Volvo XC90 D5 AWD The last of a Species

The Volvo XC90 leads nearly a decade on the market, so it will soon reach the second generation. But meanwhile, the brand has decided to give a new look thanks to its minor aesthetic improvements and equipment to its flagship.

Volvo has modernized the exterior image of the Volvo XC90 with headlamps in daytime running light type LED and a new bumper invoice, while metallic bars are added in the roof. The set is completed with chrome rear-view mirrors, a more functional tailgate design and a 17 inch wheels (18 in option) and six radios renewed design in matte silver finish.

The cockpit of the Volvo XC90 D5 AWD also welcomes improvements, with more quality materials that confer better look at the interior. The steering wheel has a new three-spoke design. Although almost the most remarkable are the technological advances, such as an application that allows you to check the parameters of the car and enable or disable some applications as the heating.

The space in the Volvo XC90 is outstanding and in addition, the third row of series gives you a plus that can be very useful, although in these places not on space for head or knees. But with them raised, you still have a 50 cm long boot 249 l.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD  test one can not forget the benefits of its mechanics of 200 HP, although it also has an evil: the noise, which you will notice whenever the counter exceeds 2,000 laps. That have improved its performance with respect to its predecessor of 185 HP and, in addition, also has done its consumption with an average actual around 9 l / 100 km.

In short, since it arrived on the market always has been an outstanding car. It is true that his younger brother, the XC60 has eaten you lot and other competitors have overcome their mechanical and dynamic qualities. But despite the years, it remains a very interesting option. Is comfortable, very spacious, good Wheeler and not consumed in excess.

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