Volvo XC90

[Norton]

Been reading about this for quite a while. Anyone knows when SM Motors is bringing this model in and how much it's expected to retail for?

[Turbobrick]

It'll be in later this year or early next year.

 

Expect 200k+ for the T6 model.

[Renegade]

So it's going to go head-on with the X5 then ? With that sort of pricing (which seems to be ine of the main things many will look at) the RX300 looks...er....cheap. sort of, anyway.

 

BTw, this month's issue of CAR has a pretty thorough writeup of it, for those who are interested. Interesting thing is the writers were requested to refrain from commenting about handling....

[Turbobrick]

It's placed at the ML320 and X5 category.

 

It's handling is tamed by a stability control which brakes the outside wheels in detected roll cases.

[Norton]

Wow 200k+.

 

Are they bringing in the 2.5T model? Read a review on www.nctd.com, apparently the 2.5T's handling and transmission is better than the T6.

[Renegade]

It's handling is tamed by a stability control which brakes the outside wheels in detected roll cases

 

....which, coupled to crash-compatibility considerations in its design, is pretty cool for something its size....

[Turbobrick]

Not certain about the 2.5T yet. The T6 has the old 4-sp geartronic shifter, that was a problematic box in the 1999 S80s and they have switched to a 5-sp auto on the S80. Sad it didn't reach the XC90, they're getting a new autobox for the XC90 in due time.

[Turbobrick]

Well it crashes like a standard saloon due to it's low crash beam (hopefully don't need to see it in action )

[Renegade]

Well, that's a comforting though in the event of the unthinkable - right now, practically all Sport-utes, being what they are just go over a normal car, a case which would most likely bypass all safety measures in place (no airbags deployment because no impact, no crumple zone in action because nothing to crumple it, skewer cars due to their heights, etc.) so kudos, I say, to Volvo for it thoughtfulness.....

Edited September 4, 2002 by Renegade

[Turbobrick]

Well the recent issue of TOP GEAR places the XC90 as impractical for Brit roads and more for the American Luv affair with SUVs (i.e. X5 and MLs)

[Renegade]

Can't please everyone, can we....?

[Turbobrick]

To each his own I guess. I'll get a XC90 if my $$ permits.

[Magfocus]

The idea of a twin turbo charged SUV with tuning capabilities appeals to me too..

 

Especially when the other half totally agrees

[Turbobrick]

If I get my hands on a XC90 and "encouraged" it to 330bhp, my other half would probably have fits driving it

[Magfocus]

On the other hand, my other half would scare the crap outta me..

 

[Turbobrick]

Hummm....perhaps I'm speaking too soon, donno what will happen with Karen gets her drivers permit, sekali also scare the crappola outta me

[Magfocus]

Yeah G force is addictive

 

I am sure she would get used to it

[Turbobrick]

I'm quite sure she will