Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is an SUV offered with a 2.0 litre, four cylinder diesel engine that is mated to an eight speed automatic transmission. This powertrain sends power to all four wheels using Volvo’s all wheel drive system. The 400 hp T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid variant of the SUV is also offered. According to the company, the XC90 has the most luxurious cabin Volvo has ever offered in any of their models. Some premium interior features include a crystal glass gear-lever knob, diamond cut controls for the start/stop button, volume controls, a touchscreen infotainment system which controls most of the functions in the car. The SUV is offered in four colour options Magic Blue, Luminous Sand Metallic, Crystal White Pearl and Onyx Black.
Volvo XC90 Car Key Features
The Land Departure Warning system available in the XC90 warns the driver if there is a vehicle in the blind spot section of the car.
The Volvo XC90 is offered with an SOS system which contacts emergency services in the event of a car crash.
The pedestrian airbag system protect the critical parts of a pedestrian in case of an impact with the Volvo XC90
Pros
- Impressive ride quality
- Powerful engine options
Cons
- Not as popular as its competitors
Volvo XC90 Variant Specifications
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Volvo XC90 Exterior
The Volvo XC90 measures 4,950 mm in length, 2,008 mm in width, 1,776 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,984 mm. The Volvo XC90 has a ground clearance of 238 mm. All variants of the Volvo XC90 are offered with LED projector head lamps with LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), LED tail lamps, electrically adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), electrically adjustable sunroof and alloy wheels as a standard fitment.
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Volvo XC90 Interior
The Volvo XC90 is offered with premium leather upholstery with wood inserts in the cabin. The gear lever is made of ‘orrefors crystal glass’ while the start-stop button and rotary control for the suspensions have a diamond cut finish. The infotainment system is a nine inch touchscreen which can be swiped, pinched and enlarged similar to the function on a the smart phone. The dashboard has, in total, nine buttons that are all that the Volvo XC90 has. The seats are covered in premium leather upholstery and the middle row gets 40,20,40 split seat setup. The seat can be electrically adjusted for hieght and length, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3 inch screen in the instrument cluster, park assist and hill descent control. The audio system is a 19 speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system, air suspension, heads-up display, ventilated front seats and Nappa leather upholstery.
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Volvo XC90 Engine
Powering the Volvo XC90 is a 2.0 litre twin turbocharged diesel engine that generates 224 hp of power at 4,250 rpm and 470 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm. For its segment, the Volvo XC90 has impressive performance figures.
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Volvo XC90 Transmission
The 2.0 litre diesel engine of the Volvo XC90 is mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission. The engine and gearbox combination sends power to all wheels using an all wheel drive system.
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Volvo XC90 Braking and Safety
The Volvo XC90 is offered with ABS (Anti lock Braking System), 6 airbags which includes dual front, side and curtain airbags, traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system as standard.
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Volvo XC90 Mileage
Claimed fuel efficiency of the Volvo XC90 is 17.2 kmpl which is impressive for its segment. The 71 litre fuel tank also suggests that the Volvo XC90 would be able to cover a distance of 1,200 km before a refuel.
