
Volvo XC90 was named 2003 North American Truck of the Year by a jury of 49 independent automotive journalists. It's powered by turbocharged five-cylinder and six-cylinder engines and we actually preferred the 2.5T five-cylinder version. The XC90 offers a comfortable ride quality and handles well. Volvo XC90 Crossover / SUV, 2002 - 2003 Price 3000 to 4900 Fuel consumption from 8.2 l/100km Power from 163 to 315 HP 0 - 100 km/h from 7.3s Engine displacement 2.4 - 4.4 litres BMW X5 Crossover / SUV, 2000 - 2003 Price 2700 to 5500 Fuel consumption from 9.6 l/100km Power from 184 to 347 HP 0 - 100 km/h from 6.5s Engine displacement 2. Unlike the BMW, the new Volvo is roomy, with a versatile interior that boasts more cargo space than the Mercedes M-Class, Acura MDX, and other vehicles in this class. It has a unique low front chassis crossmember, about the same height as the bumper of a sedan, designed to inflict less damage on any vehicle or its occupants that the XC90 might strike.Ī totally new vehicle, the 2003 Volvo XC90 looks like a cross between a Volvo Cross Country wagon and a BMW X5. It has a gyroscopic sensor that detects a possible impending rollover, activating a Roll Stability Control system to apply braking and cut throttle to correct the imbalance also, there's a high-strength steel roof structure, just in case. It gets good gas mileage and the five-cylinder version has ultra-low (ULEV) emissions. The maintenance of the Volvo is inexpensive because of the solid engineering that goes in the manufacturing process.Volvo says its new XC90 is 'the first SUV with a conscience.' It gets straight to the heart of the matter by directly addressing the three big SUV issues. 2.5L I-5 Engine 5-spd Transmission 208 5,000 rpm Horsepower 236 1,500 rpm Torque all wheel Drive type ABS Traction control 16 silver aluminum Wheels. The Volvo has spoiler on the back that makes it look sporty and cool. The interior is black leather which proves valuable in cold weather. The Volvo has proven to be quite reliable.

I don't like the way the non important parts of the Volvo needs work but that is what's important (the non important parts). Volvo is family oriented with the safety of the passenger as first priority. The Volvo has parts made in another country but has been built mostly with American parts. The Volvo is child friendly as well equipped with safety locks that was quite impressive. Also, the Volvo is great on gas although I have had to get tune ups on a regular basis. Technical specs Ford C-Max (DM2) Minivan 2003 is 50.5 cm shorter and 0.3 cm lower compared to Volvo XC70 (B) Estate Crossover 2007.

Volvo makes their vehicles with a steel frame around the car the protects the passenger. The Volvo weighs 4,610 lb, but the twin-turbo always kept it in the 'curl.' The other powerplant, a 2.5-liter five-cylinder with light-pressure turbo, is essentially the S60 engine but with 11. Early transmission failure is most common in those years with the T6 engine equipped. 2023 Volvo XC40 37,445 Starting Price See cars for sale 4.5 Expert 4.5 Consumer 27 MPG Combined Fuel Economy The 2023 Volvo XC40 luxury small SUV manages to be stylish, safe, sensible, and. As a few owners have said, the T6 will eat a transmission for dinner. Volvos sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North. The T6 engine was particularly problematic (and was also placed in the 20 models). A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the. I have always driven a Volvo because the way the frame is make. The 2003 Volvo XC90 is undoubtedly the worst model year. The safety feature is what impressed me about the Volvo.

The Volvo is a very useful family vehicle. It has a unique low front chassis crossmember, about the same height as the bumper of a sedan, designed to inflict less damage on any vehicle or its occupants that the XC90 might strike.
