Volvo XC90 2016– car dimensions: 4953 mm long, 1931 mm wide and 1771 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,120 kg. Braked towing is 2,400 kg.
The cabin has a standard 11.2-inch centre touchscreen with Google built-in, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Four-zone climate control keeps all rows comfortable. Adaptive cruise control, Pilot Assist, lane keeping aid, BLIS with cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking that detects vehicles pedestrians cyclists and large animals, front rear and side parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera with reversing camera make daily driving and parking straightforward and safer.
With all seven seats in place there is about 301 litres of boot space, enough for a few bags. Fold the third row for around 650-708 litres behind the second row, or fold both rear rows for up to 1874-1950 litres with a flat floor and no loading lip.
Braked towing capacity is 2400 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is around 685 kg depending on exact specification. Air suspension with adaptive dampers is available on the Plus grade for better load handling and easier loading by lowering the rear.
The cabin offers ergonomic power front seats with memory and lumbar support plus heated front and outer rear seats. A laminated panoramic roof with power sunshade floods the three-row space with light. Laminated side glass cuts noise. Four-zone climate and air purification keep the air clean and cool. High-level ambient lighting and quality materials create a quiet, open feel for seven passengers.
Fuel consumption combined 8.1 l/100 km, 71 l tank.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating.
IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
Standard Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise, City Safety collision avoidance, BLIS with steer assist and cross-traffic alert.
Front, side, curtain and driver knee airbags plus WHIPS and ISOFIX.
The B5 mild-hybrid powertrain returns a combined fuel use of 8.1 l/100 km from its 71-litre tank. Real-world figures vary with load, climate and driving style in the UAE heat.
Service needs follow the onboard indicator. In hot dusty conditions many owners change oil and filters around every 10 000 km or six to twelve months. Transmission fluid benefits from attention at longer intervals despite sealed-for-life claims.
Crash protection earns five NHTSA stars overall and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. The standard kit includes Pilot Assist, automatic emergency braking that detects vehicles pedestrians cyclists and large animals, lane keeping, blind-spot information with steering support, and a full set of airbags with whiplash protection.
Keep the car by sticking to approved oils and genuine parts, cleaning the cabin filter regularly and using the Volvo app for remote climate and air-quality checks. Regular software updates and genuine service maintain the safety systems and residual value.
Length 4953 mm, Width 1931 mm, Height 1771 mm, Wheelbase 2984 mm (XC90 2016-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, volvocars.com/en-sa/cars/xc90/specifications, volvocars support pages and encycarpedia, uae.yallamotor.com and zigwheels.ae.