Not as flashy-looking as the rivals on the market, the S80 was more safety-oriented with cutting-edge technologies included.

Volvo unveiled the second generation of the S80 in 2006, and, at a glance, it might have been confused with a facelifted version of its predecessor, but it wasn't.

Volvo introduced the first generation of the S80 in 1998, and, thanks to Ford's investment, it refreshed the lineup five years later.

VOLVO S80