I just purchased a 2023 XC90 Ultimate and I am in love. It’s understated luxury that doesn’t make too much noise. Many see it as a “safe” car, very nondescript, but to me I see it as a fine wine that has aged very well over time.
Take my little hand child! 😂😂 wow. That made me really laugh out loud. I stayed for the intro. It was awesome. Got my attention. Stayed for the little hand pointing at things. Freaking hilarious!!!!!! ❤
The manual steering column adjustment is because Volvo put safety first, in case your pinned under the steering wheel in an accident you will be able to move it out of the way.
Just drove one today! Ultimate version. Nice place to be and be seen. Noticed some tire noise which surprised but not terrible. Piano black interior bits and unmatched wood on touching interior parts (ie not the same piece of wood) stood out as does the center twist start/stop key. Overly thick steering wheel..bmw influence. Unintuitive sun roof controls. A bit floaty but comfortable for sure. 4cylinder at 60k is a hard pill to swallow imo. Truly deserves a 6 or small displacement 8.
I strongly agree, I tried few models since they started appearing in the dealer (SLC-UT) back around 2016, I still prefer my 2014 XC70 T6 specifically for the Turbo Six.
Great review Mike! Not much has changed since the 2nd Gen debuted. Great looking vehicle but wish they would update the interior and bring back the R-Design
Well done mate, thanks for sharing. I got mine (MY24 plugin hybrid) last week and my short-term experience is ambivalent. Driving and quality is nice, but i.e. the fact that this thing does not have a built-in media player for MP3 on USB sticks is annoying. No compartment for sunglasses, very small compartment under the armrest, poor ambient lights... 1st world problems of course, but they could have done a little better for a 100k+ car... Anyway, I´m looking forward for the miles to come. Regards from Germany, stay safe. 🙂 PS what I REALLY love is the large and FLAT trunk. I´m 181cm and I can easily and comfortably have a nap in there. A 190-200 cm long and 70 cm wide mattress fits in when you fold down one outer and the middle seat. Just great. 🙂
Hi, thanks for your in-depth review. Much appreciated. Did you or anyone else ever figure out what those issues were with the Google system about the maps, etc. it really can't be possible that you have to sign in every time you get in the car and accept terms and conditions that would be kind of ridiculous.
I remember the white 2017 XC90 T6 R-Design that Mike reviewed in 2017 which was nearly identical to the one I had just bought. Mine was in Passion Red and nearly identically equipped as the one Mike showed. I'm still enjoying driving it nearly 60,000 miles later. I still watch that video occasionally and I'd argue that particular 2017 XC90 looks better than this 2023 model. The now discontinued R-Design trim package was the best looking 2nd gen XC90 in my opinion. Check out that video and see if you all agree. Lastly, leave it to Mike to point out the 3rd row storage cubbies spiders that most RUclips reviewers overlook. 🕷🕷
@@ImYoutubing247 I self-bricked the infotainment system trying to install a navi update 3 years ago, apparently with a bad USB drive. My dealership replaced the old processor under warranty with the updated processor that Volvo released in 2019. My infotainment system rarely if ever lags and I haven't had any issues with it since 2020. Overall my XC90 has been relatively issue free in nearly 6 years of ownership. I did purchase the 7yr/100,00 mile extended warranty which I've yet to use 🤞🤞
I had opportunity to drive xc90 2023, and in EU for 100K, not to get massage seats, air suspension, automatic parking, automatic shaders, electric adjusted wheel!??? come on... Not to mention the insides look like 2003 not 2023 with what they call "timeless" design, but it0s just layziness with them not wanting to put the work in new dashboard or new infotaiment system. Hard pass on Volvo until these things change
I just purchased a 2023 XC90 Ultimate and I am in love. It’s understated luxury that doesn’t make too much noise. Many see it as a “safe” car, very nondescript, but to me I see it as a fine wine that has aged very well over time.
I confirm each and every word! I've just purchased a 2024 XC90, more than perfect. Classy 🙂
My 1st Volvo AWD SUV! Nice review Mike.
Take my little hand child! 😂😂 wow. That made me really laugh out loud. I stayed for the intro. It was awesome. Got my attention. Stayed for the little hand pointing at things. Freaking hilarious!!!!!! ❤
Thank you! Don't forget to check out the 'AT NIGHT' video on this vehicle ruclips.net/video/7Eg6cXkuaoo/видео.htmlsi=Sl_cmwgn2qULFt04
The manual steering column adjustment is because Volvo put safety first, in case your pinned under the steering wheel in an accident you will be able to move it out of the way.
Collapsible!
Same goes to manual accessible to the third row. Manual for a reason
Great review! And as always, I just love the yellow finger pointer👌
Great review. just wonder how much difference between B5 and B6 in driving experience
thx Mike, very good job !
love ur vids keep it up i also own XC60 23 and i have driven that its amazing mid size SUV i bet this XC90 looks fun to drive
Ordering one tomorrow. Hope it comes with the pointing stick! 😉😂😂
Just drove one today! Ultimate version.
Nice place to be and be seen. Noticed some tire noise which surprised but not terrible.
Piano black interior bits and unmatched wood on touching interior parts (ie not the same piece of wood) stood out as does the center twist start/stop key. Overly thick steering wheel..bmw influence. Unintuitive sun roof controls.
A bit floaty but comfortable for sure. 4cylinder at 60k is a hard pill to swallow imo. Truly deserves a 6 or small displacement 8.
I strongly agree, I tried few models since they started appearing in the dealer (SLC-UT) back around 2016, I still prefer my 2014 XC70 T6 specifically for the Turbo Six.
Great review Mike! Not much has changed since the 2nd Gen debuted. Great looking vehicle but wish they would update the interior and bring back the R-Design
Well done mate, thanks for sharing. I got mine (MY24 plugin hybrid) last week and my short-term experience is ambivalent. Driving and quality is nice, but i.e. the fact that this thing does not have a built-in media player for MP3 on USB sticks is annoying. No compartment for sunglasses, very small compartment under the armrest, poor ambient lights... 1st world problems of course, but they could have done a little better for a 100k+ car... Anyway, I´m looking forward for the miles to come. Regards from Germany, stay safe. 🙂 PS what I REALLY love is the large and FLAT trunk. I´m 181cm and I can easily and comfortably have a nap in there. A 190-200 cm long and 70 cm wide mattress fits in when you fold down one outer and the middle seat. Just great. 🙂
Hi, thanks for your in-depth review. Much appreciated. Did you or anyone else ever figure out what those issues were with the Google system about the maps, etc. it really can't be possible that you have to sign in every time you get in the car and accept terms and conditions that would be kind of ridiculous.
Good review. That yellow pointer you use is hilarious 😂
I remember the white 2017 XC90 T6 R-Design that Mike reviewed in 2017 which was nearly identical to the one I had just bought. Mine was in Passion Red and nearly identically equipped as the one Mike showed. I'm still enjoying driving it nearly 60,000 miles later. I still watch that video occasionally and I'd argue that particular 2017 XC90 looks better than this 2023 model. The now discontinued R-Design trim package was the best looking 2nd gen XC90 in my opinion. Check out that video and see if you all agree. Lastly, leave it to Mike to point out the 3rd row storage cubbies spiders that most RUclips reviewers overlook. 🕷🕷
How’s your infotainment system? I heard a lot of these, especially older ones, the screen lags quite a bit.
@@ImYoutubing247
I self-bricked the infotainment system trying to install a navi update 3 years ago, apparently with a bad USB drive. My dealership replaced the old processor under warranty with the updated processor that Volvo released in 2019. My infotainment system rarely if ever lags and I haven't had any issues with it since 2020. Overall my XC90 has been relatively issue free in nearly 6 years of ownership. I did purchase the 7yr/100,00 mile extended warranty which I've yet to use 🤞🤞
How reliable has it been?
@@kevinvelazquez5745
Incredibly👌
I have a 2023 XC90 Ultimate T8, have you done a review on this, I would like to know your thoughts.
Not recently. Last time I had access to a T8 was in 2017 and it was the T8 Excellence.
Very nice! But omg the price! 😮
Another great lead pic Mike! Either the XC90 is on fire or it was in a paintball fight. 😎
The reason why the rear doors don't open more is because if both front end rear doors were to open simultaneously, they will collide.
Who told you that?
@@MikesCarInfo
Just a guess.
One day, I afford the new 2023 Volvo XC90.
This or the Recharge model?! That is the question!
They have to do some changes on their cars , not interesting 😟😟
That paintwork is really flat, that's not always the case these days even with high end cars, even Lexus are not what they used to be on that score.
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I had opportunity to drive xc90 2023, and in EU for 100K, not to get massage seats, air suspension, automatic parking, automatic shaders, electric adjusted wheel!??? come on...
Not to mention the insides look like 2003 not 2023 with what they call "timeless" design, but it0s just layziness with them not wanting to put the work in new dashboard or new infotaiment system.
Hard pass on Volvo until these things change