Volvo XC90 T5
A entry-level Volvo XC90 variant has
just been introduced into the US, dubbed the T5. Joining the T6 and T8 models,
the new XC90 T5 comes installed with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
delivering 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The only transmission available will
be an eight-speed auto but customers will have the choice of front-wheel drive
or all-wheel drive.
The XC90 T5
will only be available with seating for five, rather than the seven of its
bigger brothers. Despite that, it still comes well-appointed with a number of
luxuries and advanced technologies.
The interior of the T5 is
outfitted with 10-way power adjustable front seats, a navigation system with a
12.3-inch digital display, cruise control, Bluetooth, lane departure warning,
automatic emergency braking, keyless entry/start, a panoramic sunroof, engine
stop/start, rear parking sensors and a review camera. 18-inch alloy wheels also
come standard.
For those looking for even more create
comforts, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system can be optioned as can full LED
headlights, heated front and rear seats, adaptive cruise control, a heated
steering wheel, blind spot warning and a 360-degree view camera.
When optioned with front-wheel drive,
the Volvo XC90 T5 starts at US$ 44,945 with all-wheel drive adding US$ 2,000. By
comparison, the entry-level T6 is US$ 3,850 more and the T8 plug-in hybrid is an
extra US$ 22,150.
