Wilvo S80 test drive since 2009 sedan

Volvo S80. find 10 differences

Volvo S80. Price: Not defined. On sale: since June 2009
The next facelift of the legendary model Volvo S80 cost, one might say, with low blood. Finding 10 differences in the S80 design of the last two generations during a short test drive on the Cote d'Azur of France was not easy. Moreover, the main one of them is the new D5244T10 diesel engine was reliably hidden from prying eyes under the relief hood of the Swedish sedan
Have you ever had dinner at the table covered in the empty hall of the car museum surrounded by several dozen rare models from the collection of Prince Monaco? Not? Frankly, to me too! But even such a creative solemn dinner, dedicated to the premiere of the updated Volvo S80, could not overshadow impressions of acquaintance with the new D5 diesel engine with the main highlight in the construction of the next generation of the Swedish business car.
And let the familiar five -cylinder configuration of the Volvo diesel not bother you. The emblem and the name is the only thing that unites it with the previous generation of engines, relying on the body of the Hans-Gorand Milding, which stands in the center of the princely collection of the historical compartment of Volvo P1800. The motor was built from scratch, and the result surpassed our most daring expectations. The aluminum cylinder block made it possible to significantly reduce weight and improve heat removal. But most importantly, the engine received a fundamentally new injection scheme. To increase the power and smoothness of the work, a scheme with two consistent turbochargers of different sizes was used. The smaller works at low speeds, ensuring sharp response to the work of the gas pedal, the large supercharger connects at higher speeds, providing stably high torque in a wide range of revolutions. Together, a pair of turbochargers produce a pressure of 1.8 bar, making powerful accelerations at overtaking speeds: 80120 km/h. In addition, the high level of fuel pressure and the use of piezoelectric fuel injectors working twice as quickly and provide up to seven injections per working cycle reduce the level of noise and vibration on the steering wheel.
Despite the high value of absolute pressure and a power increase of 20 liters. p., the technology of two turbochargers brought a decrease in fuel consumption compared to the previous generation engine by 8%at once: from 7.3 to 6.7 liters per 100 km. But the most important thing is that at the same time the motor was very unpretentious to the quality of fuel. We tested the engine with all possible samples of diesel fuel, which were able to get not only in Sweden, but also in Russia, and there were no problems, Milding proudly smiles. D5 is not sensitive to the level of water and sulfur content. Another important feature of the new heart S80 for the operation was the introduction of ceramic candles of heating, reaching a 1000 degree of incandescent temperature (with a ceiling of 1300C) in just 2 seconds. This allows you to run the engine without preliminary warming up even fierce in winter at a temperature of minus 30C.
Unlike the engine, visual changes in the appearance of the S80 are few and for the most part are quite arbitrary. False in fashion specified by the XC60, the Volvo emblem. A more brutal radiator grille with a wide chrome edging and an elegant silver shelf between pronounced fog. In the same tone, interior updates are also designed. The central console, the ignition switch nest and the steering wheel dressed in pseudo -over -over edges. And the classic four -spoke steering wheel, in addition to this, received a slightly more athletic profile.
According to the example of the XC60, the updated S80 is available with three different chassis. In addition to a variable suspension of 4C, familiar from the previous version, with three stiffening modes selected from the central console, S80 received two passive chassis: Sport and Comfort. In comfort, the basic settings of the previous version are almost completely saved. But the sports chassis has become much tougher and lower. The front part of the S80 dropped by 15 mm, the rear to 20. The suspension received shorter and hard springs, viscous shock absorbers and reptile stabilizers of increased stiffness. To increase stability in standard configuration, the S80 was equipped with a system of automatic level adjustment, which maintains a parallel position of the body relative to the road, regardless of the loading zones and the number of passengers. As a result, there was no trace of the former melancholy Volvo S80. The combination of all -wheel drive, sports suspension and the new D5 engine opens new features in the character of diesel Scandinava. When passing turns, you feel the drive uncharacteristic for the model. The S80 relieves with wheels to the asphalt, and the constant high torque allows you to play with gas more efficiently, passing turns on the verge of reasonable risk.
The branded system of dynamic stabilization and traction control (DSTC) S80 AWD, if it intervenes in the process of turning turns, does it extremely unobtrusively.

Specifications
Mark and model Volvo S80 D5
Dimensions 4851x1907x1493 mm
The engine is gasoline, 2400 cm3, 205 l. S./4000 min--1
Automatic transmission, 6-speed
Dynamics Max 230 km/h (AWD 225 km/h), 8.5 s to 100 km/h/h
Competitors Audi A6, BMW 5-Series

Advantages and disadvantages
+ High efficiency, low sensitivity to the quality of diesel fuel, wide variability of suspension and steering settings.
Lack of Sity Safety.

We do not love
Compared to the previous generation D5, the power of the diesel engine increased from 185 to 205 liters. With. Powerful
The USB input nest allows you to download files with iPod and disk drives to the multimedia system. COMFORTABLE
The on -board computer allows you to change the force on the steering wheel based on the preferences of the driver. Variably

Driving
The variability of steering and wide freedom in choosing the suspension allow you to choose and configure the S80 for their control style.
Salon
For freshness, the usual Volvo layout is complemented by plastic inserts for aluminum.
Comfort
A decrease in vibration and noise of the engine positively affected comfort.
Safety
Security is traditionally one of the strongest aspects of Volvo. However, the absence in the design of the S80 of the SITY Safety system is slightly depressing.
Price
Not determined.

Our opinion
The Russian debut of the diesel version of the S80 model is well prepared well. The new generation engine made the car noticeably quieter and smoother. The vibrations and impressiveness of the familiar to the XC60, XC70 and XC90 of the D5 engine are practically reduced to a fundamentally new design with two turbochargers. In a crisis, the appearance of an economical Scandinava in the business class in the business class is very helpful!

Author: Vladimir Makkaveev
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2009]