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?The Volvo lineup is one that will get you excited about buying a car. Volvo's SUVs are a brilliant example of versatility, luxury, and power. There are three SUV models to choose one, each one exemplifying its own personality. You'll be able to explore seating options from five to seven! There are new safety technologies as well as plug-in hybrid powertrain options for maximum efficiency. A Volvo SUV is a fantastic option if you are looking to get the most out of your driving experience. With more space and style, you can take on the day with confidence…

 

The All-New Volvo #XC90Excellence. Four individual seats. Our idea of luxury. http://bit.ly/XC90excellence

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The modern and marvelous XC90 is all the rage these days, and the top-spec edition of this stunning SUV is our newest dream car.

The XC90 Excellence is aptly named thanks to a long list of luxurious that are sure to stun. For starters, the Excellence trades the standard 3rd-row split bench for a four passenger configuration that offers rear-seat passengers lots of leg room...

When it comes to finding safe, innovative, luxury vehicles that are efficient, we have Santa Rosa, CA covered. Our selection of new Volvo vehicles, like the XC90 T8 Twin Hybrid provides you with standout fuel economy, as it is able to charge using the power of electric energy, run on gasoline, and other cars.

This morning we learned of yet another accolade for the acclaimed XC90 premium crossover. Last night, at a media event associated with the upcoming Denver Auto Show, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) named the XC90 the winner of its "Crossover of the Year" award...

Today, Green Car Journal announced that Volvo's world-first seven passenger plug-in hybrid SUV, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, was the winner of its 2016 "Luxury Green Car of the Year" award.

"The new Volvo XC90 T8 is a milestone luxury SUV offering the important features most desired by buyers who want it all,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com. "Its attractive new styling...

Volvo : VOLVO XC90 T8 TWIN ENGINE NAMED 2016 LUXURY GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR BY GREEN CAR JOURNAL https://t.co/Gpuwpue7h4

— Newspress USA (@NewspressUSA) January 21, 2016

Ever since its debut, the XC90 has been turning heads of customers and critics alike, with sales exceeding projections by more than 50 percent. This morning we were happy to read that the luxurious SUV was one of only three finalists to make the cut for the North American Truck/Utility of the Year (NACTOY) award.

The NACTOY award is unique, because instead of coming from a single media outlet, it is awarded by an group of 53 independent journalists from the United States and Canada. The award is designed to recognize the best new truck/SUV of the year…

"The first thing many of us noticed about the new XC90 is how it reminds us of the Volvos of our collective 1970s and 1980s youths: a perfect box, far more concerned with utility than sexiness, yet so exquisitely crafted that it screams expensive."

It seems to us at Smothers European Volvo that our beloved Swedish brand is coming for the luxury crossover crown.  And on the back of the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90, it should have absolutely no trouble hitting that very target.

Find out what elevates this utility hauler to SUV supremacy by viewing the video below:

Three trim levels comprise the XC90 model catalog.  And for most, the base Momentum will offer more than enough.

Standard…

The brand new 2016 Volvo XC90 has finally landed. As loaded as it is with new innovations and features, it feels like a welcoming, serene place to kick back and relax.

For some lucky chauffeured drivers, the XC90 Excellence could become a true haven.

At Smothers European Volvo, we are finally welcoming the new 2016 Volvo XC90 into our inventory, but there are still features that have yet to be released. The lounge concept was…

The flagship engine we've been waiting for to be paired with the 2015 Volvo XC90 might have just been unveiled. Introducing the High Performance Drive-E Powertrain, a family of engines that take a 2.0L four-cylinder mill and double-turbochargers it with results that are nothing short of impressive.

To wit, the high end member of this family (which we hope and pray makes it to the new XC90) will produce 450 horsepower with its…