- suv 111,324
- 8,995 high price
- Folsom, CA
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2007 volvo xc90 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Safety, flexibility, comfortable daily driving. introductionthe things that make a volvo a volvo just seem to work better in a vehicle designed for family-oriented, all-purpose transportation. The volvo xc90 is strong on safety, comfort and functionality, and we consider it one of the most successful vehicles volvo builds. for 2007, volvo's sport-utility has been freshened with a restyled grille, bumpers and lights, and improved with new hardware under the hood. The standard xc90 is powered by a 3. 2-liter inline six-cylinder engine that's smoother, more powerful and more sophisticated than the tried-and-true turbocharged five-cylinder it replaces, and it delivers comparable epa mileage ratings. in the growing-family scheme, the xc90 has it all. Its styling is appealing, without shouting family mobile. It seats up to seven passengers, with more cargo space than nearly all its competitors and features that allow quick, easy tailoring for cargo, gear or people. The xc90 is not the sportiest vehicle among luxury-class suvs, but it handles well on city streets and highways. It rides very comfortably and it's easy to park. The upgrade 315-hp v8 adds a bit of excitement for those who put a premium on quick acceleration. volvo's fulltime all-wheel-drive system works smoothly in the daily grind without a huge penalty in fuel economy, and it's truly welcome when the weather gets foul or the road surface gets rough. Less obvious are features like a roof structure fashioned from high-strength steel, or a lower front crossmember engineered to inflict less damage on small vehicles if an accident occurs. Blis uses cameras to search a large area on either side of the vehicle, and warns the driver if there might be a vehicle not visible in the xc90's mirrors. the xc90 is not inexpensive, but comes well-equipped, with the standard engine and all-wheel drive, for well under $40,000. Luxury-class shoppers who put a premium on comfort, safety and value should find happiness here. lineupthe 2007 volvo xc90 is available with a six-cylinder or v8 engine. Both models feature a six-speed automatic transmission, and both are available with all-wheel drive. the base xc90 3. 2 36,135) is new for 2007, with a 3. 2-liter normally aspirated inline-6 replacing the previous 2. 5-liter turbocharged 5. The new engine generates 15 percent more horsepower (235) and torque (236 lb-ft), yet delivers the same epa mileage ratings as its predecessor. the xc90 3. 2 comes with fabric upholstery, but standard features are otherwise premium grade, including an eight-way power driver's seat with memory, a 160-watt, eight-speaker stereo with cd and mp3 jack, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, trip computer, power windows, doors, locks and mirrors, and 17-inch alloy wheels. It comes standard with five-passenger seating. Electronically controlled fulltime all-wheel drive 1,850) is optional on the xc90 3. 2. option packages bring the xc90 3. 2's features up to par with the v8 model, minus the v8 engine. The premium package 2,995) includes leather seating, a power front passenger seat, the power moonroof and six-cd changer. The versatility package 2,250) can be added to the premium package and includes the third-row seat, rear air conditioning, a built-in second-row child booster seat and self-leveling rear suspension. the seven-passenger 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. The v8 generates 311 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, with standard all-wheel drive. The sport package 2,875) adds chromed 19-inch wheels and heavily bolstered sport seats. packages available on all xc90s include a climate group 675), with heated seats, headlight washers and rain-sensing wipers, and a convenience package 1,295) that adds rear park assist, power retractable side mirrors and a cargo security cover and net. Stand-alone options include a navigation system 2,120), a rear-seat dvd system with two headrest-mounted seven-inch color screens 1,995), 18-inch wheels in chrome 1,400) or alloy 750), active bi-xenon headlights 800) and metallic paint 475). safety features make the xc90 is one of the best equipped sport-utilities on the market. Standard safety features include dual-stage front impact and side-impact airbags for front passengers, and curtain type head protection airbags for all outboard seats. The xc90 was one the first suvs equipped with a rollover protection system, which senses an impending vehicle rollover, tightens the seatbelts and deploys the curtain airbags. Blis uses cameras to monitor an area measuring 10 feet by 31 feet on either side of the car, which is often not covered by the side mirrors, and reports the presence of another vehicle in the blind spots with a prominent warning light in the appropriate mirror. walkaroundthe volvo xc90 looks like what it is: a fairly large sport-utility vehicle designed and built by volvo. If that sounds a bit ridiculous, allow us to explain. The effect is actually a bit more conservative. In the rear-view mirror of cars ahead, this suv still looks a bit like an old convertible with its top puffing up in the air stream. Its hood is unusual among contemporary vehicles. Rather than the more familiar power bulge, the xc90 hood has a horse-shoe shaped crease with the area within that crease pressed lower than the surrounding edge. In other words, this bulge is reversed. the overall angularity says volvo. In side view, the xc90's roofline rakes upward dramatically from the windshield to a high horizontal plane, with the arc of the top echoed by the curve of the roof rails. A high beltline enhances to the typical visual image of a tall suv, and creates the feeling of a protective cocoon inside. The rear glass is inclined toward the front of the vehicle, which shortens the roofline a bit and tidies the xc90's profile. the xc90's basic stance gives it a well-planted look and promotes handling stability. Its wheelbase is long, but the overhangs are short, so the body doesn't extend very far past the wheels. It has a wide track as well. And despite its height, the xc90 has a lower center of gravity than many suvs. the taillights have been reshaped for 2007, but they are nearly as huge as ever. The idea, in volvo's safety scheme, is to reduce the chance of getting creamed from behind by some half-asleep driver. The same thinking applies to the back-up lights. They seem as bright as the roof lights on an a baja pickup, making it less likely to back into something at night. two other exterior features may enhance safety. These are probably more valuable to the xc90 driver than to other motorists, because they make it nearly impossible to forget that a turn signal is operating. All models are also available with active bi-xenon headlights. In addition to generating brighter light, these headlights swivel up to 15 degrees off center in the direction of travel to better light up the turns. the xc90's rear hatch has two sections, with a larger, upper glass portion that swings up and a lower, steel gate that drops down.
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