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  Volvo XC90
Volvo fremstår som en våt drøm for mange av oss, og hadde ikke Audi Q7 vært med i testen, ville XC90 tatt en soleklar seier på komfort og kjøreglede.
Volvo er deilig, trygg, forutsigbar og heftig nok.
Snarere er han litt opptatt av å finne listeprisen på denne kjøregleden; Den er nemlig den idelle kombinasjonen av fornuft og følelse.
www.aftenposten.no /forbruker/hyttemagasinet/article1464294.ece   (343 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 Overview - Edmunds.com
Volvo does things a little differently from other premium brands in the automotive world.
Volvo crash safety is legendary, and indeed this midsize SUV has scored well in NHTSA and IIHS testing.
The Volvo XC90 is still in its first generation, and changes have been minimal over the years.
www.edmunds.com /volvo/xc90/review.html   (643 words)

  
 Volvo XC90
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Volvo XC90 har fått pris för sin säkerhet redan innan den börjat tillverkas.
Volvo XC90 2.5T av 2003 års modell har utnämnts till "Bästa nya SUV i prisklassen över 45 000 dollar" av kanadensiska motorjournalister.
www.automotorsport.se /hermes/vo/volvo_xc90   (264 words)

  
 Special LEGO-version of Volvo XC90 unveiled at New York Auto Show :: car.kak.net ::
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) and LEGOLAND California are joining forces to promote driving safety and family values.
The Volvo XC90 made of LEGO bricks was built by LEGO Master Model Builders, members of an elite team of talented artists who design, create and maintain the thousands of LEGO brick models at LEGOLAND California.
The Volvo XC90 made of LEGO bricks, although not drivable, will stand at the park entrance as a symbol of the two companies' commitment to safety and family.
car.kak.net /modules.php?file=article&name=news&op=modload&sid=1662   (641 words)

  
 vvspy.com - volvo xc90
Peter Horbury is happy to talk about the “cockpit forward design” in the Volvo XC90, where the passenger compartment has been moved as far forward in the vehicle as possible, and where the sloping windscreen is positioned further forward than in most other SUV:s.
Volvo has reinforced parts of the roof structure in the Volvo XC90 with extremely tough Boron steel, which is four to five times stronger than normal steel.
The Volvo XC90 is a vehicle designed for all types of roads, irrespective of the surface beneath the tyres and the weather conditions.
www.volvospy.com /spy/suv/suv.php   (3077 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport: A New Version of Volvo's Successful SUV
We have developed the Volvo XC90 V8 Sport especially for them, with a dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19" wheels," she continued.
The Volvo XC90 Sport will be launched with 2 colors that are unique for this XC90 variant -- Passion Red and Electric Silver -- plus double chromed exhaust pipes and larger 19" alloy sport wheels -- available in silver bright, with body color-matched wheel arch extenders, which help emphasize the presence of the large wheels.
The engine, first seen in the 2006 XC90, is extremely compact and is transversely mounted in the engine bay for the best possible safety as well as cabin spaciousness.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2006/10/19/025652.html   (826 words)

  
 Volvo Cars USA - www.volvocars.us
The Volvo range's athlete – power and performance go hand in hand with this stylish sports sedan.
Drive the Volvo S80 and experience the perfect balance of comfort and response.
Drive the Volvo XC70 and experience the perfect balance of comfort and response.
www.volvocars.us   (155 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 Sport - A New Version Of Volvo's Successful SUV
We have developed the Volvo XC90 Sport especially for them, with a dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19" wheels,” she continues.
The Volvo XC90 Sport will be launched with a colour that is unique for this XC90 variant, Passion Red, plus double chromed exhaust pipes and larger 19" alloy wheels – available in silver bright or diamond cut with contrasting effect.
The range of engines for the Volvo XC90 Sport includes Volvo’s V8 (315 hp) and its new 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engines, plus the latest generation D5 (185 hp) turbodiesel.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2006/07/12/014510.html   (748 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 | Pricing Guides and research information available at CarsDirect.com
We capture all of the specs, features, dimensions and even warranty info for the Volvo XC90 and present it in a clear, easy-to-read format to give you a complete understanding of the vehicle.
We provide a compare tool so you can easily see even the smallest of differences between the Volvo XC90 and other vehicles you may also be considering.
If you are considering a used Volvo XC90, you'll find comprehensive research on CarsDirect, as well as a wide selection of listings from dealers and private sellers.
www.carsdirect.com /volvo/xc90   (405 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 V8 and D5 First Drive » Australian Car Advice | News Blog
Volvo was one of the last car companies to build an AWD SUV, and that hasn’t been a bad thing given the worldwide success of the XC90.
Volvo lives under the Ford umbrella, so you would think finding a suitable V8 engine for the big Volvo, would be a piece of cake.
Volvo’s new models of the XC90 SUV are worth the price in terms of Volvo performance, quality and safety.
www.caradvice.com.au /898/volvo-xc90-v8-d5-first-drive   (2378 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 - 2006 Volvo XC90 AWD V8 Reveiw by autoMedia
When it was introduced in mid-2005, the XC90 V8 became the first Volvo to boast eight cylinders under the bonnet.
Volvo's system has an interesting wrinkle—"preloading" a valve with a torque load of 59 lb.-ft.—so that response time to wheel spin is decreased.
Volvo's seats are highly adjustable to support a variety of shapes and sizes.
www.automedia.com /2006/Volvo/XC90/AWD/V8/dsm20060601xc/1   (843 words)

  
 2003 Volvo XC90 European Car First Look
Volvo contends it's a new direction in the SUV segment, dubbing it the world's first "urban" sport utility vehicle.
The Volvo weighs 4,610 lb, but the twin-turbo always kept it in the "curl." The other powerplant, a 2.5-liter five-cylinder with light-pressure turbo, is essentially the S60 engine but with 11 more hp and an 18% increase in torque.
Volvo's preliminary performance claims for the XC90 claim the 2.9-liter version will take the it from rest to 60 mph in 8.7 sec.; the 2.5-liter takes 9.3 sec.
www.europeancarweb.com /lookback/0212ec_2003_volvo_xc90   (2883 words)

  
 cars.com:
Volvo has been well known for decades as a manufacturer of safe, solid sedans and wagons.
Volvo also claims to be the first to offer a Dolby Pro Logic II surround-sound system, which comes with 305 watts, up to 13 speakers and separate audio programming available in the rear seat.
Volvo is well known for safety, solidity, refinement and civility, and the XC90 carries those attributes into new dimensions.
www.cars.com /carsapp/national/?srv=parser&act=display&mknm=Volvo&mdnm=XC90&tf=/features/2003overview/volvo/xc90_intro.tmpl   (1327 words)

  
 ROADandTRACK.com -- Road Tests - 2003 Volvo XC90 AWD T6 (12/2002)
The XC90 was designed by Peter Horbury, a British gent who, during the past 11 years, has changed the image of Volvo from boring and boxy to sleek and chic.
It borrows elements from other Volvos such as an enlarged V70 XC grille, a beltline similar to the S80 sedan's and taillights that rise high up the hatch, a treatment similar to Volvo's V70 wagons.
Volvo also made sure that there was a large enough crumple zone behind the third seat to protect those passengers in a rear-end collision.
www.roadandtrack.com /article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=397&page_number=2   (656 words)

  
 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A) Reviews. SUV Reviews by CNET.
Our XC90 didn't come with the navigation system, but we tested Volvo's satellite navigation in the C70 and the screen placement and interface are similar.
At 4,464 pounds, the Volvo XC90 is about 700 pounds lighter than the Volkswagen Touareg, which, despite the fact that they both have six-cylinder engines, makes the XC90 feel more powerful.
The XC90 is rated by the EPA at 16mpg city and 22mpg on the highway.
reviews.cnet.com /2007_Volvo_XC90_3_2_4dr_SUV_3_2L_6cyl_6A/4505-10868_7-32027760.html   (1575 words)

  
 2003 VOLVO XC90
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle.
Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 Volvo 240.
apps.volvocars.us /ownersdocs/2003/2003_XC90/03xc90_00.htm   (1177 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 - Wikicars
It is Volvo's top-selling vehicle in the United States accounting for roughly 25% of the company's sales there.
Volvo has made no announcements regarding a hybrid in their model line.
The XC90 is produced at Volvo's Torslanda plant in Sweden.
wikicars.org /en/Volvo_XC90   (517 words)

  
 2003 Volvo XC90 - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine
With the XC90, the Volvo wagon might have morphed into a seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle, yet the underlying message is the same.
There are three XC90 models: the front-wheel-drive XC90 FWD with the turbo five-cylinder; the all-wheel-drive XC90 AWD with the turbo five-cylinder; and the all-wheel-drive XC90 AWD T6 with turbo six-cylinder.
The XC90 is a premium piece just like the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz M-class, yet the Volvo also has a dimension of utility and a spirit of user-friendliness that its competition can't match at any price.
www.automobilemag.com /reviews/suvs/0209_volvo_xc90   (883 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2004 Volvo XC90 PUV Concept
Due to the XC90 being Volvo's biggest seller in North America, and the fact that the XC90 V8 was designed primarily for the American market, the decision to create a pumped-up demonstration vehicle is the perfect way to introduce the newcomer with a bang.
The XC90 PUV is to the XC90 V8 as Mr.
While Volvo has no intention of producing the XC90 PUV, the vehicle is an important part of the ongoing revolution of Volvo's image, which started with the introduction of the S80 in 1998 as a 1999 model.
www.carpages.ca /go/conceptcars/2004_volvo_xc90_puv_concept.aspx   (1177 words)

  
 2005 Volvo XC90 Reviews. SUV Reviews by CNET.
The combination of leather, plastics, and a gentle brushed aluminum in the 2005 Volvo XC90's cabin has an unfussy feel that does without the profusion of switches, knobs, and screens that are prevalent in the Cadillac STS.
At a time when the largest wild card is how much gas will cost tomorrow, the 2005 Volvo XC90 is rated by the EPA to get 14mpg in the city and 20mpg on the highway.
The 2005 Volvo XC90 comes with roadside assistance, and the four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty lasts a year longer than most, although its guarantee against rust is a year short of Chrysler's.
ecoustics-cnet.com.com /2005_Volvo_XC90/4505-10868_7-31352331.html?part=ecoustics-cnet   (1048 words)

  
 2003 Volvo XC90 Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
Volvo says its new XC90 is "the first SUV with a conscience." It gets straight to the heart of the matter by directly addressing the three big SUV issues.
Volvo XC90 was named 2003 North American Truck of the Year by a jury of 49 independent automotive journalists.
Volvo has kept the base price of the front-wheel-drive 2.5T down to a very reasonable $33,500 (MSRP) by limiting standard equipment, thus making the vehicle with its root strengths more affordable.
www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2003_Volvo_XC90&ReviewID=1216   (470 words)

  
 IGN: 2004 Volvo XC90
With the redesigned C70, S60, S80 and all-new S40 Volvo is transforming a small luxury brand to one that's easier to swallow for the current and future generations of Volvo owners.
Our Volvo XC90 is equipped with Metallic Paint ($450); Climate Package ($595), which includes Interior Air Quality System, rain sensors, heated front seats and headlamp washers; Versatility Package ($1,675), includes, third row seats, AC for third row, rear headphones, self-leveling rear suspension and second-row center cushion.
The Volvo "shoulder" or beltine is present and extends from the rear of the vehicle, mixing into the muscular hood and headlights.
cars.ign.com /articles/496/496977p1.html   (533 words)

  
 2004 Volvo XC90 Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
The Volvo XC90 is available in two variations: the base XC90 2.5T and the XC90 AWD T6.
The XC90 2.5T ($34,790) uses Volvo's proven inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine, here displacing 2.5 liters and delivering 208 horsepower and 236 foot-pounds of torque, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive.
The XC90 AWD T6 comes standard with all-wheel drive, as its name implies, and most of the equipment included in the base model's premium package.
www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2004_Volvo_XC90&ReviewID=1525   (731 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 | Roadtests | The Australian
The interior of the XC90 is unrivalled among off-roaders for its pleasantness, ease of use and intelligent design.
Volvo claims the XC90 is designed to reduce damage to smaller vehicles and minimise injuries to pedestrians.
If the XC90 were a little lighter on its feet, a bit more responsive through the steering wheel and a lot smoother over small bumps it would be very good indeed.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /story/0,20867,7361575-13232,00.html   (1256 words)

  
 Racerchicks.com: Automotive Commentary - The Volvo XC90: The SUV with Safety Innovations
Based on the same passenger car architecture that is the basis for the acclaimed Volvo S80 luxury sedan, the new XC90 marries car-like handling, comfort and convenience with the all-weather/all-surface security of electronically controlled All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 218mm of ground clearance.
The new XC90 will contribute to reaching the company's global sales goal of 500,000 units annually, including 200,000 units in North America where 65 per cent of the new models will be sold, said Hans-Olov Olsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars.
The 2003 Volvo XC90 joins the elegant S80 luxury sedan, rugged Cross Country wagon, sporty S60 sedan, versatile V70 wagon, compact S40 and V40 and exotic C70 Coupe and Convertible in the Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. range.
www.racerchicks.com /auto/volvoSUV.html   (526 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Volvo's XC90 has achieved the highest safety rating in the 2007 safety awards from the IIHS in the USA
Vehicles are judged as good, acceptable, marginal, or poor based on their performance in high-speed front and side crash tests plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.
Volvo's XC90 achieved a ‘Top Safety Pick’ meaning good ratings were earned in all three key IIHS tests.
www.autoexpress.co.uk /news/autoexpressnews/204146/volvo_xc90.html   (197 words)

  
 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Revealed (US)
We have developed the Volvo XC90 V8 Sport especially for them, with a dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19" wheels,” she continues.
The Volvo XC90 Sport will be launched with 2 colors that are unique for this XC90 variant – Passion Red and Electric Silver – plus double chromed exhaust pipes and larger 19" alloy sport wheels – available in silver bright, with body color-matched wheel arch extenders, which help emphasize the presence of the large wheels.
The engine, first seen in the 2006 XC90, is extremely compact and is transversely mounted in the engine bay for the best possible safety as well as cabin spaciousness.
www.worldcarfans.com /rsslink.cfm/article/2061020.007/volvo/volvo-xc90-v8-sport-revealed-us   (711 words)

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