XC90 To Be Most Competitive, Best Equipped Premium SUV (2002)

With full specification details and prices now released, and nearly 700 orders already taken, the new Volvo XC90's innovative features, style and value are making a big impact on the premium Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) market - even before it's officially launched in October*!

The premium, standard specification for the XC90 D5 S (£28,400) and T6 S (£31,640) puts some of its more expensive rivals to shame, and includes:

• Seven individual forward facing seats
• Superior climate control with AQS (Air Quality System)
• 17in 'Neptune' alloy wheels
• High performance audio system with CD, 160W amplifier and eight speakers
• Reversing park distance sensor
• Cruise control
• Trip computer
• Rainsensor windscreen wipers
• Leading and innovative safety features: IC, ROPS, RSC (Inflatable side Curtain, Roll Over Protection System, Roll Stability Control)

Upgrading to the XC90 D5 SE or T6 SE (£30,400 or £33,640 respectively) offers even more luxury:

• Leather upholstery
• In-dash 6 CD changer
• 18in 'Atlantis' alloy wheels
• Electric driver's seat (with memory)
• Real wood (or aluminium) inlays

In addition, for customers wanting a little bit more style or comfort there is an interesting array of optional equipment, including:

• Bi-xenon headlights
• Dark tinted rear windows
• Rear seat headset sockets (x4)
• Air conditioning for third row of seats
• Mini-Disc player
• Laminated side windows
• Communications pack: Satellite navigation system, integrated GSM phone, Mini-Disc player, and Premium Sound System with Dolby Pro Logic II Digital Surround Sound, 4x70W and 1x25W amplifiers, and nine speakers.

Comparing the XC90's specification and price against its other premium rivals proves how competitive Volvo's SUV is:

Make	Volvo XC90	BMW X5	Mercedes M-Class	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model	D5 S	3.0D	ML270	2.7 CRD
� (on the road)	£28,400	£33,145	£28,795	£29,295
Specification highlights:
7 forward facing seats	ü	x	x	x
Inflatable Curtain (side)	ü (3 rows)	Front seats only	ü (2 rows)	x
WHIPS*	ü	x	x	x
Reversing sensors	ü	ü	x	x
Audio system	CD,8 speakers	Cassette, 6 speakers	Cassette, 6 speakers	CD, 8 speakers
ECC with AQS**	ü	ü	A/C	ECC
Self levelling suspension	ü	üf	ü	x
Trip computer	ü	ü	x	ü
Rainsensor	ü	ü	x	ü

* Whiplash protection system

** Electronic Climate Control with Air Quality System

As the first of the next generation of SUVs, Volvo's smart, innovative design and packaging gives its XC90 the benefit of extra space, versatility and style over its rivals with useful features such as:

• Up to seven forward facing individual seats available (including a third row of seats that discreetly folds away into the floor)
• New anti-rollover dynamic and safety technology (ROPS, RSC, DSTC)
• Infotainment - rear passengers can listen to their own music

XC90 dimensions compared to rivals:

	XC90	BMW X5	Mercedes M-Class	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Length (mm)	4798	4663	4587	4610
Width (mm)	1898	1876	1833	1790
Height (mm)	1784	1707	1820	1762
Wheelbase (mm)	2859	2821	2820	2690
Ground clearance (mm)	218	182	204	210
Towing capacity (kg)	2250	2300	2650	3500
Weight (kg)	2100	2065	2010	1881