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Vehicle Overview Volvo introduced an available V-8 engine for its sport utility vehicle during the 2005 model year. First seen at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the 311-horsepower V-8 version featured new 18-inch wheels, a graphite-gray grille and twin exhaust pipes. Volvo said the engine emitted a distinctive sound. The 2005 model year also brought improved Rainsensor wipers with flat blades and a standard HomeLink transmitter. Long known for safe, solid sedans and wagons, Volvo joined the SUV fray in 2003 with its car-based XC90. The Swedish automaker claimed the midsize XC90 with Roll Stability Control would be the safest SUV on the market. Volvo offers a five-cylinder 2.5T edition of the XC90, while the T6 has been discontinued for 2006. Available all-wheel drive permits operation on a variety of terrains, but the XC90 isn''t intended for serious offroad driving. For 2006, a new all-wheel-drive system with Instant Traction is optional on 2.5T models and comes standard on V-8 versions. Rear park assist is now a stand-alone option for the V-8 version, and a tire-pressure-monitoring system is standard. Exterior Chief designer Peter Horbury called the XC90''s appearance masculine, but not macho muscular, but not aggressive. At 188.9 inches long overall, the XC90 is 2 inches shorter than the automaker''s S80 sedan. A 112.6-inch wheelbase and wide track dimensions help enhance stability. Ground clearance is 8.9 inches. Styling features include tall taillamps, an accentuated V-shaped hood and a dark, upright eggcrate grille. Bi-xenon headlights are optional. Interior The XC90 can seat either five or seven occupants and is equipped with a 40/20/40-split second-row bench. In seven-passenger versions, a child booster seat in the second row slides forward, nearly between the front seats. Two separate seats make up the third row, which is standard in the V-8 model and optional in the 2.5T. Cargo volume is 93.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Leather seating surfaces are provided for all three rows in the V-8 version, which includes a six-CD changer. Options include rear-seat DVD entertainment and a navigation system with a pop-up screen. Under the Hood A light-pressure-turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine in the 2.5T sends 208 hp to a five-speed-automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional on the 2.5T. Volvo''s 32-valve, 4.4-liter V-8 produces 311 hp and 325 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission all-wheel drive is standard. Safety Volvo''s Roll Stability Control system employs a gyrosensor. Inflatable side curtain-type airbags drop down to protect occupants in all three rows of seats. Side-impact airbags and Dynamic Stability and Traction Control are standard. Driving Impressions The solid, refined XC90 handles more like a taut European sedan. It reacts masterfully on twisting roads and functions with precise control. Expect a smooth, solid ride as the base suspension irons out pavement imperfections. The 208-hp engine performs with reasonable vigor, and automatic-transmission shifts are smooth. Other than a light growl on acceleration, the five-cylinder XC90 is quiet. Most seats are firm but comfortable. Second-row seats have good legroom and foot space, but the center position is painful the meager third row is for children. VOLVO NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM,CONVENIENCE PKG,City 15/hwy 21 (4.4L engine/6-speed auto trans),Pwr glass moonroof,Color-keyed bodyside moldings,Front fog lights,Rear fog light w/auto-off,Safe Approach & Home Safe security lighting,Daytime running lights,Tinted rear windows,Pwr heated mirrors w/memory/water repellant glass,Rainsensing front wipers,Rear intermittent wiper w/automatic function in reverse when front wipers on,Color-keyed door handles,70/30 dual-split tailgate,Front reclining bucket seats,8-way pwr driver seat w/adjustable lumbar 3-position memory,8-way pwr passenger seat w/adjustable lumbar,Flat-folding front passenger seat,Flat-folding 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat,2nd row integrated booster cushion,3rd row leather seat,Padded head restraints at all seating positions,Front center armrest,(12) cup holders,Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/illuminated cruise & audio controls,Tilt/telescopic steering column,Trip computer,Outside temp gauge,Pwr windows,Central pwr locks,Remote keyless entry,Cruise control,Security alarm system w/battery backup,Ignition immobilizer anti-theft system,HomeLink remote garage door opener,Dual-zone electronic climate control (ECC),3rd row air conditioning w/separate controls,Rear window defroster w/timer,Rear audio headphone outlets & controls,Illuminated lockable glove box,12V pwr outlet,Front door storage pockets,Auto-dimming rearview mirror,Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors,Reading lamps,(2) front footwell entry lights,Cargo area lights,Interior cabin light delay feature,Front seatback storage pockets,Cargo area grocery bag holder,4.4L V8 engine,6-speed driver-adaptive Geartronic automatic transmission w/OD lock-up winter mode,Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC),Roll stability control (RSC),Electronically-controlled all wheel drive w/Instant Traction,PremAir treated radiator for smog reduction,Stainless steel front skid plate,Towbar preparation,MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs,Multi-link independent rear suspension w/coil springs,Nivomat self-leveling rear suspension,Front/rear stabilizer bars,Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering,4-wheel pwr disc brakes,4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) & emergency brake assistance (EBA),21.1 gallon fuel tank,Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags w/passenger weight sensor,Side impact protection system (SIPS),Roll-over protection system (ROPS),Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS),3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for all seating positions,Front seat belt force limiters,Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights,Child safety rear door locks,Rear window deactivation,ISO-FIX child seat attachment system,Boron steel reinforced passenger compartment,Front cross-member for SUV-to-car impact compatibility,Anti-submarine seats,Pedestrian protection