2015 Volvo S80 review
Volvo S80 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Balanced base engine
- Good features
- Optional driver-assist features
Cons
- Unexciting base engine
- Numb driving experience
- Dated navigation
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 28 highway, 22 combined
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Smooth riding flagship sedan
As a flagship sedan, you likely have specific expectations for the 2015 Volvo S80, and it’s happy to meet those needs. It’ll meet your demands for comfort with its soft and compliant suspension that’s comfortable but firm enough to keep from feeling sloppy in corners. Add a set of supremely comfortable front seats, and you’ll enjoy every drive in the 2015 S80. On top of all this, the S80 comes well-equipped from even its base trim, giving you all the standard features you crave. Plus, with numerous options, you can dress up the S80 to your liking.
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What is new for the 2015 Volvo S80?
- The S80 is available in a variety of new trims, including the T5, T5 Platinum, and T5 Premier Plus.
- The 3.2, 3.2 Platinum, and 3.2 Premier Plus trims have been discontinued for 2015.
- S80 trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning and Harman Kardon Sound as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Spoiler and SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
- The T6 trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Volvo S80
1. Potent optional engine
The 2015 Volvo S80’s optional 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine, which comes standard in the T6 models, pumps out 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. This 3.0L engine mates to a six-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. This powertrain adds up to a relatively quick six-second zero-to-60 sprint time in this big sedan.
2. Great optional driver-assist technology
A flagship sedan should make all your trips more relaxing, and the 2015 S80 does that with ample standard and available driver-assist features. The S80 kicks things off with its standard low-speed automatic emergency braking. Where it really kicks up the convenience is when you add the optional Technology Package, which includes a rearview camera, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Other options include front and rear parking sensors and a blind-spot monitoring system. While these driver-assist features don’t replace attentive driving, they can make your daily commute a bit easier.
3. Comfy front seats
The 2015 Volvo S80’s interior is supremely comfortable overall, but its front seats truly stand out. These aft thrones offer loads of padding and support for optimal comfort on short and long drives. And with these seats featuring premium leather upholstery, you’ll feel even more comfortable on every drive. These seats also offer 41.9 inches of legroom and 38.8 inches of headroom, accommodating people of all sizes.
4. Loads of features
You likely want all the latest and greatest features in your flagship sedan. The 2015 Volvo S80 will meet these demands with tons of great standard gear. This includes standard dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth® connectivity, a seven-inch display screen, an eight-speaker audio system, and more. The 2015 S80 truly leaves you craving very little. If you need even more features, the S80’s higher trims can help you with a 12-speaker premium audio system, auxiliary audio inputs, the Volvo Sensus infotainment system, navigation, a programmable garage door opener, and more.
5. Balanced base engine
New for 2015 is the T5 Drive-E powertrain, which replaces the old base 3.2L six-cylinder powerplant. This engine delivers a respectable 240 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission and out to the front wheels. This engine’s big claim to fame is its EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers of 25 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Volvo S80 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volvo S80 15th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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T5 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- SiriusXM Trial Available
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
240
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
111.6"
Overall length
191"
Width
73.9"
Height
58.8"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 35"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P225/50VR17
Rear tires
P225/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
331/3307 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Volvo S80 FAQ
The 2015 Volvo S80 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- T5 : 25 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- T5 Platinum : 25 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- T6 : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- T6 Platinum : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- T6 Premier Plus : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- T5 Premier Plus : 25 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
The Volvo S80 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volvo S80 as 14 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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The 2015 Volvo S80 has a maximum towing capacity of 3307 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Volvo S80:
- T5
- T5 Platinum
- T5 Premier Plus
- Lane Departure Warning
- Harman Kardon Sound
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