S80 Auto van het jaar!

[Douwe]

Volvo S80 Named 2007 AutoMundo Magazine Car of the Year



Irvine, Calif. (March 22, 2007) - AutoMundo, the nation's premier
Spanish-language automotive enthusiast publication, today named the
all-new Volvo S80 as its 2007 Car of the Year. The prestigious accolade
which appears in the magazine's April issue, follows the S80's recent
debut in the U.S. marketplace and echoes what others are saying about
Volvo's first V8-powered luxury sedan.



The S80 was selected for its revolutionary design, dynamic and youthful
driving attributes and Volvo's legendary safety systems. "The new 2007
Volvo S80 was really the obvious choice," commented Jorge Koechlin,
President and Editor-in-Chief of AutoMundo. "As the company's first
V8-powered car, it really breaks the mold of what AutoMundo has come to
expect of Volvo's cars."



"The S80 is a true competitor to other European and Japanese luxury
sedans," said Anne Belec, President and CEO of Volvo Cars North America.
"This recognition by the editors of AutoMundo is significant, and
reflects our belief that Volvo is worthy of consideration in this very
competitive segment."



The all-new Volvo S80 went on sale in December with a starting price of
$38,705 for the 235-horsepower inline-6 cylinder engine and $47,350 for
the all-wheel-drive-equipped V8 with 311 horsepower. The S80 features a
number of standard safety systems including SIPS (Side Impact Protection
System), WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) and anti-lock brakes with
electronic brake force distribution. It also features many
driver-assistance systems such as Volvo's Blind Sport Information System
(BLIS), Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning and Ready Alert
Brakes with Electronic Brake Support.



AutoMundo magazine is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Its
mission is to publish a premium Spanish-language automotive magazine for
the U.S. market with the most comprehensive editorial regarding all
aspects of the automotive industry. AutoMundo strives to bring relevant,
high-quality content to its Hispanic readers and car enthusiasts.



VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides
marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to
Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo
operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Volvo has been building
cars with Safety in mind for nearly 80 years.



The 2007 Volvo Cars model line-up includes: the award-winning S40 and
its wagon counterpart the V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60
sedan - including the award-winning performance sedan - S60 R and the
performance wagon version - V70 R; the all-new flagship S80 luxury
sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and, the new
C70 convertible.

[Frumpy]

The all-new Volvo S80 went on sale in December with a starting price of
$38,705 for the 235-horsepower inline-6 cylinder engine and $47,350 for
the all-wheel-drive-equipped V8 with 311 horsepower.

Dat zijn nog eens interessante prijzen voor zo'n supermobiel.

[FLA]

Tja wat dat betreft zou je zo in die banenrepubliek aan de overkant van de grote plas gaan wonen...

[Live]

jaa idd man, niet te trekken! 44.000 euro begint de S80 hier in NL, en daar in de USA eindigt die bijna met dat bedrag