- Refined six-cylinder petrol engines
- Comfortable front seats
- Comfortable ride
- Safe and predictable handling
- Small turning circle
- Largecargo area
- Dull driving experience
- Body roll when cornering
- Poor interior space for its size
- Restricted rear seat foot and headroom (especially with sunroof)
Overview
Released in March 1997, the Volvo V90 was a large, rear-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Sweden, the Volvo V90 was powered by Volvo’s 2.9-litre B6304 engine which had double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder; a four-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard. The V90, however, was not a new model as it was essentially a re-badged Volvo 960 .
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V90 SE | 2922 cc B6304S petrol I6 | 4sp auto | 150 kW at 600 rpm | 267 Nm at 4300 rpm |
Dimensions and suspension
The Volvo V90 was 4860 mm long, 1750 mm wide, 1460 mm tall and had a 2770 mm long wheelbase.
The Volvo V90 had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension. Furthermore, the V90 had rack-and-pinion steering with hydraulic power assistance.
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Volvo V90 included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Features
Standard features for the Volvo V90 SE included 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD player, climate control air conditioning, leather seats, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, power sunroof, roof racks and an immobiliser.
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