The new 2008 2009 Volvo S80 has an inline 6-cyl engine and 4-speed automatic, and the T6s's unit that has a manual shift gate. 2008 2009 Volvo S80, Volvo's flagship sedan, comes in three trim levels, a base 2.9 model, the T6 and the T6 Elite. The 2.9 sports a 6-cyl 194 hp engine, the others a turbocharger at 268 hp. The T6 and Volvo S80 Elite come with 17-inch wheels, optional for the 2.9. Standard 2008 2009 Volvo s80 accessory features include:

Dealers and experts agree, the 2008 2009 Volvo S80 review provides the latest accessory information and Volvo S80 pictures online. The Elite offer a a few amenities that other luxury cars do not, including a rear seat that is divided by a center console, heated, and angled to provide 2 inches more leg room. Rain-sensing wipers are a new option. The rear seat of the 2008 2009 Volvo S80 Elite accommodates two passengers and includes a power sunshade, DVD video and TV tuner, and a refrigerated compartment. Volvo's On-Call Plus assistance system is new for 2006. It's optional on the 2.9 and standard on other models.

Two extra inches of legroom are gained in the four-passenger T6 Executive or five-passenger T6 Elite by pushing the rear seat farther back into the rear deck and by removing the folding-seat mechanism. These two luxury models define comfort in driving and include the following comfort options:

One very practical 2008 2009 Volvo S80 accessory is the Rear-Window Sunshade. This elegant rollout shade shields the interior from heat and sun damage without hampering visibility and gives additional comfort to rear seat passengers. The S80 may also be outfitted with such options as 17-inch wheels, in-dash four-disc CD changer, a DVD-based navigation system and a warm weather package that includes curtains for the rear windows.

A 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine that generates a respectable 197 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque powers the Volvo S80 2.9 base model. Volvo takes the 2.9's engine and adds two small turbochargers for the T6 models. The T6's engine, even with slightly less displacement (2.8 liters), belts out 268 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and a prodigious 280 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to four-speed automatic transmissions. Additionally, drivers have the option of shifting manually since the T6 also provides a Geartronic feature. An important topic in the 2008 2009 Volvo S80 accessory review section is the analysis of S80 safety features. Stability and traction control system is standard on the S80. Other active safety features include:

The S80 was awarded perfect marks in all NHTSA crash tests, as well as an overall "Good" score in IIHS frontal offset tests.

The 2008 2009 Volvo S80 is no exceptionwhen it comes to another common characteristic of Volvo: interior comfort. The Dolby ProLogic sound system is an option that brings concert hall sound quality to your Volvo, while a DVD-based navigation system adds state of the art technology. The rear seat accommodation of the Volvo S80 is very roomy and the temperature and air flow controls leave nothing to be desired. We recommend visiting the Volvo S80 accessory retailers accessible from our home page, for those 2008 2009 Volvo S80 owners who want to add their own personal touches. A Rear-Window Sunshade for your S80F is one item you won't want ot be without. This elegant rollout shade shields the interior from heat and sun damage without hampering visibility and gives additional comfort to rear seat passengers.