Auto India, Car India

The car follows all the new age standards for size and shape. Highly proportionate body standing on the 17″ Alloy wheels gives the SUV a great crouching stance. The powerful SUV is available in large number exterior tones. As mentioned earlier, the market is full with ample number of SUV’s, still all of them are not “very” luxurious! The Honda CRV, Mitsubishi Pajero, Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Tucson and Audi Q7 are among the strong rivals for Volvo XC90.

Highlighting Features :
The new Volvo XC90 is available in both petrol and diesel variants, with engine capacities as 2.4L, 3.2L and 4.4L. The 2.2L XC90 D5 variant runs on a CRDi diesel engine with Turbocharger. The whopping 185 PS at 4100 rpm helps the SUV in rocking at the roads! The exterior looks are greatly fascinating.

The car looks are attractive enough that you cannot stop yourself looking at it at least twice! The driving luxury is maintained at high standard by inclusion of variety of controls. Standard technical specifications for XC90 D5 are provided below.

General statistics :

• Name and Model : Volvo XC90 D5 AWD
• Ex showroom price (Mumbai) : Rs 45,00,000 (may vary)
• Body type : SUV
• Available colors :
  • White Pearl,
  • Ice White,
  • Shimmer Gold Pearl,
  • Ruby Red Pearl,
  • Magic Blue Pearl,
  • Willow Green Pearl,
  • Silver Metallic,
  • Electric Silver Metallic,
  • Oyster Grey Pearl,
  • Titanium Grey Pearl,
  • Black Sapphire Metallic,
  • Black Stone,
  • Ember Black Pearl
• Engine type : 2.4L Turbo Diesel
• Maximum power : 185.5 PS at 4100 rpm
• Maximum torque : 40.5 kg-m at 2000-2700 rpm
• Top speed : 190 km/h
• Acceleration(0-100) : 11.3 sec
• Steering : Power
• Brakes : Front disc, Rear disc
• Transmission : 6 speed Automatic
• Wheels : Tubeless Radial, 17″ Alloy
• Fuel tank size : 68L
• Fuel efficiency : 11.5 km/L (for highways), 8.4 km/L (for city)
• Seating Capacity : 7
• Seat adjustment : Manual
• AC / Non-AC : AC with Automatic Climate Control
• Music system : Integrated 6-CD changer with MP3/WMA compatibility

Comments :
The Volvo XC90 is a midsize SUV, which has managed to achieve excellent balance between profound sporty statement with its looks & brilliant engineering and absolute interior elegance. The vehicle surely reflects the Swedish touch in it’s built up. Unlike premium class sedans, the SUV’s doesn’t put forward the excuse of flat highways to perform well. The new Volvo XC90 is not an exception to this rule. Despite delivering 185 PS, the vehicle succeeds in attaining fuel efficiency of 8-11 km/L, which is satisfactory in its class.

The 2.4L CRDi engine under hood of XC90 D5 functions well and maintains uninterrupted power supply without much noise, unlike other diesel engines.

One of the major concerns in SUVs is their exterior looks. The XC90 has got quite uncommon appearance. Most SUVs try to achieve front down, rear uplift orientation of the body. This makes the overall height of the vehicle quite higher and thus height-length proportion gets affected. However in Volvo XC90, the manufacturers have maintained precise height-length proportion even with the above mentioned body orientation. The broad bumper with chromed grill and huge headlamps makes the front view highly appealing, whereas the artistically designed tail-lamps and stop-lights differentiate the rear view of Volvo XC90 from others in its class.

Volvo hardly compromises in terms of passenger safety in its vehicles. The new XC90 follows the same tradition. The suspension system is standard but effective. Other features are of recent age and assure maximum safety of passengers. Some of these are Approach and home safe lighting, Dynamic stability and traction control and roll stability control, Electronic brake distribution, Inflatable curtain, Park Assist, Remote-controlled central locking, Roll-over protection system, Steering wheel integrated controls, Whiplash protection system (WHIPS), etc.

The driving experience for Volvo XC90 is one of its kinds. The drivers seat (other seats!) with flexible headrest is adjustable for maximum seating convenience. The wheel is adjustable too, and is speed dependent.

Pros :

• 2.4L 185bhp direct injection common rail Turbo diesel
• Front suspension- McPherson spring struts with anti-dive, anti-lift function & anti-roll bar
• Rear suspension- Active multi-link independent rear suspension with anti-roll bar
• Color coordinated wheel arches, Fog lights in front spoiler, Retractable rear view mirrors, Roof rails
• Approach and home safe lighting, Dynamic stability and traction control and roll stability control, Electronic brake distribution, Inflatable curtain, Park Assist, Remote-controlled central locking, Roll-over protection system, Steering wheel integrated controls, Whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
• Auto dimming mirror, Electric cooler and heater box, Floor mats, Leather-clad gear knob, Real wood inlays, Sandstone beige interior with sovereign hide soft beige upholstery, Sovereign hide soft leather upholstery, Trip computer, Speed dependant steering, Steering wheel in height and reach adjustable
  
• Coat hanger, Electronic climate control with interior air quality system, Grocery bag holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and passenger, Integrated pockets, Laminated side windows, Load protection net, Memory for rear view mirrors, Power seat, driver and manual height adjustable, passenger seat, Rear headphone connectors, Retractable cup holders, Steering wheel in height and reach adjustable, Sunblind, Versatile three-split 40/20/40 second row seating, 5×130 W digital class D amplifier, 8-inch subwoofer with a built-in 140 w high performance amplifier, Audio controls in steering wheel, AUX input, Dynaudio loudspeakers and Dolby surround sound, High performance dynaudio loudspeakers, Integrated 6-CD changer with MP3 compatibility, Rear headphone connectors, Wireless headphones

Cons :

• High Price
• Costly spare parts

Bottom Line :
The changing life-style is demanding more style in their vehicles, too! Large numbers of people are eager to switch to modern age SUV’s from their old fashioned sedans or Hatchbacks. The new Volvo XC90 may be little high priced, still it is worth of being on the list of dream cars of car-buyers. The highly stylish sporty looking body, great preciseness in proportion, beautifully glowing body with a number of functional lights and the extremely attractive alloys thoroughly transforms the SUV into a real rocking machine!

The engine performance coupled with high end lavishness of the interior makes the car a perfect vehicle “to drive your passion”.