- sedan 56,776
- 1,464 below average
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- Wenatchee, WA
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- 1,464 below average sedan 56,776 gasoline grey automatic
2012 volvo s80 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Safe, surefooted, and solid. introductionthe volvo s80 is a fast, smooth and luxurious. It accelerates with authority and tracks straight as an arrow at high speeds. The s80 is at its best hurtling down the highway where it's a stable, comfortable platform. It's fast and handles winding roads well for a large luxury car. Both were fortified for 2011, and their new specifications carry over for 2012. the volvo s80 3. 2 comes with a 3. 2-liter six-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. Volvo says it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 7. 4 seconds while the federal government says it gets 18/27 mpg city/highway. the volvo s80 t6 awd comes with a 3. 0-liter turbocharged inline-6 and all-wheel drive; with 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque it can reach 60 mph from a standstill in a very quick 6. 3 seconds. The s80 t6 is epa-rated at 16/24 mpg. The s80 is loaded with safety equipment, from its protective structure to its state-of-the-art active and passive safety features. for 2012, s80 introduces sensus, a menu-driven system to control audio, navigation, and other functions. The volvo difference is that all sensus functions can be operated via buttons built into the steering wheel or located below the seven-inch color screen. Volvo's intent is to minimize distraction from the road while still allowing drivers to explore the high-tech features of the car and personalize them to suit their needs. also new, 2012 volvo s80 models offer city safety, a system that uses a laser beam to monitor closing speed with cars ahead and, if the driver fails to respond, automatically brakes to lessen the severity of a collision. other changes for 2012 include a redesigned dashboard and center console, new classic walnut wood inlays, led turn signals in the outside mirrors, new alloy wheel designs, a new trim-level lineup, and changes to some options and packages. lineupthe 2012 volvo s80 3. 2 comes with a 3. 2-liter inline-6 and front-wheel drive. The s80 t6 awd comes with a 3. 0-liter turbocharged inline-6 and all-wheel drive. Options for the s80 3. 2 include a power sunroof 1,000) and 18-inch fortuna wheels with 245/40r18 tires 750). the s80 3. 2 premier plus 38,950) adds front and rear park assist, homelink remote garage door opener, a compass integrated into the inside rear view mirror, and volvo's keyless drive with personal car communicator (pcc). The s80 3. 2 platinum 41,650) adds an upgraded audio system with dolby pro logic ii surround sound, 12 premium speakers, and a 650-watt amp; voice-control navigation with map care, and a rear park-assist camera. the volvo s80 t6 awd 41,950) is equipped similarly to the base-level 3. 2, except that the sunroof is standard, as are 18-inch wheels, although these latter are a different design that volvo calls magni. The t6 awd premier plus 42,950) and t6 awd platinum 45,650) add the same equipment as their 3. 2-model analogs. Exclusive to the t6, and expanded for 2012, is the dynamic package 1,500), which upgrades to the sport chassis, 18-inch fortuna wheels, xenon headlamps with active light bending, sport seats, and sanded silver aluminum interior inlays (instead of wood). option packages include the inscription package 2,300) with sovereign hide full soft leather seating surfaces, classic walnut wood steering wheel, ventilated front seats, leather and classic walnut wood gearshift lever, leather-covered dashboard and leather center armrest cover. The climate package 1,000) upgrades to heated front and rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, high-pressure headlight washers, rainsensor windshield wipers, and interior air quality system (iaqs). Stand-alone options include volvo's personal car communicator with keyless drive 550), dual xenon headlights with active bending light 800), and metallic paint 550). The city safe system has been added for 2012. All-wheel drive enhances safety in adverse conditions. volvo cites studies suggesting that up to 90 percent of all traffic accidents are caused by driver fatigue and/or distraction. Also optional is the blind-spot information system, or blis 700), that senses vehicles in the right and left blind spots and delivers a warning if there's something there. These features are a good idea and we recommend them, along with front and rear park assist and the rearview camera that comes with the navigation system. walkaroundthe volvo s80 is a handsome sedan with distinctive styling; though it's getting a bit long in the tooth, especially when viewed next to volvo's smaller, but more recently restyled s60. The two models do maintain a family resemblance, especially in their semi-fastback profiles. the s80 is comparable in size to the mercedes-benz e-class, cadillac cts, and lexus gs. the new-for 2012 wheels on the s80 3. 2 are a 17-inch design volvo calls regor, featuring a very simple and sturdy-looking 16-spoke pattern. They are a no-cost option for the t6, also. The 2012 t6 comes with a new 18-inch wheel volvo calls magni: nine curved spokes seem to flow tangentially from the hub and expand as they reach the rim; a dizzying illusion of motion even when they're standing still. It can activate the alarm, and can sense the presence of a human heartbeat inside the car. interiorthe sumptuous surroundings in the s80 are amplified by the wonderfully comfortable seats and the generous front and rear legroom that helps to put the s80 squarely in the luxury class. The seats are available plain, heated, or heated and cooled. While the old navigation system popped up out of the top of the dashboard, sensus is housed in a fixed center binnacle that stands higher than the rest of the dash panel. In fact, all sensus functions can be operated via buttons on the steering wheel or located just below the screen. the remaining switches, controls and instruments follow traditional volvo themes, but everything is contemporary. Volvo's watch dial instrument faces are standard on all s80 models. the freestanding center stack that connects the dashboard to the console is a key design element. It's been re-styled for 2012, with silk metal framing the now-standard classic walnut wood inlays. New ambient lighting from behind the console emphasizes the free-floating illusion. the 160-watt, eight-speaker sound system will play mp3 files and has an auxiliary input for ipods and other pl. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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