I've had my 2012 S80 for 5 years now. Got it CPO with 28K on it. Now has 97K in 2019. Been a fantastic car. Totally agree with this review, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, it isn't a race car. But it is a solid, very quiet, reliable car that just never lets me down. my second Volvo... I've always taken them to the dealer for service. This tank has had nothing done to it except tires, brakes, oil changes and the normal dealer recommended services. Zero true mechanical failures. Yes, I have considered trading - to an S90.... but then I think, why? This car is doing just fine and serves me well. And yes, It is really a tank, and it still looks crisp and clean. She will never win any land speed races, however, that is not what I want or need. Happy guy here.
What engine is yours? I own a 2012 S80 T6 AWD 3L and i dont have any problem with racing, my car is still solid, robust, fast (starting speed and highway) and so far, like you have said it, i have never had any mecanical problem (minor service done every 10k km, change of tyres and bateries per need and that's all). Clocking 180k km but still performing like new. I have been thinking that i was just lucky with my car but your comment makes me realise that Volvo is for sure one of the best reliable car. I have seen reviews of S90 and have concluded that beside the touch screen monitor it doesnt have anything superior to mine. Will still drive my S80 for 2 more years then i will see...
I just bought a used 2012 S80 3.2. I had a used 04 xc70 and I loved it. My used S80 only had 68,000 miles. Its such a nice looking car. Not flashy but very expensive looking. It's got enough tech, hp and pop for me. Its silver with the optional 18" 6 spoke wheels.
I agree with you Steve on this car. It easily gets lost in the crowd, but it's nothing an updated front and rear fascia might cure. It's classy and simplistic, the way a Swedish car is.
Good review and some great comments. The S80 has not been a good seller for Volvo, but Volvo wants to penetrate the Sunbelt in the US, where wagons/crossovers/SUVs are not as popular. The S80 is a sedan that will help them do it, so they'll keep it. Great car.
Love your reviews! This has to be the best looking combination for this car I have ever seen: the paint color, wheel design (makes or breaks a vehicle), and that great creamy-beige interior color; it all works. And thank heaven your reviewing isn't anything like Tom Mutchler's from Consumer Reports!
The original interior flowed a lot better than this iteration of it. Volvo had to retrofit the infosystem so it had the extra hump on the dash, the controls on the steering wheel and they strangely added a thick chrome surround to the nice contemporary feeling floating console and use somewhat garish glossy wood. The original interior had as a default, natural wood which made it look a lot more modern. So, Volvo made the look of the dash less modern than what they started out with in 2007. I'm so glad now that Volvo has moved on from these EUCD cars onto the SPA and CMA platforms. The new cars are all modern Volvo. The only thing I wish they retained were the 5-cylinder engines. I would have standardized on those instead of the 4 cylinders they currently use but Volvo had sound business reasons to standardize on the 4 cylinders. But their sound just don't match the class of the current Volvo line.
Great review! I have a 2010 S80 V8 with the Executive package. No leather dash (since it’s the older interior) but I do have massage seats, an analog clock on the dash, and the amazing but short lived Yamaha V8. These higher trim S80s are gems today - great values, still stylish, and they do almost everything well!
One of the best luxury cars you can buy! Just purchased one and its amazing! Rides nice, and everywhere I go, people shower me with compliments! Volvo is always going to be Volvo you either like them or you don't but I must say I'm a Volvo buyer for life! They are amazing cars, beautiful inside and out something Lexus need to work on in my opinion. I hate that new grille they are using on their cars, gross!
S Smith totally agree!! Lexus doesn’t have the class and panache that Volvo has. Lexus is for those that want to show they’ve arrived, Volvo is for those that need to show no one they’ve arrived or where they’re going.
@@fredaydaybae8450 I don't necessarily agree with that. Lexus are very fine cars with a higher panache level than Volvo (if that matters to anyone). Most Lexus on the streets I see are the RX SUVs, not the lux sedans. I also see the IS sports cars. I agree with S Smith that the grills on the new Lexus cars are way over the top.
Benjamin Smith panache most CERTAINLY matters as well as pedigree. Lexus only has that for buyers that are brand aware...or that want an expensive Toyota and don’t care who sees that they bought one. Volvo buyers are of a certain ilk, one that doesn’t chase Toyota brand awareness. We’re ok Over here.
yes that's what i say...if this volvo will be developed then more buyers would be intrested in that car rather than other cars...it is a very special car
@@osmosis3182 Hi, i own the same car and i dont have any mecanical problem so for, still drive smoth and fast. It's just a very reliable car i will recommend.
If you're familiar with both brands I don't think that they really compare equally and I'm not sure that they're trying to. IMO the S60 falls between the 3 and 5 series, being closer to the 5. The S80 is between the 5 and 7 being closer to the 7. Volvos are fairly unique cars that you have to understand for what they are and for their individuality. If you care to of course.
This is a handsome car some say it looks dated but by the looks of these new models im glad cars are getting uglier in my opinion they look weird. This is a timeless look.
The outside could use good amount of work, but I actually love this car. The BMW camp is a bit overrated for the price, but I think this car is a good alternative for a different kind of crowd
This is a great car, not flashy and glitzy like some cars I could name but solid throughout. Drove the GS and a CTS and there's no comparison. For 2016 it only comes in a Turbo 4 putting out 240 hp.
Just got one of these in UK police spec(ie interior options so crap you can't actually buy a civvy one like it) with the 230bhp D5 engine(FWD). Seats are nice, rides very well, far more comfortable over 10-12 hours than the e90 BMW it replaced. Not as quick mind, but 130 isn't difficult. Boot is smaller than I would have thought for a Volvo, given the space in the V70 wagon, but it's an unmarked so it only carries basic stuff. We trialled the Geartronic, but that was pathetic so manual it was. Looking into getting a entry-mid spec diesel now as my own car, so found this review. So thanks Steve, great review.
While the XTS is the more dramatic of the two, the XTS also has a less powerful engine, worse build quality, and impossibly useless CUE system. The S80 is indeed the much more sober one, but it excels in the thoughtfulness of many small details like contrast stitched dashboard, clever storage, overall reliability, ease of use, and its CitySafety system. But, there are fairly large updates for the interior/exterior/infotainment system/transmission available in mid-june. Google 2014 Volvo S80.
i totally agree. i am thinking excactly the same thing. the vovlo should make a bigger engine just to be able to be comparable with the top of the line of the models of its category. for example s6, or maybe m5
That USED to be the case the with the 1st generation S60/S80. Now that all other cars have gotten bigger and the 2nd generation S60/S80 have remained pretty much the same size, the S60 directly competes with the 3-Series and the S80 with the 5-Series. Volvo, as of now, has no 7-Series competitor, though they have hinted at it for the future.
How would you say this compares to a fully loaded V6 Passat? Looking at the images of the volvo interior remind me a lot of the new Passat which also offers more room and similar performance. However, it's $15-20k more expensive than the Passat. It seems like a stretch to say the volvo name plate carries a premium like a Mercedes-Benz. Strikes me as a value mismatch unless I'm missing something?
Im 15 i would buy this over a mercedes,bmw,audi and porshe would rather be safe comfortable car with a touch of performance and classic looks than any other car
IP (Intellectual Property not Internet Protocol) was transferred upon terms and agreements that Volvo would receive $1,000,000,000, I don't see where there is copying? Volvo seems to be enjoying the $1,000,000,000 as they are building a new R&D facility and have not bitten the dust like SAAB.
You know, with Cadillac going All-Tech Driving (i.e. their CUE), those 70+yr olds who still prefer the push-button remote, may want to turn to the S80. The MPGs are not there. The styling is not there. The tech is not there and all for $50k+ hmmm save some money, get something "new" and go for the S60
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I've had my 2012 S80 for 5 years now. Got it CPO with 28K on it. Now has 97K in 2019. Been a fantastic car. Totally agree with this review, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, it isn't a race car. But it is a solid, very quiet, reliable car that just never lets me down. my second Volvo... I've always taken them to the dealer for service. This tank has had nothing done to it except tires, brakes, oil changes and the normal dealer recommended services. Zero true mechanical failures. Yes, I have considered trading - to an S90.... but then I think, why? This car is doing just fine and serves me well. And yes, It is really a tank, and it still looks crisp and clean. She will never win any land speed races, however, that is not what I want or need. Happy guy here.
Dan Toman what engine?
What engine is yours? I own a 2012 S80 T6 AWD 3L and i dont have any problem with racing, my car is still solid, robust, fast (starting speed and highway) and so far, like you have said it, i have never had any mecanical problem (minor service done every 10k km, change of tyres and bateries per need and that's all). Clocking 180k km but still performing like new.
I have been thinking that i was just lucky with my car but your comment makes me realise that Volvo is for sure one of the best reliable car.
I have seen reviews of S90 and have concluded that beside the touch screen monitor it doesnt have anything superior to mine. Will still drive my S80 for 2 more years then i will see...
@@Gary09Baz the 3.2 inline 6 cyl. And it is now November 2021 and the car is still going strong and problem free at 133k miles :)
@@gabriellu5555 the 3.2 inline 6 cyl. And it is now November 2021 and the car is still going strong and problem free at 133k miles :)
NOT DATED! it's a classic masterpiece!
"the ride is trademark Volvo, with a thoughtful softness through out, yet never sloppy in it's handling." Couldn't have said it better myself.
Great luxury car. Has to be a gas/petrol model. It's timeless and I think ahead of itself in all areas!!
I just bought a used 2012 S80 3.2. I had a used 04 xc70 and I loved it. My used S80 only had 68,000 miles. Its such a nice looking car. Not flashy but very expensive looking. It's got enough tech, hp and pop for me. Its silver with the optional 18" 6 spoke wheels.
I agree with you Steve on this car. It easily gets lost in the crowd, but it's nothing an updated front and rear fascia might cure. It's classy and simplistic, the way a Swedish car is.
Interestingly, volvo released a facelift in 2014, the next year!
Very Classy This S80, Underrated But That's Ok Too. I Love It !! Can't Wait To See The All New S80 I'm Sure They'll Do Well !!
Absolutely GORGEOUS and classy vehicle by Volvo!!
Good review and some great comments. The S80 has not been a good seller for Volvo, but Volvo wants to penetrate the Sunbelt in the US, where wagons/crossovers/SUVs are not as popular. The S80 is a sedan that will help them do it, so they'll keep it. Great car.
Love your reviews! This has to be the best looking combination for this car I have ever seen: the paint color, wheel design (makes or breaks a vehicle), and that great creamy-beige interior color; it all works. And thank heaven your reviewing isn't anything like Tom Mutchler's from Consumer Reports!
The original interior flowed a lot better than this iteration of it. Volvo had to retrofit the infosystem so it had the extra hump on the dash, the controls on the steering wheel and they strangely added a thick chrome surround to the nice contemporary feeling floating console and use somewhat garish glossy wood. The original interior had as a default, natural wood which made it look a lot more modern. So, Volvo made the look of the dash less modern than what they started out with in 2007.
I'm so glad now that Volvo has moved on from these EUCD cars onto the SPA and CMA platforms. The new cars are all modern Volvo. The only thing I wish they retained were the 5-cylinder engines. I would have standardized on those instead of the 4 cylinders they currently use but Volvo had sound business reasons to standardize on the 4 cylinders. But their sound just don't match the class of the current Volvo line.
Great review! I have a 2010 S80 V8 with the Executive package. No leather dash (since it’s the older interior) but I do have massage seats, an analog clock on the dash, and the amazing but short lived Yamaha V8. These higher trim S80s are gems today - great values, still stylish, and they do almost everything well!
Very nice!
Wait for the 2014 update. New exterior, interior, and infotainment system. Plus tweaks to the transmission to reduce a 0-60 time .3 of a second.
One of the best luxury cars you can buy! Just purchased one and its amazing! Rides nice, and everywhere I go, people shower me with compliments! Volvo is always going to be Volvo you either like them or you don't but I must say I'm a Volvo buyer for life! They are amazing cars, beautiful inside and out something Lexus need to work on in my opinion. I hate that new grille they are using on their cars, gross!
S Smith totally agree!! Lexus doesn’t have the class and panache that Volvo has. Lexus is for those that want to show they’ve arrived, Volvo is for those that need to show no one they’ve arrived or where they’re going.
@@fredaydaybae8450 I don't necessarily agree with that. Lexus are very fine cars with a higher panache level than Volvo (if that matters to anyone). Most Lexus on the streets I see are the RX SUVs, not the lux sedans. I also see the IS sports cars.
I agree with S Smith that the grills on the new Lexus cars are way over the top.
Benjamin Smith panache most CERTAINLY matters as well as pedigree. Lexus only has that for buyers that are brand aware...or that want an expensive Toyota and don’t care who sees that they bought one. Volvo buyers are of a certain ilk, one that doesn’t chase Toyota brand awareness.
We’re ok Over here.
@@fredaydaybae8450 I'm a Volvo owner!
yes that's what i say...if this volvo will be developed then more buyers would be intrested in that car rather than other cars...it is a very special car
I have one that's looks exactly like the car he tested but with the dark leather Inscription package
Hi how are you any problems with your car
@@osmosis3182 Hi, i own the same car and i dont have any mecanical problem so for, still drive smoth and fast.
It's just a very reliable car i will recommend.
@@gabriellu5555 thank you!😄
If you're familiar with both brands I don't think that they really compare equally and I'm not sure that they're trying to. IMO the S60 falls between the 3 and 5 series, being closer to the 5. The S80 is between the 5 and 7 being closer to the 7. Volvos are fairly unique cars that you have to understand for what they are and for their individuality. If you care to of course.
This is a handsome car some say it looks dated but by the looks of these new models im glad cars are getting uglier in my opinion they look weird. This is a timeless look.
The outside could use good amount of work, but I actually love this car. The BMW camp is a bit overrated for the price, but I think this car is a good alternative for a different kind of crowd
This is a great car, not flashy and glitzy like some cars I could name but solid throughout. Drove the GS and a CTS and there's no comparison. For 2016 it only comes in a Turbo 4 putting out 240 hp.
Just got one of these in UK police spec(ie interior options so crap you can't actually buy a civvy one like it) with the 230bhp D5 engine(FWD). Seats are nice, rides very well, far more comfortable over 10-12 hours than the e90 BMW it replaced. Not as quick mind, but 130 isn't difficult. Boot is smaller than I would have thought for a Volvo, given the space in the V70 wagon, but it's an unmarked so it only carries basic stuff. We trialled the Geartronic, but that was pathetic so manual it was. Looking into getting a entry-mid spec diesel now as my own car, so found this review. So thanks Steve, great review.
This era and even the ones a few years older are my favourite body style and I actually think one of the best looking cars. Good thorough review
While the XTS is the more dramatic of the two, the XTS also has a less powerful engine, worse build quality, and impossibly useless CUE system. The S80 is indeed the much more sober one, but it excels in the thoughtfulness of many small details like contrast stitched dashboard, clever storage, overall reliability, ease of use, and its CitySafety system. But, there are fairly large updates for the interior/exterior/infotainment system/transmission available in mid-june. Google 2014 Volvo S80.
Interior is beautiful, as well as the craftsmanship, but I also agree with those stating that the exterior looks really dated.
i totally agree. i am thinking excactly the same thing. the vovlo should make a bigger engine just to be able to be comparable with the top of the line of the models of its category. for example s6, or maybe m5
looks like a keeper .
That's correct. Volvo has no 7-series competitor, though they have hinted at it for the future.
That USED to be the case the with the 1st generation S60/S80. Now that all other cars have gotten bigger and the 2nd generation S60/S80 have remained pretty much the same size, the S60 directly competes with the 3-Series and the S80 with the 5-Series. Volvo, as of now, has no 7-Series competitor, though they have hinted at it for the future.
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this car is actually pretty nice!!
How would you say this compares to a fully loaded V6 Passat? Looking at the images of the volvo interior remind me a lot of the new Passat which also offers more room and similar performance. However, it's $15-20k more expensive than the Passat. It seems like a stretch to say the volvo name plate carries a premium like a Mercedes-Benz. Strikes me as a value mismatch unless I'm missing something?
A bit outdated, but still very nice.
Amazing
i dont think it looks dated now, how will it look fresh in 10 years? i wouldnt believe this was a 2013 model if someone didnt tell me
i think that the s40 was in the vw passat - ford mondeo - skoda superb category
I love Audi, BMW, and Mercedes but I personally would rather have this car any day! Its safer more reliable fast and has luxury features.
It's actually quite a good value compared to similarly equipped BMWs, Mercedes, and Audis. Volvo has always had a price advantage over the Germans.
hasn't the XC90 been out since like 2002 or somewhere around there?
good vid, i love this car
actually i totally agree with you and i think that volvo should make a bigger engine for the s80.
woo go steve
Did you ever try an S80 with the V8?
The Yamaha-built motor that was also in the XC90?
@@stevehammes Yes it was. (B8444S).
We have one. It is very good
Mola! Wonderfull!
Im 15 i would buy this over a mercedes,bmw,audi and porshe would rather be safe comfortable car with a touch of performance and classic looks than any other car
Woah, you're 20 now.
great car but in brasil are many taxes
The Volvo s80 did not start in 2007. It was launched in 1998 as a 1999 model year. . .
Who said it did?
@@stevehammes You said the company's flagship dates back to 2007. But before that you did say this second gen of S80. . . Just clarification I guess.
I like volvo but they need to refresh there vehicles looks really fast
I'm a Volvo nut... Although I would go 100 times with the S60 T6...
did u drive the s80?
This car is actually keeping up with the TIMES! Unlike Suzuki!
good
IP (Intellectual Property not Internet Protocol) was transferred upon terms and agreements that Volvo would receive $1,000,000,000, I don't see where there is copying? Volvo seems to be enjoying the $1,000,000,000 as they are building a new R&D facility and have not bitten the dust like SAAB.
Dat steering wheels
i'd take this over the Caddy xts
Sooo.. Since Ford Let Volvo use the 2.0 Ecoboost Did Volvo let Ford Use “Platinum”? Lol
Volvo should make a s80 R with 450 bhp. Just to show that Volvo can.
Dated at best. Volvo need to hurry up and redesign this car. I will prefer to get S60 over this or get BMW 535i, Audi A6, or Cadillac XTS.
How can it be considered stealing when they bought them?
lot of low mileage used ones for great prices
You know, with Cadillac going All-Tech Driving (i.e. their CUE), those 70+yr olds who still prefer the push-button remote, may want to turn to the S80. The MPGs are not there. The styling is not there. The tech is not there and all for $50k+ hmmm save some money, get something "new" and go for the S60
Thoughts, Ideas, and what? Nope, it's all good with the s80.
@khunopie me too lol
They had a larger engine, they dropped it.
looks like from 90s
WTF? Are we back in the 90s?
hopefully not
yes but as you propably know, some people don't buy that volvo because of the lack of bigger engines
S T us people looking for a Volvo don’t look for, nor have a need for larger engines
BWMs are just plain ugly compared to this S80.
yea but that car is built cheap so this car is way better
You're living in the past.
i would buy this car used .. the price did bite my wallet she is crying now .. my wallet :-D
I literally thought that it was a 2000 yr model.
I really hate that creme/beige color. Looks like a ninetees Mercedez.