What We Drove
There's a big valley behind Lake Perris, California, and that's where we began our test of the
2007 Volvo S80. After more than 300 miles of driving, we came away warmly impressed...but wanting for more. That's unfortunate, for our Electric Silver Metallic S80 can't offer much more: this mostly loaded car had a base price of $48,045, including a $695 destination charge. Add-ons included the Sport Package, with 18-inch Zubra Alloy wheels, ventilated/perforated leather seats, BiXenon Gas Discharge Headlamps and speed-sensitive steering, for $2,495; a Climate Package ($725), Audio Package ($1,550), Adaptive Cruise Control ($1,495) and Volvo's Blindspot Information System (BLIS) for $595. Add it up and our tester cost a whopping $56,025. About the only thing missing was the navigation package, costing $2,120.
