The purchase tax halving policy introduced by Bitauto Original not long ago has undoubtedly brought the slightly deserted auto market back to its original temperature. Except for some luxury brand models, almost all fuel models have ushered in their own "festival". And for those models whose price or displacement exceeds the standard, it is not just a matter of staring. Shortly after the policy was introduced, Volvo launched an official discount of 50% purchase tax for its medium and large SUV XC90, which also further improved the discount for this car. After all, for now, Volvo XC90 has the lowest price The terminal discount price of the 5-seater model B5 Zhixing Deluxe Edition is only 508,900 yuan. All of this is simply crazy for the price of nearly one million yuan for this generation of XC90 when it was first launched. But don’t get too happy yet. Let’s first see if this XC90, the lowest configuration, is worth buying.
The appearance is worthy of the status of Volvo's flagship SUV
What is more interesting is that although the price span of the entire XC90 series reaches 143,000 yuan, it is difficult to distinguish between high-end and low-end models just from the appearance. Therefore, low-end models can be said to have a slight advantage here. Everyone must be familiar with the iconic elements on its front. The waterfall-style front grille and Thor's Hammer LED daytime running lights are all familiar flavors and formulas. Configurations such as adaptive high and low beams and fog lights are only available on top-end models.
The XC90 is positioned as a medium-to-large SUV. Its length, width and height are 4953x1958x1776mm, and the wheelbase length is 2984mm. It is on the same level as the Mercedes-Benz GLE and slightly smaller than the BMW X5 and Audi Q7. However, among luxury brand SUVs of this size, the 5-seat XC90 B5 Smart Deluxe Edition is priced at only 508,900 yuan, which is obviously more cost-effective. In addition, the side design of the low-end version is no different from that of the high-end version, and both are equipped with 4-door keyless entry.
The rear of the vehicle has Volvo’s unique design style, and the Viking tomahawk-style taillights are always the most outstanding feature of the XC90’s rear. In addition, there are not many detailed embellishments at the rear of the car, but it highlights Volvo, a Nordic brand, that pursues a simple design concept. The vehicle's exhaust is also designed to be hidden. The rear tailgate of the low-end version also has an induction electric function, and the difference between the entire rear and the high-end version is only reflected in the logo.
The interior configuration is practical and comfortable
The interior design of the 5-seater XC90 B5 Smart Deluxe Edition still reflects the strength of a mid-to-large SUV from a luxury brand. Although its instrument panel uses a large area of slush molding, the light-colored wood grain veneer is added stillThe texture of the interior has been greatly improved. At the same time, the leather wrapping added to the door interior also makes the interior feel as luxurious as it should be.
The steering wheel in the car is wrapped in leather, but all series have manual position adjustment. Similarly, steering wheel heating is also available as an option for all series. The 5-seater B5 Zhixing Deluxe Edition is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument. The quality of this part has not been lost because of its status as a low-end model.
The size of the center console in the car is 9 inches, which is consistent with high-end models. It adopts an embedded design to ensure the integrity of the entire center console. The operation interface of the vehicle system is simple and practical, including navigation, basic voice operations, and Internet of Vehicles functions. Compared with some vehicle systems with many functions currently on the market, it pursues more practicality and convenience. In addition, Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection Functions have also been equipped.
As far as the interior configuration of the car is concerned, the 5-seater XC90 B5 Smart Deluxe Edition does not have much luxury at all. It is equipped with a large panoramic sunroof. This configuration can be seen on many current models. In addition, configurations such as automatic parking, reversing imaging, keyless start, and automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirrors are all relatively conventional configurations. However, referring to the high-end models of the XC90, except for rear manual sunshades and independent rear air-conditioning, there is not much difference in their interior configurations. However, Baohua has wireless charging for front-row mobile phones, 360° panoramic images, and 19 speakers. Configurations such as Wei Jian audio are only available on the top model. From this point of view, the configuration of the 5-seater B5 Zhixing Deluxe Edition is not shabby in the entire XC90 series.
The vehicle seats are wrapped in genuine leather, and the texture is indeed much better than that of ordinary brand models. The front seats each have a total of 10-way electric adjustment functions, and are also equipped with seat heating, and the main driver's seat also has seat memory configuration. Since the vehicle adopts a 5-seater layout, the second row of seats cannot be adjusted fore and aft like the 7-seater model.
The storage space in the car is still very ample, and some storage compartments in the central passage area can be covered by sliding covers when not in use, retaining the integrity of the design. There are two USB/Type-C ports at the front and rear of the vehicle, and after the second row of seats is folded down, a very flat space can be obtained in the vehicle, and it has a very deep length in the longitudinal direction.
B5 power can fully meet daily needs
The entire Volvo XC90 series is equipped with a 2.0T engine and a 48V mild hybrid system. The 5-seater B5 Smart Deluxe Edition uses a single supercharged intake mode, so its power data is somewhat weakened compared to the B6 version. However, its maximum power of 184kW and 350N·mThe maximum torque is enough for the XC90 to meet the needs of daily use. It is paired with an 8AT gearbox. The shift ball head adopts an ordinary design. Only the top model is equipped with a crystal-style ball head. The most intuitive feeling brought by the intervention of the 48V light hybrid system is that only very slight vibrations can be felt when the vehicle starts and stops, and the quality is excellent.
The vehicle chassis adopts a front double-wishbone type and rear multi-link independent suspension, and the main components of the suspension are made of aluminum alloy. Most XC90 models still use a configuration of coil springs and shock absorbers. Only the top models use air springs and have height and soft and hard adjustment functions.
Although it is the lowest configuration model, the 5-seater XC90 B5 Smart Deluxe Edition still has all the driving assistance functions. The vehicle is equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, lane departure warning, active braking, etc. The function can greatly reduce the driving intensity and improve safety during driving.
Editor’s comment: Although there are more and more families with second and third children, it is undeniable that 5-seater models still have a strong market. After all, for most people, a 5-seater car SUV is still the best choice. Therefore, as the only 5-seater configuration in the entire XC90 series, the 5-seater B5 Smart Deluxe Edition is no less competitive than several other 7-seater configurations. At the same time, its cheaper price makes it even more competitive. . In addition, users who purchase XC90 between June 1 and June 30, 2022 can enjoy the halving purchase tax subsidy policy provided by the manufacturer, and the first owner can also enjoy lifetime free maintenance, which is indeed a bit exciting. .
According to Bitauto App, Volvo Asia Pacific has sold a total of 114,505 vehicles in the past year, ranking 40th among all joint venture and independent car brands.
