A Natural Sanctuary on the Open
Road
The 2018 XC90 exemplifies the latest Volvo styling, which
draws heavily from Scandinavian tradition. Clean, uncluttered shapes with
pleasing finishes are the unifying theme, from the Thor's Hammer headlamps up
front to the design of the dash and wheel. Visually elegant on the outside, its
classic SUV-presence isn't muddied by the pretense of size. Instead, it projects
a confident persona on any road.
Within the cabin, you'll be greeted by the finest
quality materials-even on the base Momentum model. The further up the range you
climb, you'll find Nappa leather seating in Blond, Charcoal, Maroon or Amber, natural
oak inlays, and diamond-cut controls. When the light shines in through the
panoramic sunroof, you'll see why the XC90's cabin is called a natural
sanctuary.
Move With Purpose-And
Efficiency
The 2018 XC90's three engines run the gamut from a
turbocharged inline-four to a supercharged/turbocharged plug-in hybrid-each
offering plenty of power for merging and passing, and efficiency to match. The
T5 engine is a 250 horsepower unit with up to 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway,
while T6 provides 316 horsepower and 20 mpg city, and 27 mpg on the highway.
Not only does the T8 Plug-in Hybrid yield 30 mpg on the highway, but puts out
400 horsepower and can be charged in as little as two and a half hours,
depending on voltage. AWD is optional on the T5, and standard on the T6 and
T8.
Safety Front and
Center
Volvo has continued to further its commitment to safety in
the 2018 XC90, which offers standard Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, and
assistance aids like lane-keeping aid, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot
monitoring, parking sensors, and a rear-view camera. You can also get a 360
degree camera, and BLIS, which adds functionality to the blind-spot warning
system. Between these features and excellent crash test ratings, the 2018 XC90
has a Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety
(IIHS).
