Volvo S80 Executive  

Volvo S80 Executive – for discerning buyers

The most exclusive model in the Volvo Cars model range has received a specification upgrade to further entrench it as the ultimate in luxury and safety.

Volvo has announced the S80 Executive, a model available by special order only to cater for special, niched transportation needs.

Included in the Volvo S80’s specification upgrade is a newly developed system called Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), featuring a DVD player and rearward-facing TV screen integrated into the centre console. Other features included in the standard specification list are luxurious high-quality leather upholstery, genuine walnut trim panels, colour-keyed exterior and unique options such as an integrated refrigerator. This will further entrench the S80 as the ultimate word in luxury and safety.

The Executive version is based on the standard model of the Volvo S80, with the addition of a number of special modifications designed to enhance comfort, particularly for the three passengers in the rear seat. In order to create more legroom, the rear seat has been moved slightly rearwards. In addition, the luxurious twin rear seats are electrically heated, there is an electrically powered sunblind and a 12-volt socket. Wider door openings ensure more comfortable entry and exit.

It is possible to specify the optional RSE system which features a DVD unit with two 7-inch screens built into the backs of the front head restraints, with dual wireless IR headphones and a remote control.

The TV screens operate independently of each other, allowing each rear seat occupant individually to watch TV, use the DVD player or connect an external unit such as a computer or electronic games console. What is more, the rear seat is supplemented with a built-in refrigerator with space for two 750 ml bottles and a compartment for four glasses in the rear parcel shelf.

For the music lover, the S80 Executive features the upgraded HU 801 radio, featuring a 4-disc front load CD player and stereo system with Dolby pro-logic sound surround and a 4 x 50W amplifier, turning the cabin into a opera house.

The integrated phone is complemented by an Eriksson R320 handset. This makes it possible to have a mobile phone on hand whilst out of the car, and a handset whilst travelling.

Connoisseurs will enjoy the genuine walnut interior trim panels, the soft leather upholstery and the leather-trimmed steering wheel which can be specified with or without walnut inlays. 

According to Volvo, the main target buyers for the S80 Executive are discerning private customers with high demands on their car ownership, for example modern families who place a premium on comfort and elegance, as well as more traditional buyers such as company executives, diplomats, government representatives and VIP service companies at airports and hotels.

The S80 Executives comes with as 5 year/100 000 km Volvo Plan and is available by special order only.