Volvo XC90 (02 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 18 January 2010 Last Updated: 21 July 2011 The XC90 was Volvo's first real off-roader and proved extremely popular when it was launched. That's not hard to see why - it's well equipped, comes with seven seats as standard and has an extremely comfortable cabin. It may not be as agile to drive as alternatives like the BMW X5, but the XC90 is strong in other areas - most notable its refined ride which makes it ideal for long motorway journeys. There's a wide choice of engines available, but the best is the D5 diesel which offers a great blend of economy and punchy performance. Add in legendary Volvo safety and robust build quality and it's easy to see what makes this such a good family car. It was revised in 2007 with minor exterior tweaks, a more luxurious interior and new engines. 4 out of 5 Other Volvo reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £35,195 - £43,795 View all new prices Used price range: £4,834 - £33,480 View all used prices See 14 new models for sale from £26,495 Get a Volvo XC90 (02 on) information pack Next steps Volvo XC90 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 147 models like this for sale, starting at £5,950. Find used Volvo XC90s for sale Comfortable and refined, seven seats as standard, excellent D5 diesel engine, reliable and well-built Doesn't handle as well as alternatives like the X5, sluggish Geartronic automatic, thirsty petrols The XC90 was Volvo's first real off-roader and proved extremely popular when it was launched. That's not hard to see why - it's well equipped, comes with seven seats as standard and has an extremely comfortable cabin. It may not be as agile to drive as alternatives like the BMW X5, but the XC90 is strong in other areas - most notable its refined ride which makes it ideal for long motorway journeys. There's a wide choice of engines available, but the best is the D5 diesel which offers a great blend of economy and punchy performance. Add in legendary Volvo safety and robust build quality and it's easy to see what makes this such a good family car. It was revised in 2007 with minor exterior tweaks, a more luxurious interior and new engines. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"Originally just two engines were available - a 272bhp 2.9-litre six-cylinder petrol (the T6) and a..." Handling 3 out of 5"With a suspension and chassis designed for comfort, it's no surprise that the XC90 is a superb long..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Quiet and smooth on the motorway, the XC90 is ideal for family transport and this is helped further..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The enormous boot can carry 615-litres of luggage with the standard five-seats in use - only..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"The have been several changes to the trim levels over the years but the original grades were the S..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Like the rest of the XC90, the cabin exudes a robust and solid feel, although it's not quite as..." Costs Running costs 2.5 out of 5"The petrol engines are all thirsty as you'd expect, so the D5 is the engine to go for to keep..." Green credentials 2.5 out of 5"The XC90 is a pretty polluting model - as most large 4x4s are. The T6 and V8 engines are the least..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"Safety is a Volvo cornerstone and it's no surprise that the XC90 was awarded the maximum five stars..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Volvo has built a reputation on the strength of its cars. The XC90 feels solidly built and the cabin..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"You should expect a substantial discount on a petrol version or look for a pre-registered diesel..." Buying used 4 out of 5"The XC90 is surprisingly affordable - although the cheapest models tend to be early T6 versions with..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"A diesel model with the optional Geartronic automatic gearbox is the easiest to sell although the..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Volvo XC90 (02 on) 2.4 D5 SE 5d Geartronic 4 out of 5 “ Extra seats in the boot are great although adults complain about the legroom. Built in middle child... ” David Cook Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volvo XC90 cars for sale We have 147 models like this for sale. Find Volvo XC90 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Volvo XC90 (02 on) 2.4 D5 SE 5d Geartronic 4 out of 5 “ Extra seats in the boot are great although adults complain about the legroom. Built in middle child... ” David Cook