2003 Volvo S80 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Volvo S80:

Even with base suspension, S80s are sure-footed and fairly agile for their size.

-- Consumer Guide

Generous leg room. Good head room and under-seat foot space. No-strain entry/exit. Still, two adults are happier than three on long trips. Premier's luxury trimmings border on opulent.

-- Consumer Guide

Out on the road, it's as stable as the Rock of Gibraltar and its highly evolved, turbocharged six-cylinder engine delivers smooth, strong power.

-- New Car Test Drive

Most of our crew thought the S80's exterior styling was quietly handsome and likely to wear well with time, and the same could be said for the interior. A modest amount of polished wood trim sets off the clean tan interior, and the black instrument faces are set off with brushed aluminum dive-watch chronograph faces. All quite tastefully done, and the interior controls and switches are among the best of the bunch for effortless, intuitive operation.

-- Road & Track

What reviewers liked least about the Volvo S80:

When it comes to ride comfort, feature content and uncompromised safety, the S80 excels, but for those who prefer a little sport in their sedans, the S80 will leave you wishing for more.

-- Edmunds.com

It's relatively softly sprung and a bit floaty at times.

-- Road & Track

Best one-liner about the Volvo S80:

Comfortable, safe, user-friendly and, yes, a bit soft, but it still handles well enough to be fun and predictable on mountain roads.

-- Road & Track