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San Antonio Express-News On the Road Column.

Publication: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Date: Friday, October 10 2003

By G. Chambers Williams III, San Antonio Express-News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 10--The XC90, Volvo's first SUV, is typically Volvo: a great vehicle, loaded with luxury amenities and the best safety features money can buy.

But in one aspect, it's a bit untraditional, as far as Volvos go. It's actually quite stylish.

This Swedish automaker that has long been known for safe, dependable but somewhat boxy vehicles waited a long time to add a sport utility to its fleet.

But after a week in the driver's seat of the XC90 (ba

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