Though Volvo’s current S80 has only been on the market since 2007, the automaker decided it was time for a makeover – inside, outside and under hood. Though Volvo’s new diesel engine isn’t expected to arrive in North America any time soon, buyers of the 2010 S80 will be able to take advantage of interior and exterior upgrades, which Volvo showed the media at the car’s Geneva unveiling today.
A new grille with a larger badge and additional chrome details round out the relatively minor exterior changes. Expect to see a new lineup of wheels on the S80 for North American-specification models, as well.
Inside, Volvo has modified its seats and door panels for a higher-quality appearance. New gauges, steering wheel, gear lever and starter button also make an appearance.
Europe will get Volvo’s new D5 twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel motor that we previewed a few months ago.
Volvo also will debut the S80 DRIVe in Geneva, an S80 with a small 1.6-liter diesel mated to a manual transmission. The S80 DRIVe cuts CO2 emissions to 129g/km and delivers 57.6 mpg in the European combined cycle.
03/03, 9:51 AM
posted by:
Borat
Is it a makeover for a corpse?
03/03, 10:08 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
i’m going to pull one hair out off my head and call it a make over!
i like the wooden steering wheel though
03/03, 3:29 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
I maybe odd, but this is one of my favorite cars. I like everything about it, it’s looks-build quality-engines-everything in an unassuming package.
If I were a rich man, this is my ideal everyday car.
03/04, 2:59 PM
posted by:
rams
If it’s for 2010 they should have a better model by now…or is it because of the crisis? Waiting for any bail out?
03/04, 11:00 PM
posted by:
atoms
ok volvo I’ll let this one slip, but your next better be a stunner like the S60 concept