Used 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Excellent Vehicle
johng, 10/15/2006
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is our 5th Volvo. When we saw it on the showroom floor, after reading about it, we bought it. The safety,quality,performance and ride of a Volvo keep us coming back to it, even when we consider other similar vehicles on the market. The cargo space in this vehicle is excellent. Need I say more?
Solid, Safe, and Practical SUV
Bill, 05/17/2009
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought a new 2.5T AWD four years ago and have been very satisfied with our purchase. We didn't need the 3rd row seating and since they add considerable weight and reduce 2nd row leg space, we had our dealer search for a 5 passenger model for us. I'm glad we did, because the 2.5T engine is just adequate, given the vehicle weight. We have averaged exactly in the 17-22 EPA mileage range - not bad for such a spacious SUV. The XC90 has attractive, timeless styling, is appointed excellently on the interior and has a smooth, secure, stable ride. The 2.5T won't win any drag races, but is fine for our every day normal driving. The XC90 corners pretty well for an SUV too.
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Best all-around SUV
RBirns, 05/04/2006
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Coming up on 3 years of ownership, so I guess this review is overdue. This is probably the best all-around luxury SUV available. Styling is just right-- not too big and boxy (Lexus GX), not too minivan-like (Acura MDX), not too feminine (Lexus RX), not to mail-truck (Mercedes ML). Looks very similar to BMW X5, which is a compliment. Ride is not as plush as a true luxury car, but better than most SUVs. Handling is very good. Acceleration with the 2.5T is ok at the low end, but highway passing needs more punch. Quality materials in and out. Only repairs were loose tie rod end (probably pothole) and dead rear wiper motor, both fixed under warranty. Mostly city driving getting 14-15 mpg.
XC70 v XC90
IrishSwede, 02/09/2008
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2000 XC70 with nearly 200K miles for this 2005 2.5T AWD XC90 and love it. The ride isn't quite as nice but my XC70 wouldn't tow my ski boat while this vehicle has no problems with it. I've put nearly 15K miles on it since I bought it in 7/07. The mileage also isn't as good as the XC70 (26mpg hwy v 22 mpg) but I can live with it. So far my only complaint is the radio: the digital readout screen failed. The radio still works fine yet Volvo says that the only way to fix it is to replace the entire radio. I understand the problem is fairly common with this model and Volvo ought to develop a recall option. Overall great safe car!!
bad engineering
Jin, 08/25/2005
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The xc90 is not comfortable for a family. The kids complain nonstop on rides longer than 30 min. No place to put anything in the cramped cockpit. I found out my AWD was not working when I needed it the most, so my sons had to help push me out of a ditch. I have had to get new tires with only 10,000 mi! I have had problems with radio, shocks, ball bearings and transmission linkage. There have been lots of small things that are annoying like little parts falling off here and there.