2009 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
15 - 17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(5 Total Reviews)
Take it or leave it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volvo XC90 New 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Nice vehicle- not great- 3rd row not really meant for adults- not a ton of luggage space either. A bit sluggish when accelerating. It has a heavy feel to it when you drive it. Could also use some more power steering help. Difficult to turn the wheel at times. My wife loves the fact that it drives like a tank. She feels very safe in it.
Favorite Features
Blind spot indicator and built in DVD player.
Suggested Improvements
Need an integrated blue tooth system. Competitors are much more advanced. Better gas mileage would be nice as well
Love my XC90
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volvo XC90 New 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have been looking at this car since it came out and finally took the plunge and purchased new 09 model. Love everything about it. Handles really wheel and very fun to drive. Bought this truck over alot of others for the trunk space for my ridgeback dog/family member and he has plenty of room and his own AC vents. Only downside i have seen is that the rear vents don't work unless the a/c is on.
Favorite Features
Blind spot alert!!!! Love that extra perk!
Suggested Improvements
Easier navigation, better fuel, and more space in the middle row! have two car seats and its pushing the limit but didn't want to compromise on safety so willing to make it work.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Volvo Fan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volvo XC90 New 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is my second Volvo XC90 (just traded in my '08 after driving it for two years). I'm surprised that there are not more reviews on this car because we really love ours. Our '08 was t-boned by a driver who ran a red light. I had my two children (5 & 9) in the back seat & none of us suffered any injuries. The other driver totaled his car & suffered from whiplash & minor back injuries. This car is a tank! That's why it does not get very good gas mileage, but I don't mind trading A+ safety for a few more dollars at the gas pump. The XC90 really is a great family car... lots of room, very comfortable, fun to drive, sporty & SAFE!
Favorite Features
Love the third row when we need it, incredibly safe & reliable, love the design & really comfortable. Love my new bluetooth & 5 years of FREE maintenance!
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage would certainly be nice.
20 out 20 people found this review helpful
Back for Seconds
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volvo XC90 New 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
We just bought our second XC90 after having owned an 06 since Jan 06. We had such a positive experience and now, with the unbelievable new warranty (five years 60K miles, including all routine maintenance plus wear & tear items) buying another one was a no brainer. It's safe, functional and fun to drive. Only complaints. Lousy gas mileage and third row seats are not great for anyone older than ten.
Favorite Features
Safety, safety, safety. Did I mention it's safe? Our 2006 XC90 got rear- ended and it just cracked the bumper a bit. The car that it hit us? Destroyed its front end. Completely.
Suggested Improvements
Time to add the little bells and whistles that the competition has. Also, don't make us buy the "packages" to get single useful options.
18 out 18 people found this review helpful
2009 V8 R-Design XC90
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Excellent performer. Excellent road handling. It is what the manufacturer promises you. This beast, under that deceiving dreamy looking eyes(headlights), really swallow gas when you press for performance. I am not complaining, just a statement because fuel is cheap here, so the petrol consumption doesn't bother me.
Favorite Features
1. Same old interior and exterior design but i like it. 2. Engine performance 3. Sport handling (for an SUV)
Suggested Improvements
Let us try to have a new platform, design etc but keep the safety and performance aspects...what do you think? Look into those small interior gadgets that your competitors are putting in your class rivals...some buyers are tilted into buying other brands because of those..
18 out 20 people found this review helpful
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