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Test drive Volvo S80 V8 AWD Executive

I admit honestly: with the Volvo brand I have a special relationship, I myself have one of the old models of this brand. Therefore, acquaintance with the younger generation promised to be interesting

The Blonde Swede White Beauty with a proud expression on her face and the long name Volvo S80 V8 AWD Executive expected us in the parking lot. This color does not go all cars, but it was this model that the real lady in white looked beautifully! Drops of rain covered her light body and, frankly, it was even sorry to take her to the streets of Moscow in inclement weather, but work is work.
The first sensations are exceptional comfort in the cabin. Volvo cars have always been distinguished by some kind of home interior, convenience from the series everything is at hand and the Volvo S80 V8 did not become

exception. The finish made of light brown leather in combination with wood and chrome looks really luxurious. The most important functions (audio system, on-board computer, mobile phone, cruise control) can be controlled without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Separate climate control works efficiently, but there is no separate heating of the front glass without the participation of the air conditioner, only in the kit, which is not very convenient (and the glass in the rain is very strong). Music enthusiasts will also please the excellent Dynaudio audio system with a digital amplifier with a capacity of 5? 130 watts with the Surround system. In the niche between the rear seats, we found the Kholodnik branch in it you can put a drink and it will remain cool even in the heat. The test car was also equipped with a DVD player and monitors in the head restraints of the front seats will be the rear passengers than to occupy themselves in traffic jams or long trips.

On the road, the lady in appearance in white turned into a caring mommy: with light bulbs near the mirrors warned which row the left or right (BLIS system if the other car is in the dead zone, the system will track it and tell you a light signal); It rang uneasily as a zummer if someone was approaching too much from the side or behind, well, and a desperate scream with too dangerous (from its point of view) approaching the standing machine can be translated, perhaps like: brakes are more likely a bad head !!! In the Volvo S80, I felt protected as it is really convenient than ever when the car monitors the space around me, only if you drive it all the time, there is a risk of spoiling it is better not to forget to control the situation on your own!

In general, in the VOLVO S80 V8 movement, a very confidently sort of little tanchik behaves very confidently, to knock down from the course that is very difficult (in addition, try to knock down a car from the course that has a built -in compass of green icons on the rear -view mirror shows the direction of movement immediately comes thoughts like : Course on Zyuid-West!). Sustainability in movement, characteristic of all Volvo, is combined with maneuverability to control the machine very easily. An incredibly frisky 315-horsepower engine takes the car forward in a matter of seconds, allowing you to perform the right rebuild or maneuver quickly and clearly. The machine operates quite adequately, without obvious delays and failures in power. And the noble roar of the power unit is not annoying, but rather delights the hearing all the more so that it does not climb too much into his ears.

At first glance, a detail, which, nevertheless, pleased: a very convenient, wide steering wheel, perfect for hands. Well, and it is also worth noting a variety of possible adjustments to the steering column and driver's seat a person of any growth and complexion will be able to sit down at the wheel with maximum convenience.
This model has, perhaps, one drawback: fuel consumption, which with this volume and engine power is understandable, but not everyone will consider it economical. About 13 liters. on the highway and approximately 1718 liters. For a hundred in the city (according to the indications of the on -board computer). For pleasure, as you know, you have to pay. But the pleasure of driving the Volvo S80 V8 AWD Executive is guaranteed to any, not even an experienced driver, this machine combines power and a sense of safety driving.

Male look. Vasily, 21 years:
From the first minutes of driving S80 with an atmospheric engine of 4.4 liters, which develops impressive 315 hp. Impressed - everything in this machine was created for pleasure and safety. You sit in a comfortable chair, set the speed we need on the adaptive cruise of the ACC control, which automatically maintains the distance to the front of the car, enjoy the excellent sound of the Dynaudio speaker with 12 speakers and the Dolby ProLogic II controller with all this is a vacation (the main thing -A. Do not forget to follow the road). Well, if we wanted to more active driving, choose one of the stiffness modes of the suspension, we press on the gas and now we are already in the almost in a sports car, which has retained a large share of comfort. But it should be borne in mind that the consumption of gasoline during active driving reaches 25l100 km!

Body
Type of body
sedan

Number of seats
5

Number of doors
four

Transmission
Drive unit
full

Transmission
Automatic

Number of programs
6

Engine
Volume
4.4 (4414 cm3)

engine's type
petrol

Nominal power
232 kW / 315 hp (at 5950 vol./min.)

Dimensions
Height (mm)
1492

Length (mm)
4851

Width (mm)
1861

Clearance (mm)
148

Wheel base (mm)
2835

The volume of the trunk is maximum (liters)
750

Weight
Equipped Masa (kg)
1817

Maximum speed
250

Acceleration time to 100 km/h
6.5

Fuel consumption
City cycle (l/100 km)
eighteen

Country cycle
8.3

The capacity of the fuel tank
70
Price (July 2008): 2.264.600 rub.

Author Natalya Burtovaya