Thursday, July 21, 2011

Styles and Options of Volvo XC90

 For 2007, there are two trims available for the XC90: the 3.2 and the V8 AWD. The V8 AWD is more powerful and comes with more standard features than the 3.2.

The XC90 3.2 is powered by, as the name implies, a 3.2L inline-6 with 235hp and a 6-speed Geartronic front wheel drive automatic transmission, although all wheel drive is an option. It sports 17" silver alloy wheels, a rear lip spoiler, body-colored bumpers and moldings, and black fender flares. Inside you'll find conveniences like 8-way power front bucket seats with cloth/leatherette seating, automatic air conditioning, an 8-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system with and amp and MP3 capability, HomeLink wireless control system, and power windows, locks, and heated outside mirrors.

Choose the XC90 V8 AWD and you'll get a powerful 4.4L V8 engine pumping out 311hp. This model is also moved by a 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, but it's also equipped with full-time Instant Traction all wheel drive. In addition, you'll automatically get a third row of bucket seats, a rear child seat, leather interior, an express sunroof, separate rear climate controls, and an in-dash 6-CD changer.

Options for both trims include a navigation system, rear park distance control, a DVD entertainment setup, and heated front seats. But if you can do without these items, the XC90 still packs quite a luxurious wallop.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Volvo S60


The Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 2000. Two generations of the sedan have been produced to date.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Ford Taurus


The Ford Taurus is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Originally introduced in the 1986 model year, it has remained in near-continuous production for more than two decades, making it the fourth oldest nameplate that is currently sold in the North American Ford lineup. It has had a more upscale Mercury branded version entitled the Sable (1986–2005; 2008–2009), as well as a performance variant, the Ford Taurus SHO (1989–1999 and 2010–); in addition, it served as the basis for the first-ever front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental (1988–1994). It was a front-wheel drive mid-size car during its first production run, and it is now a full-size car available in front- or all-wheel drive. It is built on the D3 platform since 2008.

Grand tourer


A grand tourer (Italian: gran turismo) (GT) is a high-performance luxury automobile designed for long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement.

The term derives from the Italian phrase gran turismo, homage to the tradition of the grand tour, used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers, able to make long-distance, high-speed journeys in both comfort and style. The English translation is grand touring.