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2009 Volvo XC90
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Volvo XC90 - What the Auto Press Says
The XC90 is a family-friendly SUV with a comfortable interior, adequate performance and an excellent safety record.
Reviewers agree that the 2009 Volvo XC90 offers a good value for its class, but they caution that its relatively low base price can quickly swell with options. "Earning XC90 kudos are car-like road manners, rock-solid feel, and numerous safety features," says Consumer Guide. "While none of these Volvos tops the class for agility or outright utility, prices are competitive, provided you keep a lid on option selection." Despite its strong points, the XC90 is in a very competitive class and buyers have several other good options, including the Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350.
For 2009, the XC90 gets an optional R-Design package that includes performance, interior and exterior enhancements. The XC90 comes in several trims -- the base 3.2, new 3.2 R-Design, V8 and V8 R-Design.
- "Perhaps the R-Design will invigorate U.S. XC90 sales when the 2009 arrives here later this year. XC90 sales were extremely low last month [in April 2008], despite over $4,000 in incentives per SUV." -- Edmunds
- "Well-to-do families pair naturally with the XC90, as it offers the perfect blend of safety standards, exquisite ride and handling, luxury features, and class. It is also darned comfortable, making it great for long road trips. Many European motoring journalists consider the XC90 the best 4x4 by far." -- Car Gurus
- "Volvo's unibody sport-ute is solid and drives remarkably carlike. There's plenty of space and a clean and well-styled interior inside. The base engine is best avoided as it struggles to move the heavy XC90 around. The V-8 sounds great and offers much more power." -- Car and Driver
- "Attention to detail and a new drivetrain make the Volvo XC90 a first-rate luxury crossover SUV." -- The Auto Channel
XC90 Performance - 7.4 (Good)
The 2009 Volvo XC90 offers good performance, but it doesn't stand out within its competitive class. With six-cylinder and V8 engine options, the XC90 offers buyers a choice between a fair amount of power at a low price or abundant power at a premium. Forbes says it offers "an appealing blend of comfort and handling that will satisfy most drivers." Read More
XC90 Exterior - 7.7 (Good)
The 2009 XC90's exterior design is neither cutting-edge nor particularly daring. Road and Track says the SUV "has a rugged appearance but one that's not extreme." A plus is the XC90's easy-to-use tailgate. Read More
XC90 Interior - 7.5 (Good)
The Volvo XC90's cabin is very comfortable and kid-friendly, but it's not as luxurious as others in its class. "The XC90 feels less luxurious inside than just plain solid," says BusinessWeek. Though the first row is considered comfortable, reviewers have mixed opinions on comfort in the second row and optional third row. Read More
XC90 Safety - 9.9 (Excellent)
The 2009 Volvo XC90 does well in federal government crash tests. Carrying on Volvo's reputation, it is widely regarded as one of the safest luxury SUVs on the market. The XC90's impressive crash protection features all come standard. Read More
XC90 Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2009 Volvo XC90 reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The XC90 comes with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
