Volvo has made a minor adjustment to the XC90 for
the 2018MY, though it's one that could mean a lot to consumers, as all versions
of the mid-size SUV now get a 3-row layout, at no additional cost.
Adding the extra seats in the boot is standard even
on the base T5 trim level, reports CarsDirect, as confirmed by the online
configurator, which gives the Swedish vehicle a clear advantage over the BMW
X5, whose third-row is available as an optional extra.
The additional seats fold fully flat into the boot
floor. This means that all versions of the 2018 Volvo XC90 have a maximum
volume of 85.7 cu-ft (2,427L) with the two rear rows of seats folded down, 41.8
cu-ft (1,184L) with the second row up, and 15.8 cu-ft (447L) when all seats are
in place.
Volvo's XC90 starts from US$ 46,900 in T5 Momentum,
and US$ 54,050 in T6 guise, whereas the R-Design and Inscription versions of
the car can be had from US$ 52,300 and US$ 59,150, respectively.
For the top-of-the-line Excellence, the Swedish firm
is asking US$ 104,900, but leftover 2017MY examples benefit from a US$ 20,000
discount, in addition to a "conquest" bonus that slices a further US$
3,500. Moreover, some dealers offer discounts of their own, so make sure you
check the market before making a deposit for one.
