2011 Volvo XC90 luxury midsize SUV class

2011 Volvo XC90 Review

the 2011 Volvo XC90 has a first-rate interior, good driving dynamics and excellent safety scores.
The 3.2 R-Design adds 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and steering system and a variety of R-Design upgrades, including sporty exterior styling cues, a sport steering wheel and special leather upholstery.

Volvo XC90 3.2 models come standard with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available as an option. The AWD system is standard on the XC90 V8.
Standard safety features on the 2011 Volvo XC90 include antilock brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and anti-whiplash front seats. The Volvo XC90 has not been rated using the government’s new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedures.

The Volvo XC90 is an affordable family hauler with great seating and excellent crash test scores. Most reviewers say there are more luxurious interiors in the luxury midsize SUV class, as well as SUVs that drive better than the Volvo XC90 does. It’s an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Top Safety Pick,” comes with excellent standard safety features, as well as standard seating for seven and has plenty of cargo space.

There are few changes for 2011 on the Volvo XC90. The 2011 Volvo XC90 comes in several trims -- the base 3.2, 3.2 R-Design and V8 AWD. V8 trims are all-wheel drive only.
The Volvo XC90 crossover is a family workhorse that offers a little more comfort, prestige, and safety than other on-a-budget family wagons.

Inside, the Volvo XC90 has what counts in a family crossover utility vehicle: excellent front seats, an adult-sized second row, an easy-folding third row, and good cargo space for family-hauling needs. Factor in the XC90's superior safety, and those are all reasons we give the 2011 Volvo XC90 a score of 8 out of 10. eatures The Volvo XC90 remains one of the best picks for families if safety is the top priority; it's earned Top Safety Pick status from the IIHS, and Volvo's BLIS blind-spot system, bi-xenon headlamps, and a rear parking assist camera are among the available safety extras.