2009 Volvo XC90 Reviews and Buying Tips
2009 Volvo XC90 Reviews and Buying Tips
With a clean design and an emphasis on safe, all-weather driving, The new 2009 Volvo XC90 is a sport-utility vehicle done the Swedish way: instead of flashiness or brute strength.
Introduction of 2009 Volvo XC90
The 2009 XC90 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8 R-Design.
Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The V8 R-Design is equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 311-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2009 XC90 is a carryover from 2008.
Index of 2009 Volvo XC90 Reviews
- Thecarconnection—STYLING:The basic shape of the 2009 Volvo XC90 is aging well—inside and out;PERFORMANCE:All versions of the 2009 Volvo XC90 feel more carlike than many other large utes, though fuel economy is lackluster;QUALITY:Passengers enjoy a comfortable, quiet ride in the 2009 Volvo XC90, surrounded by high-quality materials;SAFETY :The 2009 Volvo XC90 scores well in crash tests and has a raft of standard and optional safety gear;FEATURES:The 2009 Volvo XC90 is outfitted with a good selection of standard features, and its options list includes some good long-haul family features.
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Buying Tips:
The V-8 engine is recommended for its towing capacity, near-silent operation, and very small penalty in fuel economy.
About Volvo
Swedish-born Volvo has long been a forerunner in safety research, and its vehicles have the crash test scores to prove it. These days, the brand has improved its offerings by crafting vehicles that also offer generous amounts of style and performance.
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Comment by
KM on 23 June 2009:
The V8 is Great family car. Marginal luxury car. Very comfortable. Tremedous flexibility. 13 MPG around town. 20 MPG is the best I’ve ever seen on the highway.
Huge storage capacity. Doesn’t drive as well as my X5, but is compares well to an MDX. Resale plummeted when gas hit $4/gallon and never recovered.
Great deal if you buy used.
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Comment by
Jack on 23 June 2009:
We love our XC90 V8, we get about 18MPG in the city and 25MPG on the hwy. It’s really great for long trips.
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Patricia on 23 June 2009:
I simply love this 3.2 car! It is gorgeous and it doesnt matter how much snow is in the ground you will feel safe driving this car (of course you have to use your common sense and not drive 70 MPH in a snow storm). Even if you have the seats from the third row up you still have a good amount of space to put things like 6 or 7 grocery bags in the back – or a small stroller and diaper bag.
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waz on 7 January 2010:
Have been driving the 3.2L model for over 6 months. Best car I ever drove. You feel safe. For a SUV, drive fantastic on the road. Not really a true 4WD. But then, how often do you really drive on a dirt track. I reckon it is about 2% of my total mileage.
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