Volvo XC90 - a conservative, solid and expensive car, which owners speak very well of. It is suitable for respectable business people, and for large families. Even the earliest editions of 2003 are still popular.
Vehicle description
Volvo XC90 was presented at the Detroit Auto Show in 2002 and is still popular in many countries around the world. Its exterior design and ample opportunities attracted the attention of the public and experts.
True, a large and heavy seven-seater Swede with high ground clearance belongs to the class of so-called "parquet" SUVs, since it does not have a duplicator and mechanical wheel lock.
At the same time, systems are installed on it that ensure stability and control of the car’s movement even on a bad road. This is a system (RSC), which is placed on crossovers and SUVs of many manufacturers. There are both a Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system developed by the corporation and a unique Volvo XC90 TRACS traction control system.
On the panel between the driver's and the neighboring passenger seats there is an air conditioner, a GSM-telephone, a radio tape recorder and a control panel with all auxiliary functions.
A spacious and comfortable cabin for seven passengers, including children, countless holders of all kinds and the most advanced car safety systems - this is the Volvo XC90. The price for new models of 2015 is, depending on the configuration of the machine, from 3.2 to 4 million rubles. The most expensive option with all possible options included costs 6.5 million rubles.
Early release cars
On the Russian market, and on the road there are models of more than ten years of age. The latest reviews from the owners of the Volvo XC90 from 2003-2005 are already dedicated to repairs, although all of them still call its comfort and reliability the main advantage of the car.
Owners of old cars are not very satisfied with their appearance, which, however, has changed in 2006 models.
The first repair of the Volvo XC90, according to the owners, is the elimination of electronic defects, the replacement of sensors.
Domestic owners of old cars are familiar with the problem of clogging of the gasoline pump and fuel tank with low-quality gasoline. It is unlikely to be related to the assembly of the fuel system of the Swedish SUV.
Many people write in reviews about the replacement of oil in the gearbox, which the manufacturer declared as maintenance-free, and the flushing of radiators, including in the automatic transmission.
Replacing shock absorbers and front-wheel drives is a common occurrence for all venerable cars, not just the Volvo XC90. The price of these cars ranges from 550-650 thousand rubles.
Cars 2006-2011 years of release
Owners of cars of this "age group" mark the appearance of a car as a virtue. The disadvantage is the quality of the interior trim material.
All reviews of the owners of Volvo XC90 note the excellent operation of the air conditioning system, the convenience and simplicity of the dashboard, the good safety of the body, the high clearance that allows you to overcome curbs, and the stability of the machine on wet roads.
But on loose snow, and when driving uphill, traffic control systems only interfere with Russian drivers, they have to be turned off. Another disadvantage that all city motorists call is a large turning radius. In such a car, it is difficult to park where there is a large concentration of cars, so it is especially good for suburban life, for a large family with children and dogs.
Despite its age, repairing such a car is usually a replacement for consumables in accordance with the mileage of the Volvo XC90. Technical specifications of the models are not generally discussed by the owners. They only talk about fast speeding up to 160 km / h, which is interesting when overtaking long trucks on the highway, and fuel consumption. You cannot call this car economical, but the owners claim that everything is relative. Prices for Volvo XC90 2006-2011 years of release were established at the level from 700 to 1,250 thousand rubles.
Cars 2012-2014 years of release
Prices for these cars are higher. They are already worth a little more than one and a half million rubles.
Owners' feedback from the Volvo XC90 still noted a large pivot angle, but there were comments about the small monitor.
Each driver in the recall notes something close to him personally. For example, the owners of such cars, which have to drive along winding dirt roads in the dark, appreciated the active turning xenon (this is when the headlights turn before the car as soon as the driver makes the movement with the wheel). The heat-reflecting windshield and water-repellent coating of the side windows, a comfortable lounge, and security behind massive doors are positively evaluated. And everyone, even those who ride the 2012 XC90, believe that it's too early to talk about reliability.
Small flaws are discussed: insufficient sound insulation from the point of view of lovers of loud music, lack of rear window closer, poor performance of wipers on the rear windows, poor protection against moisture in the rear parking sensors.
New cars
The reviews of the owners of the Volvo XC90 2015 are enthusiastic, largely poetic, but there are still very few of them, as well as the lucky owners of such cars themselves.
Restrained elegance, attractiveness of icy Scandinavian cars, chic minimalism of the interior, the pathos of which is striking, large-scale attention to details - these are not all the epithets that these models of cars are awarded with.
The sound system with nineteen speakers, simulating the acoustic characteristics of a concert hall in Gothenburg, also strikes the imagination of the owners of the Volvo XC90. A test drive showed that the main functions of the machine operate only seven buttons, and the car has enough capabilities. They also note the unique principle of starting the engine, and the nine-inch Alpine tablet with infrared gesture tracking technology.
Exclusively four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines - new in Volvo XC90 solutions. Specifications from this do not deteriorate. The diesel engine with four cylinders, a turbine, a compressor and an electric motor shows a power of 376 liters. from.
Volvo XC90 Owner Review Summary
The stainless steel body is a definite plus even in older models.
There are problems with the clouding of the headlights, which is poorly resolved. There are breakdowns of sensors, mainly in the electrical equipment of cars that went on the road before 2005.
A certain proportion of faults occur in gearboxes, both mechanical and automatic. The easiest way to fix the malfunction of the four-speed gearbox.
Talking about the fact that you definitely need to change the oil and other consumables, rinse the radiators is hardly worth it, but the disciplined Volvo XC90 is sensitive to such moments. Experts say that prevention should be carried out one and a half times more often than indicated in the passport. In addition, they note that all models are very sensitive to fuel quality, and it is better not to save on it.
Volvo XC90 - the embodiment of the traditions of the Swedish auto giant, traditions that are optimized and improved over time. This is a powerful, spacious, comfortable, reliable and probably the safest car.