2006 Volvo XC90 consumer reviews

I love everything about my Volvo XC90 except the way it shifts. It shifts hard (jolts) on the first 2 gears and I notice the transmission slipping quite a bit. It's not a smooth ride especially for the passenger. You feel like you're all over the place. I've taken the car in 3 times to the Volvo Dealer and they've performed 3 software upgrades to try and fix the shifting issues and nothing has worked. I'm pretty much out of luck.

terrible drivers car. slow, stereo is muddy with very poor adjustments. seats are unconfortable. Bad on gas, heavy car, big throtale delay. Hate the car............

I have owned almost all brands of SUVs and the Volvo XC-90 is one of the best. For the money, it is the ver best European SUV. It feels well built, handles beautifully, and even the 3.2 L V6 is powerful for the Colorado mountain driving we do. Our other car is an Acura MDX, which is also very nice but feels more like a mini-van in is driveability.

OK, I admit we ended up buying a V70 instead, mostly because the XC90 was just more car than we needed, but if I were going to buy an SUV this would be the only one I'd consider. There's one reason that outweighs all the others - Volvo safety. When you do the research, the feeling of safety offered by most SUV's is just that - a feeling. Whatever you gain in weight and power is offset by the vehicles' increased rollover risk, plus their truck-like handling. Volvo on the other hand decided they would build a safe vehicle first and then make it into an SUV. That means full airbag protection, computer-balanced AWD, *AND* the first SUV rollover protection system from any manufacturer. Volvo's insistence on safety first extends to the car's styling as well. All right, it's not going to win any awards for "edginess" or "swoop" or any of the other buzzwords manufacturers throw around. In fact, the shape harks back just a bit to the (in)famous "box on a box" days of the 240, 740 and 940 series. But by doing so, Volvo's designers have avoided the bulbous, inflated look that is so popular among other SUV's but which cuts into usable cabin and storage space. More importantly the boxier look provides good visibility out of full-size rear and side windows, versus the peculiar upended wedges or triangles that pass for windows in so many other models and effectively block the driver's rear view. Combine the XC90's safety with Volvo's legendary durability plus a full set of comfort and convenience features and you have an unbeatable vehicle. In short. Sweden rules!

Previously drove a V70 Stationwagon. I have an Ocean Race XC90 now, and it's perfect for shuffling kids from school to hockey, to gymnastics, to dance, to figure skating, to church choir, etc. The dual screens with the headphones make my trips so quiet, I forget kids are in the car! My station wagon was easier to manuever, easier to park, and was quicker. But then again, I now "own the road" with this beast..... And of course, this is the safest SUV on the market.....for the precious cargo - my kids.

Previously owned a 2001 Pathfinder and made the step up to the 06 XC90. Extremely comfortable ride, and from a feature (safety and options) and comfort standpoint, the Volvo beats the Pathfinder hands down. Went with the in-line 5cyl turbo with all-wheel drive. Was an extra several thousand $$ for the new 8cyl. Only knock I can give it is that the 5cyl is a little bit slow to accelerate from a dead stop, especially compared to the Pathfinder. It's a nearly 5,000 lb car, and the extra horses that the Pathfinder has would do nicely in the Volvo. Cruises at highway speed just fine. VERY stable ride. Takes the highway off-ramps at good speed without any sensation of roll. Have not driven it in the winter yet, but I'm guessing that the all-wheel drive and winter driving mode feature will handle the New England winter weather without a problem. Mileage is not great, but compared to the big boys (Tahoe, Expedition, etc.) I'm sure the gas bills are less. If you can afford this car, I definitely recommend it. Volvo's are noted for their great safety features. I'm glad I purchased this car.

This vehicle is amazing. Everyone criticizes the third row as only being good for children, but fir a family car that is perfect!

This vehicle drives like it is a sports sedan. The V8 has just the right sound and has good pick up. The 3rd row seating is for emergency use only. Very happy with the vehicle!