INTRODUCTION
The SUV that everyone has been eagerly waiting for has arrived in the market with the release of the second generation Volvo XC90. A mere glance at the Volvo XC90 images should be enough to arouse a keen interest in trying out the vehicle. In comparison to the first edition of this vehicle, the Volvo XC 90 exteriors have undergone a change for the better. You have some great tweaks on the style quotient. The Volvo XC90 interiors are a treat to experience as well. Available in two variants, ‘The Base Momentum Trim’ and ‘Range Topping Momentum’, this stunner of a vehicle can make heads turn wherever she goes. A major highlight of the Volvo XC90 is the radiator grille. The front apron has a new addition in the form of exquisite running day lights aptly named ‘Thor’s Hammer’ replacing the existing 2.4-litre –cylinder engine is a powerful 2.0-litre 4-cylinder D5 diesel power plant. In addition to being lighter, this engine is a powerhouse. The Volvo XC90 performance is testimony to this fact. The synchronization of the 8-speed automatic Volvo XC90 with this engine makes the SUV a powerful beast. You can also expect a roll out of the 400 BHP T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid variant of the Volvo XC90 in 2016, The mind-blowing Volvo XC90 interior ensures that this SUV from the Volvo stable is the best one to hit the roads in recent times. You have some breath-taking features such as the crystal glass gear knobs and the diamond shaped controls for the start/stop button. The tablet-like touch screen control console is a terrific addition. The button-less dashboard is one the many fantastic new features you witness in the Volvo XC90. The plush interiors made of soft leather and wood makes this SUV the most attractive one in the market today.
EXTERIOR
If looks it all that matters, then Volvo XC90 is the perfect ride for you. Volvo XC90 exterior is not only an eye-pleaser, but is one of the best available in its line of offerings. Volvo XC90 images will prove what you just read. The design of this latest SUV has gone through a complete makeover. The captivating headlights are one of the defining features of this car. The radiator chrome grille addition is the perfect move by the car company to offer a robust, classy and luxurious look to this car.The chrome finish at major eye-catching areas is definitely a defining effort to offer the Volvo XC90 a contemporary look.
The centrally-placed Volvo’s new iron mark badge is a perfect add on to enhance the exteriors further and a great move towards efficient branding. The Volvo XC90 exteriors are well supported with aesthetics like, a good amount of large inserts to keep the engine cool and the chrome trims just add visual value to this performance based SUV. There is visible colour uniformity with body coloured bumpers, door handles, and rear view mirrors, matched to perfection. Other beautiful SUV additions include, roof rail, side steppers, and integrated antenna. It wouldn’t be a miss to the human eye, that the amount of chrome used to offer a modern appeal to this car, actually does the trick. Volvo XC90 specifications are a real treat to SUV lovers. Do not forget the mileage for Volvo XC90 petrol is 40 kmpl, and for the Volvo XC90 diesel is 17 kmpl, definitely best-in-class.
INTERIOR
This is a special vehicle and hence, you can expect a special Volvo XC90 interior to greet you as well. The interiors of this SUV are a perfect complement to the Volvo XC90 exterior. The beautifully crafted cabin, the soft premium leather, and the fine wood used for the interiors make for an exquisite experience. The major highlight of the Volvo XC90 interior is the gear level knob, made of Orrefors crystal glass.
The diamond-shaped start/stop button and the exemplary rotary controls for the suspension settings set it apart from its peers. The advanced infotainment system is a complete revelation with the 9-inch touchscreen functionality enabling smartphone like features such as swiping, pinching, and enlarging. The Volvo XC90 dashboard has an uncluttered look with just 9 buttons instead of the 32 in the first edition of the SUV.
Three rows of comfortable seats make the Volvo XC90 interiors very spacious. The lean front seats allow for clear viewing. You have a snug cabin-like experience with the 40:20:40 middle row seats. Ample leg space is available for the passengers in the third row as well. The panoramic roof is a major attraction of the Volvo XC90 interior. The height-adjustment feature of the driver’s seat is an important feature available in both the variants of this SUV. You have additional features such as parking assist and hill descent controls. The ‘Range Topping’ variant has additional facilities such as the 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system. The ventilated front seats and the Nappa leather upholstery provide the regal look to the Volvo XC90. The attractive Volvo XC90 interiors ensure that it has an edge over its closest rival, the Audi Q7.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
The powerful 2-litre diesel engine adds great sheen to the Volvo XC90 performance. The automatic 8-gear Volvo XC90 transmission option channelizes optimum power to all the four wheels. This new engine is capable of churning out maximum power of 222 Bhp at 4250 rpm. The Volvo XC90 specifications say that you experience a top torque of 47.9 kgm between 1750rpm and 2250 rpm.
In comparison to its peers, the Volvo XC90 mileage is good with the Volvo XC90 petrol version giving 40 kmpl and the Volvo XC90 diesel delivering 17 kmpl. This is an efficient Volvo XC90 performance as far as the new diesel engine is concerned.
As far as the Volvo XC90 handling is concerned, one can say it is easy though you find some customer reviews complaining of the odd instance of disengagement of the gears. This issue requires a minor tweak for rectification. Otherwise, the Volvo XC90 performance is something to rave about. The Volvo XC90 reviews should be ample testimony to the fact that handling the Volvo XC90 should be an absolute pleasure.
BRAKING AND SAFETY
Placing great emphasis on safety, the Volvo XC90 has ventilated disk brakes for both the front as well as the rear wheels. You have the provision of safety airbags for every passenger. The automatic height adjustable seat belts and the intelligent driver information system are the highlights of Volvo XC90 Braking and Safety features.
CONCLUSION
It is a show of strength, a peek into Volvo’s future, and a very capable luxury SUV. This is the new Volvo XC90 and it can be yours for under Rs 80 lakh for the most expensive Inscription version.
Avg Ex Showroom Price | ₹ 80.95 Lakh |
Engine | 1969 cc |
Seating Capacity | 04 |
Top Speed | 204 kmph |
0-100 Speed Time | 9.3 s |
Engine | 1969cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Engine Type | Turbocharged Petrol |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 401 bhp @ 5700 rpm |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 640 Nm @ 2200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4WD / AWD |
Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode |
Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharger + Supercharger, Sequential |
Emission Standard | BS 6 |
Others | Idle Start/Stop |
Length | 4953 mm |
Width | 2008 mm |
Height | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase | 2984 mm |
Ground Clearance | 238 mm |
Doors | 5 Doors |
Seating Capacity | 4 Person |
No of Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
Bootspace | 530 litres |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension. |
Rear Suspension | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension. |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Minimum Turning Radius | 5.9 metres |
Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Spare Wheel | Space Saver |
Front Tyres | 275 / 45 R20 |
Rear Tyres | 275 / 45 R20 |
Airbags | 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
Middle rear three-point seatbelt | Yes |
Middle Rear Head Rest | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes |
Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes |
Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand |
Hill Hold Control | Yes |
Brake Assist (BA) | Yes |
Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes |
Hill Descent Control | Yes |
Engine immobilizer | Yes |
Central Locking | Remote |
Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes |
Child Safety Lock | Yes |
Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) |
Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
Heater | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver |
Cabin-Boot Access | Yes |
Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic – Internal Only |
Parking Assist | 360 Camera |
Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
Cruise Control | Yes |
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder | Yes |
Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
12V Power Outlets | Yes |
Driver Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back) |
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back) |
Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 20 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) |
Seat Upholstery | Leather |
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes |
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | Yes |
Driver Armrest | Yes |
Rear Passenger Seats Type | Bench |
3rd Row Seats Type | Bench |
Ventilated Seats | All |
Ventilated Seat Type | Heated |
Interiors | Dual Tone |
Rear Armrest | Yes |
Folding Rear Seat | Partial |
Split Rear Seat | Yes |
Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split |
Front Seatback Pockets | Yes |
Head-rests | Front & Rear |
Cup Holders | Front & Rear |
Driver Armrest Storage | Yes |
Cooled Glove Box | Yes |
Sunglass Holder | Yes |
Power Windows | Front & Rear |
One Touch -Down | All |
One Touch – Up | All |
Adjustable ORVM | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes |
Rear Wiper | Yes |
Rear Defogger | Yes |
Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
Interior Door Handles | Body Coloured |
Interior Door Handles | Painted |
Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
Side Window Blinds | Rear – Manual |
Boot-lid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release |
Rear Windshield Blind | Manual |
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) | Body Coloured |
Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
Roof rails | Yes |
Body-Coloured Bumpers | Yes |
Roof Mounted Antenna | Yes |
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe | Yes |
Body Kit | Yes |
Rub – Strips | Chrome Inserts |
Daytime Running Lights | LED |
Fog Lights | LED on front |
Headlights | LED |
Automatic Head Lamps | Yes |
Follow me home headlamps | Yes |
Tail Lights | LED |
Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear |
Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes |
Glove Box Lamp | Yes |
Lights on Vanity Mirrors | Co-Driver only |
Rear Reading Lamp | Yes |
Cornering Headlights | Active |
Instrument Cluster | Digital |
Trip Meter | Multi-Function Display |
Average Fuel Consumption | Yes |
Average Speed | Yes |
Distance to Empty | Yes |
Clock | Digital |
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes |
Door Ajar Warning | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes |
Shift Indicator | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes |
Instantaneous Consumption | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital |
Head Unit Size | 1 Din |
Integrated (in-dash) Music System | Yes |
Display | TFT Display |
GPS Navigation System | Yes |
Speakers | 6+ |
USB Compatibility | Yes |
Aux Compatibility | Yes |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming |
MP3 Playback | Yes |
DVD Playback | No |
AM/FM Radio | Yes |
iPod Compatibility | Yes |
Steering mounted controls | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes |
Warranty (Years) | 2 |
Warranty (Kilometres) | Unlimited |
Stand Out Features
Need Improvement
When buying a new car in general one must look for things like body panels that are out of line, or load bearing beams that seem to have been damaged. The next thing to check whether the paint is original or it has been repainted, a quick check under concealed plastic panels is a great way to check for unmatched paint. Another thing to check for is underbody rust in humid or sea adjacent areas.
A good way to check if the car has been rear-ended is by checking the boot. Flip open the spare wheel cover and remove the wheel completely. If the car was repaired after an accident the floor will have visible signs as the surface wouldn’t be smooth as it would in an undamaged car.
In the end, always remember to check for complete documentation including service records. Also, do check with the insurance company for any past claims, which will make you aware of the accidents the car has been involved in. Last but not the least, get the car checked from a trusted workshop before closing the deal.
Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
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XC90 D5 Momentum
1969 cc, Diesel, Automatic
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₹ 80.91 Lakh
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XC90 D5 Inscription
1969 cc, Diesel, Automatic
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₹ 87.92 Lakh
|
XC90 T8 Inscription (7 STR)
1969 cc, Petrol, Automatic
|
₹ 96.67 Lakh
|
XC90 T8 Excellence (4 STR)
1969 cc, Petrol, Automatic
|
₹ 1.31 Crore
|
First car of my life
for Volvo XC90
I buy this car from Jaipur . This car is really good .My buying experience is very good and sales man also be good. I drive this car about 2 year daily and this is really awesome car because it doesn’t have any problem , it is also easy to drive , lane sensor and other sensor is very helpful . Look like sports and in sport mode car run Like a tiger all people look his speed . Service cost is average for this car . Seat comfort is average
Super car
for Volvo XC90
Super duper car Agar aap car lena chahte hain or apka bajat h to es car se acchi car koi bhi nhi h . Na to Mercedes Or na hi Audi Na koi or. Is type m bhut acchi car h Full family khi bhi. Aa ja sakte hi Or volvo ka to expression bhi to alg hi h.
Volvo xc90
for Volvo XC90
The best family SUV out there. which given the usage of most modern SUVs makes this the picks of the bunch.volvo was arguably the first firm to realise back in 2003, that was people wanted was the functionally of a people carrier..
Excellent
for Volvo XC90
It is best car . And best for Indian roads . I love it. It’s ground clearance is very good which is necessary for a Indian person. All feature available in this car. Value for money.
Excellent
for Volvo XC90
No jerk for a sudden break. Very luxurious & comfortable. Feeling like in heaven. Still more to go. Great pick up even in Kodaikanal hills, still more to go. Always love riding with it with a gentle gear system.
Body | SUV |
Fuel type | Diesel, Petrol |
Engine | 1969 cc |
Transmission | Automatic |
Drive | Front wheel Drive |
Exterior Color | Crystal White Pearl, Luminous Sand Metallic, Maple Brown Metallic, Onyx Black, Osmium Grey Metallic, Pine Grey Metallic |
Interior Color | Beige, Black, Multi-pattern |
Kilometers Driven | 17.2 kmpl |