Professional Reviews- “Generous leg room. Good head room and under-seat foot space. No-strain entry/exit. Still, two adults are happier than three on long trips. Premier's luxury trimmings border on opulent.” —
- “The interior of this Swede is a milestone in Volvo design. The two-tone chiseled dash achieves simple but attractive lines and houses a twin-dial instrument cluster with trick floating needles. Volvo's signature waterfall-style center console also makes an appearance in this new model, and becomes only more attractive with each iteration.” — Road & Track
- “Some might find it boring, but suburbanites of the low profile sort will not be disappointed.” — Car and Driver
- “Volvo prides itself on being a sensible Swede, and there is a logical neatness to the S80's cabin and controls. The main instruments are similar to those of the Mercedes E-Class: analog, with needles pointing to the perimeter and digital messages at the center. Most functions are controlled via buttons, a four-way switch pad, and a small screen on the Volvo's unique "floating" center console. The screen for the optional navigation system pops up at eye level from the top of the dash.” — Road & Track
- “The S80 competes with the Acura TL, Audi A6 and Hyundai Genesis Sedan. ” — Car and Driver
- “Contrasting tones, a floating center stack housing the climate controls and high-end audio system interface, outstanding seats, it all combines to form an impression of refined, curated elegance” — The Car Connection
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