Posts in XC90 Long-Term Review
Momentum vs. Inscription

Buyers of late-model Volvo cars and SUVs have two fundamental decisions to make. First, do they want the base T5 engine configuration or the more powerful T6? Either is fine; it depends on how much off-the-line and passing acceleration is important to you. Second, do they want the base Momentum trim level or the more luxurious Inscription trim?

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Garaged

The XC90 isn’t getting much road time lately. Like the rest of the world, my wife and I are sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to do our part to slow the spread of the virus and also keep ourselves safe.

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Rolling on Rails

For a century, railroads were a critical cog in the US passenger transportation system. Today they still play a big role in moving freight, but passenger service is significant only in a few big metropolitan areas. Fortunately, there are still about 200 heritage railroads in operation, many offering short haul rides that are perfect for railroad buffs looking for a mystery dinner ride, say, or just wanting to share their love of railroads with their kids or grandkids.

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Dear Consumer Reports: We Beg to Differ

Full confession: I’m just nerdy enough that I’ve been reading Consumer Reports since high school, when my dad subscribed to the magazine. I subscribe to the online edition now, and still turn to it before making most major purchases. But I can’t agree fully endorse its review of the current-generation Volvo XC90, especially now that I’ve been driving my 2019 model for more than five months.

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