2009 Volvo S80 Consumer Reviews

Great luxury car

Written by: kamenal on 09/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I have considered a 5 series BMW or a Mercedes E class, however when Volvo came up with $6,125 rebate last June, I could not ignore it. A Volvo S80 is a fast, supremely comfortable and well designed car. Perfect highway cruiser. Not as much of a driver's car as a BMW, but then again, you can relax and enjoy a smooth ride and responsive engine.

Favorite Features

Powerful engine, extremely comfortable, beautiful interior, high quality build, well thought out user interface.

Suggested Improvements

Mileage is average.

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Absolutely valued luxury car

Written by: Alex Z on 08/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my 2nd S80 in leasing. The package is really competitive and impressive. The service in Volvo of Princeton, NJ is very good. The absolutely valued luxury car! Better than BMW 5 and Audi A6 in overall. Why pay more $10k for the same level car. I recommend to purchase or lease Volvo S80. Excellent in all of interior & exterior appearance, Handling & Safety. The drive is very smooth & quilt. great performance. Seats are very comfortable.

Favorite Features

Safety, Handling, Bluetooth, interior & exterior appearance and design

Suggested Improvements

none

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Pleased

Written by: szmagsr on 07/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Own a 2003 BMW 5 and although I loved the look and price of the S80 I was concerned with how I would enjoy the drive. I've only had it for two weeks, but we're getting to know each other and I like it better every day.

Favorite Features

Great interior--Simple elegance. Easy to understand and function.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage

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Great value

Written by: Dan_J on 06/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I was in the market for a new comfortable luxury sedan. I saw all the rebates Volvo had on this car and was able to knock $10k total off MSRP through negotiating with the dealership. So my $42k was purchased for $32k, which is an incredible value. The car drives very well, seats are very supportive and comfortable. All of the materials in the car are high quality. In addition, the 5 yr 60k warranty, which includes maintenance and wear/tear items made this decision very easy for me. If you're considering purchasing a luxury car, I highly encourage you to consider the S80, you will be thoroughly impressed.

Favorite Features

Great seats, heaters work well, excellent quality, great price.

Suggested Improvements

Make xenon lights standard on all S80s.

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Totally Satisfied

Written by: MAD on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I test drove cars from Audi, BMW, MB, Acura, Infiniti and Lexus -- Leased a Volvo S80 T6 AWD. It offers a more comfortable and quite ride than its competitors and priced closer to smaller models (A4, 3 series, c300) than the larger models (A6, 5 Series, RL), which it more closely competes. I think the upgrades with the executive package are well worth it. Gas mileage is average, but able to use regular grade gasoline and still in "break-in" period. Scheduled maintenance is included. Great value and safety. Very underrated car. Recommend without reservation.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, vented and heated with massage AWD works well Bluetooth works seamlessly Quite ride

Suggested Improvements

Steering can be a bit stiffer at times Transmission should upshift quicker uphill Average fuel economy Radio upgrade should be available without buying a whole package

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Elegant Ride

Written by: Dasa on 06/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I explained to the surprised BMW salesman when I said no to the new 5 series sedan that I preferred the 09 Volvo S80: more powerful, more comfortable, softer ride, $15K less,and an exterior whose subtle beauty has grown on me. I love this car and plan to keep it forever.

Favorite Features

Smooth power of the T6 280 hp, understated elegance of the interior. It handles better than the reviews say, fun to drive on country roads, great cruiser on the highway. Roomy and quiet inside, the AWD has solid traction and handling in frozen upstate NY winter. Great heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage

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Fun to drive and affordable

Written by: Mike M on 06/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I have convenience and comfort packages with bixenon swivel headlights. The car drives much better than I thought over windy roads, especially using the flawless Geartronic transmission aggressively. DTSC keeps the car tight to the road and comfort level is awesome. I had compared the S80 to Audi A4 Prestige model and it was less expensive. Audi A6 is actually the comparable car but way more expensive! Control panel with buttons is more intuitive than the I- drive on German sedans. MPG is as advertized--23 MPG pure highway and 17- 19 mixed depending on driving conditions.

Favorite Features

Geartronic transmission, bixenon bending headlights, Dynaudio sound system, Interior seats (can't beat Volvo seats for comfort), cabin layout and finish, bluetooth (not voice activated but works great using steering wheel controls) and of course all the safety features including parking assist.

Suggested Improvements

I would love to see an R design option to enhance the sporty feel, similar to my old S60 R. MPG is average for this class.

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FUN, FAST, SAFE

Written by: Mlee on 05/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Came from XC90 to S80. A classy ride, Big step across but not down. Love it.. Needed smaller size, good road ride and more power. Got it. Go for the turbo and upgrade package. Very nice, Volvo very nice. Not yous old moms car any more. Nice

Favorite Features

The drive excellent, Fun handling,I am over 6ft I fit comfortable seats. Great head lamps, powerful car and excellent in all weather.

Suggested Improvements

Better MPG.

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Great Car Value

Written by: Nugen on 01/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is a great car for the money. I like Volvos for the obvious reasons, but this car is fun to drive and very comfortable, but has excellent handling. This car is a great combination of function and fun. This car is the 3.2, but it runs great and has great performance even on regular gas. The mileage is at least good for a car this size. The traction control is fantastic and really don't see the need for AWD. I live outside of Boston, so we get a fair amount of snow and have been great in the snow and ice. This is a great family car.

Favorite Features

Traction control, sound system, sensors in the bumpers and Bluetooth

Suggested Improvements

The Bluetooth display needs spell check. There is probably a new download that will fix the early mistakes.

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09 T6 AWD

Written by: NJdiver on 11/24/2008

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Let go of our 06-S60 for the new S80. After driving the T6AWD then the 3.2 without AWD decided the ride was much better with the AWD and turbo 6. Its also nice to have the AWD in the Northeast when needed

Favorite Features

Comfort, layout and ride

Suggested Improvements

None really. The mileage is pretty bad but only 250 miles and I didn't expect great mileage with the AWD

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