All New Volvo S80L - launch and start of production

To meet the demand of Chinese consumers, the wheel base of this S80L model is prolonged by 140mm and the car is considerably upgraded. The sale of the all-new model has now started and the production started in February. The S80L is one of the safest premium cars tailor-made for China and will mark the arrival of Volvo in the centre of the Chinese premium car market.

[B]Volvo S80L, all the security needed[/B]
Volvo Car's flagship, S80L is one of the safest vehicles in the premium segment in China, providing all the security needed by governmental and business customers. The Volvo S80L redefines the highest criteria for a stretched premium car in China.

Based on comprehensive research of the Chinese market, Volvo Cars has designed the all new S80L and considerably upgraded the car in terms of space, quality, premium equipment specifications, drivability and service.

[B]140mm longer wheel base enlarges rear seat space[/B]
The wheel base of S80L is stretched by 140mm, reaching 2,975mm with a full length of 4,991mm. This results in a big rear seat leg space of 1,025mm. The width and height reach 1,861mm and 1,490mm.

[B]Enriched equipment, much more luxury experience[/B]
The all new Volvo S80L is equipped with such luxurious specifications as a refrigerator in the rear seat, Premium Sound, rear seat entertainment system, and more deeply padded leather seats.

The refrigerator is located in the rear seat backrest of the middle back seat. To open the refrigerator, the backrest is folded forward. Two cup holders are located in the backrest.

The design of the S80L fully reflects the intention to provide a limousine-like traveling experience for rear seat passengers. For the same reason, the armrest connected with the suspended centre console has been lengthened, enabling access to such functions as a cigarette lighter, sound control, seat heating, and the front seat adjustment control for the rear seats passengers.

While the comfort of Volvo Cars seats is widely acknowledged, S80L has gone a step further to provide an even more comfortable driving experience, by installing not just high-grade leather but also more luxuriously padded seats. In addition, the S80L 3.0 T6 AWD Prestige is equipped with the Volvo Premium Sound package. A digital amplifier from Alpine and 12 loudspeakers from Dynaudio of Denmark, give an audio experience of the very highest premium level.

The Premium Sound in S80L turns the car into a mobile "Grand Theater" among luxury cars, something even the most discerning audio enthusiast will be enthusiastic about.

The S80L is also equipped with both an advanced Electronic Climate Control system (ECC), and Air Quality System (AQS), which greatly enhance comfort and provide a green and healthy in-car environment for passengers.

[B]Dynamic power[/B]
S80L 3.0 T6 AWD is equipped with the classic 3.0-liter six-cylinder in-line turbocharged engine, with a maximum power rating of 210 kilowatts (285 hp) and a maximum output of 400 Nm torque at 1,500rpm. It needs only 7.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.

[B]Leading safety technology and premium quality[/B]
Volvo's safety technology is unique around the world. At Volvo Cars' Safety Centre in Sweden, the world's most advanced automotive crash testing institution can simulate a wide range of collision scenarios, thereby improving vehicle safety performance in all aspects.

[B]Preventive and protective safety[/B]
A main part of Volvo's high-end security technology is implemented in S80L.

Preventive safety: Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Personal Car Communicator (PCC), Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) and other leading safety technology.

Protective safety: the body structure is further enhanced by four varying grades of steel. Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS).

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Credits: JRC