Monday, July 7, 2008

2008 Volvo S80

2008 Volvo S80
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The 2008 S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8. New for 2008 is the T6 AWD which sports a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder motor that produces 281 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The V8 is equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 311-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on all trims.

The 2008 S80 body style is a carryover from 2007.

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MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$38,705 - $49,210

3.2-liter, inline-6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.

Our test vehicle was equipped with the 4.4 liter, V8 with 311 horsepower. Fuel economy is estimated at 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. Our observed fuel economy was 20 mpg overall.

Average Consumer Rating: 4.5 stars
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

2008 Volvo S80

2008 Volvo S80 Review - Subdued Elegance with a Great Voice
Rating: 4.5stars
by Gary Chan

"...a 311 hp, 4.4L V8 engine that moves with the speed and determination of Gail Devers in the 100-meter dash is a nice boost for Volvo’s premiere sedan."

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2008 Volvo S80

2008 Volvo S80 Video Review
Rating: 4.5stars
by Kurt Gensheimer

"The S80 is equiipped with a Yamaha sourced 4.4L V8 with 315 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. This car really moves and it sounds good doing it."

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