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2006 Volvo S80
Date Published: 4/23/08

2006 Volvo S80
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MSRP:
$37,585 - 39,360

Invoice:
$35,365 - 37,033

Class:
Premium Large Car
2006 Volvo S80
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2.5T Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.9
Fuel Economy 5 4.2
Ride Quality 7 8.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 6.9
Quietness 7 8.5
Controls 6 5.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 9
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 8.1
Cargo Room 4 5
Value within Class 3 5.4
Total Score: 60 68.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Volvo S80 Review
All 2006 versions of Volvo's largest sedan have a 208-hp turbocharged 5-cyl engine. Discontinued are T6 and Premier models, which had a 268-hp turbocharged 6-cyl. Due for 2007 is a redesigned S80 with new styling and an available V8 engine. The '06 is available as the 2.5T model with front-wheel drive or as the AWD 2.5T with all-wheel drive. Traction control, ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. An antiskid system is optional. Available is Volvo's Four-C suspension with driver-selectable Comfort and Sport settings. Leather seating is standard. Options include a navigation system and rear obstacle detection.
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