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    2012 Volvo XC90

    Used from

    $69,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.8 - 12.9 L / 100km

    About the Volvo XC90

    The 2012 Volvo XC90 is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,990 for the R-design variant and topping out at $75,990 for the D5 Executive.

    There are 4 variants of the XC90 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/420Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (179kW/320Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2012 XC90 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    67.54 - 81.7 kW/t
    56.99 kW/t
    179.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    249 litres
    249 litres
    1,260 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.77 - 12.82 L/100km
    6.29 L/100km
    14.93 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    620 - 773 km
    591 km
    1,351 km
    Price
    $69,990 - $75,990
    $62,990
    $257,700
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    23 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Next Steps

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    2012 Volvo XC90 Price

    R-Design

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$69,990

    Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$71,990

    D5 R-Design

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$72,990

    D5 Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$74,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Volvo XC90 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volvo XC90

    R-Design

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Child safety seat
      • Number: 1
      • Type: Integrated
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1004
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1408
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1374
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1041
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 879
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1480
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1459
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Split Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Executive

    Adds to R-Design:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood
    Removes from R-Design:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    D5 R-Design

    Adds to Executive:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Executive:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood

    D5 Executive

    Adds to D5 R-Design:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood
    Removes from D5 R-Design:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2012 Volvo XC90 Specs

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volvo XC90.

    2012 Volvo XC90 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo XC90

    The most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 is the D5 Executive with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volvo XC90Fuel TypeCombined
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded12.9 L/100km
    See all Volvo XC90 Fuel Economy

    2012 Volvo XC90 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volvo XC90?

    The Volvo XC90 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volvo XC90.

    Volvo XC90 FAQs

    The cheapest Volvo XC90 is the R-Design that starts from $69,990.

    The most expensive Volvo XC90 is the D5 Executive that starts from $75,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC90 is 2250 kg offered by the following variants: R-Design, Executive, D5 R-Design and D5 Executive.

    The largest Volvo XC90 is the R-Design which measures 1936mm wide, 4807mm in length and sits 1784mm tall.

    The most powerful Volvo XC90 is the R-Design which has 179kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Volvo XC90 is built in Sweden and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volvo XC90 is the R-Design which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volvo XC90 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.