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The new XC90 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Volvo's history, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilising its new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology. The Swedish carmaker delivers on its promise to introduce a visually striking, premium quality SUV with world-leading safety features, new powertrain technologies and a high-quality interior which can accommodate up to seven people.
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» REVIEWS
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Volvo has continued invest in technology and design and is now a stronger competitor against the 3 German brands.…» Read More
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Volvo was never really on my selection list. Although when they announced the XC90 I remember thinking thats a very good loo…» Read More
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I am in the market to buy a car and I must say I am impressed. The passenger experience is better than a Q7, X5 or GLE…» Read More
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I drove the XC90 T5 and T6 and I must say that I am very impressed with this 2l Drive-E engine with super and turbo charge. Th…» Read More
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Volvo was never really on my radar only until they started bringing out better designs in recent years. That being said, t…» Read More
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Had an invite to test drive this "THOR" Looking mammoth.» Read More
First looks from the outside, IMPRESSIVE… -
This tanky Volvo loses its iconic old school grille design that it had kept pretty intact since the 200 GL series. While the replac…» Read More
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Test drove the XC90 the other day, and i found it to be a really well-rounded car. Its not particularly amazing and mindblowin…» Read More
» VERDICT
The all new Volvo XC90 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Volvo's history, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilising the Swedish carmaker's new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA).
It is also the first Volvo to carry the company's new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with the T-shaped "Thor's Hammer" daytime running lights, the iron mark introduces an entirely new, distinctive and confident face for Volvo's forthcoming generation of cars.
Inside the seven-seater SUV, it is very much the same story. The cabin is the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo and combines materials such as finest Nappa leather and wood with handcrafted details, including a gear lever made of crystal glass from Orrefors, the famous Swedish glassmaker, as well as diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and volume control.
Volvo already enjoys a reputation for providing the most comfortable seats in the industry. The new XC90 enhances this reputation by offering innovatively designed seats that also free up interior space for passengers both in the second and third seat rows, helping to make the new XC90 a genuine seven-seater.
Under the hood, the XC90 gets the company's new four-cylinder T6 engine that is both supercharged and turbocharged, making 320bhp and 400Nm of torque. The XC90 range also includes the D5 twin-turbo diesel engine with 225bhp and 470Nm of torque, with best in class fuel consumption of 17.2km/L.
The new XC90 isn't the most powerful car in its segment, nor is it the most engaging to drive, but the fantastic interior with its delicious blend of materials and family centric space and comfort show that Volvo's focus is still where it always was - on the occupants of its cars.
In short, we walked away really impressed and that is why the XC90 is our Premium SUV of the year.
It is also the first Volvo to carry the company's new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with the T-shaped "Thor's Hammer" daytime running lights, the iron mark introduces an entirely new, distinctive and confident face for Volvo's forthcoming generation of cars.
Inside the seven-seater SUV, it is very much the same story. The cabin is the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo and combines materials such as finest Nappa leather and wood with handcrafted details, including a gear lever made of crystal glass from Orrefors, the famous Swedish glassmaker, as well as diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and volume control.
Volvo already enjoys a reputation for providing the most comfortable seats in the industry. The new XC90 enhances this reputation by offering innovatively designed seats that also free up interior space for passengers both in the second and third seat rows, helping to make the new XC90 a genuine seven-seater.
Under the hood, the XC90 gets the company's new four-cylinder T6 engine that is both supercharged and turbocharged, making 320bhp and 400Nm of torque. The XC90 range also includes the D5 twin-turbo diesel engine with 225bhp and 470Nm of torque, with best in class fuel consumption of 17.2km/L.
The new XC90 isn't the most powerful car in its segment, nor is it the most engaging to drive, but the fantastic interior with its delicious blend of materials and family centric space and comfort show that Volvo's focus is still where it always was - on the occupants of its cars.
In short, we walked away really impressed and that is why the XC90 is our Premium SUV of the year.
