Although reliability of these T8s can be hit or miss, my 2019 T5 just made it to 100k miles with zero issues. Best vehicle I've ever owned (and I clearly drive a lot)
Welcome back While, Alex!! While unorthodox, I love how Volvo(and Mazda) take their compelling products and just keep refining them year after year as opposed to what traditionally happens in having largely the same vehicle untouched for 5-7 years. Being around for 7 years, the XC90 still looks and drives good plus it still has excellent proportions/size. Luckily, they're finally addressing their infotainment offerings(but I MISS the exhaust tips!)
Volvos have a very unique and compelling design language. Thor's hammer is the coolest headlight name and design! Love my silver-on-blond S90 Inscription and its Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
We custom ordered one of these Feb 3rd and picked it up a couple weeks ago. We love it! Since we work from home and rarely need two cars, we're now driving gas free most of the time. But it's nice to be able to go away for the weekend and not have to think about charging. Our son loves the built in booster, and the fact that the middle seat moves independently from the side seats allows us to separate him from his sisters a little. The XC90 replaced our gas guzzling 2021 Subaru Ascent. We decided to get one car that can do it all, rather than replace my 2006 Pontiac Vibe (which will last forever, since it's really a Toyota). But in the rare case we need two cars, at least the Vibe gets decent MPG for a 16 year old car.
Good comment, my Wife and I are cross shopping the Subaru Ascent and the XC90 Recharge Extended Range. Can you talk a bit more about the difference between the two that you've noticed the most? Is cargo behind 3rd row better/worse? Anything related to kids would be great since we have 3 kids with a 4th on the way (will be 2 in child car seats and 2 in booster seats). We are familiar with driving a PHEV (we have a chrysler pacifica hybrid PHEV now), but want to get away from Chrysler's unreliability. Anyway, do you use child car seats? Any problems with storage (lack of, etc)? Any difference in safety/technology that miss from the subaru or glad you have with the volvo? I'd love to ask about a billion questions. lol My Wife really wants the Subaru (we live in the PNW, so subaru is very helpful with the adverse weather/mountains/etc) and we have a 2004 subaru wrx that has been extremely reliable (241k miles on it with barely any issues). I'm not familiar with Volvo's reliability.
Hi @@slandshark, our son sits in the built in booster (which he loves and we do too; every car should have these in all seats!). His twin sisters sit in forward facing car seats on either side of him. They are slim Gracos, because our Dionos were too big for rear facing in the Ascent, but we'll probably switch back to the Dionos eventually. Our third row is down unless we're going to the zoo or museum with grandparents. Cargo space behind the 2nd row was my main concern, but the XC90's third row folds flat (unlike the Ascent's), and its cargo area is more square, so even though it's smaller on paper, it feels bigger (we could fit two Ikea high chairs in there without taking off the legs, which we couldn't do in the Ascent). But if cargo space behind the 3rd row is a concern for you, you should probably stick with your minivan, or get a Suburban. Reliability was another concern, but given its 4 year warranty, that's a concern for another day. Not using gas most of the time is important enough to me to risk potentially worse reliability. Adverse weather is not a concern. We live in the snowbelt and aren't worried. It has AWD, but winter tires are more important than AWD. My Vibe is FWD and I grew up with only FWD and RWD vehicles. Just put winter tires on and you're fine. My wife's biggest complaint is that the blind spot warning light is on the outside of the mirror instead of the inside, so it's harder to see without turning your head. Also, the cubbies/cup holders are smaller and there aren't as many of them, but it's not as bad as we first thought. The center console is almost useless, but the glove box is big and has a shelf, so we just put everything there and it's somewhat organized. One thing we love about the Volvo is that with the key in your pocket you can open the back doors if they are locked, which is super useful if you're holding a kid. With the Ascent we had to grab the front door handle to unlock all doors, then open the back door. The other thing I love about the Volvo is that the side mirror position is linked to the seat memory, which is huge when you're 11" taller/shorter than your spouse. One annoying thing is the overpriced retractable hitch says to only use it for towing or with a bike carrier up to 200 lbs. I plan on using our cargo carrier on it anyway, but most hitches can hold 300+ lbs. so I'll need to be mindful of the weight. Also, it doesn't come with a plug for a 4 pin light connector, so I need to get an adapter to tow my trailer. Also, rear sunshades are a $6,300 upgrade, but they are a lot easier to use than the Ascent's.
@@chrisruddy8406 Thanks for the response! How much real world range have you been getting in PURE mode (EV only)? And what has your hybrid mode MPG been like? I've read that Volvo maintenance cost can be pretty high as well, what has your experience been? I'm trying to compare 5 year and 10 year overall costs between the Volvo and Subaru as well.
@@slandshark this is our first Volvo and we've only had it 2 weeks, so I can't comment on maintenance costs, but it includes 4 years of regular maintenance. We only had the Subaru 1.5 years, so I can't really comment on maintenance for it either. Our plan was to keep the Subaru 8-10 years, but when the extended range XC90 was announced we realized it made more sense to sell the Ascent for $1k less than what we paid for it and switch to a PHEV, given our driving habits. On average, we drive less than 20 miles a day, in multiple 1-10 mile trips on 30-40 MPH roads. Our lifetime MPG in the Ascent was 20. However, recently it's been closer to 19, as the number of our kids' activities has increased. This is with my wife driving, who averages 10% better MPG than me :) In the XC90, we use Pure mode for daily driving and plug it in as soon as we get home. We haven't driven enough to compare reported range to actual range, but one time we drove 28 miles mostly on the interstate and had 4 miles of range left (starting from 35 or 36). So I assume the reported range is accurate for city driving, and you lose about 10% on the highway. On Friday, my wife drove 350 miles, all interstate on gas (battery set to Hold), and only got 23 MPG (she stopped half way and each half was 23 MPG). On the trip back, without using Hold, she got 36 MPG for the first half (starting with a full battery), and 27 MPG for the second (starting with an empty battery). I think they are including the time on battery in the calculation. During each half, the about 1/3 of the battery was regenerated and used. There are two features on the Ascent that you may want that the Volvo doesn't have. First, on the highest trim Ascent, the rear view mirror is also a screen for a rear view camera, so you can load up the car with people or stuff and still see behind you. We didn't have that because that trim only comes with captains chairs and we needed a bench. The other is the 2023 Ascent is getting Wireless CarPlay.
Always have liked Volvo designs. There design language is one of my favorites. My Best Friend has a 2020 XC90 and I was impressed by the feel of the Interior when i was in it. Thanx for Explaining how that Hybrid mode works always wondered.
Thank you for a very detailed explanation of how the current xc90 works. I've been driving an r design for 2 months and loving every time I get into the vehicle. The pure mode option makes my daily commute gasoline free, and when I need the power or flexibility during a road trip, just tap into the hybrid/sport option. All while having the 3rd row, excellent sound coming from bowers and wilkins speakers, and a premium-feel interior.
I'm still loving my 2017 T6 XC90 R-Design. It's been very reliable with no issues after 5 years and I have no interest in upgrading to a new XC90. I'm disappointed that Volvo seems to be downgrading its former standard amenities (no leather wrapped keyfob, no console drive mode selector, no rearview mirror compass, no standard front sensors).
Bruh let me know when you are gonna switch out because mine has been such a nightmare 😩 LOVE the design volvo has for their vehicles but reliability wise mine is not there AT ALL. (2016 T6 xc90 momentum)
@@clarissajohnson9909 No issues at all with mine. It still looks amazing in R-Design Passion Red and puts a smile on my face when I drive it, park it, and walk away from it.
Volvo nailed the nail on the head with the design of the XC90. For a design that is over 7 YEARS old, it still looks better than what most manufacturers in its competitor class are putting out today.
Definitely not the cheapest vehicle to maintain! However, I've owned my 2016 XC90 T6 since 2018; purchased with just a little over 50k miles on it. It now has over 140k miles and still runs brand new !!! These are beautifully crafted machines and like any car, if well maintained, should last hundreds of thousands of miles in my belief. Best used consumer option in the midsize luxury SUV market in my opinion! I do not plan on giving her up anytime soon!
Alex I do enjoy your car reviews but I learn more about the songs you hear and love your taste in music. you can do a special on your favorite songs 😁.
@@Nickelectric if you’re in hybrid mode and cruising, when you punch the accelerator there’s a second lag and then it goes quick. If you’re in Power and punch it, it’s quick. Smooth ride and you have to watch how fast you’re really going instead of feel
Volvo turned out a great product here, their recharge fits how my family uses a vehicle perfectly, we are averaging 70 mpg with one. On the other hand we do occasionally make long trips 500 - 800 miles and do not want to be tied to EV stations.
The T8 Recharge powertrain is something that greatly appeals to me. The combination of most powerful and most efficient is something a lot of wealthy, but practical consumers would pay for. Would love to see Alex text the S60 again now that it also gets the same battery pack and motor.
FYI: Regarding Apple car Play in the Volvos with the new Android Systems, ... Apple said the first vehicles to support the new Next Generation CarPlay-2 experience (not yet officially named) Will be announced in 2023, with committed automakers including: Ford, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and More. Apple said it will share more information about the new CarPlay Experience in the near future. This update would arrive in your car via OTA update for the android systems. But, I Think The current Volvo Android users would just Like to finally get their Current promised Carplay at the moment via the OTA update. 😉
I've got a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and their reliability is pure crap. We've owned it for 18 months and it's spent 4 months of that time in the shop. Left my family stranded 700 miles from home when it only had 6,000 miles on it (needed a transmission replacement). Tons of front-end suspension issues/replacements. It's had multiple electric engine parts replaced that further broke the vehicle. Everything takes weeks/months to get (for parts). And our experience isn't even unique. Last time our Pacifica Hybrid was in the shop there were 10 other vehicles waiting for the same part, some waiting for more than 100 days. I would never recommend the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to anyone. Fantastic vehicle when it works, but it's FCA's 5th year now making these vehicles and reliability has gotten worse, not better. Just look at the Pacifica Forums, just non-stop reliability issues for tons of people.
@@slandshark Thank you for informing us. With $6 gas, a PHEV Minivan is compelling, but not if it's a lemon. If Toyota could get a PRIME Sienna to market, it would be a huge hit👍 10,000 miles each year gas-free could justify the price. Our Range Extender (i3) got us 24,000 miles last year on 25 gallons of gasoline. Love having cheap home-plug EV power, but also love having an ICE onboard so we're never handcuffed to spotty public charging if we venture out on a trip.
@@slandshark Your experience is not the norm, just the noisy. We've driven ours more than 14k miles with one trip to the shop within the first 500 miles only.
At 1:35 you mentioned the only other option being the Aviator. However, the Sorento is available as a 3 row PHEV crossover, and the Pacifica if the buyer is open to minivans as well.
The only use case I can see for Pure mode with the new powertrain is when you're going on a short trip and travelling fast enough to benefit from the lowered suspension. The new powertrain is so competent, the only time I would take it out of hybrid mode is when driving on unplowed roads or hilly dirt+gravel. I recently took a 140 mile trip with a cargo carrier hanging off the back in hybrid mode with the destination set. Arrived with 1 mile of electric range and had 34.5 MPG overall, with speeds between 50 and 75, with some slow-downs (after leaving the 40 miles of expressway) for small towns along the state route portion of the trip. The button blank in the back section is for deploying the hidden tow hitch when equipped.
I love your videos, some of the best and most informative. May I suggest you put the camera that's on your face during the drive on the dash instead? No offense, but we don't need to see you. With how configurable and informative the modern dashes are, I'd love to see that in different vehicles.
Alex, did you skip the seat score and legroom comparison? The years of consistency in your evaluations criteria is imo a key differentiator of your channel.
2022.5 reminds me of the 2nd gen Nissan Pathfinder where they did a major exterior and interior update in the middle of the 1999 model year and called it a 1999.5 model.
Alex, can you comment on the new NHTSA data showing level 2 autonomous systems, especially those of Honda and Tesla appear to be associated with a number of accidents and deaths? I feel this is important since many automotive journalists have been pushing automakers to adopt these technologies despite the lack of evidence of safety.
Glad they updated the power-train. Wish they'd updated the dash and dials as well though they're nice now but a bit dated considering the company it's in.
You, Alex, so many times mentioned in other videos the most comfortable third seat in a car with a plug - Chrysler Pacifica hybrid PHEV. In this video you do not mention it I believe since you include only SUVs.
Question about PHEV. If the electric motor powers the rear wheels what happens in AWD if the battery is depleted and the conditions make AWD a must? Sometimes I drive for many miles (hundreds) with constant need for AWD in winter. Anybody know what Volvo can do to manage that? It is Swedish after all.
I'm cross shopping the Subaru Ascent and the Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Recharge Extended Range. I can buy the Ascent with $17k loan or the XC90 with a $39k loan. I'm just not sure if the Volvo is worth the extra $22k. It's for a family of 6 (2 child seats, 2 booster seats, 2 adults).
We are looking at one of these but we are going to wait for the total redesign. We would prefer more buttons. Tired of the touchscreen crap. And we are older millennials. It’s not like I’m an old person that can’t figure out a touchscreen. We have a 2013 old school version and it has been pretty good. I’d give it a C+.
Does 2022.5 have an updated and more reliable electronic rear differential? Browsing Swedespeed forum, many owners have experienced failures with this part.
It's coming. It was delayed by the pandemic. Alex mentioned it and it probably will be called Embla. But it is EV only. Volvo will present it later this year. Then Volvo will present another all-new design next year. And then the year after. The reason why this XC90 is staying around because it is a hybrid, and there is still a big market for hybrids. But all all-new Volvos will be EV-only. So the older cars will be updated some and will be sold alongside the new generation cars.
What kind of stories? I keep seeing people say there have been 'stories', but nobody ever has anything specific. Just 'I heard something from someone', almost like hearsay. :)
@@slandshark check Volvo forums, reddit, all over the internet. Tons of issues with the infotainment system. Electrical issues. Sensor issues. Brake issues. Numerous mechanical issues. The information is out there, just because you haven't looked doesn't mean it's hearsay
@@lordhades9455 I have looked on the forums, etc but all I see is normal stuff that I see on every other car forum. Anytime I see someone mentioning it on social media though, nothing specific is ever mentioned, which is why I asked here. Even when looking at the volvo forums right now in the XC90 section, almost all the posts are about older XC90's (like 2005 to 2010'ish), nothing about the new ones specifically.
I can't do plug-in for my 90 miles of commuting daily. EV needs to be more refined and less expensive. Regular hybrid usually means a really crappy drivetrain. I'm going with a high mpg gas only(probably a sedan) for now. We will see how the EV's are doing in a few years.
Why not just use the hybrid mode? The hybrid mode for XC90 is not like the sub 200HP hybrid of years ago. Test drive the XC90 in hybrid mode before comparing it to other older hybrid vehicles.
19 Miles @11.6 KWT Battery (Pre-2022's) to ("Slightly more") 36 mile @18.8 KWT Battery Pure EV Range. 😉... Traded in my 2020 XC60 T8 w/11.6K Battery, for a New 2022+ xc60 18.8K Battery. & I'm Loving my new ✌Slightly✌more Range. I'm Averaging 41 on Mine.
@@whiteandnerdytuba no. almost 2x range, avg commute in US is less than 30 miles so easily reaches that, >0.5 sec faster to 60, more powerful EV motor so used more in real world, now full $7,500 tax credit....yeah, the same car. Other reviews with drivers getting > 40 miles on EV.
Although reliability of these T8s can be hit or miss, my 2019 T5 just made it to 100k miles with zero issues. Best vehicle I've ever owned (and I clearly drive a lot)
i’ve got a 22 explorer st and i’m at 134k now. still going strong
Welcome back While, Alex!! While unorthodox, I love how Volvo(and Mazda) take their compelling products and just keep refining them year after year as opposed to what traditionally happens in having largely the same vehicle untouched for 5-7 years.
Being around for 7 years, the XC90 still looks and drives good plus it still has excellent proportions/size. Luckily, they're finally addressing their infotainment offerings(but I MISS the exhaust tips!)
Volvos have a very unique and compelling design language. Thor's hammer is the coolest headlight name and design! Love my silver-on-blond S90 Inscription and its Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
We custom ordered one of these Feb 3rd and picked it up a couple weeks ago. We love it! Since we work from home and rarely need two cars, we're now driving gas free most of the time. But it's nice to be able to go away for the weekend and not have to think about charging. Our son loves the built in booster, and the fact that the middle seat moves independently from the side seats allows us to separate him from his sisters a little. The XC90 replaced our gas guzzling 2021 Subaru Ascent. We decided to get one car that can do it all, rather than replace my 2006 Pontiac Vibe (which will last forever, since it's really a Toyota). But in the rare case we need two cars, at least the Vibe gets decent MPG for a 16 year old car.
Good choice
Good comment, my Wife and I are cross shopping the Subaru Ascent and the XC90 Recharge Extended Range.
Can you talk a bit more about the difference between the two that you've noticed the most? Is cargo behind 3rd row better/worse? Anything related to kids would be great since we have 3 kids with a 4th on the way (will be 2 in child car seats and 2 in booster seats). We are familiar with driving a PHEV (we have a chrysler pacifica hybrid PHEV now), but want to get away from Chrysler's unreliability.
Anyway, do you use child car seats? Any problems with storage (lack of, etc)? Any difference in safety/technology that miss from the subaru or glad you have with the volvo?
I'd love to ask about a billion questions. lol My Wife really wants the Subaru (we live in the PNW, so subaru is very helpful with the adverse weather/mountains/etc) and we have a 2004 subaru wrx that has been extremely reliable (241k miles on it with barely any issues). I'm not familiar with Volvo's reliability.
Hi @@slandshark, our son sits in the built in booster (which he loves and we do too; every car should have these in all seats!). His twin sisters sit in forward facing car seats on either side of him. They are slim Gracos, because our Dionos were too big for rear facing in the Ascent, but we'll probably switch back to the Dionos eventually.
Our third row is down unless we're going to the zoo or museum with grandparents. Cargo space behind the 2nd row was my main concern, but the XC90's third row folds flat (unlike the Ascent's), and its cargo area is more square, so even though it's smaller on paper, it feels bigger (we could fit two Ikea high chairs in there without taking off the legs, which we couldn't do in the Ascent). But if cargo space behind the 3rd row is a concern for you, you should probably stick with your minivan, or get a Suburban.
Reliability was another concern, but given its 4 year warranty, that's a concern for another day. Not using gas most of the time is important enough to me to risk potentially worse reliability.
Adverse weather is not a concern. We live in the snowbelt and aren't worried. It has AWD, but winter tires are more important than AWD. My Vibe is FWD and I grew up with only FWD and RWD vehicles. Just put winter tires on and you're fine.
My wife's biggest complaint is that the blind spot warning light is on the outside of the mirror instead of the inside, so it's harder to see without turning your head. Also, the cubbies/cup holders are smaller and there aren't as many of them, but it's not as bad as we first thought. The center console is almost useless, but the glove box is big and has a shelf, so we just put everything there and it's somewhat organized.
One thing we love about the Volvo is that with the key in your pocket you can open the back doors if they are locked, which is super useful if you're holding a kid. With the Ascent we had to grab the front door handle to unlock all doors, then open the back door.
The other thing I love about the Volvo is that the side mirror position is linked to the seat memory, which is huge when you're 11" taller/shorter than your spouse.
One annoying thing is the overpriced retractable hitch says to only use it for towing or with a bike carrier up to 200 lbs. I plan on using our cargo carrier on it anyway, but most hitches can hold 300+ lbs. so I'll need to be mindful of the weight. Also, it doesn't come with a plug for a 4 pin light connector, so I need to get an adapter to tow my trailer. Also, rear sunshades are a $6,300 upgrade, but they are a lot easier to use than the Ascent's.
@@chrisruddy8406 Thanks for the response! How much real world range have you been getting in PURE mode (EV only)? And what has your hybrid mode MPG been like?
I've read that Volvo maintenance cost can be pretty high as well, what has your experience been? I'm trying to compare 5 year and 10 year overall costs between the Volvo and Subaru as well.
@@slandshark this is our first Volvo and we've only had it 2 weeks, so I can't comment on maintenance costs, but it includes 4 years of regular maintenance. We only had the Subaru 1.5 years, so I can't really comment on maintenance for it either. Our plan was to keep the Subaru 8-10 years, but when the extended range XC90 was announced we realized it made more sense to sell the Ascent for $1k less than what we paid for it and switch to a PHEV, given our driving habits.
On average, we drive less than 20 miles a day, in multiple 1-10 mile trips on 30-40 MPH roads. Our lifetime MPG in the Ascent was 20. However, recently it's been closer to 19, as the number of our kids' activities has increased. This is with my wife driving, who averages 10% better MPG than me :)
In the XC90, we use Pure mode for daily driving and plug it in as soon as we get home. We haven't driven enough to compare reported range to actual range, but one time we drove 28 miles mostly on the interstate and had 4 miles of range left (starting from 35 or 36). So I assume the reported range is accurate for city driving, and you lose about 10% on the highway.
On Friday, my wife drove 350 miles, all interstate on gas (battery set to Hold), and only got 23 MPG (she stopped half way and each half was 23 MPG). On the trip back, without using Hold, she got 36 MPG for the first half (starting with a full battery), and 27 MPG for the second (starting with an empty battery). I think they are including the time on battery in the calculation. During each half, the about 1/3 of the battery was regenerated and used.
There are two features on the Ascent that you may want that the Volvo doesn't have. First, on the highest trim Ascent, the rear view mirror is also a screen for a rear view camera, so you can load up the car with people or stuff and still see behind you. We didn't have that because that trim only comes with captains chairs and we needed a bench. The other is the 2023 Ascent is getting Wireless CarPlay.
Always have liked Volvo designs. There design language is one of my favorites. My Best Friend has a 2020 XC90 and I was impressed by the feel of the Interior when i was in it. Thanx for Explaining how that Hybrid mode works always wondered.
Thank you for a very detailed explanation of how the current xc90 works. I've been driving an r design for 2 months and loving every time I get into the vehicle. The pure mode option makes my daily commute gasoline free, and when I need the power or flexibility during a road trip, just tap into the hybrid/sport option. All while having the 3rd row, excellent sound coming from bowers and wilkins speakers, and a premium-feel interior.
I applaud Volvo for no paddle shifters. Complete waste of time especially in this vehicle.
Agreed
Ditto
Best review yet on RUclips about the xc90
I'm still loving my 2017 T6 XC90 R-Design. It's been very reliable with no issues after 5 years and I have no interest in upgrading to a new XC90. I'm disappointed that Volvo seems to be downgrading its former standard amenities (no leather wrapped keyfob, no console drive mode selector, no rearview mirror compass, no standard front sensors).
Bruh let me know when you are gonna switch out because mine has been such a nightmare 😩 LOVE the design volvo has for their vehicles but reliability wise mine is not there AT ALL. (2016 T6 xc90 momentum)
@@clarissajohnson9909
No issues at all with mine. It still looks amazing in R-Design Passion Red and puts a smile on my face when I drive it, park it, and walk away from it.
Volvo nailed the nail on the head with the design of the XC90. For a design that is over 7 YEARS old, it still looks better than what most manufacturers in its competitor class are putting out today.
Compelling model, great video. But if I were to consider this Volvo I would only lease, with Volvo’s recent reliability and costly maintenance.
I would love to see an XC-90 and CX-90 comparison video when the CX-90 PHEV becomes available!
Looking at the reviews, Volvo still has it over Mazda.
Definitely not the cheapest vehicle to maintain! However, I've owned my 2016 XC90 T6 since 2018; purchased with just a little over 50k miles on it. It now has over 140k miles and still runs brand new !!! These are beautifully crafted machines and like any car, if well maintained, should last hundreds of thousands of miles in my belief. Best used consumer option in the midsize luxury SUV market in my opinion! I do not plan on giving her up anytime soon!
Alex I do enjoy your car reviews but I learn more about the songs you hear and love your taste in music. you can do a special on your favorite songs 😁.
Just picked mine up last week. It’s so quick!
Can you time the speed of the windows going up and down?
we love power also.... will it accelerate at 65 MPH . Power to pass someone on the highway
@@Nickelectric if you’re in hybrid mode and cruising, when you punch the accelerator there’s a second lag and then it goes quick. If you’re in Power and punch it, it’s quick. Smooth ride and you have to watch how fast you’re really going instead of feel
Volvo turned out a great product here, their recharge fits how my family uses a vehicle perfectly, we are averaging 70 mpg with one. On the other hand we do occasionally make long trips 500 - 800 miles and do not want to be tied to EV stations.
The T8 Recharge powertrain is something that greatly appeals to me. The combination of most powerful and most efficient is something a lot of wealthy, but practical consumers would pay for. Would love to see Alex text the S60 again now that it also gets the same battery pack and motor.
FYI: Regarding Apple car Play in the Volvos with the new Android Systems, ... Apple said the first vehicles to support the new Next Generation CarPlay-2 experience (not yet officially named) Will be announced in 2023, with committed automakers including: Ford, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and More. Apple said it will share more information about the new CarPlay Experience in the near future. This update would arrive in your car via OTA update for the android systems. But, I Think The current Volvo Android users would just Like to finally get their Current promised Carplay at the moment via the OTA update. 😉
I have android and wife has apple , can I buy this and stay married?
What about the Kia Sorento plug in hybrid?
2:05 there will only be bev versions of the embla
C'mon Alex, we know your favorite 3-row with a plug is really the Pacifica.
I've got a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and their reliability is pure crap. We've owned it for 18 months and it's spent 4 months of that time in the shop. Left my family stranded 700 miles from home when it only had 6,000 miles on it (needed a transmission replacement). Tons of front-end suspension issues/replacements. It's had multiple electric engine parts replaced that further broke the vehicle. Everything takes weeks/months to get (for parts). And our experience isn't even unique. Last time our Pacifica Hybrid was in the shop there were 10 other vehicles waiting for the same part, some waiting for more than 100 days.
I would never recommend the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to anyone. Fantastic vehicle when it works, but it's FCA's 5th year now making these vehicles and reliability has gotten worse, not better. Just look at the Pacifica Forums, just non-stop reliability issues for tons of people.
@@slandshark Thank you for informing us.
With $6 gas, a PHEV Minivan is compelling, but not if it's a lemon.
If Toyota could get a PRIME Sienna to market, it would be a huge hit👍
10,000 miles each year gas-free could justify the price.
Our Range Extender (i3) got us 24,000 miles last year on 25 gallons of gasoline.
Love having cheap home-plug EV power, but also love having an ICE onboard so we're never handcuffed to spotty public charging if we venture out on a trip.
@@slandshark Your experience is not the norm, just the noisy. We've driven ours more than 14k miles with one trip to the shop within the first 500 miles only.
While I realize "nobody buys sedan" these days, I'm an exception to that rule and would love to see you test the S60 with this drivetrain!
I'm still driving sedans. They just make sense.
At 1:35 you mentioned the only other option being the Aviator. However, the Sorento is available as a 3 row PHEV crossover, and the Pacifica if the buyer is open to minivans as well.
True that but the Sorrento, though very nice, is not a Luxury 3 row crossover
I believe Alex missed the Hyundai sorento plug in - which is also a 3 row mid size SUV
It's a Kia but yes, the Sorento is a great contender and has similar EV only range to the Xc90
Great vehicle…if only you could find one on the lot
Hey Alex. Where is part 2 of this video? ☺️ Please do a follow up with the 2023 model.
The only use case I can see for Pure mode with the new powertrain is when you're going on a short trip and travelling fast enough to benefit from the lowered suspension. The new powertrain is so competent, the only time I would take it out of hybrid mode is when driving on unplowed roads or hilly dirt+gravel.
I recently took a 140 mile trip with a cargo carrier hanging off the back in hybrid mode with the destination set. Arrived with 1 mile of electric range and had 34.5 MPG overall, with speeds between 50 and 75, with some slow-downs (after leaving the 40 miles of expressway) for small towns along the state route portion of the trip.
The button blank in the back section is for deploying the hidden tow hitch when equipped.
I love your videos, some of the best and most informative. May I suggest you put the camera that's on your face during the drive on the dash instead? No offense, but we don't need to see you. With how configurable and informative the modern dashes are, I'd love to see that in different vehicles.
Nice review in my favorite Volvo SUV Alex.
Alex, did you skip the seat score and legroom comparison? The years of consistency in your evaluations criteria is imo a key differentiator of your channel.
Is this model an extended range ?
I'm glad they eliminated the supercharger. It was just one more failure point on the car, IMO.
Hey hey model Y has a 3rd row option as well...
Good luck trying to get adults or children with child seats in a third row that small.
It's not overly useful, but I do love it oddly enough. Just not the same thing...
Alex, Do you really think average drivers can handle 455 hp?
I don’t see why not, especially given the throttle pedal is variable.
Why did they remove the drive mode toggle? So stupid
Very good review. My xc90 phev arrives in Sept.!
So if the battery is depleted, it's only a front wheel drive vehicle?
Doesn’t the KIA Sorento has a plug-in and also a 3 row SUV?
Not a luxury one…
How would compare to the Genesis GV 80 ?
I like this vehicle a lot. Long-term reliability for the XC90 has not been great...
But I would be happy to lease one and keep it under warranty.
What kind of reliability issues do they have? I haven't seen anyone point out anything specific, only that they 'heard stories'.
2022.5 reminds me of the 2nd gen Nissan Pathfinder where they did a major exterior and interior update in the middle of the 1999 model year and called it a 1999.5 model.
Alex, can you comment on the new NHTSA data showing level 2 autonomous systems, especially those of Honda and Tesla appear to be associated with a number of accidents and deaths? I feel this is important since many automotive journalists have been pushing automakers to adopt these technologies despite the lack of evidence of safety.
Why are decibels measured at 50mph? Seems like 65-75 would be more useful?
What’s the tow like? How long will it run towing a truck Abel trailer? How much weight can xc90 tow? 3000?
That's nice info but my money is being saved for the S60 or s90 phev. So I am looking forward to an update on what is planned for those two cars.
Glad they updated the power-train. Wish they'd updated the dash and dials as well though they're nice now but a bit dated considering the company it's in.
I didn't think the old infotainment would be as bad as some other reviewers mentioned...... but it was
I hope you guys try the overseas delivery if you custom order with Volvo!
Not offered when I ordered mine in late May
You, Alex, so many times mentioned in other videos the most comfortable third seat in a car with a plug - Chrysler Pacifica hybrid PHEV. In this video you do not mention it I believe since you include only SUVs.
Can you use cabin heat on all electric without the engine turning on?
Yes, you can. You can also pre climate the cabin before you get in with electric
May I ask what color that is.?
Enjoy your videos.
Pine grey! I have the exact car
Question about PHEV. If the electric motor powers the rear wheels what happens in AWD if the battery is depleted and the conditions make AWD a must?
Sometimes I drive for many miles (hundreds) with constant need for AWD in winter. Anybody know what Volvo can do to manage that? It is Swedish after all.
There's always a reserve amount of battery saved for normal hybrid type driving
I'm cross shopping the Subaru Ascent and the Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Recharge Extended Range.
I can buy the Ascent with $17k loan or the XC90 with a $39k loan. I'm just not sure if the Volvo is worth the extra $22k.
It's for a family of 6 (2 child seats, 2 booster seats, 2 adults).
I had an Ascent and now have a T8 Recharge. The difference is worth it. The Ascent was ok…… the XC90 is glorious.
We are looking at one of these but we are going to wait for the total redesign. We would prefer more buttons. Tired of the touchscreen crap. And we are older millennials. It’s not like I’m an old person that can’t figure out a touchscreen. We have a 2013 old school version and it has been pretty good. I’d give it a C+.
Does 2022.5 have an updated and more reliable electronic rear differential? Browsing Swedespeed forum, many owners have experienced failures with this part.
It’s entirely new
why can't we get even a bicycle spare tire!?
Don't care about 3rd row. Pls review the bmw plug in.
funny that they call these cars mid-size in the us :D
Seven years... minor updates or not it's time for a new look. Of course, they let the last one go 12 years.
It's coming. It was delayed by the pandemic. Alex mentioned it and it probably will be called Embla. But it is EV only. Volvo will present it later this year. Then Volvo will present another all-new design next year. And then the year after. The reason why this XC90 is staying around because it is a hybrid, and there is still a big market for hybrids. But all all-new Volvos will be EV-only. So the older cars will be updated some and will be sold alongside the new generation cars.
Volvo is really impressive with the power trains. But unfortunately there are so many horror stories with reliability.
What kind of stories? I keep seeing people say there have been 'stories', but nobody ever has anything specific. Just 'I heard something from someone', almost like hearsay. :)
@@slandshark check Volvo forums, reddit, all over the internet. Tons of issues with the infotainment system. Electrical issues. Sensor issues. Brake issues. Numerous mechanical issues. The information is out there, just because you haven't looked doesn't mean it's hearsay
@@lordhades9455 I have looked on the forums, etc but all I see is normal stuff that I see on every other car forum. Anytime I see someone mentioning it on social media though, nothing specific is ever mentioned, which is why I asked here.
Even when looking at the volvo forums right now in the XC90 section, almost all the posts are about older XC90's (like 2005 to 2010'ish), nothing about the new ones specifically.
I can't do plug-in for my 90 miles of commuting daily. EV needs to be more refined and less expensive. Regular hybrid usually means a really crappy drivetrain. I'm going with a high mpg gas only(probably a sedan) for now. We will see how the EV's are doing in a few years.
Why not just use the hybrid mode? The hybrid mode for XC90 is not like the sub 200HP hybrid of years ago. Test drive the XC90 in hybrid mode before comparing it to other older hybrid vehicles.
@TheMrDudiness I was talking about driving dynamics when compared to the regular version. Have a great day, buddy.
@TheMrDudiness Oh my gosh! Wow!
It is difficult to understand why Volvo doesn't utilize paddle shifters in this car.
Made in China with legendary reliability.
As much as I want to get it, I don't want to get a Chinese car
Boxy but good (young people likely won't get it), 🤭
young people don’t have kids hence don’t need a 3 row
Reliability 🤮
the xc90 has had negative reliability issues for many years - -
2016 MY was a complete train-wreck, but the more recent model years have been relatively reliable. Mine's at 100k with zero major issues.
not reliable at all , please don’t buy it
The later years (past 2018) are EXTREMELY reliable. The biggest issue was actually the infotainment system for the first two years.
Waste of a video. Same old car with slightly more range
Same car? slightly more range?
@@mattfryxell8231 yes
19 Miles @11.6 KWT Battery (Pre-2022's) to ("Slightly more") 36 mile @18.8 KWT Battery Pure EV Range. 😉... Traded in my 2020 XC60 T8 w/11.6K Battery, for a New 2022+ xc60 18.8K Battery. & I'm Loving my new ✌Slightly✌more Range. I'm Averaging 41 on Mine.
@@whiteandnerdytuba
no. almost 2x range, avg commute in US is less than 30 miles so easily reaches that, >0.5 sec faster to 60, more powerful EV motor so used more in real world, now full $7,500 tax credit....yeah, the same car. Other reviews with drivers getting > 40 miles on EV.
@@julielear2544 then you are terrible with money or you make so much you can afford to waste tens of thousands