2004 Volvo S80 New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Volvo  » 2004 S80   What's New for the 2004 Volvo S80? All-wheel-drive has been added as standard equipment on all 2004 Volvo S80 models equipped with the new 208-horsepower, 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. Additionally, Volvo enhances the lineup with the available Four-C active chassis technology from the S60 R. Four-C employs four electronically regulated shock absorbers to vary dampening according to vehicle speed and road surface conditions. New steering gear from Germany's ZF endows the 2004 Volvo S80 with more responsive and precise steering, and a new top-of-the-line model called Premier includes a dual-screen rear seat DVD entertainment system and a beverage cooler inside the armrest. New options for 2004 include bi-Xenon headlights, a reverse parking aid and a better audio system. Otherwise, the Volvo S80 carries over into 2004 with a few exterior and interior revisions intended to refine the existing design, including restyled front and rear ends as well as a new instrument cluster. Advantages of the 2004 Volvo S80: Cushy and comfortable cabin Available all-wheel-drive Available Four-C active chassis Rear DVD entertainment in Premier edition Objections to the 2004 Volvo S80: Inconsistent dependability history Anonymous personality Level of luxury not commensurate with price tag Editor's Advice: If Sweden has ever produced its rendition of a Buick Park Avenue, the 2004 Volvo S80 is it. The Volvo S80 coddles its occupants in supreme comfort, looks good, drives decently, and in Premier trim fulfills the promise of luxury its price tag dictates. With the addition of available all-wheel-drive, Four-C active chassis, German steering and updated styling the S80's shelf life has been effectively extended. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2007 Volvo S80 Review Volvo's three "S" system for Bliss: speed, style and safety 2007 Volvo S80 First Drive Over-promising and Under-delivering 2007 Volvo S80 Preview Sorry, boring people wanting boxes need to look elsewhere 2008 Volvo XC70 Preview A new ride for Volvo's dirty-boots set 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Preview Volvo readies its SUV for the bob and weave 2006 Volvo C70 Review Cruising California's coast in Volvo's cool new convertible Volvo C30 Concept Shine you crazy diamond Car Brief: 2007 Volvo XC90 Less boost, more power and safety 2006 Volvo C70 Photo Gallery From coupe to convertible with the touch of a button 2006 Volvo C70 First Drive The antithesis of the old boxy Volvo ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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