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The critically acclaimed 2016 Volvo XC90 continues to rake in the accolades more than half a year after its introduction last fall. The latest addition to the trophy case came from the Texas Auto Writers Association during the Texas Auto Roundup, held this past weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway. The annual event draws more than 50 TAWA journalists to evaluate the industry's latest offerings...

Volvo : ALL-NEW VOLVO XC90 R-DESIGN CHOSEN AS LEADING PERFORMANCE UTILITY BY TEXAS AUTO WRITERS ASSOCIATION https://t.co/CsMahPp61E

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Big, beautiful and bad to the bone, the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90 is, in our humble opinion here at Borton Volvo, one of the very best full-size SUVs on the road today.

Yet, what makes it so? The video below -- a review of the XC90 from AutoGuide.com Managing Editor, Jodi Lai -- will explain all:

It's admittedly rather tough to find fault with the X90's drivetrain. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder is both super- and turbocharged and dishes out a dazzling 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. A snappy, eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are served up…

It is an honor to win the Motor Trend SUV of the Year award. However, it's extra special to win it twice, since only all-new or substantially redesigned vehicles are even considered.

Ushering in a new era of seven-passenger SUV's, the XC90 first won the award when it was introduced to the market in 2002. Now entering its 14th year of production, the XC90 has once again earned the coveted and iconic title. The supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower Drive-E engine has an EPA rating of 25 miles-per-gallon highway...