Price as tested: $47,685
Powertrain: 311-horsepower 4.4-liter V-8, 6-speed automatic transmission
Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg in Consumer Reports' testing
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Rank: 3 out of 5
Highs: Engine and transmission, regular fuel, safety features, interior flexibility, towing capacity
Lows: Reliability, steering feel
"The V8 engine is powerful and a marked improvement over past engines," Consumer Reports said. "However, reliability remains far below average for the XC90."
The XC90's handling is also praised. An agressive stability control system helped the XC90 post a much higher speed in avoidance maneuvers than other vehicles in this class.
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