
Volvo's first-ever SUV, the XC90, helped revolutionize the segment during the early 1990s. Not only did the XC90 introduce several great safety innovations that were well-needed, but it also provided ample passenger room. A durable design further separated this Swedish-built SUV from the pack. For good reason, the XC90 quickly became one of Volvo's most popular models. Let's take a closer look at what made the first-generation XC90 such a groundbreaking model.