Wednesday, May 28, 2008

2005 Volvo XC90

The 2005 Volvo XC90, in spite of the trademark Scandinavian styling that is typical of most Volvo vehicles, is distinctly different from its fellow Volvo SUVs. This compact SUV has been developed specifically to be a family vehicle – being smaller than the larger SUVs and yet has more space than compact family cars.

The 2005 XC90 has a turbo-enabled I-5 engine having a capacity of 2.5 liters. The horsepower generated by this little powerhouse is 208hp, the corresponding torque being 236lb-ft. The highway is where this engine provides the optimum fuel economy of 23mpg. Alternatives are the all-wheel-drive enabled 2.9-liter I6 and 4.4-liter V8, the latter providing as high as 311 horsepower.

The 2005 Volvo XC90 comes with a gyro sensor enabled anti-rollover mechanism, a blind spot monitoring system and multiple side airbags for a safe ride. Large families can now travel comfortably, as the V8 version of the XC90 can sit as many as seven persons at once.

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