The 2017 Volvo XC90's standard safety features include antilock brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and anti-whiplash front seats. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class offers surprisingly ample cabin room and a third row that’s suitable for adults. For those willing to go a bit more upmarket, the BMW X5 is a perennial front-runner that is additionally available with a frugal diesel engine. The Acura MDX delivers a compelling combination of features, willing performance and precise handling. There’s also Pilot Assist II, new for 2017, which provides a semi-autonomous driving mode at speeds up to 80 mph.Ĭhoices are plentiful in the premium crossover segment. For 2017, auto-steering has been been added to prevent a road departure in the first place. Energy-absorbing seat cushions and self-tightening seat belts reduce potential spinal injuries if the vehicle careens off the road.
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Frontal collision detection with automatic braking is standard, and it also applies the brakes when the driver attempts to turn in front of an oncoming car.
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Its good looks are not only skin deep - the XC90 boasts a long list of safety and driver assistance features in its meticulously trimmed cabin. There’s also a plug-in hybrid variant that generates 400 horsepower and can travel up to 14 miles on battery power alone. The XC90 takes a modern approach to its propulsion with a 316-horsepower four-cylinder engine that’s both turbocharged and supercharged. If there’s any doubt as to its luxury aspirations, the available 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system will put them to rest. Its cabin marries textures including matte-finish wood, metal, leather and even crystal. It is Scandinavian design writ large inside and out modern yet devoid of gimmickry luxurious in its simplicity. It certainly looks the part of a premium crossover, with quietly assertive styling that promises to stand the test of time.
Now in its second model year since being totally redesigned, the uncommonly elegant 2017 Volvo XC90 is the company’s flagship.