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2008 Volvo XC90

2008 Volvo XC90 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$36,210 - $49,870

Original MSRP:
$34,037 - $46,379

2008 Volvo XC90 Review
The 2008 Volvo XC90 luxury SUV is a 4-door, 7-passenger sport-utility vehicle that is available in 3 trims - the 3.2, the V8, and the V8 Sport. The Volvo XC90 3.2 has a customary 3.2-liter, I6, 235-hp engine while the Volvo XC90 V8 Sport has a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 311-hp engine. Both trims have a custom 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The 2008 Volvo XC90 carries a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.

The luxury standard features on the Volvo XC90 include - front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction control, stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, compact spare tire with underbody carrier, multiple protective airbags, child safety door locks, keyless entry, multi-functional remote, universal garage door opener, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, stereo system with CD player and changer, vehicle and radio anti-theft, trunk anti-trap, pre-wiring, dual power outlets, emergency fuel shut-off, second row sound controls, anti-lockout, full power accessories, valet lock-out, power sunroof, intermittent wipers, sunshade, memory/folding/signaling/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, dual automatic climate controls, rear HVAC controls, driver/passenger multi-adjustable power seats, front folding and memory seats, leather interior, automatic headlights and fog lights. All of these features may not be standard on the Volvo XC90 3.2.

Optional upgrades include a first aid kit, an electronic parking aid, chrome wheels, a navigation aid, DVD player, rain sensing wipers, running boards, compass, heated seats and headlight washers.

The 2008 XC90 is carried over from 2007 and has a base starting price of $36,210.
Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 08V206000
Mfg's Report Date MAY 02, 2008
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Number of Units Affected 102
Summary VOLVO IS RECALLING 102 MY 2008 XC90 AND S80 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT BOLTS TO THE ENGINE MOUNT.
Consequence THE ALUMINUM BRACKET FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT COULD BREAK DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SUB-FRAME, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A REDUCED ENGINE TORQUE OR STALLING OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS FOR SPECIFIC MARKINGS. IF ANY OF THE BOLTS CONTAIN THE INCORRECT MARKINGS, THE BRACKET AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Notes VOLVO RECALL NO. 197. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2008 Volvo XC90 Models & Prices

2008 Volvo XC90 I6
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
FWD 4dr I6 $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*
FWD 4dr I6 w/Snrf $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*
FWD 4dr I6 w/Snrf/3rd Row $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*
AWD 4dr I6 $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*
AWD 4dr I6 w/Snrf $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*
AWD 4dr I6 w/Snrf/3rd Row $36,210 $34,037 $555 / Month*

2008 Volvo XC90 V8
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
AWD 4dr V8 $48,505 $45,110 $735 / Month*

2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
AWD 4dr V8 Sport $49,870 $46,379 $756 / Month*

2008 Volvo XC90 Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
I6 V8 V8 Sport
70/30 dual-split tailgate
Black roof rails    
Dark tinted rear windows
Daytime running lights
Front fog lights
Halogen headlights w/auto-off
Pwr glass moonroof w/sliding sunshade
Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, puddle lights, integrated turn signals
Rear fog light
Rear intermittent wiper w/automatic function in reverse when front wipers on
Safe Approach & Home Safe security lighting
Silver roof rails  
Sport grille    
Variable intermittent front wipers
INTERIOR Features
I6 V8 V8 Sport
(12) cup holders
12V pwr outlet
2nd row integrated booster cushion  
2nd row integrated booster cushion w/sliding feature    
3rd row air conditioning w/separate controls
3rd row leather seat
8-way pwr driver seat w/adjustable lumbar, 3-position memory
8-way pwr passenger seat w/adjustable lumbar
Aluminum dash inlays    
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3/WMA changer-inc: 160-watt amp, (8) speakers, RDS, aux input, equalizer
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player-inc: 160-watt amp, (8) speakers, RDS, aux input, equalizer    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cargo area grocery bag holder
Cargo area lights
Central pwr locks
Cloth/vinyl seating surfaces    
Cruise control
Driver info display
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Dual-zone electronic climate control (ECC)-inc: 2nd row vents
Flat-folding 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat
Flat-folding front passenger seat
Front center armrest
Front door storage pockets
Front footwell entry lights
Front reclining bucket seats  
Front reclining sport bucket seats w/extra padding & side bolsters    
Front seatback storage pockets
Front/rear reading lamps
Head restraints at all seating positions
HomeLink universal garage door opener
Ignition immobilizer
Illuminated lockable glove box
Interior cabin light delay feature
Leather seating surfaces  
Leather shift knob    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/aluminum inlay, illuminated cruise/audio controls    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/illuminated cruise & audio controls    
Outside temp gauge
Plush floor mats  
Pollen filter
Pwr windows-inc: front auto-up/down, anti-trap feature
Rear seat audio controls
Rear window defroster w/timer
Remote keyless entry
Sapeli real wood inlays    
Sapeli wood steering wheel w/illuminated cruise/audio controls    
Sapeli-trimmed shift knob    
Security alarm system w/battery backup
Sirius satellite radio prep
Sport floor mats    
Sport graphite leather seating surfaces    
Sport interior styling    
Sport shift knob    
Sport watch-dial instrument cluster  
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Tire pressure monitoring system
Trip computer
Wood inlays    
MECHANICAL Features
I6 V8 V8 Sport
17" x 7" "ANTAEUS" alloy wheels    
18" "CAMULUS" alloy wheels    
19" "VULCANIS" sport alloy wheels    
235/65R17 tires    
235/65R18 tires    
255/50R19 performance tires    
3.2L I6 engine    
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/emergency brake assistance (EBA)
4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes
4.4L V8 engine  
6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission w/OD, winter mode
Compact spare
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Electronically-controlled all wheel drive w/Instant Traction
Front wheel drive    
Front/rear stabilizer bars
MacPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link independent rear suspension
Nivomat self-leveling rear suspension
Pwr rack & pinion steering    
Roll stability control (RSC)
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering  
Sport exhaust tips    
Sport tuned suspension    
Stainless steel front skid plate
SAFETY Features
I6 V8 V8 Sport
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for all seating positions
Anti-submarine seats
Boron steel reinforced passenger compartment
Child safety rear door locks
Collapsible steering column
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS)
Front cross-member for SUV-to-car impact compatibility
Front seat belt force limiters
ISO-FIX child seat attachments
Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights
Pedestrian protection
Rear window deactivation
Roll-over protection system (ROPS)
Side impact protection system (SIPS)-inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, front/rear side inflatable curtains (IC)

2008 Volvo XC90 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
I6 V8 V8 Sport
18" X 7" "ATLANTIS" CHROME WHEELS -inc: 235/60R18 tires  
18" X 7" "CAMULUS" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 235/65R18 tires    
ACTIVE BI-XENON HEADLAMPS W/AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL -inc: headlamp washers  
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS)
CLIMATE PKG -inc: heated front seats, headlamp washers, rain sensor windshield wipers *GROSS*
CLIMATE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: rear park assist, pwr retractable mirrors, interior rearview mirror compass, pwr child locks, interior air quality system (IAQS) *GROSS*
CONVENIENCE PKG SAVINGS *CREDIT*
DUAL-SCREEN REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
DYNAUDIO SOUND SYSTEM -inc: 650-watt amp    
EXECUTIVE PKG -inc: 19" "GALATEIA" aluminum wheels, premium soft leather, premium soft floor mats *GROSS*    
EXECUTIVE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
LEATHER STEERING WHEEL    
TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: active Bi-Xenon headlamps w/auto level control & washers, Sirius satellite radio w/6-month subscription, Dynaudio sound system w/650-watt amp *GROSS*    
TECHNOLOGY PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: remote, DVD map data, real time traffic
WOOD STEERING WHEEL    
MODEL OPTION Options
I6 V8 V8 Sport
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED ALL WHEEL DRIVE W/INSTANT TRACTION    
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED ALL WHEEL DRIVE W/INSTANT TRACTION (REQ: Premium Pkg)    
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED ALL WHEEL DRIVE W/INSTANT TRACTION (REQ: Premium Pkg, Versatility Pkg)    
PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr glass moonroof w/sliding sunshade, leather seating surfaces, 8-way pwr passenger seat w/adjustable lumbar, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3/WMA changer/160-watt amp/(8) speakers/RDS/aux input/equalizer (REQ: Versatility Pkg) *GROSS*    
PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr glass moonroof w/sliding sunshade, leather seating surfaces, 8-way pwr passenger seat w/adjustable lumbar, AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3/WMA changer/160-watt amp/(8) speakers/RDS/aux input/equalizer *GROSS*    
PREMIUM PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
VERSATILITY PKG -inc: 3rd row leather seat, 3rd row air cond w/separate controls, Nivomat self-leveling rear suspension, 2nd row integrated booster cushion w/sliding feature, rear seat audio controls *GROSS*    
VERSATILITY PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
PAINT Options
I6 V8 V8 Sport
METALLIC PAINT
PREMIUM ELECTRIC SILVER METALLIC PAINT  
STANDARD PAINT
WHITE PEARLESCENT PAINT    
SEAT TRIM Options
I6 V8 V8 Sport
CLOTH/VINYL SEATING SURFACES (STD)    
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD)  
PREMIUM SOFT LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: Executive Pkg)    
SPORT LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: Metallic Paint)    
SPORT LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD)    

2008 Volvo XC90 Technical Specifications

Brakes
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2 x - TBD - 13.2 x - TBD - 13.2 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x - TBD - 12.1 x - TBD - 12.1 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 88.8 87.4 87.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 43.3 43.3 43.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 11.1
Engine
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Displacement 3.2L/195 4.4L/269 4.4L/269
Engine Type Gas I6 Gas V8 Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 6200 311 @ 5850 311 @ 5850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 236 @ 3200 325 @ 3900 325 @ 3900
Exterior Dimensions
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Height, Overall (in) 70.2 70.2 70.2
Length, Overall (in) 189.3 189.3 189.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.9 8.9 8.9
Wheelbase (in) 112.6 112.6 112.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.7 74.7 74.7
Fuel Tank
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1 21.1 21.1
Steering
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7 2.7 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0 40.0 40.0
Suspension
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Front Tire Size 235/60R18 235/65R18 255/50R19
Rear Tire Size 235/60R18 235/65R18 255/50R19
Transmission
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic, Automatic, Automatic,
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Front Head Room (in) 40.1 39.7 39.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0 41.0 41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3 58.3 58.3
Passenger Capacity 5 7 5
Passenger Volume (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 39.7 38.4 38.4
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4 36.4 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.8 57.4 57.4
Weight Information
I6 V8 V8 Sport
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4356 4826 4826

2008 Volvo XC90 Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/emergency brake assistance (EBA)
Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags
Side impact protection system (SIPS)-inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, front/rear side inflatable curtains (IC)
Roll-over protection system (ROPS)
Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS)
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners for all seating positions
Front seat belt force limiters
Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights
Child safety rear door locks
Rear window deactivation
ISO-FIX child seat attachments
Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC)
Roll stability control (RSC)
Collapsible steering column
Boron steel reinforced passenger compartment
Front cross-member for SUV-to-car impact compatibility
Daytime running lights
Anti-submarine seats
Pedestrian protection
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A