- suv 128,404
- Grand Junction, CO
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- autoshopper.com
2006 volvo xc90 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It's strong on safety, comfortable, and practical. its roomy interior seats seven, and there's more cargo space here than in other vehicles in its class. The cabin is luxurious, with nice firm seats and most of the bells and whistles most of us want. People who opt for a bmw x5 over one of these read magazines that use stopwatches and accelerometers for yardsticks. All-wheel drive with volvo's new instant traction system makes the xc90 an excellent choice for nasty weather. Each gets better gas mileage than most comparable seven-passenger suvs. volvo's reputation for safety is not just marketing talk. Volvo puts an incredible amount of time, money and effort into research and engineering designed to protect driver and passengers. We've seen xc90s hurled across parking lots by giant mechanical hands, followed by handfuls of engineers taking detailed measurements and notes. Volvo engineers are known to rush out to accident scenes immediately after they occur to assess the damage to their vehicles. In base trim, the xc90 is competitively priced, but volvos tend to cost more than they might due to the safety engineering that goes into them. safety features that come on all xc90 models include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, and traction control. A gyroscopic sensor can detect an impending rollover and correct the imbalance by applying just the right amount of braking force to specific, individual wheels. Structural safety features include a roof structure built of high-strength steel and a low front cross member designed to inflict less damage to occupants of compact vehicles. lineupthe 2006 volvo xc90 is available in two variations: the base xc90 2. 5t with its five-cylinder engine and the xc90 v8 introduced for 2005. (the six-cylinder t6 model has been discontinued.) the xc90 2. 5t 35,640) uses volvo's proven inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine. This 2. 5-liter engine is rated at 208 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque and comes with a five-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive with instant traction, which minimizes wheelspin, is available 1,775). the xc90 v8 45,840) is powered by a 4. 4-liter v8 developed to volvo specifications by yamaha, the japanese motorcycle builder and auto engine specialist that several years ago built the powerplant for the ford taurus sho. The new v8 generates 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive system with instant traction comes standard. active safety features that come standard include roll stability control, which uses a gyroscopic sensor to reduce the possibility of a rollover by applying brakes and modulating engine power. All xc90s also have electronic stability control to help keep the car on the driver's intended path even when tire grip is challenged. Passive safety features include side-impact airbags for torso protection, in addition to the required frontal airbags. Full-length, curtain-style airbags, designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover, cover all three rows. The seats feature volvo's whiplash protection system, which moves them back and downward if the vehicle is hit from behind, reducing neck snap. Third-row seatbelts have pretensioners, designed to reduce injury caused by the belts in a crash. Volvo also designed a crumple zone at the rear, for added safety in a rear-end collision. standard features on both models include 17-inch wheels, 12 beverage holders, three power outlets, a cd player, trip computer, power windows, doors, locks and mirrors, and an eight-way power driver's seat with memory. the popular premium package 2,995) is available to upgrade the 2. 5t, and includes leather seating surfaces, a power front passenger seat, memory mirrors, a power moonroof and upgraded audio with a six cd changer. A convenience package 1,295) can be added to either model, including rear park assist, power retractable rearview mirrors, cargo security cover and net, and power child rear door locks. walkaroundthe volvo xc90 is an attractive suv and recognizable as a volvo. A high beltline adds to the typical visual image of a tall suv. the overall angularity clearly says volvo. The hood shape is similar to the ram's, but the grille is honda-like, except for the diagonal band that labels it a volvo. The overall length is not much longer than the wheelbase. As a result, overhangs are short; the body doesn't extend very far past the wheels, in other words. The xc90 has a wide track as well. And despite its height, it has a lower center of gravity than the xc70 cross country wagon. like the xc70, the back end of the xc90 features huge taillights. The lower edge of the liftgate is waist level, leaving a small tailgate. Two gates is more work than one. It's also inclined toward the front of the vehicle, which shortens the roofline and makes the xc90 look shorter. The liftgates on some suvs are hard to lift due to their weight and the angles involved. That's not the case here. the fit of body panels and trim is decent. The xc90's big doors close with a light touch and a nice solid sound when they latch. The rear window wiper is sturdy, protected by a flat black plastic sleeve. interiorwe found the cabin of the volvo xc90 roomy and comfortable. It seats up to seven passengers. By mounting the engine across the chassis, volvo has created a roomy cabin inside a relatively compact exterior. This allows the instrument panel and front seats to be positioned more forward, opening up space and legroom for back-seat passengers. the volvo can carry more stuff than most of its competitors. Even with all three rows of seats in place there's room in the volvo for two or three stacked duffel bags behind the third row. the xc90 carries long objects well. Lowering a small center portion of the second-row seat reveals 9. 5 feet of unobstructed space between the instrument panel and the rear liftgate. That can be done even with the third-row seats in place because they have a passage space between the seatbacks. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System
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