Although uncertain of its long term future, Volvo is still cranking out vehicle refreshes and introducing new products as much as it can. Case in point, the revised 2010 Volvo S80 sedan -- the brand's flagship four-door -- which is scheduled for a U.S. release during the second half of the year.
Under the direction of design head Steve Martin, designers brought out a menacing "boser blick" front end said to add more character while catching the eyes of passersby. Its grille, featuring a re-worked version of Volvo's larger, trademark iron mask, adds to the more aggressive persona. Revised intakes up front, as well as new rear lights conclude the exterior touchups.
To compete with the stiff luxury segment competition, supple leather with matching stitching lines the seats, dash and doors. The sedan's super slim floating dash is similar to the new XC60 and is slightly angled towards the driver for more accessibility.
In being simply a refresh, the S80 gets the same engine options as current derivatives. Base and middle trim levels are powered by the 3.2L inline-six and turbocharged 3.0L inline-six, respectively, while higher editions get the brand's 311-hp 4.4L V-8.
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