Alongside the debut of the new S80, Volvo will also trot the S80 Executive that kicks the classiness of its
range-topping sedan up a notch. A uniquely colored grille, extra chrome trim and available eighteen-inch Ballus wheels
distinguish the Exclusive from its more plebeian counterpart. Rich leather, walnut panels and thicker carpet pamper the
five senses inside, and an optional fridge in the back can cool your Merlot on the go. Finally, to keep those spoiled
rich kids happy on your way to Grandma’s house, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 7-inch headrest-mounted
screens can be ordered, as well.
The Executive model can be had with either a five-cylinder turbo diesel,
Volvo’s brand new 3.2 I6 producing 234 hp and 236 ft-lbs. of torque, or the flagship 4.4L V8 making 311 hp and
324 ft-lbs. of torque.
More pics and Volvo’s official press release after the jump.
[Source: Volvo]
ALL NEW VOLVO S80 EXECUTIVE WITH ENHANCED PRESTIGE
- Tasteful, Scandinavian elegance
- Sober interior with high-quality leather and walnut
- Integrated DVD system and refrigerator as options
- Powerful, energy-efficient engines
The all new Volvo S80, which will be presented for the first time in Geneva in spring 2006, will also be launched
during the year as a prestigious Executive model.
Unique details and a very rich content are
indications of the ambition of Volvo Cars to reinforce its position in the prestige segment.
The all
new Volvo S80 is the most exclusive Volvo sedan model to date. The Executive model represents a very competitive
alternative for customers who value refined, Scandinavian elegance in combination with contemporary engineering –
and who are looking for that little extra to enhance the experience. They are car purchasers with strict demands for a
sober design, sophisticated comfort and intelligently designed functions and details.
“It is
our aim that the Executive customers will appreciate the extra thought,” says Karin Falk, President Special
Vehicles at Volvo Cars. “We really have made an effort to strike the right balance between attractiveness and
functionality in order to provide a high-class experience that satisfies all the senses.”
Exclusive
exterior with unique parts
The Executive badge is a discreet indication that this is an S80 beyond the
norm. Among the exterior details that give the all new Volvo S80 Executive a more exclusive character are the uniquely
coloured grille and the chrome sections on the air intake and around the fog-lights. Even the lower door mouldings and
rear lights have chrome trim.
Four of the seven alternative exterior colours are so-called pearl
finishes with a very elegant lustre. The exclusive, turbine-like eighteen-inch Balius wheel is an option and adds yet
another dimension to the feeling of exclusivity.
First-class passenger
compartment with leather and wood
Ergonomic seats and elegant door panels clad in soft Executive leather
in four optional colour combinations and with Classic cut contribute to the distinct first-class feeling in the
passenger compartment. The combinations have been selected to provide an exclusive contrast. The walnut panels are
standard and cover the whole of the centre console and the rear part of the tunnel console.
Specially designed, extra thick carpets reinforce the sober impression. The opportunity to install a fridge in the rear
seat, combined with storage space for glasses, also contributes to the enhanced feeling of luxury and comfort.
As an option, there is an advanced entertainment system for rear seat passengers (Rear Seat Entertainment
– RSE). An integrated DVD player, 7-inch screens built into the head restraints, wireless headphones and a remote
control are included in the system. An extra socket makes it possible to connect a further DVD player, a computer game
or a video camera. The two 7-inch screens can be used independently of each other.
Powerful driveline
The engine range for the Executive model includes the powerful V8 engine as well
as Volvo’s new six-cylinder in-line engine and the latest generation of D5 diesel engines. A highly attractive
range of powerful, energy-efficient engines. All are extremely compact and transversely mounted in the engine
compartment for optimum safety and a spacious passenger compartment.
Petrol engines
Engine Configuration Output kW/PS Torque Nm
4.4 V8
V8
232/315 440
3.2
I6
I6
175/238 320
Diesel engines
D5
I5
136/185 400