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2005 Volvo S80 Review
Sam Moses and Larry Edsall
2005 S80 Review Summary & Specifications
The Volvo S80 offers superb safety engineering, a smooth ride, a quiet cabin, and roomy, luxurious accommodations. The S80 competes with the Audi A6, Lexus ES 330 and GS 300, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Acura RL, which is tough competition, but it remains unique in some of its virtues, now including the optional Four-C suspension.The S80 T6 represents the best of the S80 models, offering speed and super-smoothness. The S80 2.5T AWD delivers all-wheel drive, but lacks the smoothness of the T6.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses and Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Volvo S80 2.5T FWD ($35,900); 2.5T AWD ($37,550); T6 ($44,525); T6 Premier ($48,515) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc turbocharged inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) | 208-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged dohc inline-5; 268-hp 2.9-liter dohc twin-turbocharged inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, dual front side air bags, dual front inflatable window curtains, Volvo whiplash protection system, anti-submarine seats, front seat belt pretensioners, traction control, ABS, front fog lights, rear fog light |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dynamic stability and traction control; all-wheel drive; reverse warning system |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Torslanda, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 35900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo S80 2.5T AWD ($37,550) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone electronic climate control, power-adjustable driver seat with memory and lumbar support, tilt/telescopic and leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, central power door locks, retractable grocery bag retainer in trunk, split folding rear seat, trip computer, am/fm/cassette/CD audiooutside temperature gauge, pollen filter, cruise control, electric foldable rear head restraints, anti-smash side windows, daytime running lights |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($2495) includes leather upholstery, power glass moonroof, power passenger seat; 17-inch alloy wheels ($500); Dynamic Stability and Traction Control ($695); xenon headlamps ($500) |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 42875 |
| Horse Power | 208 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 1500-4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/27 |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.8/72.1/57.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/55.3/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/55.0/35.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3300 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3691 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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