Seniors in a Cutlass Supreme cut us off in the middle of a desert interstate by switching into our lane so they wouldn't have to reset the cruise control after passing slow pokes in the right lane. A Corolla pulled into traffic from the local Dairy Queen right in front of us, resulting in a quick test of the Volvo's ABS brakes. A Ford Aerostar cut us off on the Interstate near Los Angeles. Headlights throw an amazingly bright swath of light extending crisply from the front corners of the car at 45 degree angles. Best headlights I've ever used.
Power steering is slow to react to quick inputs while parking.
Suffers what feels like a lack of power assist. Too much body roll accompanies cornering in the 850. Car grips much better than it feels like it can. This sedan feels rock solid in all respects. Off the line it lags a bit, but once the boost kicks in, this Volvo does a fair simulation of the Space Shuttle launching from Cape Canaveral.