Used Volvo XC90 Cars and Second Hand XC90's for sale

The Volvo XC90 was first unveiled in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. The car is a medium-sized SUV, positioned at the top-end of this type of vehicle. It was the first SUV that Volvo produced. It shares a common platform with several other large Volvo vehicles, such as the Volvo S80. The car had its first full year of sales in 2003.

Initially, there were only two options available in the range of Volvo XC90 cars. The 2.5T was the basic model, coming with a 2.5-litre engine capable of 210 bhp. The T6 sported a 2.9-litre turbocharged engine, which produced 272 bhp. This version had a Haldex Traction all-wheel drive system as standard.

In 2005, a more powerful variant was introduced, with a 4.4-litre Yamaha V8 engine that could produce 292 bhp. In 2007, there was a minor update performed on the range, with both the front and rear of the car being restyled.

Volvo is renowned for the safety of its cars. The XC90 follows in this tradition, and is probably an important factor in the car's success. The front of the car was especially designed to absorb impacts from the front. Its roof is constructed from high strength steel to stop the passenger cavity from collapsing in the event that the car is rolled over.

The XC90 has been recognised by the critics as a great car. It won the prestigious North American Car of the Year award in 2003. In the same year, Motor Trend magazine gave it the best Sport/Utility award.

Volvo XC90 sales reached nearly 86,000 in 2005. It is the best-selling car for Volvo in the United States. It has achieved more success than Volvo originally anticipated. As such, finding a nearly new Volvo XC90 or just a second-hand Volvo XC90 is not too difficult. It is recognised as being a safe and practical vehicle for its type.