2008 Volvo XC90 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 volvo xc90 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy ratings are a bit below average for this class of vehicle. Safety: Standard safety features on the 2008 Volvo XC90 include full-length side-curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags, anti-whiplash front seats and antilock brakes. Integrated into the standard stability control system is a rollover sensor. Options include power child safety locks, adaptive headlights and Volvo's Blind Spot Information System. Known as BLIS, this bit of technology monitors vehicles entering the XC90's blind spots and warns the driver via indicator lights. In government frontal-impact crash tests, the... |
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2008 Volvo XC90 OverviewSource: CarGurus...Neither of the XC engine options offers very strong fuel economy.There are three trim levels for the 2008 XC90. The entry-level 3.2 is V6 powered and comes equipped with the basic luxuries, like wood interior trim, a power/memory driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a premium eight-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player. The V8 models gain third-row seating, leather upholstery, and a power seat for the passenger. The top-tier Sport is differentiated by unique exterior trim, a sport suspension, 19-inch wheels, and a sport steering wheel.Buyers may choose from two XC engine... |
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2008 Volvo XC90 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...With all seats stowed, maximum cargo volume measures 92 cubic feet in five-seat models and 93.2 cubic feet in seven-seat models. Under the Hood A 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine produces 235 horsepower and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The available 4.4-liter V-8 generates 311 hp and 325 pounds-feet of torque. Both engines use a six-speed automatic transmission. When properly equipped, the XC90 can tow up to 4,960 pounds. Safety Offering unmatched safety in its segment, the XC90 comes loaded with four-wheel-disc antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control. RSC... |
Volvo XC90 Related News
2013 Volvo XC90 Preview
Having first been launched back in 2002, the Volvo XC90 is now one of the oldest models currently in production. Nevertheless, the mid-size luxury crossover will have to... September 6, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2010 And 2011 Volvo XC90 SUVs Recalled For Power Steering Fault
Volvo, together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has issued a recall on 2010 and 2011 model year XC90 SUVs due to a potential fault affecting... May 24, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Tobey Maguire's Family Roll In A Good Old-Fashioned Volvo XC 90
You know what, Tobey Maguire? We respect you. No, seriously: we do. For real. For starters, you had the good sense and decency to bail on a franchise when you decided that... June 3, 2010 by Richard Read
Volvo cuts XC90 pricing by 8% for 2009
The poor car market has led many carmakers to take drastic action with their workforces, to ask for government assistance or to offer unprecedented incentives, but so far... April 2, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann
Volvo XC90 and S60 redesigns postponed
Volvo has been forced to postpone redesigning two of its vehicles due to a lack of funds and increasing focus on new technology and vehicle segments. Originally, Volvo's XC90... October 14, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 1
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Volvo XC90 has excellent competition in its class.
The Acura MDX has Honda's enviably smooth engine and transmission, along with a relatively new shape, while the Volkswagen Touareg has great off-road capability.
The VW and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class offer just two rows of seating; the Benz also comes in a high-powered V-8 version.
The BMW X5 offers a small third-row seat and excellent dynamics, but a confusing interior.
