The all new Volvo S80, which was introduced in late January, will also be launched during the year as a prestigious Executive model. Unique details and a very rich content are indications of the ambition of Volvo Cars to reinforce its position in the prestige segment. The all new Volvo S80 is the most exclusive Volvo sedan model to date. The Executive model represents a very competitive alternative for customers who value refined, Scandinavian elegance in combination with contemporary engineering. “It is our aim that the Executive customers will appreciate the extra thought,” says Karin Falk, President Special Vehicles at Volvo Cars. “We really have made an effort to strike the right balance between attractiveness and functionality in order to provide a high-class experience that satisfies all the senses.”


Exclusive exterior with unique parts
The Executive badge is a discreet indication that this is an S80 beyond the norm. Among the exterior details that give the all new Volvo S80 Executive a more exclusive character are the uniquely coloured grille and the chrome sections on the air intake and around the fog-lights. Even the lower door mouldings and rear lights have chrome trim.
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Out of the seven alternative exterior colours are so-called pearl finishes with a very elegant lustre. The exclusive, turbine-like eighteen-inch Balius wheel is an option and adds yet another dimension to the feeling of exclusivity.
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First-class passenger compartment with leather and wood
Ergonomic seats and elegant door panels clad in soft Executive leather in four optional colour combinations and with Classic cut contribute to the distinct first-class feeling in the passenger compartment. The combinations have been selected to provide an exclusive contrast. The walnut panels are standard and cover the whole of the centre console and the rear part of the tunnel console.
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Specially designed, extra thick carpets reinforce the sober impression. The opportunity to install a fridge in the rear seat, combined with storage space for glasses, also contributes to the enhanced feeling of luxury and comfort.
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As an option, there is an advanced entertainment system for rear seat passengers (Rear Seat Entertainment – RSE). An integrated DVD player, 7-inch screens built into the head restraints, wireless headphones and a remote control are included in the system. An extra socket makes it possible to connect a further DVD player, a computer game or a video camera. The two 7-inch screens can be used independently of each other.
Powerful driveline
The engine range for the Executive model includes the powerful V8 engine as well as Volvo’s new six-cylinder in-line engine and the latest generation of D5 diesel engines. A highly attractive range of powerful, energy-efficient engines. All are extremely compact and transversely mounted in the engine compartment for optimum safety and a spacious passenger compartment.







02/28, 9:55 AM
posted by:
Daldianus
Still looks like a boring Volvo though.
02/28, 9:56 AM
posted by:
Jeff
I’m a big fan of what Volvo has done with the interiors of their cars. That center-console is just cool.
02/28, 11:06 AM
posted by:
Matt
How is this any more exciting than an entry-level Volvo? At least with their competitors the top-of-the-line mark differentiates itself… The A8 / S550 / 750i etc. all stand out FAR more than this.
02/28, 11:13 AM
posted by:
John
Very nice looking.
02/28, 12:45 PM
posted by:
daveo
Sorry, but I always have to look at an A8 twice before I can tell if it is an A6 or not.
02/28, 2:40 PM
posted by:
Matt
Daveo – The A8L (the version I’m behind most commonly in traffic) is actually quite stunning, but I know what you mean… fair point. But the volvo, I mean – this is no more exciting than a Ford Taurus! (It’s just a lot *nicer* in terms of quality etc.) To me it just screams “I’m boring”
02/28, 10:14 PM
posted by:
manny
it looks like they took an s40, strecthed it, and took out everything that made the car agressive… which is sad, the s40 is cool… however, this is closer to the old image of volvo…
03/01, 9:57 PM
posted by:
Jeev
hmm……streched S40, with Hyundai Azera headlights!!!! and yea, a nice, techno interior doesnt make it a luxury car…..i’d still pick an Infinit M45 over this crappy piece of machinery anyday!
06/28, 12:59 PM
posted by:
tan
The new S80 looks like a Ford Taurus.
06/05, 7:57 PM
posted by:
waywardboi
fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!