What to choose: Volvo XC90 or Volkswagen Touareg? New comment Volvo has other problems.

If you are faced with a difficult choice - Volvo XC90 vs Volkswagen Touareg, then our review will help you decide on the right option. In this material, we will consider the basic versions with diesel engines (and it is the heavy fuel versions that have the maximum demand for these models): Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 204 hp and Volvo XC90 D4 AT 5S Momentum, plus, in these trim levels, these models have the most similar specifications.

Auto design Volvo XC90 and Volkswagen Touareg

At first glance, the design of cars is very different, as sometimes they are even considered representatives of different classes: Volkswagen is perceived by many as an SUV, and Volvo is a pure crossover, besides a higher premium segment. It is curious that at the same time, the “German” has less ground clearance (201 mm) than the “Swede” - 237 mm. The Volvo XC90 has a large body, but it weighs less, almost 150 kg. The thing is that it uses the new generation Volvo Scalable Product Platform with the active use of light and high-strength metals, while the Volkswagen Touareg will try on a new era platform only in the next generation, which is called the Volkswagen Group MLB 2 platform already used in the basis of the second generation Audi Q7 crossover.

Volvo XC90

Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg

The difference in trunk volume is also very significant: 580 liters for Volkswagen versus 936 liters for Volvo. It is no coincidence that in the luggage compartment of the "Swede" you can place a third row of seats on order, which will comfortably accommodate two adults:

luggage compartmentVolvo XC90with two rows of seats folded down (middle and rear)

The luggage compartment of a Volkswagen Touareg with the rear row of seats folded down

Among the external options, in both models it is worth noting the possibility of ordering:

1. adaptive headlights.
2. Rear view cameras.
3. Luke in the roof.
4. Power trunk.
5. Adjustable ground clearance.

Salon Volvo XC90 and Volkswagen Touareg

When choosing a Volkswagen Tuareg or Volvo XC90, you should pay attention to the fact that the interiors in these models are quite comfortable and stuffed with modern electronics. Among the common elements, it is worth highlighting the leather interior, electric seats, heated steering wheel, premium audio systems, navigation, engine start button. Some of them are already included in the basic kit, while others need to be purchased additionally.

Among the differences, it is striking that Volvo has an engine start with a button and an autonomous pre-heater / heater as basic equipment (an option for the Tuareg), and an automatic parking system and massage front seats are available on order, which are not available to Volkswagen even for a surcharge. But for the "German" you can order a panoramic glass roof. The number of airbags in Volvo in the base is 10, and in Volkswagen - only 6, two more are available for a surcharge (rear side airbags), but it does not provide airbags to protect the knees of the front riders.

The main difference between the Volvo XC90 is the presence of a multimedia system in the form of a "tablet", in which an incredible number of possibilities are sewn up and it has no analogues in the class, we wrote about it in detail.

Volvo XC90 interior

Volvo XC90 interior

InteriorVolkswagen Touareg

InteriorVolkswagen Touareg

Motor and gearbox Volvo XC90 or Volkswagen Touareg

Deciding which is better: Tuareg or Volvo XC90, you should pay attention to the technical parameters. VW Touareg is now presented on the Russian market in only three trim levels. The base 3.6 V6 FSI 249 hp has a gasoline engine, the parameters of which are written directly in the name of the version, from 2,665,000 rubles. And two diesel versions of the V6 3.0 TDI, with a return of 204 or 245 hp. All models are equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions from the Japanese company Aisin. The 245-horsepower version, however, has an off-road Terrain Tech package with forced center lock via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch with a reduction ratio (2.69:1). A rear lock is also available as an option. The default cylindrical center differential also splits traction 40:60 in favor of the rear wheels. There are five off-road modes, and the maximum climb angle is 45 degrees (100%).

Volkswagen Touareg

The XC90 does not have locks even for a surcharge, and its engines are exclusively two-liter turbocharged: gasoline with a capacity of 245 hp. (from 3,501,000 rubles) or 320 hp which additionally has a mechanical compressor (from 3,993 million rubles), or diesel engines with a capacity of 190 hp. (from 3,260,000 rubles and only with front-wheel drive, while all other XC90s are all-wheel drive) or 225 hp. (from 3,490,000 rubles). At the same time, the official "chipovka" from the court tuning studio Polestar from Sweden is available in Russia, this is exactly the version we are. Gearboxes are also 8-speed automatic Aisin.

Volvo XC90

Summary

Although the technical specifications of these models are similar, they are different cars. The cost of the new Volvo XC90 is almost a million more, as it is a more modern model, now in the premium class and its modern competitors - BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Range Rover Sport. At the same time, in the used car market, the prices of these models are almost identical, although in the case of the XC90 we are talking about much simpler and more affordable first-generation models that really were Tuareg rivals. We recommend that you take a test drive to make your choice.

Nowadays, European firms have almost no long-lived machines. It is all the more interesting to see what kind of beast such a Volvo XC90, which has lived on the assembly line for 12 years and has been popular all this time, managed to become the “best model of the year in North America” and collect a whole shelf of cups for passive safety.

What is good Volvo XC90

I already wrote about the appearance of a completely new flagship and new platform P2 in the model range of the Swedish company. Then followed, and then came the turn of the new large XC90 crossover, which for a long time remained the de facto flagship of the lineup.

Almost immediately, the car received very good reviews for a first-class interior, good handling and safety by crossover standards. And with the seven-seat version, success as a family car in Europe and especially in the States was a matter of time. At first, the car was offered only with petrol turbo engines - in-line "five" 2.5 and "six" 2.9.

Over time, diesel engines, a gasoline V8 4.4 were added to them, and after restyling in 2007, an excellent in-line “six” 3.2 was also added. All-wheel drive, which all cars in Russia are equipped with, is not the only option in the USA. Cars with 2.5 engine and only front-wheel drive were offered, but most buyers opted for all-wheel drive even for the base engine, so finding a front-wheel drive XC90 is as difficult as a green leaf on the street in January.

The commonality of the platform with the first-generation Volvo S80 sedan also means similarity in basic features and “sores”. And yet - a high class in decoration and equipment. The Swedes did not indulge in the use of aluminum in the construction, but their steel almost does not rust, the body is perfectly covered with a layer of paint and numerous plastic structures, and it’s not worth talking about durability. Often the XC90 easily endures such shocks, after which even purebred German cars would go to a landfill.

Volvo S80 first generation

Unfortunately, the payback for strength is a rather large mass - even a base car with a 2.5 engine weighs at least 2,100 kg, and in-line "sixes" in top trim levels can pull all 2,250 kg. The design of the suspension has not changed compared to sedans, but almost all the elements are different here - the other ground clearance and the strong difference in weight also affect. But here exactly the same motors, transmissions and the same problems. The only difference is that the car is heavier and the transmission, for example, is much more loaded, which caused the appearance of specific difficulties that are not found in passenger cars.

Everything that has been said about the build quality of the body and interior of the flagship is valid for a large crossover. There are not so many miscalculations: weak hatch drainage, light skin that rubs easily, and not very successful wiring to external electronic elements. The minimum number of problems with the climate control unit and fine motor skills of the cabin.

The suspensions are just as adequately tuned, the car is very imposing by European standards, but the character is completely safe and predictable, and there is a margin of comfort. Against the background of overseas competitors, the car looked cheerful, and against the background of European ones, it was simply worthy. By the way, former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is a long-time XC90 connoisseur, he had three of them, and he does not like cars without character.

Long life for any car is a test. The crossover went through a complete restyling in 2006, when a new engine appeared and the old ones were slightly updated, and then through a whole series of small improvements in 2009–2012. Since 2010, the company has already been owned by the Chinese Geely, and the lack of funds to update the lineup has resulted in the next modernization of the bestseller.

By the way, it is clearly seen that the years did not damage the car, and until the very end it remained in demand and stylish. Unless multimedia capabilities began to lag behind even with restyling and in the end were no longer very relevant, but fortunately, this car was not loved at all for this.

In Russia, the popularity of the XC90 had another reason. The 2.5 turbo engine turned out to be the very lifesaver that provided a large flow of re-exports from the States. Indeed, after a volume of 2.5 liters, the price of customs clearance rose sharply, and the low value of the dollar until 2008 contributed to a massive influx of cars from across the ocean. Here, a corrosively strong, all-wheel drive and beautiful car came in handy. Due to the nuances of customs, it turned out to be consistently cheaper than even purely American models, not to mention the initially more expensive "Europeans".

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Technique and its features

One way or another, all components and assemblies have already been considered in the reviews and, and I will try not to repeat myself in too much detail. At the moment, the car can be considered one of the most successful premium crossovers in operation, given the number and cost of breakdowns. And the popular rumor about the highest prices for everything at Volvo is only partly right, the lack of non-original components for many nodes is compensated by the availability of spare parts for dismantling. And there are non-original components for the transmission, chassis and motors, and the price is quite sparing.

Body

As I already wrote, covered with plastic “armor” and a good layer of paint, it is almost not afraid of corrosion. Small pockets of rust occur at the points of contact between plastic and steel parts and at the points of installation of fastening clips. Oddly enough, it is recommended to check the attachment points of the front subframe and the front spars. Due to the large mass of the body, the tightness of the seams is often violated here, and the high temperature of the motor and constant humidity will bring the matter to an end - loose rust will slowly gnaw the body in the most inconspicuous place.

Moreover, everything was usually restored on time for a responsible owner, but there are enough cars that did not know good service. In the risk zone and cars that drive into the mud, sand accumulates under the rubber bands of various seals on such specimens, which can lead to the development of corrosion foci. Of course, after a body repair, they can have many other problems, but even in this case, a good layer of anti-corrosion primer usually saves from corrosion on the oldest cars.

Electrical and salon

There are almost no serious problems with internal wiring, only the drainage of the hatch can spoil the nerves, and the clogged drainage of the engine shield can cause fatal failures of the control units. Even Volvo's CAN-bus multiplex wiring does not cause trouble, does not drain the battery, and does not finish various blocks with “glitches”.

Here the all-wheel drive clutch control unit “dies” here with enviable regularity. It suffers from sealing incoming wiring - it is strongly recommended to remove it and coat it with sealant every few years, do not rely on cracking compound and gum.

The problems of flooding the control units in the cabin and the CEM module are somewhat exaggerated - they fail due to corrosion, but it is not necessarily associated with flooding the unit due to drainage. Malfunctions are often found on machines with perfectly clean drain holes, spending most of their lives in regions with a dry climate. It’s just that if it’s damp in the internal cavity, and the tightness of the block is broken, then that’s enough.

Chassis

A relatively small resource of brake discs is a feature of all heavy machines, and the discs fail not because of wear, but because of the beats - the high temperature of the brake system affects. Otherwise, everything is done with high quality, for centuries. The tubes are more reliable than those, as is the ABS unit. The calipers also have a good margin of safety.

In the suspension, the most troublesome element is the hubs, both front and rear. On a heavy car, they regularly fail, they are very afraid of small side impacts, and on cars of the early years of production, they often turned out to be not tight and began to buzz due to corrosion. Now there are non-original hubs on sale that are superior in quality to the original - experienced car owners most often use them.

Another characteristic feature of the suspension is the high load on the ball joint in the front suspension, but it changes separately and is inexpensive, you just need to make it a rule to change it without waiting for a serious backlash.

A small resource of steering rods and tips is characteristic of cars leaving the asphalt, and they also develop a knock in the steering rack early. However, the knock usually does not progress, there is almost no backlash and the rail is not prone to leakage, and replacing the rods will not hit the budget. A small resource of power steering pumps is typical for Volvo cars of this period, it is recommended to keep the oil level normal and monitor the condition of the power steering radiator, it is located here in a very unfortunate place.

In general, the suspension resource is more than worthy, except with in-line "sixes" and when installing low-profile rubber, the suspension will begin to "get" the owner. The hubs will fail not after 50-80 thousand kilometers, but after 30, the resource of the rear silent block in the front suspension will decrease to 40-50 thousand, and in the rear suspension most of the elements will not reach "hundreds".

Under normal operating conditions and with the right choice of components, the suspension lives for a long time, at least up to 150 thousand, at about this mileage, shock absorbers should also be changed. Previously, only the rear silent block of the A-shaped lever in front, ball bearings and stabilizer struts are rented out, you can count on replacing them with a run that is about half as much.

If the rear suspension of the car has “advanced” Nivomat struts, then most likely it will be easier to replace them with a set of conventional springs and shock absorbers, since the cost of these struts is too high. In addition, practice shows that this does not affect handling at all.

Transmission

Manual transmissions are problem-free here, but they are extremely rare. But in general, the transmission on a heavy machine is overloaded, and this affects its resource.

Difficulties arise even with the cardan shaft and drives: the shaft here is too “compressed” by the exhaust system, and its hinges fail much more often than on passenger cars. CV joints of wheel drives are damaged mainly when driving off-road. Still, this is a crossover, not a serious jeep - weak protection and low ground clearance make trips on ruts very expensive.

The Haldex clutch in the rear wheel drive was also rather weak, but it does not fail very often. If you change the oil on time, then its hydraulic system normally lives up to a run of 200 thousand kilometers or more. Here the clutch control unit often fails, I wrote about this above.

Oddly enough, the automatic transmission angle gearbox fails, it worked perfectly with two generations of Volvo cars, but lost ground on a heavy crossover. It can cut off the splines in the drive, or it can rotate the bearings, which entails either replacing the housing or serious plumbing work to restore its geometry.

I already wrote about gearboxes and newer ones. You should not demonize them, although the resource on a heavy SUV is clearly insufficient. With regular oil changes at least once every 60 thousand kilometers, they can go 200 thousand. If more often, and even in time to repair the weak ones, then even more.

However, usually the owners do not bother with either oil changes, or additional cooling, or replacing the “donut”. The box is simply brought to overhaul with a run of 120-160 thousand, then it is more or less successfully repaired, and so it goes until the next global breakdown. Fortunately, they have been mastered in repair and there are enough spare parts. There are valve body solenoids on Aisin 55-51, and besides, they can be repaired. For severe cases, valve bodies are available for sale.

If your box is alive, then it is highly recommended to install a large remote automatic transmission radiator and control its operation. And an oil change every 30 thousand is partial or every 50 is a complete one. Or more often if you like to rock. The resource of gas turbine overlays here, I repeat, is very small.

About the "American" - the GM 4T65 transmission - I also wrote in, on a heavier car it flies more often and causes more trouble. And if Aisin boxes are still capable of relieving the owner of worries for several years, then GM does not allow this.

A vane pump often fails literally out of the blue - a little ATP contamination and overheating are enough. The chains are stretched, the valve body is clogged. There is good news: reinforced chains, clutches, gas turbine engines and radiators for this box are on sale. You just need to search a little. Instead of another repair "as it was", make an easy tuning of the automatic transmission. But the vast majority of owners are not inclined to creativity and simply invest again, scolding both the engine and the automatic transmission.

Motors

Quite successful 2.5T and 2.9T were installed on the car from the very beginning. The 2.5 version with the MHI TD04 turbine is a bit more reliable than the version with the KKK turbine, and requires only regular replacement of the timing belt, adjustment of valve clearances in time and control of the crankcase ventilation system. Otherwise, this is a very good unit, which has every chance of going several hundred thousand kilometers before the first major repair. I repeat, the resource of individual ignition coils is small, but this is not a very serious problem. The resource of the throttle valve module on the cars of the first years of production was also small, but the Italian Magneti Marelli module was not installed here, so you can safely replace it with a later version. Otherwise, it is worth keeping an eye on numerous sensors.

Cars of the Volvo lineup appeared on the domestic market for a long time and literally immediately attracted our motorists. And this is not at all surprising, because Volvo is a very interesting mix of American and European approaches, successfully embodied by the Swedish manufacturer. The result of a combination of diverse views was a car that compares favorably with its counterparts in amazing comfort, roomy interior, almost maximum power and the highest level of safety. In addition, all models of the Swedish brand combine pronounced American design features and a European attitude to quality, expressed in the efficiency and reliability of power units, as well as their full compliance with environmental standards.

Take, for example, the new Volvo XC40 crossover, presented in several trim levels with different engines. Despite a serious power indicator (about 214 hp), each car has a certificate of environmental friendliness and is extremely economical (it spends no more than 9.5 liters within the city, about 7 liters in the suburban cycle), which distinguishes it from representatives of competing brands in their class.

If we talk about the external design of the Volvo line, I would like to pay special attention to the modern Volvo C70 convertible coupe. This car is truly a standard of elegance and style. Convertible enthusiasts will no doubt like the C70's three-piece hardtop, which transforms a stylish topless car into a sleek, roomy coupe equipped with a full-fledged hardtop, just like a traditional car, with the onset of cold weather. And the very procedure of folding and unfolding the roof is just a bewitching sight, which cannot be watched without admiration.

In addition to excellent technical characteristics and unique design, representatives of the Volvo range can boast the highest level of safety. Despite the fact that the line of cars is represented by completely different modifications and bodies, one can also distinguish common features of the design itself. The peculiarity of the device of the machines lies precisely in the fact that they are almost completely protected both from the human factor on the roads and from all kinds of atmospheric phenomena. So, for example, each welding seam of the body of one of the latest Volvo XC40 crossovers is covered with a special compound that prevents corrosion in these places for 25 years. For the manufacture of the case itself, only high-quality steel of impressive thickness is used.

If you are interested in Volvo cars, all of the above and other models can be purchased from the official Volvo Car dealer Koptevo. When you turn to a reliable dealership, you can be sure that you will become the owner of an elegant, powerful and safe car.

Today, in our secondary market, the Swedish crossover Volvo XC90 is in steady demand. Its popularity is understandable - the car has a good balance of consumer qualities and is also quite reliable.

The progenitor of the XC90 model can be conditionally considered the all-wheel drive station wagon Volvo V70 Cross Country that appeared a little more than thirteen years ago (today the direct successor of the model in the line of the Swedish company is called the XC70), which differed from the base station wagon V70 AWD only in increased ground clearance and a characteristic "off-road" body kit around the entire perimeter of the body . In principle, the “seventies” turned out to be quite successful, but could not fully compete with the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML that had just entered the market. Most likely, the high demand for German crossovers served as the main impetus for the creation of the Volvo XC90. The debut of this full-size crossover took place in 2002 at the Detroit Auto Show, at the same time sales began in the United States. And already in 2003, the model appeared at official dealers in European countries, including Russia.

Throughout its history, the Volvo XC90 has been produced with only one five-door body, but depending on the modification, it can have five or seven seats. Restyling in 2006 did not introduce major innovations in the exterior of the car: the main changes affected the design of the front and rear bumpers, the rear lighting units were slightly updated.

Body and interior

It is worth paying tribute to the durability of the factory paintwork, even on cars of the early years of production, it is very difficult to detect pockets of corrosion. Exceptions are cars that have been in serious accidents, and even then only in cases where the repair of body parts was made in artisanal conditions. Otherwise, only chrome trim around the side windows can cause trouble, which, over time, begin to peel off and fade from exposure to our road reagents.

When choosing between European and overseas options, it would be useful to know that the versions intended for the markets of the Old World differ in slightly better interior trim materials than on cars that arrived from overseas. And cars produced after 2006 can be identified by a slightly different design of the instrument panel, and the four-spoke steering wheel was replaced with a three-spoke one.

Regardless of the year of manufacture or country of origin, all Volvo XC90s have rich basic equipment. So, the minimum package already includes full power accessories, climate control, an audio system with a CD player and six speakers, fog lights, six airbags, ABS, DSTC, EBD. In addition, the most expensive versions were equipped with entertainment centers for passengers of the second row of seats with monitors built into the headrests of the driver's and front passenger's seats, and wood or aluminum inserts were widely used in the trim of the front panel, steering wheel and gear lever. Optionally, it was possible to order xenon headlights, a sunroof, sensors for automatically turning on wipers and head lighting.

Driving force

Initially, the car was equipped only with in-line gasoline engines. Moreover, both - both the five-cylinder 2.5-liter and the six-cylinder 2.9-liter - were equipped with turbocharging. It is worth noting that the XC90 engines intended for the American market had lower power, unlike those supplied to the countries of the Old World, and, accordingly, are less picky about fuel quality. After the start of deliveries of the model to Europe, the range of power units was supplemented by a 163 hp turbodiesel. In 2004, a version of the Volvo XC90 appeared, equipped with an atmospheric 4.4-liter V-shaped "eight" that produces 315 hp. After the restyling carried out in 2006, a 2.4-liter turbodiesel boosted to 185 hp was added to the range of the above engines. and delivering a maximum torque of 400 Nm. In 2007, the 2.9-liter gasoline turbo engine was replaced by an atmospheric 3.2-liter "six" with a capacity of 238 hp. All gasoline engines in their design had a variable valve timing system. A belt is used as a timing drive on 2.5 and 2.9 liter gasoline engines, as well as a turbodiesel. On atmospheric gasoline engines, a chain is used as a timing drive.

Gasoline units, according to the owners, do not cause any special problems. When operating a car in Russian conditions, due to the low quality of fuel, representatives of official services recommend flushing the injection system every 30-40 thousand km. When carrying out this operation, it does not hurt to clean the throttle assembly from carbon deposits in order to avoid uneven engine idling. If this is not done, then it is likely that the entire throttle assembly will soon fail. The cost of this spare part is approximately 30,000 rubles, and its replacement at the stations of official Volvo dealers will cost the owner 7,000–9,000 rubles. Due to the same poor quality of fuel, candles will have to be changed twice as often as the period prescribed by the manufacturer. The turbine is reliable and, with proper operation (only high-quality engine oil is used, and after high loads, the owner lets the engine run for about five minutes at idle) can serve faithfully for more than 150 thousand km. According to the regulations, every 120 thousand km of replacement require a timing belt along with rollers. The cost of work together with spare parts is approximately 15,000 rubles.

Expert opinion

Dmitry POLUPEEV,
technical director of the technical center "Global-auto"

When buying a used copy in the secondary market, you should not save on diagnostics. This operation will help to identify defects (if any), and, already referring to its results, you will bargain with the previous owner of the car.

Foci of rust formation can only occur on machines that have been in serious accidents.

The engines installed on the XC90 are reliable. But at the same time they are very demanding on fuel quality and timely maintenance. The motors are attached to the body on hydraulic supports, in turn, the latter fail quite often. The first call to replace them is a slight vibration in the engine compartment next to the ball joint. Uneven engine idling indicates that it is time to clean the throttle and flush the injector.

In the chassis, perhaps, wheel bearings can be noted. They are the weakest point of the Volvo XC90. Often these parts begin to buzz already at a run of 10-15 thousand km. The problem arises from the fact that they are overtightened at the factory, which is why they fail so quickly. A large number of electronics, which the Volvo XC90 is literally stuffed to the eyeballs, only in rare cases fail.

Transmission

Throughout the release of the XC90 were equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmissions. The 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine was equipped only with five-speed automatics. A four-speed hydromechanical transmission worked in tandem with the 2.9-liter, and newer naturally aspirated gasoline engines were already equipped with six-speed automatics. The turbodiesel was equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions. Until 2004, the mechanics had five steps, then it was replaced by a six-speed gearbox. The machine had five steps until 2006, but then there were six of them.

Both mechanical and automatic gearboxes are distinguished by enviable reliability - their service life sometimes overcomes the milestone of 250 thousand km. The only exception is a five-speed automatic: after a run of 200 thousand km, the hydraulic module often fails, as a result of which jerks appear when shifting gears. Repair of this unit, along with spare parts, will cost approximately 60,000 rubles.

The Haldex multi-plate friction clutch is responsible for the distribution of torque between the axles. When driving on a flat road, a little less than 5% of the torque is transmitted to the rear wheels. When one of the wheels of the front axle slips, up to 50% of the torque can be transferred to the rear axles. Unfortunately, forced locking of the center clutch is not provided. The lack of differential locks is compensated by their imitation by braking the wheels.

Chassis

Maintenance of an independent suspension of all wheels will not become a burden for the owner. Ball bearings serve more than 100 thousand km. The front shock absorbers do not cause problems for more than 150 thousand km, the rear ones are able to withstand twice as long. The front stabilizer struts must be changed no earlier than after 70–80 thousand km, the rear ones survive 100 thousand km of run. Wheel bearings, according to service employees, can make noise after 10-15 thousand kilometers, but this happens infrequently.

The service life of the front brake pads is about 20 thousand km, the rear ones usually last two to three times longer. Discs are able to survive from two to three sets of brake pads - it all depends on the driving style of the car owner.

Owner opinions

Andrey STRELKOV
Age - 38 Volvo XC90 2.5T 5AKP (2004)

So, the XC90 is a fairly comfortable car. It has a well-designed interior, ergonomics at a high level. I have a seven-seat version and it delights my extended family. In terms of driving qualities, my car is ideal for long-distance travel. In terms of smoothness and confidence at a speed of 120-150 km / h, it can be compared with a cruise ocean liner. As for off-road, the moderate dirt and snow of the XC90 passes effortlessly, only the skin creaks under the “fifth point”. I did not climb into the "jungle", as there is a strong understanding that this is not an all-terrain vehicle.

Vyacheslav SOROKIN
Age - 28 years old Volvo XC90 2.9T 4AKP (2005)

In 2006 ordered a car from America. When I received it, I immediately did a complete maintenance, which was expensive - 75,000 rubles. The service pleasantly surprised me with a good attitude towards customers, they do everything quickly, there are no problems with spare parts. Driving a car on the highway is just a fairy tale. It feels like you are sailing on a yacht: where the “donut” turned, you will go there. On corners, it does not wobble a lot. I didn’t check the patency to the fullest, but the country mud and snowdrifts pass confidently, and I don’t need more. In general, I think this is the best family SUV in its segment for the money. I am satisfied.

text: Sergey ZUBENKOV
photo: Roman TARASENKO, manufacturer

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