Volvo XC90 (02 on) - Review

The have been several changes to the trim levels over the years but the original grades were the S which has seven seats, climate control, 17-inch alloys, CD stereo, parking sensors, a trip computer, cruise control and rain sensitive windscreen wipers. The SE adds leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, real wood or aluminium inlays, electrically adjustable driver's seat (with memory) and a six-CD in-dash changer. The Executive (introduced in 2003) gets upgraded soft leather upholstery, extra-padded door armrests, thick pile floor mats, walnut wood inlays, a rear seat DVD system with twin 7-inch screens, a fridge fitted between the front seats, 18-inch alloys, xenon headlights, a Mini Disc player, electric folding mirrors and electrically adjustable front seats. The SE Sport was launched in November 2006 as a more driver-focussed model with a sports chassis, stiffer suspension and sport-tuned steering. It also has 19-inch wheels, double chrome exhaust pipes and sports seats. The sporty R-Design trim was introduced in 2008 and replaced the SE Sport, retaining the same sports chassis and suspension set-up.