Can an automobile have scruples? We're not sure, but Volvo calls its XC90 "the first SUV with a conscience." That's because the company's first sport-utility addresses the three conscience-testing SUV issues. 1. It gets better gas mileage than most big SUVs, and the five-cylinder XC90 has ultra-low (ULEV) emissions. 2. It has a gyroscopic sensor that detects a possible impending rollover, activating a Roll Stability Control system to apply braking and cut throttle to correct the imbalance. There's also a high-strength steel roof structure, just in case. 3. It has a unique low front chassis crossmember, about the same height as the bumper of a sedan, designed to inflict less damage on any vehicle or its occupants that the XC90 might strike. Clearly someone at Volvo has noticed which way the political winds are blowing. A totally new vehicle last year, the Volvo XC90 looks like a cross between a Volvo Cross Country wagon and a BMW X5. Unlike the BMW, Volvo's SUV seats seven, with a roomy, versatile interior that boasts more cargo space than the Mercedes M-Class, Acura MDX and just about all the other vehicles in this class. It offers most of the bells and whistles, and in base trim it's very competitively priced. The XC90 offers a comfortable ride and handles well on streets and highways. It's powered by either turbocharged five-cylinder or twin-turbo six-cylinder engines, and we actually preferred the less expensive version. You wouldn't expect major changes in the second model year, and there are none. For 2004, the XC90 gets a remote key fob that's also the key, with a retractable metal blade. A nice wooden steering wheel, leather shift lever and real aluminum trim are now optional. More aggressive wheel designs are intended to add character. But a conscience? We'd call that line marketing. SUVs, including the XC90, are still heavier, with worse fuel mileage, than comparably sized wagons. And outside enthusiasts seem to go more for the XC70 Cross Country wagon. But if you need what a product offers, you shouldn't be made to feel guilty about it. And if you prefer an SUV, the Volvo XC90 is worth investigating. It's much less expensive than the BMW X5 and some of us prefer it to the Lexus RX330.
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-5 / 208 HP / 236 ft.lbs.
Transmission
5-spd Geartronic
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 24 / 21 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5 / 7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.5L I-5 / 208 HP / 236 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 24 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 19.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $73 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 84.9 Cu.ft. / 85.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 188.9 " |
Exterior Width | 74.7 " |
Exterior Height | 70.2 " |
Front Headroom | 40.1 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.5 " |
Front Legroom | 41.0 " |
Rear Legroom | 36.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.8 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,450 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 113 " |
Turning Radius | 19.5 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 18.0 " |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Front Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Sips Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Sips Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | Rear |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 96 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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Used 2004 Volvo XC90 for Sale
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Price
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