A panoramic moonroof with power shade, “hands-free” power tailgate, 4-zone electronic climate control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, integrated aluminum roof rails, and illuminated door-sill plates are among other niceties. Soft-touch surfaces and linear-walnut inlays are generously distributed around the quiet cabin. Plush heated and ventilated front seats feature power-adjusted side bolsters and cushion extenders. There’s plenty of space for average-sized adults in the first and second seating rows.Įven before packing on extras, the Inscription has its fair share of luxury and technology. The XC90 cabin deftly combines avant-garde design with top-notch materials and workmanship. There’s a big price gap between the Excellence and lesser XC90s, but Volvo is finding ways to fill that space. For 2017 there’s a new full-power-and-trimmings Excellence model-starting price $104,900-topping the XC90 Inscriptions that barely had time to settle in as the best on offer. Volvo’s continuing climb up the luxury ladder is apparent in its XC90 line of premium midsize crossovers. The not so good: Pricing gets steep as options are added, third-row best left to smaller childrenĬheck out Consumer Guide’s Premium Midsize Crossover Best Buys The good: Decent fuel economy considering the horsepower on tap The great: Roomy and luxurious cabin, classy styling inside and out Options on test car: Inscription Package ($5600), Vision Package ($1950), Climate Package ($1950), Convenience Package ($1800), Luxury Package ($2900), Bowers & Wilkens audio system ($2850), special paint ($560), 2nd-row center booster seat ($250), 21-inch alloy wheels ($750), air suspension ($1800) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.ĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 20/25/22 (city, highway, combined)īase price: $51,600 (not including $995 destination charge) All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. Real-world fuel economy: 19.4 mpg CG Report Cardīig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. of torque.2017 Volvo XC90 Inscription in Onyx Black Metallic (a $560 option) 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription Its 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder delivers 325 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. The T6 AWD R-Design targets driving enthusiasts with a substantial performance upgrade. Output for its 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine is 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. The XC60 T6 AWD results in an impressive blend of outstanding performance and value. of torque mated to a standard six-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission and teamed with All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction. The T5 AWD with its turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine develops 250 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft.
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A start/stop feature, which automatically stops the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop to save fuel, restarts when the driver releases the brake pedal. of torque.ĭrive-E engines are teamed with a highly efficient eight-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission. It delivers 302 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. This version of the 2.0-liter engine is fitted with both a turbocharger and a supercharger. The XC60 T6 Drive-E delivers even greater performance potential. The 2017 XC60 lineup begins with the remarkably efficient T5 Drive-E fitted with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with direct-injection and front-wheel drive with 240 horsepower and 258 lbs.-ft.
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Volvo's award-winning XC60 offers a full spectrum of luxury, convenience and cutting-edge technology features while continuing its leadership of safety. A report from IIHS showed that cars outfitted with Volvo City Safety, which included vehicle detection, reduced rear end crashes by 43 percent and injuries by 45 percent. The Volvo has been recognized by IIHS for safety.
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Volvo has won the 2017 Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the Volvo XC60 luxury SUV with Active Dual Xenon headlamps.