Volvo enters the SUV segment with the Volvo XC90

Volvo Cars has taken on the challenge of entering the now popular sports utility vehicle segment. The entry into this competition is the Volvo XC90, which competes with other vehicles such as the BMW X5, Acura MDX and Infiniti FX for the top spot. This vehicle has actually been in production since 2003 and is known as a crossover sport utility vehicle.

Known as a medium-sized luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, the Volvo XC90 is actually built on the P2 platform, which is also used in the Volvo S80. This platform is also used in other large Volvo vehicles. According to Volvo Cars, the Volvo XC90 is the best-selling car in the United States. The sales of this vehicle account for about 25% of the total sales in the region. There are rumors that another update to the Volvo XC90 will take place next year, in 2007. The vehicle has already proved valuable as it has already won the 2003 North American Truck of the Year Award and Motor Trend Magazine’s Sports Utility. Year of the same year.

This year’s version of the Volvo XC90 is now available in two trim levels, 2.5T and V8. Both have four doors and can accommodate up to seven passengers in a luxurious cabin. The Volvo XC90 looks more like a European car than an American or Japanese piece. In fact, some critics even find this sport utility vehicle more attractive than the already luxurious BMW X5. And yes, it’s also much cheaper than the vehicles mentioned.

At the time of introduction, the Volvo XC90 2.5 T trim level is equipped with a standard 2.5 liter I5 turbo engine that produces 208 horsepower. You can reach 17mpg in the city and about 23mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission system is standard equipment to assist in superior vehicle delivery. Like the other trim levels, the V8, it has a 4.4-liter V8 engine and can generate about 311 units of horsepower. Driving in the city gives you 15mpg stats, while on the highway you get 21mpg. The standard for this trim level is a 6-speed automatic transmission system with overdrive.