Volvo recently announced that it has made some styling and engineering changes for the 2010 S80, refreshing the exterior and interior of the vehicle. It has also added two new chassis options.The refreshed S80 made its debut shown at the Geneva Motor Show yesterday.“From the outside, the refreshed S80 looks both larger and more elegant,” explains Volvo Cars design director Steve Mattin.

“But we’ve also given it a tougher face. In Germany, they talk about the ‘böser blick’, that is to say the front of the car should look rather menacing when it fills the rear-view mirror of the car in front. However, the refreshed S80 should not just be seen, it has to be experienced.

The atmosphere inside is both more comfortable and luxurious, with an increased aura of craftsmanship. We’ve also made the interior more driver-oriented, not least with a new steering wheel and upgraded instruments. Our chassis and engine experts have made sure the driving experience is as exclusively attractive as the interior is.”