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2008 Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Review

The S80 is Volvo's flagship sedan. It's a spacious premium-level four-door meant to compete with the likes of Audi's A6 and BMW's 5-Series to name just two. As a general observation, the Swede exhibits a softer, slightly more amiable personality than its German counterparts, which may appeal to a broader audience. Although a 311 horsepower V8 engine is available, my tester was powered by the S80's base engine, a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder powerplant capable of producing 235 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque @ 3,200 rpm. As with all Canadian-sold 2008 S80s, my unit featured the traction of all-wheel-drive (AWD).

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2008 Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Review

The S80 is Volvo's flagship sedan. It's a spacious premium-level four-door meant to compete with the likes of Audi's A6 and BMW's 5-Series to name just two. As a general observation, the Swede exhibits a softer, slightly more amiable personality than its German counterparts, which may appeal to a broader audience. Although a 311 horsepower V8 engine is available, my tester was powered by the S80's base engine, a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder powerplant capable of producing 235 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque @ 3,200 rpm. As with all Canadian-sold 2008 S80s, my unit featured the traction of all-wheel-drive (AWD).