2006 Volvo XC90 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
There are happy - and safe - families all over the road now, thanks to Volvo's very popular XC90. If you're carrying your kids around in a...
There are happy - and safe - families all over the road now, thanks to Volvo's very popular XC90. If you're carrying your kids around in a 2006 XC90 with the optional rear-seat entertainment system, you are probably not hearing a lot of "Are we there yet?" With Safety Volvo's middle name, many lifesaving features come standard: driver and passenger air bags, ABS, protective side-beams, whiplash-reducing headrests, traction control, and stability control. The 2006 XC90 was awarded the full 5 stars in the NHTSA Frontal Crash Test for the driver's side and 4 stars for the passenger's side. It also scored 4 stars in the Rollover Test. In the Side Crash Test it achieved 5 stars for both the Front Side and the Rear Side. This model year no longer sees the T6 AWD, which has been discontinued now that there's an even more formidable V8 available. The available trims are the 2.5L Turbo, the 2.5L Turbo AWD, and the 4.4L V8 AWD. As a true luxury mid-size SUV, it is not available in a strictly manual transmission, but the automatic can be shifted manually when the driver prefers. Other standard equipment includes air conditioning, CD player, power windows, power door locks, and power seats. The optional navigation system is something to see, as its screen is stowed within the dash when not in use. Drivers of the 2006 XC90 raved about its comfort, handling, safety features, size (neither too small nor too big), storage space (even with rear seat down), pep, and great array of standard features. The great majority found this vehicle to be a wonderful value for the price paid, especially when compared to the other mid-sized European SUVs, whose manufacturers apparently aren't as generous when it comes to standard features. The negatives were few, but one or two drivers cited a somewhat problematic blind-spot that took some getting used to. Others complained about the lack of a remote-start option for pre-warming their heated seats on cold mornings, as well as the lack of a stowing space for sunglasses.
What owners say
"Overall, XC90 owners appreciate its strong safety features, comfortable ride, and spacious interior. Many drivers highlighted its robust build and performance, especially with the V8 engine, feeling secure and well-supported during drives. However, some expressed concerns about fuel efficiency and a few noted that the car can be a bit complicated due to its many features."
This car is amazing it’s a life saver and a very intelligent car/ sensors for everything. Very safe and compact like a tank. Got into two accidents in one day and that car still drove like nothing happened to it I was amazed.
February 11, 2022Interior is more luxurious than I gave it credit for. Very spacious interior. Front and back seats slide to adjust for legroom. Big cargo space can hold bike and or tons of baby/child for longer trips. Small/medium sized adult can sit between two car seats in the backseat.
October 12, 2012like: safety, comfort, awd dislike: mpg
June 12, 2008What owners say
This car is amazing it’s a life saver and a very intelligent car/ sensors for everything. Very safe and compact like a tank. Got into two accidents in one day and that car still drove like nothing happened to it I was amazed.
February 11, 2022Interior is more luxurious than I gave it credit for. Very spacious interior. Front and back seats slide to adjust for legroom. Big cargo space can hold bike and or tons of baby/child for longer trips. Small/medium sized adult can sit between two car seats in the backseat.
October 12, 2012like: safety, comfort, awd dislike: mpg
June 12, 2008Great car to take on long trips very comfortable and a very smooth ride. Feels like u r in a tank, very well built. Cabin is a little small but nothing to really be concerned about. Overall best car we have ever owned.
November 12, 2009Volvo are renowned for their safety and as far as i can tell the car delivers, big thick doors, DSTC aka traction control/dynamic stability and a few more in there anti rolling etc and the thing doesn't cut in to early or to late and is unobtrusive same goes with the EBD ABS it will let the wheels chirp just abit before either ABS or traction control cut in to save the day, airbags EVERYWHERE (and volvo's SIPS, side impact protection system) it is the only car in it's class to have airbags that cover the rearmost seats) and power a plenty (in the 5 cylinder turbo (intercooled) model) and the V8 is quicker again so no drama overtaking, the 5 speed gear box shifts nicely does though have a tendency to hunt for gears and with the turbo cutting in and out can make for some clunky gear changes and the manual mode gears are the wrong way around (push up/forwards for + and down/back for -), but it copes well enough. The engine sounds nice (5 cylinder is odd) however it isn't fantastic on fuel (I average around 16mpg however it is all city driving in LA traffic) and it has a small tank, meaning a small range, which means your always filling it up. It also has a rather large and oddly placed blind spot that take some getting use to , it is very well equipped auto headlights, auto wipers, dual zone climate control, sunroof, leather and rear parking sensors* option there are also alot of clever features such as heated side mirrors the outside glass is also coated with a film that repels water the recirculate (air in cabin) can be put on a timer, and the 7 seats can moved into any position imaginable great family car!
January 3, 2007While acceleration in this 5-cylinder turbo will not snap your neck, it holds it own wrt performance, quality, appearance, cargo capacity, passenger comfort, low cost of ownership and 5 stability control systems for safety. And, yes - its fun to drive.
July 9, 2011I tested this car before buying the 330i. You really gotta go for the T6 or, better: the 8-cyl engine, coz the rest sucks, especially the D5 diesel.
January 12, 2008Great acceleration with OK braking. No repairs thus far. Great styling. Mileage not great, but it is a V8 SUV. Would buy again, just let someone else drive off the depreciation. If you wait 2-3 years you get almost half off.
June 27, 2011More of a family car than the V70R, and a nicer overall drive.
January 9, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $50,555 | Seating 7 |
Engine 4.4L 311 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 8.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $47,095 | Seating 7 |
Engine 4.4L 311 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 8.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $36,770 | Seating 7 |
Engine 2.5L 208 hp I5 | Cargo Capacity 41.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $38,545 | Seating 7 |
Engine 2.5L 208 hp I5 | Cargo Capacity 41.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain AWD |
