![]() ![]() There’s the grand sweep of a tiered and uncluttered dashboard and the obsessive attention to detail that manifests in knurled knobs and switchgear, in the precision of a grated speaker cover, in the exacting blend of texture, shape and color. Steering is nicely weighted and builds resistance with speed.Ī soft on-center groove allows a bit of in-lane wandering and some sloppiness on winding roads.įirm suspension settings produce a stiff ride that is eased somewhat with the addition of an $1,800 air suspension. It’s fairly responsive and handles corners with restrained body lean. The XC90 Recharge is fast but not engaging. The T5 comes standard with FWD, with available AWD. Properly equipped, the XC90 can tow up to 5,000 pounds.Īll XC90s come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It offers up to 18 miles of driving on battery power alone and earns an EPA estimated 55 MPGe and 27 mpg in combined driving. It motivates the Recharge from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. It’s available in R-Design ($69,845) and Inscription Expression ($63,450) trims. The XC90 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that makes 400 total system horsepower. Recharge is Volvo’s name for the electrified portion of its fleet. ![]() The T6 adds a supercharger and makes 316 hp and 295 lb-ft. The T5 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four that makes 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. There are three powertrain choices, all based on the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and designated T5, T6 and Recharge T8. There’s a wireless charging pad a panoramic sunroof and a hands-free liftgate. XC90 is available in three trims - Momentum ($46,695), R-Design ($56, 295) and Inscription ($63,945).Īll XC90s are equipped with four-zone automatic climate control faux (or real) leather seating surfaces a 9-inch touchscreen navigation 10-speaker audio system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standard driver-assist features include forward-collision mitigation blind-spot monitor adaptive cruise control lane-keeping assist rear cross-traffic alert and rear automatic braking. ![]() Just this year, Volvo adds several new standard features, including adaptive LED headlights, a wireless charging pad and front parking sensors. It is as well-equipped as any of its (mostly) European rivals - but with pricing that substantially undercuts theirs. Its 10.5 inches of ground clearance rivals the luxury segments’ best but Volvo places greater focus on comfort and balance than on off-road capabilities.Īnd, though it’s not easy pitching a $50,000 crossover as a value play, the XC90 qualifies. Its clean lines, minimal ornamentation and uncomplicated functionality embody Swedish design. The 2021 Volvo XC90 is a midsize, three-row crossover. It’s now building cars that are among the market’s most modern and most elegant efforts. Lately, Volvo has expanded its brief to include design, cabin tech and efficiency. Even before the widespread adoption of front- and all-wheel-drive, Volvo was a favorite among snow country drivers. Historically, its Scandinavian roots have played out in a focus on safety, comfort and utility. Especially in the luxury classes where makers get to stretch out and show their stuff. There’s always room for an outlier, though. Buyers shopping three-row crossovers face a staggering number of choices, but not a lot of variety.
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