A 6.5 inches
ride height advantage over XC90, and an impressive maximum ground
clearance of 9.2 inches (when equipped with 18-inch wheels) allows
the new 2013 Volvo XC90 to move to light offroad and stand
up to the demands of suburban road conditions. To prevent perhaps
the most dangerous mishap common to SUVs, Volvo now includes Roll
Stability Control (RSC) that activates the DSTC (Dynamic Stability
and Traction Control) to help prevent rollovers. Just in case,
the roof of the Volvo XC90 is composed of Boron steel, which Volvo
notes is four times stronger than conventional steel. The entry-level
2013 Volvo XC90 2.5T comes with front-wheel or all-wheel
drive, a 208-hp 5-cyl engine, and 5-speed automatic transmission.
The T6 AWD has a 268-hp 6 cyl and a 4-speed automatic. Antilock
4-wheel disc brakes and antiskid/traction control are standard.
2013
Volvo XC90 Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options: There will continue
to be a debate whether the 2013 Volvo XC90 is a true SUV or a
crossover. Regardless, the 2013 Volvo XC90 is a safe and
fun vehicle. You can order an 2013 XC90 with leather upholstery,
a moonroof, memory for the side mirrors, a power passenger seat,
an in-dash six-disc changer, Homelink and an auto-dimming mirror.
You can even get a Dolby Pro Logic II Surround system with 12
speakers, 18-inch wheels, a wood steering wheel and power retractable
side mirrors. Deeper 2013 Volvo XC90 options include a third-row
seat with a rear air conditioner with its own controls, a self-leveling
rear suspension, rear headphone outlets with separate stereo controls
and a center booster seat for the second row. Individual options
include a DVD-based navigation system, bi-HID headlamps, a park
distance control system and a DVD entertainment system that'll
be available in the year. If you're shopping for a luxury SUV
or crossover SUV, the new 2013 XC90 just might fit the
bill.
The 2013 Volvo XC90 comes with either a twin-turbocharged
inline 2.9-liter six-cylinder that produces 268 horsepower and
280 pound-feet of torque managed by a five-speed automanual, or
a turbocharged inline 2.5-liter five-cylinder, mated to a four-speed
automanual, that produces 208 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The
new Volvo XC90's maximum tow rating is 5,000 pounds for both engines.
XC90 has 4 door unibody construction with turbocharged power and
a choice of 5-passenger seating or 7 with an available 3rd-row
bench (2013 Volvo XC90)
