Safety, kid friendliness and $6000 under competitors’ prices are the leading three accolades of a *Review of Volvo SUV Models. These luxury vehicles are fun to drive on twisty mountain roads and handle snow and ice with surefooted ability. After all, these are Swedish driving machines inside and out. Between the compact, sporty XC 60, the station wagon-like XC 70 and the luxurious, spacious midsize XC 90, there is a fine-tuned driving machine for every person and every need.
Safe All three vehicles have received the coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Top Safety Pick” award. These vehicles are given five stars for protecting passengers during crashes. Receiving a four star rating for rollovers, the vehicles have less than a 20% chance of tipping over in an accident. Other features include the special rear park assist which alerts drivers when any object comes within one foot of the rear bumper. Common features like traction control, anti-skid systems and anti-lock brakes give drivers better control. In order to reduce whiplash injuries, the front seats cradle the spine and neck.
Family Friendly Special designs make loading and unloading toddlers and babies quick and easy. With the third row seat feature, seven people can be transported in comfort. Although the interiors are plush, both the materials and styles promote easy care so families can concentrate on enjoying the smooth rides instead of worrying about spills.
Great ValuesWith purchase prices ranging from the low $30,000s to $48,000, the base price beats the competition. Since the XC 60 and XC 70 start at only $32,000 and the XC 90 Volvo SUV comes in at $37,000, buyers save money and get Bluetooth free of charge.
The pros and cons of these three Volvo SUVs include handling, ride, gas mileage, clearance and towing capacities. Volvos provide wonderful handling and a quiet, car-like ride on any road surface. Gas mileage is on the low side with 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 highway for the XC 60 and XC 70 while the XC 90 is 15 city and 18 on the open roads. As the ground clearance is less than 9 inches, these are not designed for off-roading. With plenty of cargo space and a towing capacity up to 4960 pounds, these are wonderful vehicles for people who want to get away for the weekend in style and take their boats, ATVs and campers with them.
According to the Review of These Models, Volvos are great investments. The Volvo SUV XC 60, XC 70 and XC 90 are safe, kid friendly and underpriced. These comfortable, fun-to-drive machines work for soccer moms, commuting around town or heading for the steep mountain slopes during ski season.
