Volvo XC90 2012

At Volvo, we keep long its models without major modifications. We had the example with the S60, which last year after a career of nearly a decade, has given a complete overhaul. Regarding the Volvo XC90 2012 crossover that big, it is still on track without having undergone significant transformation since 2002. Not a vehicle for people eager for change …

Nevertheless, this model remains one of the best-selling brand. For many, versatility, safety and engine that offers interesting than compensate for the lack of change in the body or dashboard. This approach is typical of the brand, which has always been known for the longevity of its models.

Simplified selection…Volvo XC90 2012

During his appearance on the market, the Swedish proposed two-cylinder engines. Curiously, the T5 version, less powerful, was more efficient and balanced T6 model, powered by a six-cylinder engine. Is that it was connected to an automatic transmission deficient. Anyway, over the improvements was renewed powertrains successfully. Until recently, the buyer had the choice between a six-cylinder 3.2-liter producing 235 horsepower and a 4.4-liter V8 engine developed by Yamaha for the XC 90.

Better yet, this V8 was tailor-made for the Volvo XC90 2012. Its engine block was specially designed to fit easily under the hood of this model, for which we had originally planned engine online. But did you know that Volvo XC90 2012 decided? Management has chosen to abandon the engine to limit its production to 3.2-liter six-cylinder. If the choice is simplified, it becomes much less interesting.

On a more positive note, the AWD system was designed and developed primarily for use on roads with low friction coefficient and not necessarily to confront trails impassable. This system, developed by the Swedish company Haldex lends itself well to towing.

Given the relatively high center of gravity of the Volvo XC90 2012, its bulky size and weight high, it is not necessarily the car more agile, nor the most dynamic. By cons, on the main road, it is a stable and quiet vehicle whose direction is fairly accurate. However, it is unfortunate really a turning circle too large, which makes parking maneuvers particularly difficult.

Safety and versatility in Volvo XC90 2012

In terms of driving this big Volvo XC90 2012 behaves honestly and AWD can tackle most conditions. But the most interesting points of this vehicle are its versatility and safety of traditional brand. In regards to safety, the engineers of the company have winces when management asked them to draw a utility vehicle with three rows of seats. For security specialists Goteborg, the presence of a third row represents a danger to its occupants in the event of rear impact. They have developed a platform extremely sophisticated, to protect passengers in the event of impact. In addition, the front section is specially designed to prevent overlap collisions between vehicles of differing heights.

The Volvo XC90 2012 is not a bad choice, it still has strengths and qualities that will be appreciated by many consumers. As was long the case with Volvo XC90 2012, the changes do after several years, but despite this longevity, reliability is not the most copies.

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