The XC90s electronically controlled all-wheel drive system is completely automatic, and one of the most technically sophisticated systems on the market today.
The Volvo XC90 is a vehicle designed for all types of roads. Even though it is not intended for extreme off-road driving, the combination of electronically controlled all wheel drive and 8.6" of ground clearance creates the right pre-conditions for continued progress when road surfaces get rough.
"Masculine, but not macho; muscular, but not aggressive," is how the new Volvo XC90 is described by Peter Horbury, Vice President and Chief Designer at Volvo Cars.
In the Volvo XC90, considerable importance has been attached to providing innovative infotainment. One result of this focus is that Volvo is the first carmaker in the world to launch Dolby Prologic II in a car audio system.
The Volvo XC90 test drives were held in August in the San Francisco and Sonoma areas in California. All in all more than 1000 journalists took part of both in the US and European test drives.