AutoDesign - 2007 Volvo S80

Volvo Cars released the first official pictures of the new Volvo S80 replacement. From the sides, the car seems to be a mix of the elegant Peugeot 607 and the sporty Honda Legend. Though the car is pitched at the likes of the BMW 5 Series, the Merc E-Class and the Audi A6, the new does not seem to be revolutionary enough as it predecessors. Most likely it will maintain Volvo's position in Ford's stable of brands, but unlikely to bring in much needed demand for Ford Motor Co.


Side profile of the 2007 Volvo S80. Note how carmakers are using clean lines for the back doors.


The Honda Legend, very similar in profile and design to this new Volvo. (It was released in 2005, not too long ago!)

Meanwhile, the interior of the car is more or less a 'progression' of the design scheme of the old S80 (nothing new here too then). So while other companies have come up with smart new updates for their cars, Volvo is stuck down there, with a refurbished old suit. I guess it would just be too good for Toyota and Honda to catch up with their Camries and Accords.