2012 Volvo XC90 Review

A vehicle that places the priority on comfort, safety and passenger space over off-road capabilities is the luxury crossover, the 2012 Volvo XC90.  The vehicle is packed with features and it can accommodate as much as seven; however, it has an interior look that is quite dated as well as lackluster fuel economy, these drawbacks cause is not to be leading in its class in every respect.
The XC90 from Volvo was among the very first luxury crossover that was carlike when it reached the market in 2003; however, the appearance has not changed a great deal ever since that time.  Except for one slight refresh, the vehicle carries through with its broad-shouldered, smooth exterior design that still looks great from a distance.  Inside of the XC90 is looking rather dated given that it is representative of Volvo’s design direction prior to it going for layouts that are more minimalist as well as thin panel controls, which you will discover in the XC60 and S60, among others models.
The Volvo XC90 executes as well as you may be expecting from a crossover that is family-oriented; there is lots of power provided by the 3.2 liters six-cylinder engine, the six-speed automatic as well as the 240-horsepower and it is quite impressive.  However, the Volvo XC90 is just not a great deal fun to drive; mostly it is as a result of the detached feeling of the steering wheel, even though fast movements are safe and sound.

The 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with three rows of seating, it can accommodate as much as seven and it is a good substitute for either a minivan or the SUVs that are more truck-like.   Volvo has developed a reputation for exceptional seats and that has been carried over in the XC90; the seats are comfortable, supportive and worthy to drive around in all day.  The third row of the XC90 can be difficult to get to for adults, the smallest kids will have no trouble though; however, the second row has a comfortable feel and it is shaped for adults.  The seating position for everyone feels a bit more carlike and relaxed in comparison to that of other crossovers.  If the third row is kept down, generally you will have a whole lot of space for bigger grocery runs.  The ride quality is outstanding since there is less side-to-side motion and pitchiness than in a number of other crossovers.