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2008 Volvo XC90 Review
Safe, comfortable, versatile.
2008 XC90 Review Summary & Specifications
The Volvo XC90 packs a lot of space into a good-looking, manageably sized vehicle. It's better than most competitors for hauling children around, with superior cargo and seating flexibility, and it's loaded with Volvo's trademark safety technology. It's available with fuel-saving front-wheel drive if a buyer doesn't really need all-wheel-drive capability. The upgrade XC90 V8 is appealing and invigorating, but the base XC90 3.2 six-cylinder is better than adequate for nearly all purposes, and it represents a much better value.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses reported from the Columbia River Gorge, with Larry Edsall in Gothenburg, Sweden, Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles, and J.P. Vettraino in Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Volvo XC90 3.2 ($36,210); XC90 V8 ($48,505); XC90 V8 Sport ($49,870) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.2-liter dual-overhead cam inline 6 with fully variable valve timing |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with Geartronic manual mode |
| Engines (optional) | 235-hp 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve inline-6; 311-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-threshold front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags (for all outboard seats), rollover protection system with roll stability control, dynamic stability control, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Blind Spot Information System, rear park assist |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.us |
| Base Price MSRP | 36210 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo XC90 3.2 ($36,210) |
| Standard Equipment | fabric upholstery with genuine wood trim, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory, flat-folding manual front passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, 160-watt AF/FM audio with single CD, auxiliary jack and eight speakers, power-adjustable heated exterior mirrors with turn-signal indicators, power windows, cruise control, remote keyless entry, illuminated vanity mirrors, trip computer, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, universal garage-door opener, grocery bag holders in cargo area, three 12-volt power outlets, rear wiper/washer, roof rails, fog lamps, roof rails, steel front skid plate, 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Electronically controlled all-wheel drive ($1,850): Premium Package ($2,995) includes power moonroof, power front passenger seat, leather upholstery and in-dash six-CD changer; Versatility Package ($2,250) includes third-row seat, rear air conditioning, second-seat booster cushion and self-leveling rear suspension; Active Bi-Xenon Headlights ($800) with washers; metallic paint ($475) |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 45325 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 235 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 236 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/20 |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.3/74.7/70.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/55.4/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/54.1/34.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.5/44.5/30.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 93.2 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3970 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with self-leveling Nivomat system, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4464 |
| Stock Tires | 235/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with four-channel ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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