Volvo's flagship
sedan, the new 2009 Volvo S80 has an inline 6-cyl engine,
the 2.9 with 194 hp, the others with a turbocharger and 268 hp.
A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission; the T6s's unit has
a manual shift gate. T6 and Volvo S80 Elite come with 17-inch
wheels, which are optional for the 2.9 in place of 16s. Standard
features include antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control,
front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. We have been hard
at work preparing the 2009 Volvo S80 review to provide the latest
accessory information and Volvo S80 picture to the interested
reader.
A
new 2009 Volvo S80 navigation system is available on all
models. The Elite's rear seat is divided by a center console,
heated, and angled to provide 2 inches more leg room. It accommodates
two passengers and includes a power sunshade, DVD video and TV
tuner, and a refrigerated compartment. Volvo's S80 On-Call Plus
assistance system is new for 2009 . It's optional on the 2009 Volvo S80 2.9 and standard on other S80 models. Rain-sensing wipers
are a new option.
The base
2009 Volvo S80 2.9 is equipped with a 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder
engine that generates a respectable 197 horsepower and 207 pound-feet
of torque. For the T6 models, Volvo takes the new 2.9's engine
and bolts on two small turbochargers. Even with slightly less
displacement (2.8 liters), the T6's engine belts out 268 horsepower
at 5,400 rpm and a prodigious 280 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Both 2009 Volvo S80 engines are mated to four-speed automatic
transmissions. Additionally, the T6 provides a Geartronic feature
that allows for manual shifting if the driver desires. An integral
part of the 2009 Volvo s80 review picture accessory section is
the safety feature.
On the 2009 Volvo S80, stability and traction control system is standard.
Other active safety features include Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
and emergency brake assistance. As with all Volvos, safety is
paramount; every S80 is replete with side airbags for front passengers,
head curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, whiplash-reducing
headrests and ISO-FIX child-seat attachment points. The Volvo
S80 receives perfect marks in all NHTSA crash tests, as well as
an overall "Good" score in IIHS frontal offset tests.
The four-passenger 2009 Volvo S80 T6 Executive or five-passenger
T6 Elite provide a normal and an extended wheelbase. These 2009 Volvo S80 models add two extra inches of legroom by pushing
the rear seat farther back into the rear deck and by removing
the folding-seat mechanism. Volvo also feature wider rear door
openings, heated rear seats, extra padding in the rear seatback
and bottom cushion, an electric rear-window sun shade, a small
refrigerator and a DVD player connected to a video screen mounted
in the rear console; a wireless fax/copier is optional.
