- suv 141,255
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- suv 141,255 gasoline green automatic
2008 volvo xc90 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Safe, comfortable, versatile. 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. 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. It's smoother, more powerful and more sophisticated than the tried-and-true turbocharged five-cylinder it replaced, and delivers comparable epa mileage ratings the upgrade 311-hp v8 adds a bit of excitement for those who put a premium on quick acceleration. in addition to the new base-level straight-six, volvo freshened the xc90 last year with a restyled grille, bumpers and lights. And last year's sport package has been promoted to a separate trim level. volvo's fulltime all-wheel-drive system works smoothly in the daily grind without any penalty in epa 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. Luxury-class shoppers who put a premium on comfort, safety and value should find happiness here. lineupthe 2008 volvo xc90 is available with a six-cylinder or v8 engine. Both come with a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive (awd) is standard with the v8 and optional 1,850) with the six. the base xc90 3. 2 36,210) 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/ mp3 and auxiliary jack; dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; trip computer; power windows, locks and mirrors; auto-dimming interior mirror; and 235/65r17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. 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; power moonroof; and a 6-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 48,505) 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. In addition to a two-place third seat with rear air conditioning, the v8 adds leather upholstery, an eight-way power front passenger seat, a six-cd changer, a power moonroof, and speed-sensitive power steering. The sport also upgrades to unique calcite leather upholstery and aluminum rather than wood interior trim, while deleting some of the standard v8's exterior jewelry. A technology package 2,295) adds bi-xenon headlamps with automatic level adjustment, plus the high-zoot dynaudio stereo. all three models can be equipped with a climate package 675), with heated seats, headlight washers and rain-sensing wipers; and/or a convenience package 1,295) that adds rear park assist, power retractable side mirrors, a compass in the inside rearview mirror, power rear door child safety locks, and volvo's interior air quality system (iaqs). Stand-alone options include a navigation system 2,120); a rear-seat dvd system with two headrest-mounted seven-inch color screens 1,800); 18-inch alloy wheels, with chrome 1,550) or without 750); active bi-xenon headlights 800); a wood-rimmed steering wheel 325); and metallic paint 475-625). also available is volvo's blind-spot monitoring system, or blis 695). 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. standard 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. If that sounds a bit ridiculous, allow us to explain. These include a new grille, bumpers and taillights, and the overall 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 may have been reshaped last year, but they remain 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. All xc90s feature side mirrors with integrated lcd turn signals to warn drivers.
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