Awesome review, Kris! Huge fan of the Volvo XC90; we drove the 2004 XC90 2.5T for 18 years and absolutely loved it. Not a single accident. I sold it this year for The 2022 Volvo C40 ultimate recharge P8 🤩. Can’t wait to configure the EX90 next year…I did my order in as soon as Jim Rowan was wrapping up the EX90 reveal! 🙌🔥☝️😎
I started watching this channel when I got my 2017 T6 XC90 R-Design. 5 years later, I'm still enjoying it. I'm not a big fan of Volvo's new design for the XC90 but I'm curious to see this new EX90.
I just placed a reservation myself, also have a reservation for the Cadillac Lyric. The Lyric will be less expensive, but the EX90 seems like a much better vehicle inside and out.
That's a good spec, but there's couple of things I'd choose differently. IMO the 21" wheels look better, they probably offer a bit more range or at least a more comfortable ride, so why spend more on 22s. Pilot assist has been pretty useless on Volvos so far, it just tries to steer you into the ditch at every bus stop. They also charge way too much for it on the EX90, so I'd skip that as well. The color palette offered is pretty restrained, but Vapour Grey was the launch color, it's metallic and they don't charge extra for it, so that's a good choice as well.
We have those 21 aero wheels on our MY23 Silver Dawn hybrid XC90, they look awesome... With the lack of exhausts and those wheels I'm betting at something someone will ask if it is an EX90 🤣
I'm happy for you, Chris! I watched your video when you took your new XC90. Next year I bouth the same but black. I will wait a bit for the new one, at least 3-4 years and maybe EQS SUV will be my next before the EX90... ;) What do you think about MB EQS SUV?
Congrats Kris! This vehicle is so much better looking than the Tesla! I custom ordered and took delivery of my 3rd XC90 back in June, 2022 XC90 Inscription Extended Range T8 Recharge (pine gray with maroon brown interior). Replaced my 2021 XC90 Recharge and it's been a great vehicle, able to drive it mostly on Pure mode and the gas kicks in on larger trip. The new EX90 is beautiful for sure. The upgrade to the batteries for the Volvo plug-in hybrids has been fantastic and it drives much better than the prior battery. Being in the northeastern part of the US here, the infrastructure for fast charging electric vehicles is not there yet. So for now, the plug-in hybrid works best for me. I do hope Volvo continues to make the plug in hybrid for a while since I'm not sure when the infrastructure will be in the US to make owning an electric vehicle practical for me.
Congrats Kris :) I’m still on my 2nd xc90. Both have been white but that new grey colour that was shown off is my favourite having seen that similar colour on other cars so if I do get around to ordering the ex90 it’s light grey for me. As for interior I’m liking the wool, but wondering about the Nordico..still in 2 minds there
The EX90 looks great. But to huge and expansiv for me. I hope Volvo can deliver on time. Perhaps you get a press car and can test it earlier. I‘m looking for this video. We are waiting for our XC40 P8 since 14 month! Fingers cross, it should arrive in the next two weeks.
In Canada the EX90 is listed at 480 km range. I wouldn’t buy any ev under 500 km range. I actually have an Audi Q5 that gives me 700 km (full tank) at 120 km/h on highway in summer with a/c on. But I admit that the EX90 is a very nice car!
I put a $500 refundable deposit on the car here in the US. The US website just says under $80000. The US car will be built here from what I know so there could be an incentive too. I did not get the chance to configure the car yet but I think I will with a fairly basic spec. The dealership with contact me this time next year to go through final pricing, lease and finance options. My current XC40 Recharge lease is up in July 24 but I can break it earlier with no penalty as long as sign a new lease with them.
What do you think about it not having a sliding panoramic roof? The convenience package offers a sunshade that needs to be manually installed. That’s really not what I expected compared to the XC90
Good choice 👍, although I would go for the wool interior and maybe the blueish exterior. Not much to choose from to be honest. I personally love Porsches crayon colour. BTW, you have forgotten the two Merc SUVs. The EQS SUV as a 7 seater and the EQE SUV as a 5seater. As the cars will be delivered in 2024 those Norwegian prices are with VAT or without? Here the car starts at 105k€ 😢
I ordered one too, didn't pick all the options like Autopilot and 22" rims in my opinion completely useless. Dealer said im most likely going to get it March 2024
Did you consider the Nio ES7? Not a 7 seater though, but beats Volvo with a lot more computing power. 1015 TFlops vs Volvos 280. Not to mention, when new hardware comes in later Nio generations, you can use your existing Nio and get it upgraded, so everything in the car is up to date hardware wise. I also do belive Nio has some luxury features only found in much higher priced ones. 653 HP and 850Nm is not bad either ( 0-100 in 3.8 s ) - It has al the equipment one would need. 4k frontcamera, plus the highest resolution in the buisness now, Guardian mode, aka Teslas Sentry and a lot more crazy features. I do like the EX90 apperance, but you do overpay in that brand, with all the extras. 1 year waiting time is long, it will start to get outdated when it arrives I think.
What about the Polestar 3 in the competition list? I have a crystal white XC90 T8 and was hoping for fjord blue for the EX90. I probably would have the 21 inch wheels, 408 PS and vapour grey.
In your list of EX90 competitors I expected the Polestar 3 to be at the top, but it was nowhere to be seen. Did it not make the list because it's in a different car class? I know you have a P3 on order, but that shouldn't matter.
Good luck charging CCS in the USA! I’m in N. California I just had 3 failures at Electrify America where only 2 of the measly 4 chargers were working which is a daily crap shoot . Don’t believe me , download the App and check your local stations. Better not think your road trip will be smooth or without annoying delay! Don’t even try chargepoint , or EVgo they are a worse joke than EA. Some non teslas are Nice vehicles but with a miserably incompetent charging infrastructure!! Don’t walk away run! Go ahead buy a non Tesla and you will regret it. I know I do ! 51k miles driven in a Volvo XC40 recharge and I give up. Tesla on order! Oh and I almost forgot, turn on the A/c or heat and your range drops by 20mi or 10%
I was thinking about it. Never owned a volvo though and wasn't trying to wait til the end of next year. I thought about the polestar 3 but that had the same problem so went with Mercedes eqe suv, loved everything about especially the hyperscreen and comes out early next year. Also I love Suv's but you are on your own with the other part of that equation lol. With that being said how are the women in your country? I might make a visit.
It's a nice solid car for an older person, the colours are pretty dull, there's no leather interior, the alloy wheels choices are boring. the dash layout is all but identical to the Mach E Mustang. I don't see this as a worthy successor to the current XC90 which is all but perfect.
The dash layout is close to the Polestar 3 but layout isn't the same as detail. I think the current XC90 was a great car but time moves on. It's getting dated in some ways and Volvo needed to update their cars. The EX90 is the first one of many of the new-gen Volvos. Volvo is leading by ditching leather. Others will follow in the industry.
@@benjaminsmith2287 the dash looks more like the Mach E than it does Polestar 2, go look it up. Leather is a byproduct of the meat industry, vegan leather is mostly a product of the petroleum industry. I know which one I would rather support. Give me a steak and i'll sit on the cows hide.
@@MasterChief37 I said Polestar 3, not Polestar 2. The decision to drop leather is Volvo's and it is a trend. That's all I was pointing out. I'm not saying I agree with it.
@@benjaminsmith2287 it’s an unsustainable trend, the people who think not ordering leather will save a cow are fooling themselves, it’s better to use all the animal than see the hides go in the bin. Most of the simulated leathers and man made fibres are made from some form of petroleum by product, unless you go for wool, but those type of people don’t like wool either. Leather IMO is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly product to use for vehicle interiors.
simply out of curosity. you don't have many subscriptions yet. in my opion should be much more. yo do good content. so how do you pay for this? do you still work in addition to youtube work. and what happened to your porsche.
I wish I could afford one! Beautiful SUV! I am not surprise because its a Volvo and every generation of the XC90 has been stunning and unique. As a long time Volvo buyer that's all I know. I am very disappointed that the brand that sell there cars on the slogan "For People", seems to have change that slogan to "For Rich People". Its outrageous that Volvo is charging 80,000 US dollars! Its very sad that everyday hardworking people will not be able to afford this technological marvel. I've had several XC90s and price wise they cover a huge spectrum with different trim levels that could fit everyone's budget according to their income level. Nowadays when you start talking about electrification, automakers need to start thinking about the general population of people who wants to go electric but cant afford too! These electric cars are only being built for the super wealthy. I believe I am affluent but paying 80,000 US dollars for a EX90 sends the wrong message to Volvos long time buyers who paid a slight premium but not an outrageous price for the safety and durability that Volvo cars provided is being priced out. I just dont want Volvo to go down the pretentious and ostentatious route the Germans brands have been selling the world for years! Volvos were always about the intellectual and hippie sect of people who wanted to be different but now I'm beginning to think Volvo is turning their back on the group of people who made the brand into what they are through the decades here in the states. Only time will tell if I will buy another Volvo but at the rate they are going electric and the way the auto industry is pricing out hardworking everyday people who cant afford electric cars, makes it very doubtful which saddens me.
The next car will be a more affordable Volvo, probably called EX30, and they hinted at this car at the end of the EX90 presentation. You always go with the most expensive, usually not affordable for many car, to introduce first and not the budget car. And Volvo can't go on its past on past values. Today's market reflects today's values and if Volvo stays locked in the past they won't be a profitable company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 I get that Volvo needs to be a profitable company which they have been successful in doing so with this new generation of cars but never forget where you came from. Stick to your mission of making well built, safe cars that are premium with price points that are attainable. Stop trying to chase Tesla and BMW. Be Volvo.
@@sjohnson7879 Volvo has moved upmarket. They've done so little by little with each generation. The 760 of the 1980s moved them upmarket from the 260s. Then the 960s in the 1990s moved them a little bit more upmarket. The s80 in 1999 then moved them more up market. 2007, under Ford the new s80 and v70 plus XC90 moved them more upmarket. Then a big push upmarket came under Geely in 2015 with the XC90 and s90. They're still Volvo. But now they are in the premium/luxury category. I don't think they're trying to be Tesla or BMW. But they are trying to be an all-EV sustainable Swedish brand and they do overlap with BMW and are cross-shopped with some BMWs. They are still safe well-built cars. And they are going to at least make an entry-level XC30 for people who aren't wealthy enough to drive the big EX90 or a similar class sedan version when it comes out.
@@benjaminsmith2287Let's see what happens. We both have a different of opinion and that's fine. I've owned several Volvos from the S80, 240 and currently my XC90 1st and 2nd generations models so I know the automakers history very well. Volvo doesnt have the same brand recognition like Mercedes and BMW, where they can price there cars at a higher price point. Volvo is a luxury niche brand so they dont have the same profitability like the German brands. I do understand Volvo is evolving with the times as they should but trying to price your cars like the Germans isnt a smart move. For every 1 car Volvo sells the Germans brands will sale 10 cars more than Volvo. Most Mercedes and BMW car buyers do not buy Volvos thats a known fact. Some may cross shop but in very limited numbers. The German brands for most of the buying public has a cachet that most feel, Volvo doesnt have and that's the beauty of Volvo, it's not pretentious, it's simple and pragmatic. I know alot of people who own German luxury brands and they all say Volvos are nice but it's still not a Mercedes. And for me that's fine when I hear those comments. In my opinion Volvo is chasing Tesla. It's very obvious and that's not a bad thing. Every automaker is chasing Tesla and mimicking there sales strategies and everything else. Tesla has set the automotive landscape ablaze with there exuberant success so it's not a bad thing for Volvo but I just dont want them to lose what made them successful for all of these years which is making well built appropriately priced vehicles. Sustainability and creating environmentally friendly vehicles is amazing and I am glad Volvo is going that route! I can afford an EX90 if I really want too but I'm not paying 80,000 dollars for a car. Maybe they will have more trim levels that will fit into everyone's budget which I'm positive they will but for now I will keep driving my 2021 XC90 R design which is awesome! I could easily trade up to an EX90 but nope, not paying that much for a car. I do plan on going electric once the infrastructure supports the transition from ICE to electric. And you're right they will have an ex60 and ex30 coming to the market. Let's just hope they're priced reasonably. And I hope and pray Volvo would work on their reliability issues that have been plaguing there latest generation of cars which keeps them at the bottom of consumer reports and JD Power surveys which is unusual for Volvo. Let's hope the transition from ICE to electric will fix that one problem for them. Making nice, eye catching cars are nice but it's even better when its coupled with good reliability. I've been lucky so far, no issues with my XC90 but that's not that case for most I've had the pleasure of talking too.
@@sjohnson7879 Volvos are still less expensive than Audi, BMW, and Mercedes for comparably sized cars. The EX90 is the flagship. The EX60 will cost less and hopefully will be almost as big inside as the current XC90. I doubt it will have 3 rows, however. Yes, I hope the EV Volvos have fewer problems than some have had with the current gen Volvos.
#XC30 all but confirmed as incoming too, see my Twitter (link in bio) for why I think so. Can't post a link to the tweet as it just gets auto-deleted by RUclips for some reason...
Subscriber since 2018. Your reviews and beautiful drives/music helped me to buy my first XC60. Congrats on the new XC90! 🎉
Good choice Kris! Congrats :)
Thanks mate!
Awesome review, Kris! Huge fan of the Volvo XC90; we drove the 2004 XC90 2.5T for 18 years and absolutely loved it. Not a single accident. I sold it this year for The 2022 Volvo C40 ultimate recharge P8 🤩. Can’t wait to configure the EX90 next year…I did my order in as soon as Jim Rowan was wrapping up the EX90 reveal! 🙌🔥☝️😎
I started watching this channel when I got my 2017 T6 XC90 R-Design. 5 years later, I'm still enjoying it. I'm not a big fan of Volvo's new design for the XC90 but I'm curious to see this new EX90.
Awesome and congrats, Kris!
Thanks dude! 🤩
I just placed a reservation myself, also have a reservation for the Cadillac Lyric. The Lyric will be less expensive, but the EX90 seems like a much better vehicle inside and out.
Congrats dude! I am not too familiar with the Lyric, but it does look nice! Not sure if it will come to Europe though....
@@KrisRifa It seems like GM is planning to come back to Europe with electric cars. It is still a rumour, but it makes much sense.
Congratulation Kris!
Thanks a lot :)
So happy for you. Thank you for creating these great videos.
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoy them 😊😊
Congrats! thats awesome:D
That's a good spec, but there's couple of things I'd choose differently. IMO the 21" wheels look better, they probably offer a bit more range or at least a more comfortable ride, so why spend more on 22s. Pilot assist has been pretty useless on Volvos so far, it just tries to steer you into the ditch at every bus stop. They also charge way too much for it on the EX90, so I'd skip that as well. The color palette offered is pretty restrained, but Vapour Grey was the launch color, it's metallic and they don't charge extra for it, so that's a good choice as well.
We have those 21 aero wheels on our MY23 Silver Dawn hybrid XC90, they look awesome...
With the lack of exhausts and those wheels I'm betting at something someone will ask if it is an EX90 🤣
great choice Kris 😊 I myself chose to order the polestar 3. The EQS SUV is a competitor to the EX90, but even more expensive.
ME TOO put down my deposit and will be trading in my C40 when the time comes!
I'm happy for you, Chris!
I watched your video when you took your new XC90. Next year I bouth the same but black.
I will wait a bit for the new one, at least 3-4 years and maybe EQS SUV will be my next before the EX90... ;)
What do you think about MB EQS SUV?
Congrats Kris! This vehicle is so much better looking than the Tesla! I custom ordered and took delivery of my 3rd XC90 back in June, 2022 XC90 Inscription Extended Range T8 Recharge (pine gray with maroon brown interior). Replaced my 2021 XC90 Recharge and it's been a great vehicle, able to drive it mostly on Pure mode and the gas kicks in on larger trip. The new EX90 is beautiful for sure. The upgrade to the batteries for the Volvo plug-in hybrids has been fantastic and it drives much better than the prior battery. Being in the northeastern part of the US here, the infrastructure for fast charging electric vehicles is not there yet. So for now, the plug-in hybrid works best for me. I do hope Volvo continues to make the plug in hybrid for a while since I'm not sure when the infrastructure will be in the US to make owning an electric vehicle practical for me.
Great choice Kris!!
Congrats Kris :) I’m still on my 2nd xc90. Both have been white but that new grey colour that was shown off is my favourite having seen that similar colour on other cars so if I do get around to ordering the ex90 it’s light grey for me. As for interior I’m liking the wool, but wondering about the Nordico..still in 2 minds there
Waiting for the smaller 60.
Screen needs to rotate to watch streaming on while charging etc otherwise pretty exciting news we'll see if they can keep the price under $80,000
The EX90 looks great. But to huge and expansiv for me. I hope Volvo can deliver on time. Perhaps you get a press car and can test it earlier. I‘m looking for this video.
We are waiting for our XC40 P8 since 14 month! Fingers cross, it should arrive in the next two weeks.
it should arrive in the next two weeks
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impressions? 💭
In Canada the EX90 is listed at 480 km range. I wouldn’t buy any ev under 500 km range. I actually have an Audi Q5 that gives me 700 km (full tank) at 120 km/h on highway in summer with a/c on. But I admit that the EX90 is a very nice car!
I put a $500 refundable deposit on the car here in the US. The US website just says under $80000. The US car will be built here from what I know so there could be an incentive too. I did not get the chance to configure the car yet but I think I will with a fairly basic spec. The dealership with contact me this time next year to go through final pricing, lease and finance options. My current XC40 Recharge lease is up in July 24 but I can break it earlier with no penalty as long as sign a new lease with them.
What do you think about it not having a sliding panoramic roof? The convenience package offers a sunshade that needs to be manually installed. That’s really not what I expected compared to the XC90
To be honest I didn’t even think about that, but now that you mention it is something I wish it had. Love the pano roof on the XC90 as well!
I noticed the manual sunshade, but wait, the panoramic roof doesn't open at all?!?!
Will you be doing a Polestar 3 comparison with the EX90?
Yeah, I can make a video :)
Love your speced up order! Alternative is Mercedes EQS SUV?
Great choice. Now the long wait.
Good choice, you rock man🚘
Good choice 👍, although I would go for the wool interior and maybe the blueish exterior. Not much to choose from to be honest. I personally love Porsches crayon colour.
BTW, you have forgotten the two Merc SUVs. The EQS SUV as a 7 seater and the EQE SUV as a 5seater.
As the cars will be delivered in 2024 those Norwegian prices are with VAT or without?
Here the car starts at 105k€ 😢
I ordered one too, didn't pick all the options like Autopilot and 22" rims in my opinion completely useless. Dealer said im most likely going to get it March 2024
Took basically B&W some extra (kinda mad that ultimate package didn't even include those)
Good choice buddy! Volvo it's my favorite brand. I wasn't a fan of electric cars, but I really love the all new EX90
This is way i like suvs because it bigger and spacious. I always go on road trips with my friends or family.
You forgot the EQS SUV and the EQE SUV as well...
You are a die hard Volvo fan. I'm not surprised you did. Your reviews convinced me to buy an XC60 in 2018. Big mistake, I should ha e bought a Tesla.
Wow Kris….you have returned after being an Audi fan boy!😜
Did you consider the Nio ES7? Not a 7 seater though, but beats Volvo with a lot more computing power. 1015 TFlops vs Volvos 280. Not to mention, when new hardware comes in later Nio generations, you can use your existing Nio and get it upgraded, so everything in the car is up to date hardware wise. I also do belive Nio has some luxury features only found in much higher priced ones. 653 HP and 850Nm is not bad either ( 0-100 in 3.8 s ) - It has al the equipment one would need. 4k frontcamera, plus the highest resolution in the buisness now, Guardian mode, aka Teslas Sentry and a lot more crazy features. I do like the EX90 apperance, but you do overpay in that brand, with all the extras. 1 year waiting time is long, it will start to get outdated when it arrives I think.
For myself I wouldn't... this interior is not good... verrry unlike volvo and looks bad in my opinion.
Thanks for this video! Would love to see a 6-seat captains chair configuration option for the EX90 by the time its ready for final config.
I love 2024 Volvo ex90 is so cool
My 2023 Volvo has a steering wheel that vibrates very badly, making it quite annoying and UNSAFE to drive, and Volvo doesn’t want to fix it.
What about Xpeng G9 ?
Hi Kris, why are not taking the polestar 3 in comparison?
What about the Polestar 3 in the competition list? I have a crystal white XC90 T8 and was hoping for fjord blue for the EX90. I probably would have the 21 inch wheels, 408 PS and vapour grey.
Kris! You forgot consider EQS SUV ;)
it would be nice if it supports next gen apple CarPlay!
I wish i could order one Ex90 right now. I love the design. It looks way better than polestar 3
If you don’t got a big as family then go for the Polestar 3 as me. Best car!
I'm more excited about the Q8 E-tron. I recently moved from Volvo to Audi and I'm not going back, even if this is an awesome SUV.
Aha! 😉
Hey Kris
Is there an ICE or hybrid version of this Volvo?
Nope, there won't be either
How much was the optional B&W sound system?
In your list of EX90 competitors I expected the Polestar 3 to be at the top, but it was nowhere to be seen. Did it not make the list because it's in a different car class? I know you have a P3 on order, but that shouldn't matter.
It almost seems like the coupe/sporty version of the EX90 but with some different styling elements.
Why you didn't take the Polestar 3?
Good luck charging CCS in the USA! I’m in N. California I just had 3 failures at Electrify America where only 2 of the measly 4 chargers were working which is a daily crap shoot . Don’t believe me , download the App and check your local stations. Better not think your road trip will be smooth or without annoying delay! Don’t even try chargepoint , or EVgo they are a worse joke than EA. Some non teslas are Nice vehicles but with a miserably incompetent charging infrastructure!! Don’t walk away run! Go ahead buy a non Tesla and you will regret it. I know I do ! 51k miles driven in a Volvo XC40 recharge and I give up. Tesla on order!
Oh and I almost forgot, turn on the A/c or heat and your range drops by 20mi or 10%
I was thinking about it. Never owned a volvo though and wasn't trying to wait til the end of next year. I thought about the polestar 3 but that had the same problem so went with Mercedes eqe suv, loved everything about especially the hyperscreen and comes out early next year.
Also I love Suv's but you are on your own with the other part of that equation lol. With that being said how are the women in your country? I might make a visit.
what engine was your first xc90? D5?
What about the Voyah Free? It´s readily available here in Norway.
This price and pilot assist not standard?
Where are the sections/chapters…? ;)
How is the PS3 not an alternative to the EX90? O_o Well, maybe I'll watch the whole video to find out.
It's a nice solid car for an older person, the colours are pretty dull, there's no leather interior, the alloy wheels choices are boring. the dash layout is all but identical to the Mach E Mustang. I don't see this as a worthy successor to the current XC90 which is all but perfect.
The dash layout is close to the Polestar 3 but layout isn't the same as detail. I think the current XC90 was a great car but time moves on. It's getting dated in some ways and Volvo needed to update their cars. The EX90 is the first one of many of the new-gen Volvos. Volvo is leading by ditching leather. Others will follow in the industry.
@@benjaminsmith2287 the dash looks more like the Mach E than it does Polestar 2, go look it up.
Leather is a byproduct of the meat industry, vegan leather is mostly a product of the petroleum industry. I know which one I would rather support. Give me a steak and i'll sit on the cows hide.
@@MasterChief37 I said Polestar 3, not Polestar 2.
The decision to drop leather is Volvo's and it is a trend. That's all I was pointing out. I'm not saying I agree with it.
@@benjaminsmith2287 it’s an unsustainable trend, the people who think not ordering leather will save a cow are fooling themselves, it’s better to use all the animal than see the hides go in the bin. Most of the simulated leathers and man made fibres are made from some form of petroleum by product, unless you go for wool, but those type of people don’t like wool either. Leather IMO is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly product to use for vehicle interiors.
@@MasterChief37 I agree with you. The simulated leather is petroleum based. But, not every move made in industries make sense.
simply out of curosity. you don't have many subscriptions yet. in my opion should be much more. yo do good content. so how do you pay for this? do you still work in addition to youtube work.
and what happened to your porsche.
The Porsche gave that away long ago.
I think it looks more expensive in darker colours….
I wish I could afford one! Beautiful SUV! I am not surprise because its a Volvo and every generation of the XC90 has been stunning and unique. As a long time Volvo buyer that's all I know. I am very disappointed that the brand that sell there cars on the slogan "For People", seems to have change that slogan to "For Rich People".
Its outrageous that Volvo is charging 80,000 US dollars! Its very sad that everyday hardworking people will not be able to afford this technological marvel. I've had several XC90s and price wise they cover a huge spectrum with different trim levels that could fit everyone's budget according to their income level.
Nowadays when you start talking about electrification, automakers need to start thinking about the general population of people who wants to go electric but cant afford too! These electric cars are only being built for the super wealthy. I believe I am affluent but paying 80,000 US dollars for a EX90 sends the wrong message to Volvos long time buyers who paid a slight premium but not an outrageous price for the safety and durability that Volvo cars provided is being priced out. I just dont want Volvo to go down the pretentious and ostentatious route the Germans brands have been selling the world for years!
Volvos were always about the intellectual and hippie sect of people who wanted to be different but now I'm beginning to think Volvo is turning their back on the group of people who made the brand into what they are through the decades here in the states. Only time will tell if I will buy another Volvo but at the rate they are going electric and the way the auto industry is pricing out hardworking everyday people who cant afford electric cars, makes it very doubtful which saddens me.
The next car will be a more affordable Volvo, probably called EX30, and they hinted at this car at the end of the EX90 presentation. You always go with the most expensive, usually not affordable for many car, to introduce first and not the budget car.
And Volvo can't go on its past on past values. Today's market reflects today's values and if Volvo stays locked in the past they won't be a profitable company.
@@benjaminsmith2287 I get that Volvo needs to be a profitable company which they have been successful in doing so with this new generation of cars but never forget where you came from. Stick to your mission of making well built, safe cars that are premium with price points that are attainable. Stop trying to chase Tesla and BMW. Be Volvo.
@@sjohnson7879 Volvo has moved upmarket. They've done so little by little with each generation. The 760 of the 1980s moved them upmarket from the 260s. Then the 960s in the 1990s moved them a little bit more upmarket. The s80 in 1999 then moved them more up market. 2007, under Ford the new s80 and v70 plus XC90 moved them more upmarket. Then a big push upmarket came under Geely in 2015 with the XC90 and s90. They're still Volvo. But now they are in the premium/luxury category.
I don't think they're trying to be Tesla or BMW. But they are trying to be an all-EV sustainable Swedish brand and they do overlap with BMW and are cross-shopped with some BMWs. They are still safe well-built cars. And they are going to at least make an entry-level XC30 for people who aren't wealthy enough to drive the big EX90 or a similar class sedan version when it comes out.
@@benjaminsmith2287Let's see what happens. We both have a different of opinion and that's fine. I've owned several Volvos from the S80, 240 and currently my XC90 1st and 2nd generations models so I know the automakers history very well. Volvo doesnt have the same brand recognition like Mercedes and BMW, where they can price there cars at a higher price point. Volvo is a luxury niche brand so they dont have the same profitability like the German brands. I do understand Volvo is evolving with the times as they should but trying to price your cars like the Germans isnt a smart move. For every 1 car Volvo sells the Germans brands will sale 10 cars more than Volvo.
Most Mercedes and BMW car buyers do not buy Volvos thats a known fact. Some may cross shop but in very limited numbers. The German brands for most of the buying public has a cachet that most feel, Volvo doesnt have and that's the beauty of Volvo, it's not pretentious, it's simple and pragmatic. I know alot of people who own German luxury brands and they all say Volvos are nice but it's still not a Mercedes. And for me that's fine when I hear those comments.
In my opinion Volvo is chasing Tesla. It's very obvious and that's not a bad thing. Every automaker is chasing Tesla and mimicking there sales strategies and everything else. Tesla has set the automotive landscape ablaze with there exuberant success so it's not a bad thing for Volvo but I just dont want them to lose what made them successful for all of these years which is making well built appropriately priced vehicles. Sustainability and creating environmentally friendly vehicles is amazing and I am glad Volvo is going that route!
I can afford an EX90 if I really want too but I'm not paying 80,000 dollars for a car. Maybe they will have more trim levels that will fit into everyone's budget which I'm positive they will but for now I will keep driving my 2021 XC90 R design which is awesome! I could easily trade up to an EX90 but nope, not paying that much for a car. I do plan on going electric once the infrastructure supports the transition from ICE to electric. And you're right they will have an ex60 and ex30 coming to the market. Let's just hope they're priced reasonably.
And I hope and pray Volvo would work on their reliability issues that have been plaguing there latest generation of cars which keeps them at the bottom of consumer reports and JD Power surveys which is unusual for Volvo. Let's hope the transition from ICE to electric will fix that one problem for them. Making nice, eye catching cars are nice but it's even better when its coupled with good reliability. I've been lucky so far, no issues with my XC90 but that's not that case for most I've had the pleasure of talking too.
@@sjohnson7879 Volvos are still less expensive than Audi, BMW, and Mercedes for comparably sized cars. The EX90 is the flagship. The EX60 will cost less and hopefully will be almost as big inside as the current XC90. I doubt it will have 3 rows, however.
Yes, I hope the EV Volvos have fewer problems than some have had with the current gen Volvos.
#XC30 all but confirmed as incoming too, see my Twitter (link in bio) for why I think so.
Can't post a link to the tweet as it just gets auto-deleted by RUclips for some reason...
You still have the XC90?
Haven’t had one for three years 😅
@@KrisRifa wow can't wait for you to review the ex90
@@lashwa086 me too, me too 🤩
its only $500 deposit that's fully refundable.... sure, why not.
But Kris, your ex90 predictions videos was so far off!
What do you think of these climate idiots going around deflating SUV tyres? Seen they’ve been doing it in Norway too.
Like the dirty joke. I don’t mind having a small P to trade for this car.
Too much 4wheels bricks.
Your very rich person
Is RUclips your only source of income?