Volvo XC90

The original mid-size crossover XC90 debuted on January NAIAS'2002 motor show in Detroit, and series production model was launched on the Swedish Volvo plant in Torslanda (a suburb of Gothenburg) in October 2002.

In April 2006, the XC90 has been upgraded, got a new front bumper, more voluminous hood, active bi-xenon headlights with fluorescent ringed tail lights and turn the system on the 15th in both parties, as well as new L-shaped rear lights and a new engine R6, and the version with 2.5-liter engine has been discontinued.

In addition to the basic version, the fall of 2006 XC90 Sport versions offered with an integrated front bumper elegant aluminum "kenguriny" aluminum running boards and 19-inch alloy wheels, upgraded suspension with stiffer springs and dampers and a system of active suspension Four-C, chrome exhaust a dual-pipe exhaust and exclusive interior trim with aluminum and expensive black leather.

The 2008 offers a choice of three engines: the new R6 engine enlarged to 3.2 liters of displacement with phase shifters VCT, developing 238l.s, V8 4.4-liter capacity 315l.s. and "budget" version with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel R5 next generation, developing 185l.s for the Russian market.

Selecting manual 6-speed manual gearbox, the base for a turbo, or a new 6-speed "automatic» Geartronic production Aisin with manual shift transmission, the base for the petrol versions.

Feature of the XC90 - the maximum level of protection of passengers due to high carrier body, created by the proprietary technology with SIPS side impact protection and is made of highly durable boron ferroalloy.

In the design of integrated protection R0PS rollover sensors and gyroscopes, a new design of seats to protect occupants in rear impact whiplash (system WHIPS), and eight of the SDS.

Chassis partially unified with the previous generation S80 sedan-independent spring suspension on all wheels with McPherson struts in front and multi-link design firm behind, and in the rear suspension incorporates gas shock absorbers Nivomat, automatically aligning the body when fully loaded. Offered as a 5-seater and 7-seater versions with three rows of seats.

Permanent all-wheel drive with Instant Traction Haldex multi-plate clutch, electronically controlled automatically distributes torque between the axles in the ratio of 95:5 to 45:55 in the event of a slip.

If one wheel slips, the action takes traction control DSTC. Transfer case and mechanical locking differentials are not provided.

The equipment of the XC90, in addition to these components include a new high-end audio components from Alpine, Dynaudio and Bang & Olufsen power of 650 W with reading and MDE WMA, compatible with Apple iPod, full power accessories (windows, mirrors, front seat), separate climate control, Bi-Xenon Headlights, new navigation system with hard drive and parking assist with rearview camera, optional trim expensive leather, aluminum or wood, built-in GSM-telefon.V as an option entertaining DVD-RSE system with two LCD monitors for rear passengers and many additional accessories (upper trunk, trunk organizer, picnic table, a refrigerator, a thermos, and much more).