2016 Volvo XC90 R-Design
Volvo XC90 Details
L4, 2.0L; Turbo
Onyx Black Metallic
AWD
Gasoline
136,537 Miles
Charcoal
V26324A
YV4A22PM4G1041865
T6; 7-seat
Leather
R-Design
About This 2016 Volvo XC90
2016 Volvo XC90 T6 R-DesignAWD, Charcoal Leather, 10 Speakers, 12V Power Outlet in Cargo Area, 360-Degree Surround View Camera, 3rd row seats: bucket, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, A/V remote, ABS brakes, Adaptive Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Auto High-beam Headlights, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Automatically Dimming Exterior Mirrors, Automatically Dimming Interior Mirror, BLIS Blind Spot Information System, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Convenience Package, Delay-off headlights, Digital Compass, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest w/Storage, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Graphical Head-Up Display, Grocery Bag Holder, Headlight cleaning, Heated door mirrors, Heated Front R-Design Contour Bucket Seats, Heated front seats, HomeLink Integrated Garage Door Opener, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Lane Departure Warning System, Leather Shift Knob, Low tire pressure warning, Memory seat, Navigation System, Nubuck/Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Panic alarm, Park Assist Pilot, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power Liftgate, Power moonroof, Power passenger seat, Power Retractable Exterior Mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Premium audio system: Sensus Connect, Radio data system, Radio: High Performance Audio System, Rain sensing wipers, Rear air conditioning, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear dual zone A/C, Rear fog lights, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear reading lights, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Roof rack: rails only, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Sport steering wheel, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Variably intermittent wipers, Vision Package, Wheels: 20 5-Spoke Tech Matte Grey Diamond Cut, AWD, Charcoal Leather.Clean CARFAX.Awards: * Motor Trend Automobiles of the year * 2016 KBB.com Best Buy Awards Finalist * NACTOY 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the Year * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best Luxury SUVs * 2016 KBB.com Best Auto Tech AwardsReviews: * Sharp new look and style; spacious second- and third-row seating; many standard safety technology features; confident handling; available hybrid model. Source: EdmundsVolvo Cars Lisle is A DEALER YOU CAN TRUST! Every Volvo Cars Lisle used car includes our 121-Point Volvo of Lisle Vehicle Inspection. APR subject to credit approval. Not everyone will qualify. Available only at participating authorized Volvo Retailers through Volvo Car Financial Services. **Dealer installed accessories include Arbor Guard Protection Package.
Features & Options
- Wheels: 20 5-Spoke Tech Matte Grey Diamond Cut
- Heated Front R-Design Contour Bucket Seats
- Nubuck/Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
- Radio: High Performance Audio System
- Vision Package
- Convenience Package
- Graphical Head-Up Display
- 360-Degree Surround View Camera
- Power Retractable Exterior Mirrors
- Automatically Dimming Interior Mirror
- Grocery Bag Holder
- HomeLink Integrated Garage Door Opener
- 12V Power Outlet in Cargo Area
- Digital Compass
- BLIS Blind Spot Information System
- Park Assist Pilot
- Automatically Dimming Exterior Mirrors
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Premium audio system: Sensus Connect
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Security system
- Roof rack: rails only
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear reading lights
- Rear fog lights
- Rear dual zone A/C
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear air conditioning
- Rain sensing wipers
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power passenger seat
- Power moonroof
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Memory seat
- Low tire pressure warning
- Knee airbag
- Illuminated entry
- Heated front seats
- Heated door mirrors
- Headlight cleaning
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Fully automatic headlights
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Front dual zone A/C
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Emergency communication system
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- Bumpers: body-color
- Brake assist
- Automatic temperature control
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Alloy wheels
- ABS brakes
- A/V remote
- 3rd row seats: bucket
- Tachometer
- Spoiler
- Power Liftgate
- Navigation System
- Leather Shift Knob
- Front Bucket Seats
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- 10 Speakers
- Sport steering wheel
- Rear Parking Sensors
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2016 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD R-Design Review
I have an affinity for Scandinavian things; Helly Hansen, Roxette, and the Norwegian pavilion at EPCOT to name just a few. So it's nice to see an all-new Volvo emerging, definitely a car company on the rise. And it's lead by a stunningly beautiful, fresh take on the 3 row SUV. This is the 2016 XC90.The previous generation XC90 lingered for an unheard of 12 model years without a complete redesign. But lo and behold, our patience has been rewarded with the most groundbreaking vehicle the Swedish-based automaker has ever built in its nearly 90 year history. Volvo has had plenty of time to sweat the details and it shows.
Fundamentally, this XC90 serves the same purpose as the one before; a sport utility capable of transporting 5 to 7. But that’s just about where the parallels end. It starts with a design of elegance and strength befitting its Scandinavian roots. This R-Design trim is for those who seek a sportier, dynamic and expressive experience with increased visual appeal and enhanced attitude. Furthering the eye candy is this choice of Bursting Blue Metallic extra charge paint and the optional 22” wheels. The R-Design treatment costs $4,000 and bundles 16 unique, mostly aesthetic features including Active Bending LED headlights, a front spoiler, special grille and contoured front buckets with suede inserts that preserve Volvo’s reputation as having the best seats in the biz. The attention to detail is exquisite with small Swedish flags sewn into the seats and even a nod to Volvo’s pioneering of the 3 point safety belt. Sure, there’s an Inscription model if you’d rather a more buttoned up luxury experience but for me, this R-Design look elevates the XC90 to legendary status.
This is a fully loaded T6 R Design; more powerful than the T5 and without the plug of the T8. And it's unlike any Volvo to come before it. Absolutely nothing in here resembles previous Volvos I've driven. It's a clean sheet redesign in the truest form, exuding a sense of luxury that'll have you seeing Jaguar.
There is a palpable aura of plushness in here that goes beyond where Volvo has ever been. The start knob is distinctive, the infotainment screen is tablet-like and there are semi-autonomous and cutting edge safety features in spades. To minimize clutter, just about everything is controlled though the Sensus interface. One beef I have is in the slowness of system startup. When I get into a car I just want to start the engine and go but here you've got to wait several moments to make adjustments to the temp, radio, and heated seats and also allow time for the backup cam to start. It’s not all that intuitive and because it contains so much information, some of it is difficult to find. But it looks cool, incorporates Apple CarPlay and acts as the conduit for the heavenly sounding, 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system; a $2,650 option worth every penny to audiophiles. Android Auto will be introduced at a later date.
Forcing more air into an engine is one way to develop more power and Volvo takes the unique approach of using both a turbo and supercharger to accomplish it. The resulting sounds are nothing spectacular but the power is darn impressive, particularly when you scroll over to Dynamic mode. The air suspension keeps the huge 22" tires in check so the ride quality is taut but forgiving. And though there are true performance SUVs that do better impressions of sports cars, the XC90 is so well balanced in its drivability that only the hardcore will want more.
This is 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque out of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The supercharger acts first in low to medium speeds for instantaneous power and the turbo takes over thereafter. It’s mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and when launched from a standstill, full all-wheel drive is engaged, taking you from 0-to-60mph in a brisk 6.1 seconds – as quick as a 6-cylinder powered BMW X5. And at a svelte 4,627 pounds, it’s more fuel efficient than all of its German rivals – rated at 22mpg in combined driving on premium gas with a standard stop/start system.
Cabin noise is minimal and rear seat passengers are treated to a generously sized 2nd row that slides and reclines replete with their own climate controls and heated seats…no USB ports however but the huge panoramic roof is a window to the world above. This built-in booster seat is a clever $250 option. The 3rd row is kids’ fodder, but easily accessible from either side. When it’s time for stuff instead of people, the hands-free tailgate opens to a large cargo area. These seats manually fold flat but an electronic switch would be welcome for at the very least getting them back up. The air springs come into play when loading, capable of dropping the rear to ease strain and 2 built-in cargo management features add to the cleverness.
These pricey Pirellis are for summer use only but with an off-road mode a bit of trail driving was in order where at speeds below 25mph the body is jacked up by over an inch and a half, the differentials are locked and the powertrain is optimized for traction. Over 9” of ground clearance gives the XC90 a very confident swagger off-road. And when it’s time to call upon Dynamic mode, the XC90 feels light and tight with perfectly weighted steering, deft handling and a heightened sense of immediacy.
There are more camera and radar safety features here then I have time to delve into and many of them impossible for me to truly test such as World Firsts like avoiding collisions at intersections and Run-off Road Protection technology. But the ones I could experience were met with mixed results. The parallel and perpendicular parking assistant takes time to access and then doesn’t always get you squarely into the spot and the Pilot Assist Function which takes the drudgery out of stop and go traffic has a lot of prerequisites that need to be met before it’ll work. However, the 360 degree camera is an awesome assistant by itself and the Head-up display with Traffic Sign information is welcome.
Fully dressed, this XC90 stickers for $67,455 from a starting price of $50,795. A front-drive, 5-passenger T5 base model and a high-end T8 plug-in hybrid are also available. If this points to Volvo’s future, it’s going to be one heck of a joyride.