2016 Volvo: XC90 marks brand's rebirth

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Volvo is heralding the 2016 XC90 crossover, with Scandinavian styling and a roomier interior, as the rebirth of the Swedish brand.

The XC90 is the first vehicle that Volvo Cars has developed since Ford Motor Co. sold it to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. in 2010. The XC90 has no components from Ford's parts bin.

The U.S. XC90 will be equipped only with all-wheel drive. The 2.0-liter turbo and supercharged engine generates 316 hp and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The XC90 also has a stop-start function. Fuel economy hasn't yet been certified by the EPA.

Sticker prices start at $49,895 for the base Momentum model. The range-topping Inscription model starts at $55,495. Both prices include shipping.

U.S. sales are scheduled to start in May.

A 400-hp plug-in electric hybrid with a range of 25 miles on electric power alone goes on sale in October. Pricing hasn't been released.

Today, the XC90 must compete against five luxury rivals with substantially higher sales -- the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML and Infiniti QX60 -- said Frank Vacca, product brand manager for Volvo Cars of North America.
 


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