Volvo S80 (06 on) - Review

The Volvo S80 is very well equipped and has four different trim levels. S models (discontinued in 2009) come with 16-inch alloys, auxiliary input for iPod/MP3 players, stability and traction control, dual-zone electronic climate control, an alarm and cruise control. SE models are the most popular and have 17-inch alloys, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable driver's seat and chrome interior trim. SE Sport models have 18-inch alloys, speed dependent power steering, adjustable suspension, ventilated and heated electrically adjustable front seats while SE Lux models have soft hide upholstery, walnut wood trim, xenon headlamps, rear parking sensors and luxury floor mats. In 2007 an Executive model was added as a luxury model. Based on the SE Lux this has unique 18-inch alloys, a fridge in the rear, walnut interior trim, a premium Dynaudio stereo, keyless start, heated front and rear seats, sat nav and front and rear parking sensors. An R-DESIGN interior pack was introduced in 2009 which adds dynamic leather sports seats in the front, a leather sports steering wheel and gear lever plus aluminium pedals. In the same year, Volvo simplified the main equipment grades to SE, SE Lux and Executive, with a Premium pack available on SE and SE Lux.