![]() The 2.0-litre supercharged and turbocharged petrol four-cylinder fitted to XC90 T6 models uses 8.5 litres/100km on the official test – still a good figure for this sort of car.īoth engines are very good, with much more pull than you’d expect from their size. The diesel is fitted with a particulate filter that prevents soot getting into the atmosphere, and to keep it clean you need to spend 20 minutes at highway speed every week or two.Īnother reason you might not choose the diesel is that you want the sharper response of the petrol alternative. One reason you might not choose this engine is that you expect you would be using your XC90 most of the time for shopping and school runs – short trips around town. The twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel four-cylinder that powers D5 models is the more fuel efficient of the two conventional engines available in an XC90, consuming 6.2 litres/100km on the official test cycle (city and country combined). Which engine uses least fuel, and why wouldn't I choose it? The XC90 is covered by a three-year, 100,000km warranty. (To find out where they are placed, please open the review section “What about safety?”) ![]() Road Sign Information, which displays the most recent speed limit sign, for example, on the digital instrument panel.Įlectronic stability control, which can help control a skid. Lane Departure Warning, which alerts you if you begin to drift out of your lane (a sign of fatigue). The system warns you of an impending frontal collision (typically with a car ahead that has slowed suddenly), and if you do not react it will brake for you, either avoiding the crash or reducing your impact speed. In Off-road mode, the accelerator response is less sensitive, to help you crawl the car over treacherous terrain.Īutomatic emergency braking that works at city speeds, which Volvo calls City Safety. Roof rails, which make it easier to fit roof-mounted luggage systems.ĭrive-mode selection with Dynamic, Eco and Off-road settings, which adjust how heavy the steering feels and how dramatically your pressing the accelerator affects the car. Windscreen wipers that operate automatically when it rains. Long-lasting LED headlamps that shine into corners when you turn the wheel, and dip automatically for oncoming drivers. Cupholders and climate control vents for third-row passengers. A power-raising tailgate.įour-zone climate control air-conditioning, which allows the driver, front passenger and second-row passengers to set their preferred temperatures. Leather upholstery on all seven seats, and power adjustment of both front seats. Voice control of the sat-nav and sound.Ī leather-trimmed steering wheel, from which you can operate the cruise control and sound system. ![]() New 2016 volvo crossover Bluetooth#Aux and USB inputs, and Bluetooth connectivity for audio streaming. Satellite navigation, displayed on a 9.0-inch central touchscreen that works even if you’re wearing gloves. What features does every Volvo XC90 have?ĬCruise control, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. The XC90 is classed as a large SUV, higher priced. What body styles are there?Įvery XC90 drives all four wheels. The alerts can be helpful, but you do hear them a lot – and not always when you’re in danger. The litany of warning tones from the safety systems. Having to spend $650 to add Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone mirroring to the infotainment system, which is a standard feature in plenty of more affordable cars.ĭriving at 80km/h on the space-saver spare, until you can fix your full-sized flat tyre. At low speeds it’s much better, but the standard suspension is the pick. The air-suspended car allows lots of unsettling body movement at highway speeds. If you have ordered the optional air-suspension, feeling giddy over rough roads. All-wheel drive adds security on slippery surfaces. It is a big car but goes and handles very well, and attends in thorough Volvo fashion to safety. ![]() The Volvo XC90 is an exceptionally comfortable, seven-seat, luxury SUV that pampers passengers in all three seat rows. ![]()
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