2008 Volvo XC90 ReviewThe only sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Volvo’s lineup this year, the 2008 Volvo XC90 leaves consumers with absolutely nothing desired. With three models of the XC90 in dealerships, there’s still enough of a choice for drivers to be able to pick out exactly what they need in a high quality, Scandinavian designed SUV.

The base model of the XC90 is the 3.2 and it starts out at $36,210. Despite being on the low end of the price totem pole, it’s jam packed with all of the standard safety and comfort features that people have come to expect from Volvo. For example, Anti-locking Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA). It also has Roll Stability Control (RSC), front fog lights and side marker lights.

The mid model of the XC90 is the V8 AWD, which has a manufacturer’s suggested retail base price of $48,505. It comes with everything that its XC90 3.2 counterpart comes standard with, as well as a few other options and standard features that aren’t available on the 3.2. For instance, the child safety seats have an integrated center booster cushion in the second row and the third row has its own air conditioning. Additionally, the V8 AWD comes standard with speed dependent steering, something that isn’t even an option for the 3.2.

The top of the line model is the 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Sport, which starts out at $49,870. Unlike the other two models, it has a sport tuned suspension and steering, as well as a sport grille and sport exhaust tips. The XC90 V8 AWD Sport is also the only model that owners can add the Technology Package onto, which includes Sirius Satellite Radio, a premium sound system and Active Bi-Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights.