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Volvo XC90

Automotive industry	Volvo Cars
Parent company	Ford Motor Company
Production	2002–present
Assembly	Torslandaverken Shah Alam, Malaysia
Car classification	Mid-size Luxury SUV Crossover SUV
Automobile layout	Front-engine design, Four-wheel drive
Automobile platform	Volvo P2 platform
Internal combustion engine	2.5 Liter 210 Horsepower turbocharged Straight-5 2.9 L (straight-6, 272 hp), 3.2 L 238 hp Straight-6 4.4 L 315 hp V8 2.4 L 185 hp (163 hp) Diesel Straight-5
Transmission (mechanics)	Volvo M56-speed Manual transmission, GM 4T60-E transmission/Aisin AF33 transmission/AWTF-80 SC-speed Automatic transmission
Wheelbase	2003-04 & 2007-present: 2857 mm (112.5 in) 2005-06: 2859 mm (112.6 in)
Length	2003-06: 4821 mm (189.8 in) 2007-present: 4807 mm (189.3 in)
Width	1909 mm (74.7 in)
Height	1784 mm (70.2 in)
Fuel capacity	80 L (21.1 US gal; 17.6 imp gal)
Related	Volvo S60 Volvo S80 Volvo V70 Volvo XC70

The Volvo XC90 is a Mid-size Luxury SUV Crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars since it was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2002. It is based on the P2 Automobile platform, shared with the first generation Volvo S80 and other large Volvo cars. As Volvo's top-selling vehicle in the United States,the XC90 is also Volvo's best selling model worldwide with 85,994 cars sold in 2005.

At its launch as a 2003 model, it was presented with a choice of two models, the 2.5T and the T6. The 2.5T was the entry level version and offered a T5 engine putting out 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m) mated to an Aisin co-developed Aisin AF33 transmission 5 speed automatic. The T6 offered a 2.9L 24 valve twin turbocharged inline 6 with 268 hp (200 kW; 272 PS) and 280 ft·lbf (380 N·m) mated to a GM-sourced, Volvo modified GM 4T60-E transmission 4 speed Automatic transmission. While the 2.5T came standard with Front wheel drive, a Haldex Traction All wheel drive system was optional. The T6 was offered only with the AWD system.

A new Ford/Yamaha V8 engine was added in 2005. This 4.4 Liter Ford V8 engine produces 311 hp (232 kW; 315 PS) and 325 ft·lbf (441 N·m) of Torque. The XC90 V8 will be priced at just over USD45,000 and it is expected that more than 15,000 would be sold per year.

The XC90 won the North American Car of the Year award and Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 2003.

The XC90 was updated for 2007 with a restyled front and rear and a revised interior. The 235 hp (175 kW; 238 PS) 3.2 L SI6 Straight-6 Internal combustion engine replaced the 208 hp (155 kW; 211 PS) Volvo B52 engine Straight-5 in the base model for the US market. The 2007 XC90 debuted in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show.

The XC90 is produced at Volvo's Torslanda Plant (Torslandaverken) in Sweden.

Contents 1 Safety 2 Reliability 3 The 2007 recall 4 Second generation 5 References 6 External links

Safety

The XC90 is also known for the world's best performance in the SUV roll over test, as many other premium brands neglect to test this feature on their models. The Volvo XC90 front end is specifically designed to absorb frontal impacts and also deflect any pedestrians up on to the hood of the vehicle rather than underneath the bonnet. Volvo has patented the unique frontal structure that has renowned crumple zones, and a pre-determined positions for the engine and other ancillaries during a frontal impact.

The XC90's roof is reinforced with ultra high strength steel to help prevent a collapse in the passenger cavity in the event of a roll over. This Volvo system is called Roll over protection structure, and is closely associated with the RSC, Electronic Stability Control, and Side Impact Protection System systems of Volvo to prevent and ultimately minimize effects of a pending accident.

This Volvo SUV has been designed on the rear end to absorb impact energy, but the occupants are also protected by one of the world's most advanced whiplash protection systems. This Volvo WHIPS system cradles the entire body of the occupants when jolted in a rear end collision.

The XC90 has scored the highest rating of "Good" in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test; notably the rear impact, side impact, and roll over; for numerous years since its debut and most recently on.

Reliability

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Many owners of the T6 variant have reported very early transmission failures, many before 60,000 miles (97,000 km). Some owners have reportedly gone through two transmissions in that time. The GM-sourced 4T65EV/GT transmissions usually show symptoms of failure by suddenly slipping while in gear. There has not been a recall for this issue, but the faults are widely known and documented. Various causes have been claimed, ranging from engine coolant entering the transmission fluid to problems arising from Volvo's modification of the original GM valve body unit inside the transmission, but none have been substantiated.

The 2007 recall

At the end of July 2007, Volvo Car Corp. announced the recall of 42,211 2005 year XC90's in order to check their batteries to avoid the risk of an internal short circuit and fire. The vehicles were manufactured in the Swedish Torslandaverken between June 7, 2004 and May 13, 2005.^[1] The recall only applies to cars in the U.S. and Canada.^[2] There have been no reports of short circuiting in the vehicles.

Second generation

The updated XC90 that was scheduled for 2010 introduction, has been canceled. Instead, the current model will undergo a facelift that will keep it on the market until 2012.^[3] Volvo has stated that the second generation XC90 is not cancelled altogether, as rumored, but its introduction could be delayed. The next generation was sent back to the engineering board to improve the vehicles weight, handling, and most important of all, its fuel efficiency.The next generation is expected to grow slightly in size to better compete with the likes of the BMW X5. Volvo engineers will improve on engine fuel efficiency through the use of hybrid technology and other innovations such as start stop technology. The 2012 XC90 will borrow heavily from the design of the current XC60 but will be better packaged for luxury consumers. The vehicle will feature a larger third row seat and a panoramic sun roof as seen on the Volvo XC60.^[4]

References

External links

• XC90 Gallery - FamilyCar.com

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