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Read moreWhat makes the 2021 Volvo XC90 so different from its competitors?
The 2021 Volvo XC90 competes in a crowded segment where there are a lot of options. Where it stands out is in its ability to deliver exceptional luxury and style in a package that also includes the latest technologies. There’s something different about the Volvo XC90. It feels different on the road, it looks different, and it packs impressive technology.
Volvo is also a pioneer when it comes to safety, and it offers buyers some of the most advanced technologies designed to keep you safe on the road and make every drive more enjoyable.
Here’s how the 2021 Volvo XC90 stands out from its direct rivals like the BMW X5, Lexus RX, and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The impressive engine lineup
It’s not unusual for a midsize luxury SUV to offer multiple engine options. That said, the Volvo XC90’s lineup is unique. For starters, it offers a powerful turbocharged base engine with 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque which is more than the base engine in the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Next, it offers a supercharged AND turbocharged T6 engine with 316 horsepower.
This is where it gets interesting because with a starting price of under $70,000, this T6 engine is the most affordable engine with over 300 horsepower in the segment. This gives you impressive performance without sacrificing value.
Next is the impressive T8 engine. Volvo was one of the first automakers to recognize the potential of plug-in hybrid engines in luxury vehicles, and to this day the T8 plug-in is one of the few PHEV options in the segment. The GLE, Audi Q7 or Lexus RX don’t offer a plug-in hybrid version, and good luck finding a BMW X5 PHEV. They are very few and far between.
Therefore, buyers who want a plug-in hybrid luxury midsize SUV will want to turn to the 2021 Volvo XC90. They will then get nearly 30 kilometres of all-electric range along with 400 horsepower. Yes, 400 horsepower.
The luxury inside
To truly understand how the 2021 Volvo XC90 stands out from its rivals, you have to sit inside and take it for a test drive. This vehicle is absolutely remarkable in its luxury and overall refinement. The centre Sensus screen is just like an iPad, and the glass transmission lever is a sight to see. Every detail, from the Swedish flag on the seats to the quality and sustainable wood trim, exude luxury in the Volvo XC90.
The XC90 also has the best seats in the business, and truly shines in terms of offering a quiet cabin and a lot of interior space.
The exterior design
Lastly, the exterior design really stands out in the 2021 Volvo XC90, especially when you opt for 20-inch or 21-inch wheels. When you drive an XC90, you turn heads with one of the cleanest, most contemporary designs ever built.
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