VOLVO XC90
In the past Volvo would advertise about the longevity of its cars claiming the Volvo lasted over eleven years in Sweden. At that time, this was considerably longer than the expectancy for most other cars.
Over the years Volvo has produced many fine cars known for their safety and reliability but their sales have dropped. In fact, Volvo is no longer the number one selling car in Sweden. The number one selling car is Volkswagon.
Sales of Volvos became quite poor and the company had to be sold to a wealthy Chinese truck manufacturer, Geely. One particular model of Volvo, the XC90, produced for 13 years, with many tweaks and upgrades, struggled to remain competitive.
The Volvo XC90 wagon is a three row wagon that has a 316 hp direct-injected 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine that employs both a turbo charger and a super charger. The super charger spools up quickly and provides immediate power. This gives good acceleration off the line. Above 35 rpm, a turbo charger kicks in. These chargers, although quite complicated, give very good acceleration hauling this big vehicle to 100 km per hour in around 6.5 seconds.
On the down side, owners have had to deal with many problems. Many of these problems are electronic in nature. Many instrument panels fail. Weak electronics cause transmission woes, faulty door locks and troublesome air conditioners. The ultra high tech automated braking system, well advertised as a safety feature, has been reported to activate randomly which could lead to collisions. Some suggest that Volvo has overly complex systems of technology. These are being updated as this article is being written.
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