Volvo’s first XC90 (and first SUV) came in 2002. Strong sales kept it going for 13 years up until launch of its replacement at 2015’s Frankfurt Show.
For the first time, 2016’s XC90 featured a petrol-electric hybrid. S90 saloon and V90 estate are its 'executive' car stablemates. ‘XC’ is now for SUVs only – higher riding estates are badged 'Cross Country'.
Next upper-medium '60s' (new XC60 just arrived) and larger '90s' are the fruit of Volvo’s integrated SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) project. Drive-lines have been rationalised too. There is one four-cylinder 2.0-litre unit and it’s eight-speed auto only. Diesel or petrol, turbocharging and/or supercharging vary the power outputs.
For the first time, 2016’s XC90 featured a petrol-electric hybrid. S90 saloon and V90 estate are its 'executive' car stablemates. ‘XC’ is now for SUVs only – higher riding estates are badged 'Cross Country'.
Next upper-medium '60s' (new XC60 just arrived) and larger '90s' are the fruit of Volvo’s integrated SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) project. Drive-lines have been rationalised too. There is one four-cylinder 2.0-litre unit and it’s eight-speed auto only. Diesel or petrol, turbocharging and/or supercharging vary the power outputs.
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