more about this model The 2017 Volvo XC90 may have the most beautiful interior available in any SUV. It's all Scandinavian textures and minimalist elegance. You know, matte wood, brushed metals, tailored upholstery and not too much of anything. In a world of excess, it's a restrained environment. It's practically a sanctuary. It's even, dare we say it, tasteful. And the exterior is pretty Downtown Stockholm groovy too.
But there's also every conceivable luxury aboard. Turn up the volume on the Bowers & Wilkins 19-speaker sound system and the whole car seems to quiver with music. Computers monitor practically everything, and the seats are more comfortable than anything in your house.
Volvo has taken the big leap and committed itself to powering all its vehicles with four-cylinder engines going forward. The standard XC90 powerplant is a 2.0-liter member of Volvo's new ?Drive-E? engine family that features direct injection, variable valve timing, and a turbocharger. It's rated at 250 horsepower. Higher trim XC90s get a version of the 2.0-liter Drive-E with a supercharger and a turbocharger that, despite its dinky dimensions, is rated at 316 hp. And if that's not enough, Volvo is also offering a plug-in hybrid version that supplements the twin-charged four with an electric motor for a total of 400 hp. Diesel versions are available in Europe but haven't yet made it to the United States.
An eight-speed automatic transmission makes use of the power no matter how it's generated and feeds either the front wheels or all four of them depending on trim levels. And there are numerous XC90 trim levels, ranging from the T5 Momentum to the T8 Excellence.
The basic front-wheel drive XC90 gets an EPA rating of 24 mpg combined (22 mpg city/26 mpg highway). The plug-in hybrid version will run up to 14 miles on electricity alone and knock out the equivalent to 54 mpg combined when operating in that mode. With the gas engine whirring, that drops to 25 mpg.
Volvo's tradition of leading-edge safety continues with this second-generation XC90. There's a frontal collision detection system that, combined with automatic braking, should prevent some disasters. The seat cushions are energy absorbing, the seat belts are self-tightening and new for 2017 is a lane departure system integrated with automatic steering to keep the XC90 on the road at all times. There's also a semi-autonomous driving mode which lets the XC90 pilot itself at up to 80 mph.
Despite the XC90's strong points, there are many other solid choices out there. No market segment is more crowded or more competitive than that for luxury crossovers. Make sense of it all by starting with Edmunds.com.
Is the 2017 Volvo XC90 a good car?
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T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
Review
I traded in my VW Touareg Executive, which I loved, for the Volvo. I looked at the Audi Q7, Jag F Pace, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Lexus don't like the look. BWM, Range Rover, and Benz are not client friendly. I have had 2 X5's and a Super Charged Range Rover (the big boy) so I have driven them extensively. Volvo really out did themselves with the XC 90. The car is super quiet, has a nice ride, the 4 cylinder engine is surprisingly good, and the XC is loaded with technology. Mine has the stock sound system, which frankly is excellent, I wouldn't blow the $2,600 on the upgrade unless you really are a hardcore audiophile. The HUD option, which I would not have ordered, was in the stock vehicle they had, it is okay, but you can't see it with polarized sunglasses! So that seems stupid to me. The self drive mode cool, but likely won't use much, the lane departure nudging constantly is a bit of an annoyance, but I will give it time to get used to. Headlights are insanely bright. The Ipadish controls are a nice clean look, easy to use, and overall seems like a nice option compared to say the Audi's control system and their ridicules pop up screen. This is a high end Crossover. If it is not on the list to test drive and check out you're leaving out a great vehicle.
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What options are available on the 2017 Volvo XC90?
Available Volvo XC90 2017 Submodel Types: SUV, Hybrid
Available Trims: T6 Momentum, 3.2, T6 Inscription, 2.5T, T5 Momentum, T6, T6 R-Design, V8, 3.2 Special Edition, T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid, 3.2 R-Design, T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid, T5 R-Design, V8 Sport, T6 First Edition, T8 Excellence Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid, T8 R-Design Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
Exterior Colors: Onyx Black Metallic, Crystal White Metallic, Osmium Grey Metallic, Ice White, Bright Silver Metallic, Pine Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, Luminous Sand Metallic, Savile Grey Metallic, Magic Blue Metallic, Denim Blue Metallic, Black, Black Stone, Electric Silver Metallic, Titanium Gray Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Ember Black Metallic, Oyster Grey Metallic, Twilight Bronze Metallic, Maple Brown Metallic, Caspian Blue Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Willow Green Metallic, Bursting Blue Metallic, Shadow Blue Metallic, Passion Red, Ash Gold Metallic, Crystal Green Metallic, Caper Green Metallic, Flamenco Red Metallic, Premium Electric Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Cypress Green Metallic, Lunar Gold Metallic, Nautic Blue Metallic, Seville Grey Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal leather, Charcoal premium leather, Amber leather, Soft Beige leather, Blond leather, Amber premium leather, Off Black leather, Blond/Charcoal leather, Off-Black leather, Amber/Charcoal premium leather, Blond premium leather, Amber/Charcoal leather, Maroon Brown premium leather, Blond/Charcoal premium leather, Charcoal premium leather/sueded microfiber, Off-Black premium leather, Soft Beige premium leather, Amber (Momentum) premium leather, Charcoal leatherette, Graphite, Blond (Momentum) premium leather, Sandstone leather, Taupe/Light Taupe, Beige premium leather, Calcite leather, Charcoal (Momentum) premium leather, Graphite leather, R-Design Off Black leather, Sovereign High Chestnut Brown leather, Taupe cloth, Chestnut premium leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Parking sensors, Leather Seats, USB Inputs, Third-row seating, AWD/4WD, Bluetooth, Automatic Emergency Braking, Post-collision safety system, Heated seats, Navigation, Back-up camera, Keyless Entry/Start, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Mobile Internet, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Blind Spot Monitoring, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Adaptive Cruise Control, Remote Start, Cooled Seats, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Heads up display, Upgraded Stereo, 360-degree camera, Rear Entertainment System, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Pre-collision safety system, Towing Hitch
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 5, 4, 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
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