Volvo S80 D-5 (Old)

Volvo’s design language is conservative. Compare any boxy Volvo from the ‘80s or ‘90s to the new S80, and you will realize that the move up in design is big by Volvo standards. There are no radical ‘Bangle’ lines on the S80. It’s a mature design meant to appeal and last a little longer than forever – it’s elegant, clean and simple. The emphasis is more on solid, safe engineering rather than design flair or performance. It still has the characteristic robust and square-shouldered stance that characterizes the brand. The prominent bonnet ‘V’ and the chunky rear section all spell Volvo.

Volvo S80 uses fully independent suspension sending drives to the front wheels. It sports a transversely-mounted straight six and Volvo has mounted all of its motors in this manner as it is apparently safer during a crash. Trust Volvo to do what’s safest. S80 uses ESP or stability control and aluminium suspension bits with radar-guided cruise control. It has an India-spec suspension which is a combination of reworked dampers and increased ride heights as part of rough road packages. ABS, eight airbags, emergency brake assist, emergency brake light flashing, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control and whiplash protection system are standard for all S80s.

S80 comes with Volvo’s Personal Car Communicator (PCC) system which means you simply walk into the car with the key in your pocket, push the engine start button and you are off.