Volvo today announced availability and pricing for the XC90 V8 Sport — featuring a dynamic chassis setting, unique appearance, interior specification upgrades, and sport tuned suspension. “Pricing and positioning in this extremely competitive segment are integral to success,” said Anne Bélec, president and CEO, Volvo Cars of North America. The 311 horsepower SUV will cost $49,300.
“We have had numerous requests for a sportier XC90,” said Susanna Johnsson, Product Manager of Special Vehicles at Volvo Car Corporation. “They are from customers who appreciate the versatility and comfort of an SUV but who also want a bit more driving pleasure. We have developed the Volvo XC90 V8 Sport especially for them, with a dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19″ wheels,” she explained.
The Volvo XC90 Sport will be launched with 2 colors that are unique for this XC90 variant – Passion Red and Electric Silver – plus double chromed exhaust pipes. The interior is customized with a sport steering wheel and gear selector covered in perforated leather, plus sports seats with additional lateral cushioning to support the driver during cornering. Gallery after the jump…
10/19, 3:08 PM
posted by:
Zhenya_Gatech
w00t, more yamaha v8s for us to pull from the yards and shove into a 242 or my 1800. sell many
10/19, 3:38 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
i like the exterior detailing a lot, but the interior is dark, just so, so dark, too much black plastic for me
10/19, 5:03 PM
posted by:
A4
it definatly looks better than before, even though thats not saying much. The price point is about right. Im sure they hope soccer moms dont know the difference between this and an X5.
10/19, 6:42 PM
posted by:
MM
Was anyone actually asking for a sportier XC90? Wow cant imagine that. Anyway I like the exterior look, but the interior is too dark for me. This thing is up against some really stiff competition like the SRX, MDX, and FX45.
10/19, 10:27 PM
posted by:
VDuv Kux Klan
ugly truck!
10/19, 10:48 PM
posted by:
Renton
It is still nothing compared to the X5.
Volvo knows it. The FX45 crushes it as well.
That V8 Yamaha is sweet though, Ford should put that thing in the 500 ASAP.
10/20, 2:52 AM
posted by:
Saud
nice.
10/20, 9:36 AM
posted by:
BrokenCadillac...
Still a looker. And the interior build quality is a bazillion times better than my Cavalier, I mean SRX. I plan on looking at one of these once I dump my Caddy wonderwagon on the next unsuspecting sucker.
10/22, 10:52 AM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
hahaha broken cadillac always throws zingers at those ****ty ****ty GM/Domestic products, i agree with you 100% man