The 2010 XC90 is offered in six-cylinder 3.2 and 3.2 R-Design models with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive and the flagship 4.4-liter V8 AWD. Every XC90 model is now equipped with seating for seven, leather trim, a power glass moonroof, rear park assist, third-row climate control and an integrated center booster cushion for the second-row seat.

Key convenience features available on the 2010 Volvo XC90 include rear fog light with auto-off; daytime running lights; front fog lights; remote-controlled central locking system; memory for power driver?s seat; cabin filter; flat-folding front passenger seat; power driver?s seat and manual height adjustable passenger seat; front coat hanger; electronic climate control; illuminated lockable glove box; 12 beverage holders; tinted windows; front door panel storage pockets; interior lighting; tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated cruise and audio controls; rear-door wiper/washer; two-speed windshield wipers with intermittent cycle; front and rear power windows with one touch up/down; trip computer; electrically adjustable heated outer rearview mirrors; exterior mirrors with side direction indicator; ambient temperature gauge; illuminated vanity mirrors; auxiliary input; remote audio controls mounted on steering wheel; and Sirius satellite radio preparation.

The front-wheel drive 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 and 3.2 R-Design models are powered by a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine, while the all-wheel drive XC90 V8 AWD and XC90 V8 AWD R-Design come with an eight-cylinder engine. A single six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission is available on all 2010 Volvo XC90 trims. Fuel economy of the XC90 3.2 models is 14/20 mpg (city/highway) and that of the V8 versions is 13/19 mpg (city/highway).

The 2010 XC90 gets a variety of standard safety devices that include roll stability control; inflatable curtain; Side Impact Protection System; dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags; side-impact airbags; dynamic stability and traction control anti-skid system; roll-over protection system; energy-absorbing frontal structure; anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution; integrated child booster seats with adaptive seatbelts; anti-submarining protection; Whiplash Protection System; seatbelts with pre-tensioners; head restraints for all seats; remote controlled alarm; and tire pressure monitoring.