
With an unsurpassed reputation for providing driver and passenger protection the XC90 is regarded as being among the safest motorcars to be found on the US roads, having been awarded five stars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for both overall frontal impact and side crash protection.

Apart from its great supply of innovative safety features, the XC90 provides a very comfy ride, thanks to its very high standard and well designed seating for all passengers.

The Volvo's XC90's 3.2 engine will go from zero to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, which lags behind most of its rivals.

The Volvo's XC90's steering has been described as particularly non- responsive.

Carrying seven passengers means paying a price in terms of cargo space.

The Volvo XC90's navigation software is described as "behind the times".