Vehicle Overview
What it is: Redesigned last year, the XC90 is Volvo’s flagship SUV. It seats five people in two rows or seven in three rows, depending on the model, and comes with front- or all-wheel drive. It’s powered by a choice of four-cylinder engines, one of which is supercharged and turbocharged. A plug-in hybrid version is also offered. Competitors include the Audi Q7 and BMW X5.
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New for 2017
Most versions now have Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, which mirrors select iPhone apps on the XC90’s dashboard screen. LED headlights are now standard and a new Luxury Package available for Inscription models features a Nubuck headliner and roof pillars, leather grab handles, leather sun visors and massaging front seats.
Significant Standard Features
- 250-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Heated side mirrors
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Navigation system
- Power moonroof
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 316-hp, supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- All-wheel drive
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Adaptive cruise control
- Air suspension
- 22-inch alloy wheels
XC90 Hybrid
The plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the XC90 Hybrid uses an electric motor to drive the rear wheels while a supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine runs the front wheels. Total system output is 400 hp and 472 pounds-feet of torque, according to Volvo. With a full charge, the electric motor is capable of powering the XC90 Hybrid for about 25 miles in a driver-switchable electric-vehicle mode.
For 2017, the XC90 Hybrid gains Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity as well as a limited-edition high-end Excellence trim level. The four-seat Excellence model features heated, ventilated and massaging seats, Nappa leather upholstery, and a rear beverage cooler with two crystal glasses.
What’s Special
- Supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- Capable of electric-only driving up to 75 mph, according to Volvo
- Charges in about four hours, according to Volvo
