2005 Volvo XC90 Reviews

If you value performance, then this is not the car for you. The 2.5T is a small engine for something so big, so performance is nothing to write home about. It was not designed to be a performance car. 0-60 mph takes 11 seconds or so. Around corners, it rolls heavily and throttle will result in serious understeer. The steering is as vague as it gets. The first half an inch or so of steering in either direction from center does nothing at all.

However, if performance is not your top priority, then this is an excellent car in terms of practicality and comfort. The ride is quite soft. The seats are fairly comfortable. There isn't too much road or tire noise. It can seat 7 people, though the two seats in the very back have little legroom. Those are best left for the children. With the seats folded down, there is plenty of room for cargo, enough for something like a small couch. The split tailgate is a nice touch and makes loading heavy items easier.

Awesome. Complete control all the time, good visibilty all around.

This is my 'company' car that I use for personal use also.  It is great in an accident...unfortunately, I can attest to this. :(  Kind of noisy.  Very nice looking car.

best family car

confortable, easy to use, robust, safe, family friendly