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However, the ride comfort of the regular suspension (switchable sport suspension is standard on the SE Sport model) is first rate on all surfaces. And instead of the lumbering beast of old, the new S80 now handles well, although lacking the ultimate finesse of a BMW or Jaguar.
What it does best is the business of soaking up mile after mile of motorways, with a pair of supremely comfortable armchairs offering just the right levels of support.
Inside is where the real improvements lie. The S40's 'floating' centre console has been adopted to great effect. There's an atmosphere of simplicity, elegance and quality, with a pleasingly low button count. Instead, you'll find a single Audi-esque control that operates audio, satnav and bluetooth phone controls.
Volvo will also introduce a collision avoidance system on its version of clever cruise control, as a £900 option, which works well, braking smoothly if the car's computer brain thinks you're too close to the car in front.
Cost-wise, the Volvo should be close to the mark with early RV predictions at the 42% mark. This is a huge leap over the outgoing car's 36%. The S80 may not be an original design or class-leading drive but it retains its excellent ride comfort and now has a high-tech reason to appeal in the ultra-tough executive market which, depending on final costs figures, should bring it closer to its rivals.