- suv 129,645
- Greer, SC
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- autoshopper.com
2005 volvo xc90 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New v8 model available. introductionthe volvo xc90 seats seven, with a roomy, versatile interior that boasts more cargo space than other vehicles in this class. Its advanced safety features include a gyroscopic sensor that can detect an impending rollover and correct the imbalance; a roof structure built of high-strength steel; a low front cross member designed to inflict less damage to occupants of compact vehicles. The new v8 generates 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system with a winter mode to enhance traction in snow. all xc90s come with roll stability control, an active safety system designed to reduce the possibility of a rollover by applying brakes and modulating engine power. All xc90s also have electronic stability control to help keep the car on the driver's intended line as well as full-length, curtain-style head-protection airbags that cover every row of seats. leather seating is standard. The versatility package 2,100) for the 2. 5t and t6 includes the third row of seats and its accessories, starting with separate controls for the rear air conditioning unit and audio systems, as well as a built-in second-row child booster seat. walkaroundthe xc90 roofline is almost dramatic, raking upward from the windshield to its high horizontal plane, then tracing the arcing shape of the roof rails. A high beltline adds to the correct visual image of a tall suv. the overall angularity clearly says volvo. The xc90 has the same general hood shape as the ram. The xc90 has a wide track, and despite its height, it has a lower center of gravity than the xc70. This wide stance and low center of gravity promote handling stability. like the xc70, the back end of the xc90 features expansive taillights. The lower edge of the liftgate is waist level, leaving a small tailgate. It's also inclined toward the front of the vehicle, which shortens the roofline and makes the xc90 look shorter. the fit of body panels and trim is decent. The xc90's big doors close with a light touch and a nice solid sound when they latch. The rear window wiper is sturdy, protected by flat black plastic. interiorthe volvo xc90 is comfortable and can carry a lot of stuff. This allows the instrument panel and front seats to be positioned more forward, opening up space and legroom behind them. with the center second-row seat lowered, there is 9 1/2 feet of unobstructed space between the instrument panel and the rear gate (even with the third-row seats in use, because there's a passage space between the seatbacks). Even with all three rows of seats in place there's room for two or three stacked duffel bags behind the third row. seating and cargo arrangements in the seven-seater are enormously versatile, allowing 64 different configurations, including six of the seven seats folded flat. Equally impressive is the ease with which the seats slide, fold, change and vanish. second-row seats are split 40/20/40 and slide forward independently. Headrests don't have to be removed when the seats are folded flat. Up front, the console between the front seats can be easily removed, allowing the center second-row seat to slide way forward between and just behind the front buckets. Getting into the third row is easier than it is in many suvs, however, due to the ease of sliding and flipping the second-row seats. There are entry grab handles to aid getting inside, but the front-door handle is a bit narrow. The doors close with aluminum handles, but they too are narrow, with room for only two or three fingers. that third row is a cozy and convenient little world of its own; kids might actually want to sit way in the way back. Third-row seatbelts have pretensioners, which are designed to reduce injury caused by the belts in a crash. Volvo also designed a crumple zone at the rear, for added safety in a rear-end collision. The third-row features a center console with big cupholders, and there are also long deep pockets at the windowsills, power outlets (three in all), and climate controls with individual vents. Headphone plugs are also provided, meaning second- or third-row headphone users can listen to a cd while the front-seat occupants listen to the radio through the speakers. the interior trim in the standard model is a mix of dark wood, brushed aluminum and faux aluminum plastic. More real aluminum trim is an option and a great improvement over the plastic trim. there's very little storage space for the front seats, with narrow door pockets and a slim console compartment that's both small and difficult to access. The only open bin for tossing small items is on the dash panel, about big enough for a cell phone. the gauges are simple and the instrument panel is canted upward toward the high seating position. The wood-and-leather steering wheel on the t6 was more comfortable than the standard steering wheel because it was round; the s. Power Windows✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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