2009 Volvo S80

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The S80 was considered groundbreaking when it first appeared, putting an end to the boxy Volvos of the 1980s and 1990s in favor of a new, broad-shouldered look that many reviewers loved. Today, the shape still works for some -- but other testers find it tired.  You'll probably know if the car appeals to you at a glance.

• "I wouldn't call it striking, but it is handsome - bordering on the masculine, yet still able to appeal to the most feminine of moms. The sculpted body mimics other recently redesigned Volvos, but the S80 uses the technique to its best effect to date." -- Cars.com
• "Like those big Benzes of yore, the S80 isn't the most eye-catching sedan on the market, though it's a good bit more curvaceous than the boxes on wheels Volvo used to churn out with regularity." -- Edmunds
• "Borders on bland." -- CNET
• "More expressive and youthful than before." -- Motor Week
• "A strong appearance," fostering a "sense of stability and safety." -- Kelley Blue Book