Article Comments - 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Follow-Up Test

7 messages, Last post on Jun 09, 2007 at 8:46 AM

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Article comments for Follow-Up Test: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport - We lived with the 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport for a few days, took it for a round-trip drive of 250 miles, squealed its tires at the test track, and we were prepared to tell you that the V8 Sport is vastly superior to the standard-issue XC90 V8. (more)

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#1 of 7 Article Comments - 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Follow-Up Test by KarenS HOST Apr 16, 2007 (7:22 am)
Check out our 2007 XC90 follow-up and let us know what you think. Follow-Up Test: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Replies to this message: isaacl (Apr 17, 2007 4:17 am) cwalton1 (Apr 17, 2007 9:48 am)
#2 of 7 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Follow-Up Test [KarenS] by isaacl Apr 17, 2007 (4:17 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 16, 2007 7:22 am) As an admirer of the XC90, I love that Volvo keeps making it better and better. Especially with a Yamaha V8. My question is in a disagreement with flicmod, I love the concept of BLIS. He said it's too intrusive. Is it in fact too intrusive? I would imagine on the freeway it glows whenever a vehicle is in the blindspot. So again, on the freeway I would imagine it flashes....ALOT. Seeing as how you people didnt make a note of it, I assumed it wasnt a problem, even a nuisance. Let me know almighty edmunds.com PEACE ISAAC Replies to this message: cwalton1 (Apr 17, 2007 9:48 am)
#3 of 7 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport Follow-Up Test [isaacl] by cwalton1 Apr 17, 2007 (9:48 am)
Replying to: isaacl (Apr 17, 2007 4:17 am) Check the photo of the center stack: : It's hard to make out, but within that line of buttons just ahead of the shift lever is a BLIS on/off button. You can shut it off in those cases where it would become annoying -- althought the soft orange glow of the light is hardly annoying. --Chris Walton
#4 of 7 Why aren't we talking about the 800 lb gorilla in the room? by noflash1 Apr 17, 2007 (12:13 pm)
Why do we still laud SUVs with praise when they cost $60 a week in gas, pollute the environment, and put our troops in harms way? Hoping Edmunds will see the light through the smog, noflash Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 17, 2007 12:21 pm) calhon (Apr 18, 2007 10:16 am)
#5 of 7 Re: Why aren't we talking about the 800 lb gorilla in the room? [noflash1] by steve_ HOST Apr 17, 2007 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: noflash1 (Apr 17, 2007 12:13 pm) Different articles here appeal to different people. Perhaps you'd enjoy this recent one more: Better Gas Mileage: Grading Hybrids and Other Technologies Here's some more discussions where your comments would be more topical: Are automobiles a major cause of global warming? Article Comments Automakers React to President Bush's Energy Initiatives Car Sharing - ZipCar, FlexCar, City CarShare - do they work? Enjoy!
#6 of 7 Re: Why aren't we talking about the 800 lb gorilla in the room? [noflash1] by calhon Apr 18, 2007 (10:16 am)
Replying to: noflash1 (Apr 17, 2007 12:13 pm) Clarification on DSTC: The article states, DSTC is not off despite indicator light saying so; predetermined limits are merely increased. That's a misinterpretation of the indicator light. The indicator light tells you whether the throttle reduction component of DSTC (spin control) is ON or OFF. The other two components, traction control and active yaw control are always active. It's not really about increasing predetermined limits. In Volvo lingo: Spin control - throttle reduction to prevent wheels spinning during acceleration Traction control - torque transfer from a wheel that loses traction to the other wheel on the same axle Active yaw control - braking one of more wheels to maintain directional stability; e.g., to prevent the vehicle from sliding It's useful to turn off spin control, for example, in deep snow or sand.
#7 of 7 I love my XC 90 Sport by xc90sport Jun 09, 2007 (8:46 am)
I've had my 2007 Volvo XC 90 V8 Sport for 4 months now and I absolutely love it. My previous car was a 2004 BMW X5 4.4 which I loved very much. That BMW was the best car I had ever owned. When the lease ended, the new model with the 4.8 was not readily available and I had wasted 2 months renting a car and when I saw this at the LA Auto Show, I chose to lease it instead. In comparison to my BMW, there are some creature comforts it lacks that are minor but noticeable. The outside mirrors don't dim when headlights are shined into them like the rearview mirror, there is some wind noise from the sunroof, the upgraded DYNAUDIO stereo doesn't stand up to the BMW Logic 7 and though I don't smoke, I liked the ashtray up front to hold coins....my Volvo comes without one...I can buy an insert that uses a cupholder up front though. Areas where my Volvo excels; the navigation system is far easier to use and I like to infra-red remote control so the passenger can program it too, while my BMW at the time didn't offer a third row option, this car does and it's surprisingly comfortable and the separate Rear AC is great for those passengers, my Volvo also has more cargo space with the rear seats up and my Red Sport stands out unlike my Silver X5...BMW doesn't offer a Red Color in their new X5. Driving the car, it does feel a little heavier then my BMW but that's negligible to me. The car has great off the line power and the torque band curve lasts so passing on the freeway is great. Gas mileage is the same as my X5 with premium fuel, 14 miles per gallon...granted I drive harder then your average SUV driver I'm sure. The car feels solid, has a terrific road presence and since it's the sport, its looks are more aggressive and unique to this model which I like. I get more compliments on this car then I did with the X5. The all-wheel drive system is Ok. I say that because BMW has a rear-wheel bias and provides power to the front when needed. Volvo has a front-wheel bias and provides to the rear when needed. If you've driven them both, you can tell the difference. The front wheel drive car feels weighted down while the rear wheel drive car feels like it has a better front to rear weight ratio. My Volvo has the new BLIS system which is handy. When I first got it, I was always noticing the small light while driving when something appeared in my blind spot...especially at night. However, after a week or so, I learned to not notice it and only looked for it in my peripheral vision when I was truly looking to change lanes. The system can be turned off but I hardly notice it anymore and have learned to use it when I need. It's slick. Overall, for someone such as myself that wants the roominess of an SUV, the power of a V8 and the aggressiveness to drive it harder then your average SUV driver, I will say this is a great SUV. I have not driven many of it's close competitors like the Acura MDX. I have driven the ML350/ML550 and Mercedes just doesn't do it for me. I've driven the Infiniti FX45 and the ride is terrible. It's pretty quick and a solid drive but I'm not a fan of the shape and the harshness is more then I want. Granted...this Volvo isn't like driving an Escalade, it seems to have the right amount of tightness and comfort. Whether I have 4 passengers, 6 passengers or myself, the ride is consistent.