The Volvo S80 executive saloon has been revised, with styling changes and new engines for 2009.
Steve Mattin, Volvo Cars design director, and his team have increased the exterior's appeal with a number of modifications that give the S80 a lower, longer and wider stance.
The front is more distinctive with a new grille featuring the larger iron mark badge, which is part of the more extrovert DNA as seen in recent Volvo models, including the new XC60 crossover.
There is also new chrome detailing on the air intakes, lower part of the doors and under the tail lamps.
The soft, cosseting leather seats with matching stitching are accompanied by door panels echoing the same trim.
The super-slim floating centre stack is upgraded with a Silk Metal frame that enhances its exclusive feel, while simultaneously creating a design link to the Volvo XC60.
The new S80 will also offer a completely different driving experience due to the introduction of three diesel engines.
The twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel offers 205 horsepower, 420Nm of torque over a very wide range of engine revs.
Fuel consumption is 45.6mpg on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 164g/km - a particularly low figure for a car of this size and performance level.
The upgraded Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine will also be available with 175 horsepower, 420Nm of torque, fuel consumption of 48.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 154g/km.
Finally, the new S80 DRIVe model will come equipped with the same powertrain - 1.6-litre diesel engine and manual gearbox - as the smaller C30, S40 and V50 but with specially tailored engine software and different ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears.
The optimised powertrain is a major aid in helping the Volvo S80 significantly cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 129g/km and 57.6mpg respectively.
The revised Volvo S80 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009.
The front is more distinctive with a new grille featuring the larger iron mark badge, which is part of the more extrovert DNA as seen in recent Volvo models, including the new XC60 crossover.
There is also new chrome detailing on the air intakes, lower part of the doors and under the tail lamps.
The soft, cosseting leather seats with matching stitching are accompanied by door panels echoing the same trim.
The super-slim floating centre stack is upgraded with a Silk Metal frame that enhances its exclusive feel, while simultaneously creating a design link to the Volvo XC60.
The new S80 will also offer a completely different driving experience due to the introduction of three diesel engines.
The twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel offers 205 horsepower, 420Nm of torque over a very wide range of engine revs.
Fuel consumption is 45.6mpg on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 164g/km - a particularly low figure for a car of this size and performance level.
The upgraded Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine will also be available with 175 horsepower, 420Nm of torque, fuel consumption of 48.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 154g/km.
Finally, the new S80 DRIVe model will come equipped with the same powertrain - 1.6-litre diesel engine and manual gearbox - as the smaller C30, S40 and V50 but with specially tailored engine software and different ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears.
The optimised powertrain is a major aid in helping the Volvo S80 significantly cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 129g/km and 57.6mpg respectively.
The revised Volvo S80 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009.
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