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1996 Volvo 960 Review

So good that Volvo's willing to bet on it.

1996 960 Review Summary & Specifications

The 960 Wagon and Sedan are a pair of elegantly furnished conservatives that will

wrap you in an advanced security blanket and take you for a thoroughly pleasant ride,

regardless of how many miles that ride may be.

Volvo wagons have long set standards for their maximization of interior room--with

the rear seats folded flat, the 960 can swallow almost as much cargo as some

minivans--and their all-around comfort.

And with every Volvo, you get the latest distillation of the company's ongoing

leadership in the field of automotive safety. To some, that alone is worth the price

of admission.

And the price of admission here is better-than-average news. Despite wild

fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates versus the dollar, Volvo's price

increases for 1996 are modest at 3% across the board.

With an enviable record for quality, durability and safety, a Volvo is always an

excellent automotive investment.

And from the safety point of view, it's so good that the Swedes are doing

something extraordinary. They're betting on it.

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1996 Volvo 960 Specs
Vehicle CategoryFullsize Cars
EditorSue Mead
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)2.9-liter dohc 24v inline 6-cyl.
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual front airbags, side airbags, ABS, daytime running lights
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InSweden
Manufacturer Phone1-800-550-5658
Manufacturer URLwww.volvocars.com
Base Price MSRP33960


1996 Volvo 960 Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRP960 Wagon
Standard EquipmentAutomatic climate control, AM/FM/CD/cassette sound system, power sunroof, power windows, power mirrors, 8-way power front seats with memory feature, cruise control, leather upholstery, limited slip rear differential, headlamp washer/wipers, alloy wheels
Options as Tested (MSRP)Integrated child safety seat, rear window washer/wiper, heated seats, outside temperature gauge
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested36885
Layout
Horse Power181 @ 5200
Torque199 @ 4100
Fuel Economy18/26
Wheelbase109.1
Length/Width/Height191.4/56.6/57.6
Track Front/Rear59.2/59.7
Turning Radius31.8
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.1/54.7/41.0
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.7/54.7/34.7
Trunk Volume74.9
Payload
Towing Capacity3300
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3547
Stock TiresP195/65HR-15
Brakes Front/Rear
Fuel Capacity20.8
1996 Volvo 960