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2009 Volvo XC90

Rob Rothwell
2009 Volvo Xc90 R V8 AWD
Rating
78%
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  • Styling
  • Accessories
  • Space and Access
  • Comfort
  • Performance
  • Driving
  • Safety
  • Appreciation
  • Outstanding handling
  • Punchy, refined V8 power
  • Volvo safety and luxury
  • Stiff ride quality
  • Tight third row seating
  • Appetite for premium fuel
  • Pushes $70K with optional Luxury Package
Justin Pritchard
2009 Volvo Xc90 R V8 AWD
Rating
85%
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  • Sweet engine and gearbox combo
  • Handles like a sports sedan
  • Amazing Dynaudio stereo system
  • Head turning looks
  • Ride can become jarring on rougher surfaces
  • Some interior switches and controls could use updating
  • None
Marc Bouchard
2009 Volvo Xc90 R V8 AWD
Rating
78%
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  • Driving
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  • Appreciation
  • Comfortable seats
  • Remarkable accelerations
  • No noticeable body roll
  • Difficult access to the cargo area
  • Lack of steering response
  • No roof rack
  • Excessively fuel-thirsty
  • Skimpy third-row seat
  • Stiff suspension