The first pictures and information about the new Volvo XC90 are being released by Volvo Cars today. The exterior as well as the interior has been upgraded and refined. ?In order to make the highly successful XC90 even more attractive, we have elevated the sensation of luxurious passenger-car comfort,? says President and CEO Fredrik Arp.The […]

TORONTO (April 3, 2006) ? The Volvo XC90 rolled onto the SUV scene in the 2003 model year with a range of innovations previously unseen in the premium SUV segment. Four years later, Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an enhanced XC90 with its sights firmly set on maintaining its lead.?We already have a winning concept,? […]

In tests of SUVs and pickups by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), the Volvo XC90 is one of few models to earn top ratings for whiplash protection systems. The independent research and safety institute used crash test dummies to register loads on the neck during a simulated impact from the rear.This is the […]

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Volvo XC90 is “Mudfest Champion” for third consecutive year, this time with a V8 PORTLAND, OR – Volvo’s all-conquering XC90 SUV, with more than 50 International Awards to it’s credit, has taken a record-breaking third Mudfest Championship title in the face of stiff competition by new entrants from Jeep, Volkswagen, Infiniti and Porsche. “This year […]

North American debut at California International Auto Show Anaheim, CA (October 27, 2004) ? Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today announced an aggressive pricing strategy for its first V8 powertrain, packaged in its award-winning XC90 SUV. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the new XC90 V8 is $45,395, well-equipped. The XC90 V8 […]

?The first V8 from Volvo Cars ?Transversely installed for optimum protective safety ?4.4 litres and 315 hp (311 SAE) ?325 lb/ft at 3900 r/min ?First launch of a petrol V8 meeting ULEV II/Euro 5 ?Exclusive engine design ?New 6-speed automatic transmission ?Worlds?s first AWD with Instant Traction for enhanced ability The Volvo XC90 reinforces its […]

Five engineers at Volvo Car Corporation received the Henry Ford Technical Award (2003) for the design of the rear seats in the Volvo XC90. The group of five received the award for a unique technical solution that makes it remarkably simple to fold down all five rear seats to create an entirely flat load compartment […]

…’Drive For Life – Owner Experience’ A Thrilling Drive Program Designed To Improve Awareness MIAMI, FL (November 7, 2003) – Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced today the launch of the “Drive for Life – Owner Experience,” an innovative new approach to improving driver behavior through the use of an exciting and interactive […]

THE 2005 XC90 20 October 2003The award-winning Volvo XC90 remains extremely popular and desirable, with production of 2004 model year XC90s already sold out, and some owners offering new and used models for sale at a premium. As waiting lists now reach into next year, Volvo is releasing details for orders of the 2005 model […]