Volvo's turn to a more conservative styling after the updated S60, V60 and XC60, continues with the 2014 model year S80 saloon, V70 estate and its crossover sibling, the XC70. For what it's worth, you can apply most of the things we said in our previous article about the former to the latter, since the changes are more or less identical.
But if you insist on reading, new exterior design cues for the S80 and V70 include a wider front grille with chrome detailing set upon a restyled bumper, while at the back we find a new rear bumper, tailpipes and added chrome details as well as redesigned rear lights. Both models are also available with wheels up to 19 inches in diameter.
The XC70 features similar changes, sans for the different front grille and the black cladding on the bumpers, wheel arches and side panels.
Inside, the biggest change for all three models is the adoption of an Adaptive Digital Display for the instrument panel, which debuted in the all-new V40. It uses an active TFT allowing drivers to choose from three different themes named 'Elegance', 'Eco' and 'Performance'.
Fresh trims, upholstery colors and new equipment features such as the Sensus Connected Touch screen with a 7-inch display that can be used even when wearing gloves (Volvo says it's a world first in cars), Active High Beam Control, and heated steering wheel and paddle shifters are also part of the facelift.
And just like the '60' series, Volvo's larger models benefit from some mild engine tweaks to improve fuel efficiency and C02 emission across the range.
12 Comments:
Lack of money here...
Gorgeous! Elegant, richer & sportier refinements. Volvo's reached perfection. A repeat buyer here. Enticed to add a '14 S60 T6 R-Design. Luv my XC60-R.
i hate this new difital gauges....
You're thinking SAAB. Out of hands of FMC, Volvo is going strong with superior safety, utmost comfortable seating and across the board improvements inside and out. Cars refreshed for '14 are striking. S80, others nearing replacement. Go Volvo:)
And the XC90 when will it be replaced?????
Yes I think they seriously lack of money and inspiration. Because the XC90 has not been replaced since it's first introduction in 2003. What a shame.
More like ' The new 1998 VolvoS80' - Looks soooooooo dated! Get your act together Volvo!
Would have never known the difference if it wasn't stated.
More than 40 (FORTY) years after mandating driving with lights during the day and Swedes still couldn't find out daytime driving lights and equipped their cars with that stupid useless automatic low beams (how hilarious is that!), so why are You wonder, that they're offering still the same boring cars with no further ideas... Safety itself didn't sell anymore, a lot more automotive firms did catch that aspect too!
Everything new for 2014 is what I had hoped for. Even more incredible changes per dealership! Volvo listens to its clients. The digital speedometer is yet another added safety feature that we relish in our new Honda Civic EX sedan. Far easier to see and maintain cruise control. Will be taking part of Volvo's European delivery program for the first time. Excited beyond words.
2014
How does the digital tacho directly improve safety, especially at bright, shiny day, dust - I'm curious, please explain?!
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