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2003 Volvo XC90 Review
A new level of safety comes to sport-utilities.
2003 XC90 Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 2003 Volvo XC90 offers a number of safety and utility features unavailable in any other luxury SUV. The 2.5T uses a quiet, proven engine with good power, a smooth new transmission, and delivers good gas mileage and ultra-low emissions, all at a very competitive price. It seems appropriate to give the final word to Vic Doolan, Volvo's CEO, who confidently announced at the press launch, "Volvo's moment of glory is at hand."
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | XC90 2.5T ($33,350); XC90 AWD 2.5T ($35,100); XC90 AWD T6 ($39,975) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter inline-5 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.5-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder (2.5T); 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder (T6) |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic with manual mode (2.5T); four-speed automatic with manual mode (T6) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | forward and side airbags for front seats; Whiplash Protection System; Side Impact Protection System; full-length side-curtain airbags; seatbelt pretensioners on all seats; Roll Stability Control; Dynamic Stability Traction Control; reinforced roof structure; low front chassis crossmember; ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | N/A |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 33350 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo XC90 2.5T ($33,500) |
| Standard Equipment | AM/FM/CD, fog lights, power driver''s seat with memory, dual zone climate control, cargo cover, tinted windows, trip computer |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | AWD, leather interior, moonroof, power seats, Dolby sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, third-row seating with audio and climate controls, second-row booster cushion, metallic paint, 17-in. alloy wheels, cargo net, Xenon headlamps, reverse warning system |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 34125 |
| Horse Power | 208 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 4500 |
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| Wheelbase | 112.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.9/74.7/70.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | 64.3/63.9 |
| Turning Radius | 40 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/NA/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/NA/34.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.5/NA/30.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 93.2 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4560 |
| Stock Tires | 235/60 R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 |
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