Another new model year, another string of tweaks for Volvo’s XC90 SUV that has entered its tenth year in production with no replacement in sight.
For the 2013 model year, Volvo claims that the mid-size SUV has been “delightfully refreshed” (their words, not ours), and that the result is “the most significantly updated XC90 since its launch a decade ago”.
Apparently, someone at Volvo forgot about the 2006 facelift that brought several visual and mechanical upgrades including a redesigned snout and the introduction of a then new straight-six engine.
For the record, we’ll remind you that we first heard about the updated XC90 at its European presentation last September.
The cosmetic spruce up on the 2013 model includes body color front and rear bumpers, sill moldings and wheel arches, plus standard LED daytime running lights and taillights.
Te base XC90 3.2 also receives a new silver front bumper bar, chrome taillight trim, silk matte mirror caps, air intake décor trim and 18-inch “Thalia” alloy wheels.
Inside, the 2013 XC90 3.2’s seven-seater cabin gains sanded silver aluminum inlays, white instrumentation lighting and a leather strap on the tailgate. In addition, all XC90s are now equipped with standard rain sensor windshield wipers and headlight washers.
The Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels also receive standard Sovereign hide soft leather seating surfaces, red wood inlays and gearshift knob and Executive floor mats, with a red wood steering wheel being a new option for both trim levels.
The sportier looking XC90 R-Design model benefits from new 19-inch “Ixion” alloy wheels and updated upholstery and trims.
The 2013 XC90 is priced from $39,500, not including an $895 destination fee (*).
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 XC90XC90 3.2: $39,500XC90 3.2 Premier Plus: $42,000XC90 3.2 Platinum: $44,700XC90 3.2 R-Design: $42,300XC90 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus: $42,700XC90 3.2 R-Design Platinum: $45,400Destination: $895
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