2004 Volvo XC90 Overview

Volvo XC90

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(4.0) 39 reviews
MSRP: $2,288–$8,388
Body Style: Sport Utility
Combined MPG: 17-21
Engine: 208-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (premium)
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
Seats: 5-7

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By Cars.com Editors

Long known for safe, solid sedans and wagons, Volvo joined the sport utility vehicle fray in 2003 with its car-based XC90. The Swedish automaker promised the ride and handling of a passenger car. Volvo also claimed that the XC90 would be the safest SUV on the market. It features a Roll Stability ... Read Full Report

What We Like

Reputation for safety
Handling
T6 performance
Base-model ride comfort
Instruments

What We Don't Like

Step-up height
Ride comfort of T6
Meager third-row space
Over-left-shoulder visibility
Windshield-pillar grab handles

Notable Features

Roll Stability Control System
AWD
Five- or seven-passenger capacity
Side-curtain airbags
Five- or six-cylinder

Reviews

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By Kristin Varela

Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am not an automotive expert or car buff. I am a mother of two young children, and I spend my glamorous days in sweats, driving car pool and running errands. Sadly, I spend more time in my car than any other place. It's this admission that fuels my quest to find the ultimate "mom-mobile."My first impression of the Volvo XC90 is that it's not ... Read full review for the 2004 Volvo XC 90

Consumer Reviews

4.0

Average based on 39 reviews

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Bad Transmission - Research the History

by Stuck in Illinois from Denver, CO on December 8, 2009

I too have been hit by the BAD TRANSMISSION bug. Not only was it bad enough to have it fail, we were out of state over the Thanksgiving holiday when it happened. It only had 61k miles and needed to be... Read Full Review

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