2016 Volvo XC90, any sightings?
Aug 18, 2016, 5:43 pm
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2016 Volvo XC90, any sightings?
I know National doesn't order a lot of Volvo's, but has anyone spotted one of the '16 XC90's (the brand new design) in the wild yet? I kind of doubt it, but I see them all over town and would love to try one for a weekend.
I'm also secretly hoping they take on a couple S90 sedans when those hit showrooms. I was very impressed when I saw it at the Detroit Auto Show this spring.
I'm also secretly hoping they take on a couple S90 sedans when those hit showrooms. I was very impressed when I saw it at the Detroit Auto Show this spring.
Aug 14, 2018, 4:00 pm
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Location: Gulf Coast
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Grabbed a 2018 XC90 4WD from PNS for $15/day on a mid-size reservation.
It had Sirius XM active, so the upgrade was closer to $8/day.
Nice ride! Infuriating infotainment system. Averaging close to 25 MPG, mostly highway.
It had Sirius XM active, so the upgrade was closer to $8/day.
Nice ride! Infuriating infotainment system. Averaging close to 25 MPG, mostly highway.
Aug 18, 2018, 9:14 pm
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Just finished 400 miles in one.
They are the best looking SUVs on the market. The seats are very comfortable. The infotainment and instrument cluster screens were easy to read and had great resolution and bright light performance. I liked the 3 different drive modes. Averaged around 24 MPG for the entire trip.
There were some odd interior choices though.
Instead of a push-button start, you turn a knob in the same motion you turn a key. To turn off the vehicle, you turn the same knob the same direction as to turn it on.
The “auto” HVAC setting behaves oddly. Also, there’s no “max” AC button, a must in hot/humid climates.
The panoramic sunroof cover is translucent and was already beginning to sag (10k miles on the odometer).
The operation of the infotainment and climate systems is very very touch-screen intensive. I imagine owners get used to it over time, but for a shorter rental, I found it less intuitive than other brands’ systems.
The key fob is massive. It’s square-shaped and the unlock/lock buttons are on the outer perimeter leaving the large flat surfaces completely unused. Horrible key design. No remote start, either.
They are the best looking SUVs on the market. The seats are very comfortable. The infotainment and instrument cluster screens were easy to read and had great resolution and bright light performance. I liked the 3 different drive modes. Averaged around 24 MPG for the entire trip.
There were some odd interior choices though.
Instead of a push-button start, you turn a knob in the same motion you turn a key. To turn off the vehicle, you turn the same knob the same direction as to turn it on.
The “auto” HVAC setting behaves oddly. Also, there’s no “max” AC button, a must in hot/humid climates.
The panoramic sunroof cover is translucent and was already beginning to sag (10k miles on the odometer).
The operation of the infotainment and climate systems is very very touch-screen intensive. I imagine owners get used to it over time, but for a shorter rental, I found it less intuitive than other brands’ systems.
The key fob is massive. It’s square-shaped and the unlock/lock buttons are on the outer perimeter leaving the large flat surfaces completely unused. Horrible key design. No remote start, either.
Aug 18, 2018, 10:39 pm
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Has anyone seen a '18 vintage XC60? I've seen a few 90s here and there, but I haven't seen the 60s and they are just as nice, and certainly more fuel efficient.