors and under the tail lamps. A few cosmetic changes that have certainly added to the classy elegance that the Volvo S80 is known for.

The S80 has three trim levels and three engine choices. The S80 3.2 FWD uses the 3.2L V6 (235 hp), the S80 T6 uses the turbocharged 3.0L V6 (281 hp) and rounding out the line is the S80 V8 AWD which has a 4.4L V8 (311 hp). All have the six-speed automatic transmission.

Volvo is known for not inundating you with a load of options and choices. The S80 3.2 FWD features include: 16-inch NAOS alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, front and rear fog lights, headlight washers, whiplash-preventing front seats, heated leather seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding second-row seat, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, CD stereo with auxiliary input, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, cruise control, garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirrors, illuminated locking glovebox, floor mats, outside temperature gauge, auto up/down windows, intermittent wipers, and trip computer. The Premium Package is an available option and includes power passenger seat, heated front seats, bluetooth and an upgrade of 17" CASSINI allow wheels. Stand alone options include sunroof and metallic paint.

The T6 AWD adds blind spot information system, retractable mirrors, Four-C Active Chassis, adaptive xenon headlights, power sunroof, heated and ventilated perforated power-adjustable leather front seats, driver's side memory, heated rear seats, six-CD/MP3 stereo with Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, humidity sensor, and front and rear parking assist. The Tech Package is an available option and includes; premium sound, collision avoidance system, personal security communicator with keyless drive, speed sensitive steering, mass movement sensor and level sensor. Stand alone options include wood steering wheel (with wood inlays only), metallic paint, navigation and the dual screen rear DVD system.

Rounding out the three is the V8 AWD which adds adaptive cruise control, collision warning with auto brake, distance alert, level sensor, mass movement sensor, personal car communicator with keyless drive, executive floor mats, ventilated massaging soft leather front seats, walnut wood inserts, wood steering wheel, premium 12-speaker Dolby Pro Logic sound system, analog clock, illuminated sill plates, and infrared rain-sensing wipers. Stand alone options include the navigation and dual screen rear DVD system. There are many creature comforts which makes driving the Volvo S80 an incredible driving experience!

Dennise Ryder is the Business Manager at Volvo of Durham. Need some help buying a new or used car. Visit her blog New Car Buying Center for more help!

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