Swedish car maker Volvo formally entered India with the official launch of the S80 sedan. Volvo cars are very popular in the US and European markets and have been imported by the creamy layer of Indian society for a long time. Volvo is lauded for introducing new safety features and their vehicles are popularly known as one of the safest in the world. The Volvo S80 sports an elegant (though not sleek) and stately design. The S80 is available in a choice of three engines.
In petrol, it comes with choices of a 235 bhp 3.2-litre Inline-6 engine and a performance-oriented 311 bhp, 4.4L V-8 engine. In diesel, it is offered with a single option of a 183 bhp, 2.5L Turbodiesel Inline- 5 engine. All engines are coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the option of a manual transmission is unavailable. The S80 is currently available in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh as completely built units imported from Sweden. The price starts from Rs 38 Lakh