As soon as I got into the Volvo XC90 that I borrowed for the weekend from Riley Volvo Cars Stamford, I knew it was the ultimate car for busy moms. It is not only family-friendly but also very comfortable and luxurious.
As a working mom of three very busy kids, I’m not exaggerating the number of hours I spend in my car each week. I lovingly joke that we are at the phase of parenthood where our evenings and weekends are spent dropping kids off and picking kids up. I happened to have the car on Christmas Eve while I was finishing my last-minute shopping, and it made dealing with the hustle and bustle enjoyable!
Safety
Safety is a priority. My kids are old enough to hop in and out of the car for their activities, and we often carpool with their friends. When it is dark out, the handles for entering the car have lights, and when the car is turned on, the dash will show who is not wearing a seat belt. This is a huge help for kids who can buckle themselves. In addition, the lane-keeping aid is great for highway driving, and speed limit and school zone signs come up on the dash as an extra helpful precaution.
The backup camera is panoramic and crystal clear. For example, one morning, when I was backing out of my driveway, I could see a neighbor walking her dog in my blind spot from the camera.
Ease and Simplicity
With a dash of luxury, of course. Does this car have everything you could think of in a vehicle? Yes! But the best part is none of it is intimidating. I love that all the functions are digitized and in one space. All of the extras, like my personal favorites, the moon roof, which we got to watch snow from, and Google Maps being on the dash, make driving anywhere easy! The look of the interior is also simple and gorgeous. I like the fact that everything is just one touch.
Comfort
I cannot say enough about the comfortable driver’s seat in the Volvo XC90. Again, I spend a lot of time in the car; the comfort of the seat makes it so much easier! Perhaps my favorite feature is the different driver profiles. You can set everything from seat preference to the look of the dashboard and radio stations for up to three drivers. There is no need to adjust the seat or mirrors after my husband drives the car!
My kids have grown a lot since we last drove the XC90. Since we are used to a minivan, I was not sure how comfortable they would be in the back seats. However, there was plenty of room, and we could easily fit three extra people.
We will purchase a new car in the next year or so, and my husband and I agree that we will go to Riley Volvo Cars Stamford to buy a Volvo XC90.
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