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Volvo S80 – model year 2016

A number of exterior design cues reinforce the sophisticated contemporary presence of the Volvo S80. The flagship sedan radiates elegant design and attention to detail. The S80 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. Fuel consumption is down to 3.9 l/100 km (102 g CO2 per km) in the D4 version.

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DESIGN

Wider and Lower

The front and rear bumpers create a ‘stretched’ effect to make the S80 look wide and low. The rectangular Daytime Running Lights at the front give the nose a contemporary look, while the rounded off classic Volvo lights at the rear visually pull the car down to the ground. The S80 can be fitted with expressive 19-inch wheels without loss of comfort. Model year 2016 news include new wheels  (17”, 18” and 19”).

Interior detailing

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It is the attention to detail that gives the S80 its enhanced sophistication, with interior detailing including jewellery knobs and a frameless rear-view mirror.

INSCRIPTION

Luxury interior package

The Inscription Package features a complete luxury upgrade of the interior. This includes Inscription Soft Leather upholstery, leather instrument panel, soft leather on the Inscription embroidered head rests, soft leather centre arm rest, unique floor mats and tread plates with Inscription logo.

There is also a selection of single Inscription features, such as a Dark Walnut deco inlay and 19-inch, ten-spoke Bor wheels.

CHASSIS & POWER TRAINS

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Choice of three chassis

The S80 buyer can choose from three chassis types – Comfort, Lowered Sport Chassis and Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept).

 

T5 with 245 hp

The four-cylinder Drive-E engine T5 has 245 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption with the 8-speed automatic is 6,4 l/100 km (149 g/km) in the S80.

 

D4 at 102 g/km

The D4 Drive-E engine comes with 181 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The engine features world-first i-ART technology that helps to cut fuel consumption. With pressure feedback from each fuel injector instead of using a traditional single pressure sensor in the common rail, i-ART makes it possible to continuously monitor and adapt fuel injection per combustion in each of the four cylinders. Fuel consumption in an S80 D4 with manual gearbox is down to 3.9 l/100 km, translating into CO2 emissions at 102 g/km. Fuel consumption with the 8-speed automatic is 4,3 l/100 km (113 g/km) in the S80.

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SENSUS

Adaptive Digital Display

The Adaptive Digital Display uses an active TFT (Thin Film Transistor) crystal display to bring the driver personalised information. There are three themes to choose from: Elegance, Eco and Performance.

Sensus Connect

The Digital Display theme colours are also echoed in the connected infotainment system Sensus Connect. It features a refreshed user interface with a number of innovative functions offering customers a fully connected experience.

The cloud-based services allow the driver to find and pay for parking from the car, discover new restaurants at the destination, stream favourite music seamlessly and much more. The driver can also have text messages read out aloud without taking hands off the wheel.

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The brand new app Connected Service Booking is only the first step in making the dealer workshop fully integrated into the digital eco-system. The car will not only tell the driver when it’s time for service but also suggest an appointment at the Volvo dealership.

The Bluetooth mobile phone service allows hands-free phone conversations as well as music streaming from a preferred Bluetooth enabled portable music player.

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