Volvo Cars of North America today announced pricing on the all-new 2007 Volvo S80 sedan. The all new Volvo S80 will be the first Volvo sedan with a V8 engine, as well as the first sedan with the company’s new inline 3.2 liter 6-cylinder engine.
The inline-six model will start at $38,705, while the V8 version will go for $47,350.
Volvo first unveiled the new luxury sedan in January. The I6 version offers 238 horsepower, while the V8 version pushes 315 hp. The I6 model comes equipped with front-wheel-drive, while the V8 version has all-wheel-drive. Both feature a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic sequential shifting. Optional equipment includes a radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system, swiveling bi-Xenon headlights, and the Personal Car Communicator — a remote car monitor. [See our full report on the 2007 Volvo S80].
10/10, 8:57 AM
posted by:
Brendino
Looks and sounds great. But how many will pay that much for a Volvo? The marque known for safety, not luxury.
10/10, 9:30 AM
posted by:
snork
I agree with Brendino…for $47k+ I’d probably get a BMW 530xi or MB E350 4matic for only ~$3k more. Not quite as much power…but most likely a lot more luxurious overall.
10/10, 10:01 AM
posted by:
Lou
$47k was the high end. i think a lot of people will be buying the $38k version. You can get a decently equipped a BMW 3 series for the price, or buy a car that is much larger.
I think this is a nice price point for a car that competes with the MB Es and BMW 5s.
10/10, 10:07 AM
posted by:
Kenny W
I think it’s a fair price for a good vehicle. Not saying I’d buy one, but it would be on my short list.
10/10, 10:27 AM
posted by:
DaveO
I love it in pictures but when I saw it in person I have to say I was disappointed. Looked very small which I am sure is a design illusion but I don’t think it will help sales.
10/10, 10:34 AM
posted by:
snork
$38k for the starting out in the I6 is definitely a fair price for a car that competes with the 5-series and E-Class. But unless you can get the AWD on the 6-cylinder model a lot of people won’t even consider it here in the Northeast for winter driving. If you have have to jump all the way to the $47k V8 just to get AWD, I think people will shop elsewhere.
10/10, 10:44 AM
posted by:
BAMF
“But how many will pay that much for a Volvo? The marque known for safety, not luxury.”
Some people put safety above luxury and performance.
I like my Volvo, because I don’t want to die.
10/10, 11:13 AM
posted by:
British_Rover
You can get AWD on the I6 model S80. The option will probably be a couple of grand or so.
10/10, 11:19 AM
posted by:
davidg1977
I wouldn’t see this as a competitor to a MB or a BMW as those buyers are traditionally marquee driven.
If you look at their direct competitors, the Saab 9-5 2.3t for $35,115 or the Audi A6 V6 for $41,950 and V8 for $55,300, the S80 looks more and more appealing. Both are under the radar marquees versus the Big Guys (MB/BMW) but similar in size and target market and therefore it looks pretty understandable.
I like the vehicle from a quietly nice, understated mid-lux size of the E-Class for the price of the C-Class.
10/10, 11:19 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Is this the Yamaha-sourced V-8? Personally, I think it’s a strange idea to use that when Ford has its own V-8 engines.
10/10, 11:40 AM
posted by:
A4
i think its a good idea because ford V8’s are dog **** tacos
even though this car has about as much inspiring design as the load i leave in the toilet
10/10, 1:40 PM
posted by:
British_Rover
None of the Ford V8 motors can fit transverse style in a narrow engine bay like the S80 and XC90 have.
10/10, 2:18 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Whoops, I forgot it was a FWD vehicle.
They really should make the engine bay bigger though, RWD is King.
10/10, 6:55 PM
posted by:
90Z
BAMF: When your number’s up, it’s up. No amount of safety equipment will save you when the Reaper comes calling.
10/10, 9:46 PM
posted by:
Veda
The V6 sounds like a bargain but when you consider the resale… a good starting price though. I wouldn’t mind one if I”m into big sedans.
10/10, 11:43 PM
posted by:
A4
id rather enjoy my driving experience and die than drive a flaccid piece of **** and live
10/11, 8:08 AM
posted by:
BIGJAMESBO
SOME PEOPLE JUST LIKE VOLVO’S. EVEN IF THEY ARE OWNED BY FOMOCO. I THINK THE V8 IS COOL. VOLVO TUNER PARTS COULD MAKE FOR A NASTY S80R.