Volvo S80
Posted by Dennis Ramilo on July 31st, 2008
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The safety features of the Volvo S80 are its best rated component. As a luxury large car, it has an appeal to buyers looking for family cars that concentrates on the safety of its passenger. The thing is, however, the Volvo S80 can’t measure up to cars like the Mercedes E-Class or the BMW 5 series. It looks a bit plain, it doesn’t handle well, and it’s generally considered underpowered.
You’d think that after an upgrade from the 2007 version, the S80 would’ve managed to look a bit more stylish or at least distinguishable. But more and more people are saying it doesn’t look good, some even dared saying the exterior design is bland and unexciting. Perhaps from the perspective of people who’ve seen almost every popular car out there, the Volvo isn’t beautiful. On my opinion however, the Volvo S80 looks just right. After all, there’s beauty in simplicity, and this car has lots of those.
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This car could use some more power, and a bit more tweaking on its handling. Cabin noise rating is also below that of famous luxury large cars. Though not really as good as expected, the interior design and overall feel somehow managed to still impress some veteran reviewers. All in all, the Volvo S80’s features failed to impress but it’s acceptable nonetheless.