It’s amazing how a car that received endless praise in 2016, still garners that same compliments 9 years later with just an update good job Volvo . 3 Xc90s and all these years later keep it up
It's a testament to good design when a car that was originally introduced in 2016 still looks fresher and better than competitors in 2025 with some tweaks. I have a 2019 V90 T6 Cross Country and have been thinking about upgrading to an XC90... this update makes it a lot more tempting! To those that are scared of Volvo's perceived reliability: I've never had any issues with my car, just regular maintenance at the Volvo dealer. Will definitely be a repeat buyer.
I own a 2021 V90 T8 and am also tempted, also because I have the older electric motor with less power and range. I can vouch for reliability. Not a single issue in three years, no rattles, the B&W sound system is the best I’ve heard (and I’m an audiophile)… I like it better than the Burmester system I heard in a Porsche Panamera.
About this 2025, Car and Driver says “We'd be quick to dismiss this mild overhaul as too little, too late if the XC90 weren't so good to begin with. We still prefer it over many newer competitors.”
Any particular reason you're considering switching from V90 to XC90? I have an XC90 Inscription, and I'm thinking about going to a V90CC when it's time. 😊
@ I like the higher seating position and the extra storage. When I bought my V90 I didn’t have the budget, but next year I might. I also feel that the B&W sound system’s acoustical performance benefits from the larger space.
Finally great to see your review of our pride in Sweden! And nice to see you driving in our beautiful streets of Malmö!😊 Thank you for very valuable information about the most important parts of the XC90 facelift. You guys are best! 👏🏻
Great video guys, always appreciate your take. My 2019 XC90 T6 Inscription is still perfect for us, but when its time, I'll be taking a hard look at a T8. 🇸🇪 💛 ✨️ ✨️ ✨️
thanks for sharing, finally you got a chance to drive the new version, it looks gorgeous. but why it is temporary design? will it change it soon? did they tell you why it always takes so long to upgrade new design compared to the rivals?
Consumers: "We'd like more buttons, please. Trying to do everything in the screen while driving is distracting." Volvo: "Best we can do is this new criss-cross grill."
Well there are some physical buttons below the screen. It's just as much as you would probably like but it's also done to give the interior a more minimalistic look
One of the most significant changes (to me) is removing the roller that cycles through the drive modes. Why did they bury this in the screen interface other than to cut material and production cost to the detriment of the driving experience? That subtle but crucial change makes it a no for me.
My 1998 V70 has “mauve.” It’s the exact color you see at 13:59, but likely has a different name. But in other parts of the video, perhaps better lighting, it appears to be the “blonde” interior like my 2023.
T8 PHEV is a no brainer, more refined driving in EV mode, and saves lots $$$ in gas. I drive a 2022 T8, and only refuels twice a year, saves thousands in gas, and still more resale value than B5.
@@calebwany8422 this kind of efficiency is doable for the average driver with many PHEVs. That average driver makes 2.44 trips a day of 12.3 miles each (AAA Foundation 2022 Driving Survey). The gas stays in the tank for the longer drives.
@@redwhite_040 why is that? If you don't have access to public charging when you have to travel out of town? What about in case of emergency? It's like saying just because you rarely get sick you don't need access to healthcare.
I don't understand why Volvo stubbornly sticks with wired-only CarPlay when cars 1/3 of their cost have wireless. Having now used both, I can't imagine ever going back to the wired version -- wireless was a game changer. Crazy they are so uncompetitive on this feature.
@@TheArk12345 I never use Apple Music so I can't compare. I have extensively used Spotify wired and wirelessly both through CarPlay and there's no discernible difference. That said, if wired Apple Music is better, there's nothing to spot people with wireless CarPlay from also opting to use a wire when they prefer it. But the wireless was game changing in our use of CP. We only used it on long drives in our XC90 wired but use it every single drive in our cars with wireless.
Andrea/Zack, how does this car compare to the Mazda CX90/70 PHEV/MHEV? For power, ride, handling, interior, NVH? Is it fair to say it's a step up in luxury and priced to match?
It looks like you guys drove around my hometown, Malmö, mostly in the southern part. It seems like you were in Skanör/Falsterbo and maybe in Copenhagen and Tårnby, DK. Bilia Volvo car dealership resides in (Jägersro) Malmö, Sweden. 🙃
The T8 looks like fun and is great for commuting but the B6 is far more practical and it’s no slouch in performance either. We’re planning a family trip from Houston to Grand Teton to Yellowstone to Mt. Rushmore and home next summer. Give me a car that you can fill up during a pee stop and has a spare tire. And fuel prices will be much lower by then.
How is the reliability of the XC90? If you were to buy this vs a Range Rover Sport, which would you chose. Considering reliability, luxury, refinement, drivetrain etc.
I'm a Volvo xc90 fan, wish we got v6 in the US. Regarding the refresh, I like the previous front end it has a more chiseled look, this new front end seems more homogenized as it now looks more like everyone else... seems like Volvo is following not leading on design with this refresh... on that note i wish they also didn't affix what looks like an iPad onto the dash, it is not well integrated...
I wouldn't use this as an example of a reliable simple hybrid. Just look at the Toyota examples for that. No idea why Volvo would use a turbo, supercharger and hybrid system all combined. Seems overly complex and will likely be a money pit after 5 years. Toyota's system is designed for efficiency and great fuel economy. This Volvo is just trying to grab the hybrid name so customers think they are saving the planet when in reality, this doesn't really get that much better fuel economy than other non-hybrid comparable vehicles.
Volvo doesn't offer Android Auto in conjunction with its Android-based operating system because the functions of Android Auto are already built into the car. Volvo's operating system has a user interface that's similar to Android Auto, and you can still download apps from Google Play. You can also pair your phone with Bluetooth for phone calls.
2025 and still wired CarPlay on portion of the Screen? OMG And you have less configuration option in general. Some features now available anymore. What has changed? Nothing worth noticing.
... 😮💨today nobody build things last forever, the idea has changed... but an interesting news I learned lately is the car that ran the longest miles in the world was Volvo 1800S, it ran 3,039,122 miles... apparently, they know how to build something last forever...
If you round off the JD Power 2024 reliability survey results, a Volvo is likely to have one more reliability issue (2) than the reliability leader Lexus (1), in the third year of ownership. In that survey, Volvo scored better than Volkswagen, Audi, and Tesla.
I’m on my second Volvo. Not a single issue in five years driving an S90 Diesel and now a V90 T8 PHEV. Prior to Volvo I consistently drove Japanese cars and I had similar concerns. So far, they have been unfounded.
The prices are in line with other European premium car makers (or cheaper for equivalent add-ons) and there are many Volvo dealerships in the US. Dallas area has 8, Chicago alone has 10. States like Oklahoma and Kansas have at least 2 each... There is probably 10 in Florida, even Alabama has 5 of them... what do you mean there are not many in the US?
I decided to buy my brand new 2017 XC90 after watching your initial review back then. Now, I'm in the market for my next car, and I was considering another Volvo. However, the integration of Google software is a dealbreaker for me, so unfortunately, it's a sad pass.
@@Molishious I don't trust having microphones connected to Google. I really distrust companies selling my data or consumer profile or maybe in the future my political views.
The Consumers Report on the Volvo XC90 does not look good at all. If it's been around since 2016, then it should be fully sorted and yet the reliability remains middling (or worse) on this model. Nice looking truck though, gotta say. And being built in Gothenburg (for now) too!
Consumer reports uses subscribers, reports, JD power uses verified owners. 2. Reliability is often loosely defined. No one is measuring how many times a car left you stranded, which is the ultimate reliability question. 3. IF YOU DO THE MATH, and leaving aside anecdotes, JD power says a Volvo is likely to have one more issue than “the reliability leader” Lexus, in the third year ownership. Much ado about not much.
@@billurban1581 Yes, both methodologies have their limitations. And problems with your wifi hotspot connectivity isn't the same as stalling out intermittently on the freeway, that's for sure. J.D. Powers need to generate income from the companies they rate, unfortunately, it leads to things like APEAL ratings and other nonsense that undermines the value of all their work. How a new car owner "feels" about their car isn't really of value to me. Moreover, they generally end up bass ackwards to the reality of the overall ownership experience.
Another commenter referred to “more refined driving in EV MODE.” This is due to the ability to deliver 451 lb ft* to the rear wheels on demand, more than enough in normal stop and go. *Dyno test.
So sophisticated and sexy vehicle:: if had the money for it would swap Toyota engine in there and voila 😎 no one would believe the reliability of it 😆😉😎✅
You might be right to worry about four cylinders / 2 litres except, in this case, the electric motor more than makes up for it. 523 lb ft is quite a bit of twist . . . (compare, it is rated to pull 5,000 lbs). The motor actually delivers 445 lb ft to the rear wheels before that four-cylinder knows you put your foot down. And during the whole process, measurably less stress on those four-cylinders. Fold the third row down, 65 ft.³ behind the second row.
I have a Volvo 4pot turbo it has plenty of "kick in the ass" and the transmission is perfect. I especially love the Bowers&Wilkins audio and heated seats, wheel and wipers.
Why no climate control buttons/knobs?!! What is with all these new cars making drivers take their eyes off the road to touch a screen?! Dangerous. What's wrong with a knob that changes temp and tells me the temp?!! It's perfect and i can change without taking my eyes off the road or having the screen not recognize my fingers
@maudithiver where do you live? I could never do that here. Temperature is always changing. Can't get in a car when it's 20F and leave it on full blast heat the entire drive (unless it's a very short drive) or you'll be dying of heat. Or voice versa, get in a100F car, put on max AC, and eventually it needs to not be on max AC. And everything in between
@ if I set up once my climate control to 20 Celsius (or 72 degrees Fahrenheit), my car will automatically get to it and maintain it! Summer time or winter time! Once it’s get to it, I do not have to play with the buttons anymore! Is is the same thing like the heating and cooling of your house. . By the way, I live in Canada!
As a Chevrolet Volt Ⅱ owner, I'm looking for a Volt-equivalent SUV, which GM shockingly doesn't make yet, so I'm surprised to consider Volvo for the first time.
I have a 21 Rav4 Prime which I once saw described as being the type of car GM should have made after the Volt. It’s has better efficiency, more horsepower in EV mode, better reliability a larger battery and a lot more range than the EX 90. If you want more luxury there is the Lexus RX 450 phev which has the same drivetrain. There is an NX version too which is the same size as the RAV4. I could argue for the EX 90 easily as it is a beautiful car but for my priorities, EV mode horsepower and range and Hybrid efficiency the Toyota’s are better. I think most people and reviewers miss the EV horsepower aspect as around town you don’t need that much but the Toyota’s system allow you to get up to freeway speeds without needing the help of the engine. For many this wouldn’t matter. I’m hoping for a decent jump in range on the 2026 Rav4 PHEV. I’ve had my car since 21 and it’s been great. The best of both worlds. I’m also not a fan of Volvo’s climate controls that seem to all need one tap to bring up a menu that you can then adjust. The Toyotas all have normal climate controls with lovely knobs and switches. Driving a friend’s Volt is what got me looking at PHEVs. It is too bad they didn’t make a Blazer PHEV.
@Molishious , thanks very much for all that insight; I'll look into those vehicles. The Volt's 85-km pure EV range will be severely missed. Given the way people have resisted the pure-EV push by governments, I think GM pulling their Volt technology off the shelf for a Blazer or Equinox is inevitably very soon. However, GM actually is finally making money from EVs (not accounting for manufacturing-facility building costs).
@ Yes it felt like it took too much time from the Bolt to the latest EVs but after a bumpy start they seem to be doing well. I’ve driven the Prologue, the Blazer EV and the 2025 Equinox EV, all in AWD. I liked the Equinox best as it’s smaller so it was closer to what I was used to. .After that the Prologue was very pleasing in its normalcy. The 67 km that the Prime gets might be enough for you. I liked sitting up a bit higher and the Rav has great cargo capacity for the size vehicle. I still enjoy driving it every time I get in after almost 4 years. Guessing you are in Canada from your use of metric. Looks like we are in a trade war as of yesterday.
@@Molishious , I do look forward to riding up higher, especially for the particular Winter climate I moved to recently; I am in Canada. Yes, looks like we're finally getting punished, rightly so, for the pathetic federal government we've had for at least a decade; our entire international security-migration matters are in shambles here. Honestly, I don't think Canada will last this century but that's a whole other matter!
Did they just say wired apple carplay? Even Honda Civics have wireless carplay now. Reminds me of when Honda had Bluetooth standard and BMW were still trying to sell $70k cars without Bluetooth. Huge miss, and a dealbreaker for 2024. Guess I'll hold out til 2026 to see if they can make the update. I prefer this over the EX90-I don't want to go all electric.
I don't understand why it's so hard for luxury auto makers get something as fundamental as Apple Carplay or Android Auto working out of the gate, when more pedestrian car companies can do it at launch as standard equipment. It's like these car engineers and designers don't own smartphones or something. I lose faith in their capabilities when they can't do something as simple as that. Volvo, are you listening??
Because its compatibility and execution isn’t fully there. I had a VW that had wireless Apple CarPlay and it was painful to restore once it dropped off.
For anyone looking at this car, I own a 2016 XC90 T6 Inscription and there is hardly any difference between mine and this new one. If you choose to buy a preowned XC90, you'll be missing hardly anything and saving tens of thousands of dollars. Don't let the difference in infotainment fool you, there is no difference in functionality, only the way it looks; and the driver display is far superior in the older model with cool themes you can select. Mine also has the Bowers & Wilkins sound system and it's identical to this one. Don't waste your money. You're getting nothing extra special with this new XC90. My 2016 XC90 is selling on the market for only $20k CAD. So unless you really think the new looks is worth $80k more, do yourself a favour and check the preowned ones. Thank me later.
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It’s amazing how a car that received endless praise in 2016, still garners that same compliments 9 years later with just an update good job Volvo . 3 Xc90s and all these years later keep it up
These couple reviews are stonking. This is an excellent review.
It's a testament to good design when a car that was originally introduced in 2016 still looks fresher and better than competitors in 2025 with some tweaks. I have a 2019 V90 T6 Cross Country and have been thinking about upgrading to an XC90... this update makes it a lot more tempting! To those that are scared of Volvo's perceived reliability: I've never had any issues with my car, just regular maintenance at the Volvo dealer. Will definitely be a repeat buyer.
I forgot that 2016 was when that was designed like that. Even in 2024 it looks so modern. I love Volvo for that
I own a 2021 V90 T8 and am also tempted, also because I have the older electric motor with less power and range. I can vouch for reliability. Not a single issue in three years, no rattles, the B&W sound system is the best I’ve heard (and I’m an audiophile)… I like it better than the Burmester system I heard in a Porsche Panamera.
About this 2025, Car and Driver says “We'd be quick to dismiss this mild overhaul as too little, too late if the XC90 weren't so good to begin with. We still prefer it over many newer competitors.”
Any particular reason you're considering switching from V90 to XC90? I have an XC90 Inscription, and I'm thinking about going to a V90CC when it's time. 😊
@ I like the higher seating position and the extra storage. When I bought my V90 I didn’t have the budget, but next year I might. I also feel that the B&W sound system’s acoustical performance benefits from the larger space.
Finally great to see your review of our pride in Sweden! And nice to see you driving in our beautiful streets of Malmö!😊 Thank you for very valuable information about the most important parts of the XC90 facelift. You guys are best! 👏🏻
Loving the updated (yet expensive) XC90!
Amazing video as always Andrea and Zack!
It’s half the price of a q7
Great video guys, always appreciate your take. My 2019 XC90 T6 Inscription is still perfect for us, but when its time, I'll be taking a hard look at a T8.
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I would love riding with you guys in the xc90 while listening to *Joyce Meyer* anger management podcast 😊
Such a serene environment .
I’d throw in a few Hour of Power recordings, sure miss Robert Schuller.
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*Joseph Prince* is the new Hour of power man, but he is a Toyota sienna driver.
Still classically elegant and timeless, yet modern and fresh. Glad they got it right!
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Watched the whole review, really enjoyed it, great detail!
thanks for sharing, finally you got a chance to drive the new version, it looks gorgeous. but why it is temporary design? will it change it soon? did they tell you why it always takes so long to upgrade new design compared to the rivals?
This XC 90 is beautiful. Lot of good features. I give this a 9 out of 10. Great show Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻☕️☕️
Great, timeless design / styling... other companies could learn a lot from this! Good job guys!
Well I mean they haven’t changed it in 10 years so there’s nothing to compare it to…
Great video!
Consumers: "We'd like more buttons, please. Trying to do everything in the screen while driving is distracting."
Volvo: "Best we can do is this new criss-cross grill."
Well there are some physical buttons below the screen. It's just as much as you would probably like but it's also done to give the interior a more minimalistic look
One of the most significant changes (to me) is removing the roller that cycles through the drive modes. Why did they bury this in the screen interface other than to cut material and production cost to the detriment of the driving experience? That subtle but crucial change makes it a no for me.
What about reliability?
Another great video. Did you get a chance to use the Oresund Bridge? It's on my to do list.
Great review, team! How many times did Zack say “CX90” while filming? 😂
I am about to get the 2024 xc90 t8 ultimate dark in vapor Grey color for 75 grand,should I skip or cop?
Does the front passenger seat still fold forward, too?
What is the color of the interior you drove in the video? It's very calming!
My 1998 V70 has “mauve.” It’s the exact color you see at 13:59, but likely has a different name. But in other parts of the video, perhaps better lighting, it appears to be the “blonde” interior like my 2023.
The lighter color is called Cardamom
Love that cloth interior. Nice design overall.
It’s beautiful expect for that dash
It’s a beautiful car, not gonna lie.
T8 PHEV is a no brainer, more refined driving in EV mode, and saves lots $$$ in gas. I drive a 2022 T8, and only refuels twice a year, saves thousands in gas, and still more resale value than B5.
You sound like one of those Toyota people bragging about mileage
@calebwany8422 I drive a Volvo. Not Toyota
@@calebwany8422 this kind of efficiency is doable for the average driver with many PHEVs. That average driver makes 2.44 trips a day of 12.3 miles each (AAA Foundation 2022 Driving Survey). The gas stays in the tank for the longer drives.
if you only refill twice a year you can better buy an EV
@@redwhite_040 why is that? If you don't have access to public charging when you have to travel out of town? What about in case of emergency? It's like saying just because you rarely get sick you don't need access to healthcare.
Goddammit! If I knew you were in southern part of Sweden I would have invited you out for a fika 😂
I don't understand why Volvo stubbornly sticks with wired-only CarPlay when cars 1/3 of their cost have wireless. Having now used both, I can't imagine ever going back to the wired version -- wireless was a game changer. Crazy they are so uncompetitive on this feature.
Just compare the wireless Apple Music versus the wired Apple Carplay.
@@TheArk12345 I never use Apple Music so I can't compare. I have extensively used Spotify wired and wirelessly both through CarPlay and there's no discernible difference. That said, if wired Apple Music is better, there's nothing to spot people with wireless CarPlay from also opting to use a wire when they prefer it. But the wireless was game changing in our use of CP. We only used it on long drives in our XC90 wired but use it every single drive in our cars with wireless.
Another great review! Keep up the excellent work. Hey Zack, where is the watch?
Best SUV
Andrea/Zack, how does this car compare to the Mazda CX90/70 PHEV/MHEV? For power, ride, handling, interior, NVH? Is it fair to say it's a step up in luxury and priced to match?
It looks like you guys drove around my hometown, Malmö, mostly in the southern part. It seems like you were in Skanör/Falsterbo and maybe in Copenhagen and Tårnby, DK.
Bilia Volvo car dealership resides in (Jägersro) Malmö, Sweden.
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Why go all the way to Sweden, just go to Charleston SC?
Can't wait to see Mulberry in person!
Nice ❤
The T8 looks like fun and is great for commuting but the B6 is far more practical and it’s no slouch in performance either. We’re planning a family trip from Houston to Grand Teton to Yellowstone to Mt. Rushmore and home next summer. Give me a car that you can fill up during a pee stop and has a spare tire. And fuel prices will be much lower by then.
How is the reliability of the XC90? If you were to buy this vs a Range Rover Sport, which would you chose. Considering reliability, luxury, refinement, drivetrain etc.
Are you saying that half way thru 2025 there is a new model?? 2025.5??
I'm a Volvo xc90 fan, wish we got v6 in the US. Regarding the refresh, I like the previous front end it has a more chiseled look, this new front end seems more homogenized as it now looks more like everyone else... seems like Volvo is following not leading on design with this refresh... on that note i wish they also didn't affix what looks like an iPad onto the dash, it is not well integrated...
2024 looks way better outside
Got to wonder just how expensive these hybrids are going to be as they age. So many things to go wrong.
Well said 😁👍
Just look at market place. Hybrids have been around longer than EVs.
I wouldn't use this as an example of a reliable simple hybrid. Just look at the Toyota examples for that. No idea why Volvo would use a turbo, supercharger and hybrid system all combined. Seems overly complex and will likely be a money pit after 5 years. Toyota's system is designed for efficiency and great fuel economy. This Volvo is just trying to grab the hybrid name so customers think they are saving the planet when in reality, this doesn't really get that much better fuel economy than other non-hybrid comparable vehicles.
@@jeffer1101Volvo dropped the twin charged engines already in Europe. I don't understand why they still sell them.
@@MrRaitzi That's hardly a ringing endorsement.
Looks great 👍
Perfekt with soft and not so hard , only reviewers how want sport and hard, all outer wants relax style
I only heard you mention Apple carplay but what about Android Auto????
Volvo doesn't offer Android Auto in conjunction with its Android-based operating system because the functions of Android Auto are already built into the car. Volvo's operating system has a user interface that's similar to Android Auto, and you can still download apps from Google Play. You can also pair your phone with Bluetooth for phone calls.
First comment ..wow.. love ur work
This xc90 is way more expensive than Highlander MAX, just for plugin hybrid ?
I very much dislike the screen looking like an iPad glued to the dash. Why do all the manufacturers do this?
2025 and still wired CarPlay on portion of the Screen? OMG
And you have less configuration option in general. Some features now available anymore.
What has changed? Nothing worth noticing.
Reliability concerns keep me away. Nice looking, but reliability is weighted more heavily in my calculation.
... 😮💨today nobody build things last forever, the idea has changed... but an interesting news I learned lately is the car that ran the longest miles in the world was Volvo 1800S, it ran 3,039,122 miles... apparently, they know how to build something last forever...
If you round off the JD Power 2024 reliability survey results, a Volvo is likely to have one more reliability issue (2) than the reliability leader Lexus (1), in the third year of ownership. In that survey, Volvo scored better than Volkswagen, Audi, and Tesla.
I’m on my second Volvo. Not a single issue in five years driving an S90 Diesel and now a V90 T8 PHEV. Prior to Volvo I consistently drove Japanese cars and I had similar concerns. So far, they have been unfounded.
Reliability is my concern! Outrageous prices, and Volvo dealerships are far and not many in USA
The prices are in line with other European premium car makers (or cheaper for equivalent add-ons) and there are many Volvo dealerships in the US. Dallas area has 8, Chicago alone has 10. States like Oklahoma and Kansas have at least 2 each... There is probably 10 in Florida, even Alabama has 5 of them... what do you mean there are not many in the US?
Volvo Do away with the shiny hard plastic at the center console outside that it's a classy vehicle .
B6 in US no longer has the supercharger, just a turbo
I decided to buy my brand new 2017 XC90 after watching your initial review back then. Now, I'm in the market for my next car, and I was considering another Volvo. However, the integration of Google software is a dealbreaker for me, so unfortunately, it's a sad pass.
You don’t like Google for security reasons or something else?
@@Molishious I don't trust having microphones connected to Google. I really distrust companies selling my data or consumer profile or maybe in the future my political views.
@ Make sense.
The Consumers Report on the Volvo XC90 does not look good at all. If it's been around since 2016, then it should be fully sorted and yet the reliability remains middling (or worse) on this model. Nice looking truck though, gotta say. And being built in Gothenburg (for now) too!
Consumer reports uses subscribers, reports, JD power uses verified owners. 2. Reliability is often loosely defined. No one is measuring how many times a car left you stranded, which is the ultimate reliability question. 3. IF YOU DO THE MATH, and leaving aside anecdotes, JD power says a Volvo is likely to have one more issue than “the reliability leader” Lexus, in the third year ownership. Much ado about not much.
@@billurban1581 Yes, both methodologies have their limitations. And problems with your wifi hotspot connectivity isn't the same as stalling out intermittently on the freeway, that's for sure. J.D. Powers need to generate income from the companies they rate, unfortunately, it leads to things like APEAL ratings and other nonsense that undermines the value of all their work. How a new car owner "feels" about their car isn't really of value to me. Moreover, they generally end up bass ackwards to the reality of the overall ownership experience.
Another commenter referred to “more refined driving in EV MODE.” This is due to the ability to deliver 451 lb ft* to the rear wheels on demand, more than enough in normal stop and go.
*Dyno test.
You can drive it in EV mode up to 140 km/h/87 mph.
So sophisticated and sexy vehicle:: if had the money for it would swap Toyota engine in there and voila 😎 no one would believe the reliability of it 😆😉😎✅
Great review but not excited by a 4cyl in midsized SUV. Deal breaker for me plus 3rd row is not usable. Would love it more w/o 3rd row.
You might be right to worry about four cylinders / 2 litres except, in this case, the electric motor more than makes up for it. 523 lb ft is quite a bit of twist . . . (compare, it is rated to pull 5,000 lbs).
The motor actually delivers 445 lb ft to the rear wheels before that four-cylinder knows you put your foot down. And during the whole process, measurably less stress on those four-cylinders.
Fold the third row down, 65 ft.³ behind the second row.
I have a Volvo 4pot turbo it has plenty of "kick in the ass" and the transmission is perfect. I especially love the Bowers&Wilkins audio and heated seats, wheel and wipers.
Compared with BMW X7, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLS, Tesla Model X, & Toyota Grand Highlander
Why no climate control buttons/knobs?!! What is with all these new cars making drivers take their eyes off the road to touch a screen?! Dangerous. What's wrong with a knob that changes temp and tells me the temp?!! It's perfect and i can change without taking my eyes off the road or having the screen not recognize my fingers
I do not miss buttons! Once I set the climate control to my taste, I do not need to change my setting anymore!
@maudithiver where do you live? I could never do that here. Temperature is always changing. Can't get in a car when it's 20F and leave it on full blast heat the entire drive (unless it's a very short drive) or you'll be dying of heat. Or voice versa, get in a100F car, put on max AC, and eventually it needs to not be on max AC. And everything in between
@ if I set up once my climate control to 20 Celsius (or 72 degrees Fahrenheit), my car will automatically get to it and maintain it! Summer time or winter time! Once it’s get to it, I do not have to play with the buttons anymore! Is is the same thing like the heating and cooling of your house. . By the way, I live in Canada!
As a Chevrolet Volt Ⅱ owner, I'm looking for a Volt-equivalent SUV, which GM shockingly doesn't make yet, so I'm surprised to consider Volvo for the first time.
I have a 21 Rav4 Prime which I once saw described as being the type of car GM should have made after the Volt. It’s has better efficiency, more horsepower in EV mode, better reliability a larger battery and a lot more range than the EX 90. If you want more luxury there is the Lexus RX 450 phev which has the same drivetrain. There is an NX version too which is the same size as the RAV4. I could argue for the EX 90 easily as it is a beautiful car but for my priorities, EV mode horsepower and range and Hybrid efficiency the Toyota’s are better. I think most people and reviewers miss the EV horsepower aspect as around town you don’t need that much but the Toyota’s system allow you to get up to freeway speeds without needing the help of the engine. For many this wouldn’t matter. I’m hoping for a decent jump in range on the 2026 Rav4 PHEV. I’ve had my car since 21 and it’s been great. The best of both worlds. I’m also not a fan of Volvo’s climate controls that seem to all need one tap to bring up a menu that you can then adjust. The Toyotas all have normal climate controls with lovely knobs and switches. Driving a friend’s Volt is what got me looking at PHEVs. It is too bad they didn’t make a Blazer PHEV.
@Molishious , thanks very much for all that insight; I'll look into those vehicles. The Volt's 85-km pure EV range will be severely missed. Given the way people have resisted the pure-EV push by governments, I think GM pulling their Volt technology off the shelf for a Blazer or Equinox is inevitably very soon. However, GM actually is finally making money from EVs (not accounting for manufacturing-facility building costs).
@ Yes it felt like it took too much time from the Bolt to the latest EVs but after a bumpy start they seem to be doing well. I’ve driven the Prologue, the Blazer EV and the 2025 Equinox EV, all in AWD. I liked the Equinox best as it’s smaller so it was closer to what I was used to. .After that the Prologue was very pleasing in its normalcy. The 67 km that the Prime gets might be enough for you. I liked sitting up a bit higher and the Rav has great cargo capacity for the size vehicle. I still enjoy driving it every time I get in after almost 4 years. Guessing you are in Canada from your use of metric. Looks like we are in a trade war as of yesterday.
@@Molishious , I do look forward to riding up higher, especially for the particular Winter climate I moved to recently; I am in Canada.
Yes, looks like we're finally getting punished, rightly so, for the pathetic federal government we've had for at least a decade; our entire international security-migration matters are in shambles here. Honestly, I don't think Canada will last this century but that's a whole other matter!
Everyone went back to buttons. Volvo is still stuck in dated "no buttons" time.
In the market to replace a Mercedes GLS 450 and this XC90 seems like a good replacement. Until I saw the price for the 2025 XC90 T8… 90k!?
0:50 Why is there an American 🇺🇸 flag flying in Sweden?
Did they just say wired apple carplay? Even Honda Civics have wireless carplay now. Reminds me of when Honda had Bluetooth standard and BMW were still trying to sell $70k cars without Bluetooth. Huge miss, and a dealbreaker for 2024. Guess I'll hold out til 2026 to see if they can make the update. I prefer this over the EX90-I don't want to go all electric.
In Sweden, but I spotted a US flag at 0:49 😀
Most likely stock footage/press media footage. I can see they are in Sweden when driving.
I don't understand why it's so hard for luxury auto makers get something as fundamental as Apple Carplay or Android Auto working out of the gate, when more pedestrian car companies can do it at launch as standard equipment. It's like these car engineers and designers don't own smartphones or something. I lose faith in their capabilities when they can't do something as simple as that. Volvo, are you listening??
Because its compatibility and execution isn’t fully there. I had a VW that had wireless Apple CarPlay and it was painful to restore once it dropped off.
Did you get a Fika, Andrea? ☕
standard wired carplay.....seriously?
Wired Apple car play ! You re kidding me 😮
The bluetooth sound is high res surprisingly but the wired is the best in sound
I can imagine you driving around listening to Abba
Oh my old MTD lawn mower is 2 cylinder ….
Lexus??? Phllllleeease!
Wired apple car play?!?!!?! Is this a joke?
No more massage function now.
لم تعجبني سياره فولفو 😒
Volvo aesthetics are just bland and unattractive.
For anyone looking at this car, I own a 2016 XC90 T6 Inscription and there is hardly any difference between mine and this new one. If you choose to buy a preowned XC90, you'll be missing hardly anything and saving tens of thousands of dollars. Don't let the difference in infotainment fool you, there is no difference in functionality, only the way it looks; and the driver display is far superior in the older model with cool themes you can select. Mine also has the Bowers & Wilkins sound system and it's identical to this one. Don't waste your money. You're getting nothing extra special with this new XC90. My 2016 XC90 is selling on the market for only $20k CAD. So unless you really think the new looks is worth $80k more, do yourself a favour and check the preowned ones. Thank me later.
Lease new. Buy bitcoin.
The range is pathetic
Presume you mean electric range, but don’t forget, there’s a gas tank.
@ yes the electric range
Buy a Volvo and Geely will throw in a new mini split . win win .
The ugly front grill is straight outta BMW X3 and the fake iPad in the center is still hideous!!
Just be careful of Volvo batteries. Lots of issues with that on XC60’s
The dash is the only thing I hate
And the back looks like a honda fit (japanese compact car), its the ugliest in class