All-wheel drive is standard, and fuel-economy ratings of 22 mpg for the turbo four put it among the more economical large luxury SUVs. The bulk of XC90s will be the T6 model, with a 316-horsepower turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. If this is Volvo's new take on its traditional values of conscientious design and solid durability, we expect it will win over not only existing Volvo buyers but those growing tired of proliferating German luxury utility vehicles in every size, shape, and segment.
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It all comes together in a quietly competent and surprisingly comfortable SUV with room for up to seven people and their goods, and safe, understandable functionality for driver and also the front-seat passenger. The 9.0-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash responds quickly to tablet-style commands-not only tap but also swipe, pinch, and stretch-and it’s relatively intuitive compared to competing systems based on knobs and cursors. The scent of leather is more obvious, the seats are superbly comfortable, and the interior shapes in stitched leather, textured metal, and matte wood are layered to suggest Scandinavian furniture. Open the doors, however, and the widely-lauded interior design shows what distinguishes the XC90 from a host of German competitors. It is, as one Volvo executive said at the launch, a car for people who “do not look for a brand that defines them.”
It simply doesn’t look as large as it is, nor does it telegraph its prestige. While the exterior lines of the new 2016 XC90 are instantly recognizable as a Volvo, crisper and more fluid than its predecessor, they also effectively disguise the seven-seat vehicle’s size. It's a strong statement of how Volvo will position its future vehicles in the growing global luxury market-and the result offers a refreshing contrast to the typically functional, severe Teutonic interpretation of luxury offered by Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. The XC90 got its first comprehensive redesign in 2016 since the launch of its predecessor way back in 2002. The thoroughly modern XC90 has the very latest in new and updates safety features, of course, both active and passive, and gets unsurpassed safety ratings. The luxury is found in the interior, with high-quality materials and a thoughtfully designed infotainment system that's one of the more intuitive and easy to use among many complex systems offered in high-end vehicles. 250-hp, turbocharged 2.The 2016 Volvo XC90 is a quietly elegant, supremely ergonomic, and easy-to-use large luxury SUV with an understated and modest in its exterior design that belies its many virtues.With the new V60 Cross Country, Volvo applies a long-standing tactic it’s used to dress up wagons to look like SUVs, giving it exterior cues common to utility vehicles-a raised suspension, skid plates and standard all-wheel drive-making it suited for light off-road use. Dual-screen backseat entertainment system.Collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection.345-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder (Polestar).325-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine (R-Design).Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.Multimedia system with 7-inch dashboard screen.240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with stop-start technology (FWD models).Polestar models get a 345-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and suspension and brake modifications. Volvo has added the crossover-like Cross Country model and will offer a small run of all-wheel-drive Polestar versions of the V60. (Skip to details on the: V60 Cross Country)
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Competitors include the Audi Allroad, BMW 3 Series wagon and Subaru Outback. It is available with front-wheel drive as the T5 Drive-E and with all-wheel drive as the performance-oriented R-Design, limited-edition Polestar and quasi-SUV Cross Country. The V60 is based on the S60 sedan, seats five and has a 40/20/40-split rear seat designed for easy folding. For Volvo, the V60 was a return to familiar territory: Wagons were key players in its lineup for decades. Volvo surprised some in the auto industry and thrilled many wagon enthusiasts when it introduced the V60 wagon as a 2015 model, injecting new life into what had been a dying market segment.
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