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01-23-2002, 07:30 AM
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Volvo's new SUV
Just thought you all might want to check it out(yeah, I know this is a Honda site).
http://www.volvoxc90.com/intro.html Looks pretty nice. Not the conventional "boxy" Volvo. Engine T6 (268 bhp) 6-Cylinder Twin-Turbo Engine Producing 268 bhp (200 kW) @ 5200 rpm Torque 280 ft-lbs @ 1800 - 5000 rpm Available with 4-Speed Geartronic Transmission 2.5T (208 bhp) 5-Cylinder Light-Pressure Turbo Engine Producing 208 bhp (154 kW) @ 5000 rpm Torque 236 ft-lbs @ 1500 - 4500 rpm Available with 5-Speed Geartronic Transmission Suspension Front: MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar Rear: Multilink Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar Steering Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Brakes 4-Wheel Power Assisted Disc Brakes 4-Channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA) Exterior Dimensions Length (mm/in.) 4799/188.9 Width (mm/in.) 1890/74.4 Height (mm/in.) 1740/68.5 Wheelbase (mm/in.) 2859/112.6 Track, Front (mm/in.) 1634/64.3 Track, Rear (mm/in.) 1624/63.9 Ground Clearance, Curb (mm/in.) 218/8.6 Some equipment or features shown are optionally available. Electronically Controlled All Wheel Drive Roll Stability Control (RSC) Antilock Braking System (ABS) Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (dual threshold air bags) Side Impact Air Bag for Driver and Passenger Front Seat Inflatable Side Curtain (IC) Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) Moonroof Seat Belts: 3-Point Inertia-Reel, Automatic Pretensioners for All Seating Positions Power Driver's Seat Premium Audio System Including 305W Dolby Pro-Logic II® Digital Surround Sound ULEV and ULEV II Turbo Charged Engines Split Tailgate; Light and Versatile (easy to open/close) Head Protection for All Three Rows of Seats Roof Structure Reinforced with Boron Steel Rear Seat Entertainment, Includes 7" Roof-Mounted Monitor and DVD Player (retailer installed) Safe Approach and Home Safe Lighting System Security System with Siren and Battery Back-Up Two Step Remote Entry, Central Power Door Locks Power Heated Rearview Mirrors 40/20/40 Split Rear Seat ISO-FIX Compliant Integrated Center Booster Cushion 16, 17, or 18 Inch Alloy Wheels Fog Lights Front Skid Plate Roof Rails Rear Door Child Safety Locks Rear Seat Audio Outlets with Separate Radio Controls B-Pillar Ventilation Outlets (C-pillar on seven seat variant) Night Vision Rear Wiper/Washer Tinted Windows Large Windows for Greater Visibility Unibody Construction Built on a Premium Car Platform Lower Cross-Member for Increased Car-to-Car Compatibility
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01-23-2002, 07:47 AM
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Not bad looking.. The new Volvos have really come around..
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01-23-2002, 08:52 AM
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Gotta give them credit. This being their first SUV, they've done good....
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01-23-2002, 10:39 AM
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Ya that thing is quiet nice!! I'm glad that people are finally appreciating volvos..
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01-23-2002, 01:52 PM
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looks like a lifted V70
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01-23-2002, 04:06 PM
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I have to say thats one pimp volvo if there is such a thing i like it!! it gets a big
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01-23-2002, 05:11 PM
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That's pretty interesting. Not too bad.
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01-23-2002, 09:11 PM
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Second that one. And yup, doesn't look "boxy" anymore. And the new features are really cool. That's a nice SUV, but I wouldn't buy an SUV for myself though. Don't need such a gas guzzler in the city  |
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01-23-2002, 10:42 PM
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gas guzzler good for me i like v8 although not in suv  i've got a van/suv complex i refuse to let them up me on the road ya know i dont let em pass me if possible and safe!!! |
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01-23-2002, 10:44 PM
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did i read that right???????? 5 cylinder not 4 not six but 5????  |
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01-24-2002, 06:51 AM
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Yep.... Straight from the site. Kinda like the Geo Metro 3 cylinder..... http://www.volvoxc90.com/specs_flash.html
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01-24-2002, 08:53 AM
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yeah thats what i was thinking but why??? 5 cylinder is kinda wired of well what ever trips your trigger |
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01-24-2002, 10:49 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Volvo's new SUV
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5 cylinder cars are wierd to americans cause we dont have many.. but its pretty common in Europe.. 
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01-24-2002, 04:35 PM
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 I don't like it! |
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