Test drive Volvo S80 2006 - 2008 sedan
The imperious successor
After a close acquaintance with the last generation Volvo S80, there was a feeling of flight in the cabin of a business class aircraft with the same helmeter in the hands from nowhere. The car has such a high level of service that the driver does not have to take care of anything: everything is done as if by itself.The surroundings of the Swedish Malmo, where we had to start acquaintance with the novelty of Volvo, met us in a spring warm, sunny weather. The picture of universal prosperity was complemented by a beautiful view, opening to the water surface separating the coast of one kingdom from another, and the majestic bridge, the creation of human hands. However, ahead is a short -way path to another coastal town - Bastad. Therefore, the lyrical mood will have to be postponed until the evening.
As we were warned, when approaching the car, it is not necessary to get the key from the pocket. Within one and a half meters, the key declares itself, warningly unlocking the driver's door. He also serves as a personal automobile communicator. By pressing the device button, you can find out in a matter of seconds whether the car is closed or open, the alarm is turned on or off, whether it was triggered for your absence, whether people are currently in the car. The device operates at a distance of about 100 meters, and the latest information about the condition of the car is recorded in memory.
A monotonous picture of floating plain landscapes and lonely standing houses tunes in a leisurely way. You don’t even think about the car. Nothing annoying. All within reach. A couple of seconds are spent on finding a particular option. The driver's seat, in my opinion, is one of the best in its class. The main concern of manufacturers is the maximum concentration of the driver's attention on the road environment. No little things should distract from driving. Safety above all!
Yes, safety is the Volvo horse. Once again, it was possible to verify this on the runway of one of the deposit airfields rented by the organizers of the test drive to demonstrate security systems.
Two S80 and two cars with rubberized cylinders filled with air were used as experimental ones. From the side, the event resembled a game in the stalls. Only no one was required to plant, rather the opposite: posting had to be avoided.
So, let's say, you were distracted from the road situation and unacceptably closely approached the passing vehicle in front. First, a system of warning about the danger of a clash will enter the work. In the absence of the driver's reaction, red strips flashes to the windshield. The sound signal will be heard at the same time. Usually this is enough to make the driver take some measures.
If you have overgrown and this, then at your disposal a saving straw will remain in the form of a function of supporting braking. When it is activated, the brake system is in full combat readiness to reduce the operation time. And although it does not assume the function of a complete stop of the car, it still significantly reduces the risk of collision with a walking car.
The Volvo S80 is also equipped with a BLIS system - informing about the availability of a car in the dead area. A very useful thing, especially on our roads, where she will take a function that is not characteristic of herself - to warn about the presence of road codes. Another system, IDIS, reduces the ability to distract the driver from driving in critical situations. Its task is to cut off information that is not directly related to driving. For example, phone calls or SMS messages will be held until the situation on the road becomes less critical. I do not want to talk about adaptive cruise control: a matter of course for such a class of cars.
Casually we have already touched on the level of comfort S80. Along the way, we note that the model has become wider and higher. The wheelbase and track also increased, which affected the convenience of planting all the riders.
It is impossible not to mention the concept of a clean salon, which includes an electronic climate control system and the IAQS air quality control system. When unlocking the car using the remote control, ventilation and ventilation of the cabin are automatically turned on if the ambient temperature is above 10 degrees.
The VOLVO Premium Sound audio system is one of the best in the world. The Alpine digital amplifier with ICEPower, Dolby Pro Logic II Surround and the speakers of the famous Danish manufacturer Dynaudio provide first -class sound, but such that it is impossible to listen to the system in the car at full power. It is better to stop, move ten meters and enjoy the power of a concert sound.
The design of the machine is designed in line with the latest Volvo Cars. The proportions have become more perfect, and the car is perceived more solid. In the interior, the Scandinavian character is manifested, in which priority is given to a harmonious connection with nature.
In the near future, the Volvo S80 will be available in two versions in the near future: with a sovereign six of 3.2 liters with a capacity of 238 liters. With. and the drive to the front wheels, as well as with a V-shaped eight with a volume of 4.4 l with a capacity of 315 liters. With. and all -wheel drive transmission. In both cases, cars are equipped with a 6-speed GEARTRONIC automatic transmission, which has a manual gearbox mode.
Both machines are adequate in behavior, the helm is well obeyed. Although the weight of the car makes itself felt, judging by the dynamics of acceleration and the operation of the machine. It is treated by stomping the adaptive automatic box, which eventually begins to understand what they want from it. The result is improved acceleration dynamics and picking up. Of course, you can go into manual mode.
S80 C V-shaped eight and all-wheel drive is preferable. Not so much due to power, but because of a more uniform picking up with dynamic acceleration, when a pair of wheels is connected to the work more fully to implement the torque.
The suspension of both options has three fixed values: Comfort, Sport and Advanced. The Four-C system is responsible for the suspension operation, which either itself makes changes to the chassis in accordance with the speed of movement, or allows you to dispose of this driver.
Comfort carefully swallows all the irregularities, delivering pleasure from driving, Advanced turns the car into a hard stool. Therefore, the Sport and Advanced modes are the prerogative of highway. The work of the suspension in the last two modes is a game on the nuances. Advanced adds sharpness to the behavior of the machine.
The first Volvo S80 will go on sale in September. The top version will cost from $ 74,900. Later, the situation with the six will become clear. Next year, a modification with a 2.5 -liter working volume, as well as the most sophisticated executive execution, will appear.
It seems that, not without secret intent, the premiere of the Volvo S80 is planned to be held at the Moscow Motor Show. After all, the predecessor on one of them was earned by the prize of the best foreign car. If there is no worthy opponent to open the exhibition, Volvo has the second Russian prize.
+ Spacious interior, good sound insulation, high degree of equipment, 3 fixed suspension mode.
- a difficult algorithm for the navigator settings, glare on the windshield.
Technical characteristics of Volvo S80 4.4 AWD // Volvo S80 3.2
The body is a sedan
Equipped mass, kg - 1817 // 1656
Dimensions, mm:
- length - 4851
- Width - 1860
- Height - 1490
Base, mm - 2835
Trunk volume, l - 480
Maximum speed, km/h - 250 // 240
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s - 11.9 // 9.8
The volume of the fuel tank, l - 70
Engine:
- Type - V8 // L6
- working volume, cm3 - 4414 // 3192
- Power, L.S. at MIN -1 - 315/5950 // 238/6200
- torque, NM at min -1 - 440/3950 // 320/3200
Transmission - 6 ACP, all -wheel drive // \u200b\u200b6AKP, front -wheel drive
Tire size - 245/45R17 // 225/55R16
Wheel suspension (front/rear) - independent/independent
Brakes (front/rear) - disk, ventilated/disk
Steering - gear -rake, with gur
Price, $ - from 74 900 // N. D.
Text: Sergey Zhukov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [07/2006]
