Volvo S60, S80

Volvo S60, S80 is a pair of mainstream executive sedans for drivers who want a calm, comfortable car rather than a flashy badge. By our assessment, Volvo’s strength here is the steady, restrained approach: good seats, a sensible cabin layout and the safety-minded reputation the brand has carried for years. The compromise is that these cars usually aim for comfort and security more than sharp drama, so they are not the choice for someone chasing the most playful steering or the loudest presence. In practice they are the sort of cars that feel settled on a long road and easy to live with every day. They sit against the usual German midsize and large sedans, with a quieter personality and less theatrical styling. What remains is a straightforward, well-bred family of saloons.