This Is The Wagon You Want | 2021 Volvo V90
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- Опубликовано: 1 ноя 2020
- Wagons are the ultimate practical people mover. In theory they deliver the practicality of a SUV or CUV with the driving dynamics of a sedan. In practice its a bit more complicated...
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The reason behind the manual adjustment on the steering wheel is to keep it operational in the case of a crash to make it easier for the driver to get out of the vehicle.
It's genius honestly
is that a certain info or just a guess?
@@tayfunturna I saw it in a review of the V90 here on RUclips. :)
Sounds like something Volvo would do. Quite brilliant
Feels like a cheap excuse, because if they really cared about safety, they'd put physical buttons for climate control, etc, instead of relying on using the touch screen. Something which is far more likely to be a safety problem than motor driven steering wheel adjustment.
I wish wagons were more popular in the states. They are really handsome and practical vehicles
Kinda like an suv. Handsome and practical
@@atl3630 SUVs usually have worse handling capabilities, worse gas mileage and can be more difficult to get in and out of for some people.
@@ken9195 that last one is a little far fetched to be fair
Wagon is life, best regards from Sweden :)
I like that they’re not. More unique since no one has them :)
Volvo always builds their cars clean and elegant!
very minimilaistic and European/scandnavian.
Yes but the engine options are kinda sad for a luxury brand
@@Superfastjellyfish669 But T8 variant looks good.
but they won't put their 5 cylinders in them anymore
hi dad
Thank you for doing this, this car rarely gets coverage anymore with v60 in the lineup. I've been leasing a T5 inscription since February 2018, pleased to say I have been a happy camper these past 2 years. Unfortunately this car hasn't been a hot seller for Volvo but its also kinda nice to stand out in a sea of CUVs.
Alex goes above and beyond what most other reviewers do. Definitely goes the extra mile. Great review!
I have no kids, but something in me wants to own a wagon, that whole practicality paired with the driving dynamic of a sedan is just so appealing to me
It is essentially an SUV but with better mileage.
As a Swede this video reminded me that the S90 exists. I saw one on the road in June. Wondered why they didn't get a V90 like everybody else.
Well they are cheaper. Some people also prefer the styling. And rear legroom is better.
Those are Malibu/Fusion folks who simply want a better & safer car but don't want the Euro-stigma that comes with driving German sedans. Most people don't actually use the cargo space of a wagon, and would only have use for bigger cargo space once or twice per year. A simple roof rack sitting in the corner of the garage solves that problem, with the bonus of a quieter drive and larger rear seats.
s90 can use for both family and business, while v90 is strictly for family.
@@yuhufeng5370 not really. Wagon still looks executive
@@aadi8568 I specifically said in China...
Great choice Alex! As usual Volvo stands out from the competition with really nice and sober lines with probably the best design interior of recent years. Beautiful designs inside and out!
I had a V90 loaner car from my Volvo dealership and I loved it. A very cool car.
Hands down, best car review videos on RUclips!
I used to have a 1993 Ford Taurus Wagon. I LOVED that car. Did everything I needed and more. That said, I've considered this when it comes time to get a new ride. I have a 2012 Ford Taurus right now.
Alex is just the facts, and some fun that appears factual. Love his presentation.
They don't sent some variants of these vehicles to the US because Americans have shown year after year that they just won't buy them in numbers significant enough to merit going through the trouble of having them certified.
Do you think you could add the length figure in inches when you display the - + graphic of the vehicle sizes along the bottom? Maybe just a number at each end, then a midpoint. It'd give a little more visual context to the rankings instead of having to catch your verbal listing of the number.
Love the videos!
Learn the metric system:)
@@duckzrulezswe2354 Uh, he gives the length in inches when he says it out loud. Thanks, I already know it.
Learn the imperial system?
Had mine for a year ,can only discribe its length as boat😀
It's amazing how far Volvo has come in terms of styling. They now make some of the best looking cars in the business.
Wagons are great! Absolutely always the best spec. One reason why they have died is that, contrary to 1970s and 1980s (and even 1990s), modern minivans and crossovers do not drive and handle like dogs, as they once did. A modern CUV is giving up very little to the sedan with which it shares the same platform. In other words, wagons are still HUGELY popular: but now we call them CUVs.
"Trained professional do not attempt" God damnit that is why I love this channel, those little details
V70R! That`s a indicator of some genuinely good taste!
Love wagons, especially Volvo wagons. But I have to say, I just saw the new Mercedes E450 wagon in person, and it’s really sleek.
Outstanding review, Alex!
Love mine. Fantastic, completely reliable, very comfortable. The Subaru sells well because it’s cheap, and built as such.
I have one literally on order on its way from Sweden right now, can't wait. It's a 2021, black and black T5 R Design with most the options checked. Only option I didn't get is the awd version (I live in south florida, do not need it) and the air cleaner thing. Everything else was checked, including the bowers wilken audio.
For you the fwd was also smarter choose as it makes the vehicle weigh less and increases its mileage although in my experience that doesn't seem to be a common problem in U.S
The Subaru Outback will still dominate the station wagon space. While I really like the V90, the luxury station wagon seems almost non-existence in the US. Americans don't seem to be interested in luxury wagons. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy these deep dives.
Sad because this is my dream car. Love me a wagon and would love an electrified version of this in the future! Doubt it would be a smart business decision though 😒
I wouldn’t call the Outback a wagon - it’s really become more of a crossover/SUV. Subaru used to make a traditional wagon, but pandered to the needs of the American market and made crossovers instead.
@@clothestravel I mean I don't think the Outback is really an SUV. It's more like a wagonoid, like a cross between an SUV and a wagon. It still has the classic shape of a wagon, and although it's been enlargened, it still has that almost sedan-like ride and control.
you see these bad boys all over in sweden, rarely see s90's anywhere
Sweden is station wagon land 😎
Yes wagon land and unfortunitly full of Volvos.
If I would buy a "luxury" station wagon a german would be my choise. NEVER a Volvo! ...and I'm a Swede.
First time viewer of any of your videos. And what a great video it was you sir have got to be the most thorough car review channel i have ever seen. Keep it up. God bless
Welcome aboard!
Great video and information! These are difficult to find, especially in a non cross country version.
In the U.S, Volvo has only updated the exterior and interior of the 2021 lineup, but not the drivetrain(due to the pandemic and trade war). In other markets, T6 is replaced with the much better B6(details regarding to the difference between the two can be found on xc90 b6 reviews).
A mistake at 6:04. S90 still provides standard wheelbase version around the world, just not in certain countries, including the United States.
Regarding to the s90 wheelbase changes, s90 is only manufactured in Daqing Factory. The factory originally produced only the standard wheelbase, but soon found out two things:
1. s90 is not as popular as its wagon and suv models.
2. The largest sedan market-China, prefers long wheelbase sedans over standard wheelbase models.
So Volvo made the long wheelbase version available in 2018. The long wheelbase version is configured more as an executive sedan rather than a sporty one. Depending on market popularity, Volvo provides either the standard wheelbase version(West Europe, East Asia except Korea and Mainland China), or the long wheelbase version(the U.S, Mainland China, Korea, Belgium, Thailand).
Modern Volvos are sensational. I used to work for Hertz (No, just because I worked in car rentals doesn’t mean it was completely base spec with smallest engine. Most of them were top of the range) and we had tons of these on the fleet. I’d choose it over any German equivalent any day. It’s a stunning car in any form and the drive is beautiful
As a Swede I say - No it's not.
@@johan7577 well that’s you. I think they’re great inside and out across the range.
The wagon selection is very limited in North America. Ultimately, the BMW 5-series touring Diesel would be my choice elsewhere, but in North America... the V90 is a solid choice if you need a big one. I just wish they had a more basic, cheaper trim, with city plaid seats. Ultimately though, if you can afford it, the Merc E-class is the best wagon on sale in America.
And just like that, the V90 and V60 are gone for 2022. XC only now. I did just find a 2020 V60 T5 today and grabbed it! 45 miles on the clock.
Best car reviewer on RUclips! Gorgeous car too.
As someone working in organised crime, I really appreciate your trunk comfort index.
The Wagon I Want Is The Wagon I Actually Got, it's a 1992 940 (direct ancestor of the V90) which I bought 4 years ago for 400 usd, yearly parts and service 100 usd, it has 400k on the belt but could do that again easily with just a little of tlc. It's an indestructable allround car, from Autobahn to forrest road, and has way more packing space than the V90 and is on the verge of being a cult car (prices rising fast!) with its air of 'cool Swedish mystique'.
if i'm not mistaken then having a manual steering column instead of powered one is because manual one is more safer in the case of accident...
Column collapse in a crash is not depending if it’s power or manual. If done right they’ll perform the same.
This is a gorgeous car, not just a gorgeous wagon. I dare say it’s better looking than it’s sedan counterpart which is often the case but not recognized by the American public.
The Audi (along with the Volvo) will be about half price in about three years or less, so if you can afford to wait, that's what I'd do. If you can find a clean used one, (and I imagine that most of them will be very clean) with low miles, you'll save a ton of money, and avoid all of the initial owner's break-in issues, which will have already been addressed.
Dude everyone always comes out with these "half price after 2 years" assesments and thats never the reality
The reality is they will always be expensive
By the time theyre "half off" theyre unfixable being that they are the most advanced European cars on the road
In other words...if something is too good to be true (half off after a few years) then it most likely is
Good luck waiting for that 50% discount
@@toh3211 just watched a video about a whole bunch of high end vehicles including Bentleys and AMG Mercedes that are on sale for almost 70% under original MSRP in less than five years, so 50% is realistic.
@@MarkRVillano dude 50% off of a Bentley is still like $100k. A quick look on car gurus show V90’s from 2017 demanding $38-41k depending on trim. that is not 50% from their original 52k+ price.
@@MarkRVillano Yes, if you cherry pick you can find cars reduced that much, but those are often the cars that lack popular options, are weirdly configured, and in unpopular colors. The average depreciation is rarely that high unless the model has known serious mechanical problems, and then even 70% off is no bargain.
Nice sled. Some good comparable competitors as well. What am I looking for is a machine that is very dependable. My last Volvo kept the dealership "humming"........ the bills are truly insane when problems occur.
Euro wagons are sweeeeet! US doesn’t get all the wagon models that Canada does (sorry Americans). Wagons are coming back as people don’t want to get on the suv bandwagon.
One of my favorite daily driver vehicles on sale today is the V90 Cross County T6.
Alex when you got to the pricing section it was hard to see the small font in white with the grey background.
man wish we could still get these here in NA, but planning to get a older 2017-2018 V90 and know its gunna be a great coast to coast live in camping car & work commuter in the winter lol
I love wagons and this Volvo would be my choice if I could justify spending that amount. Instead, I purchased a fully loaded 2018 Buick Regal TourX last year for $34k. Same size engine & power ratings as the Volvo. AWD. Same transmission. MPG same as well. The Buick is ultra rare. I have yet to see another one on the road. Sadly, 2020 is the last year for the TourX.
I have a 2018 Essence trim, I love it!!
@Live Free Or Die yea they are rare for some reason. I like not seeing my car every where when I go out. Great car though.
@@delinois2011 That’s why I bought a 2016 V60 Cross Country, I rarely see them, and I live in a HUGE metropolitan area!
Love my 2018 Essence. Very rare to see another. Its fast, quite, comfortable and very practical. Buick really failed this car, it had so much potential. Every where I go, people stop to look, ask questions, nothing but positive comments.
I think Americans still remember the image that went with wagons when they were popular in the 60's and 70's. European wagons seemed cooler.
I remember the magnum srt8 - which dodge should bring back, modernize, and put the redeye and 392 engine in it
@@blackice7408 Yeah, but even that didn't sell that well. Cadillac had a cool CTS-V wagon, I was selling Caddies at the time and we'd practically give them away. Americans just aren't big on wagons, me included.
@@weirdshibainu well let them try again. We're in different competition now. Yeah it would cost them money to make the machines and robots to create them. But if they put the same formula theyre using for the charger, challenger, and durando, it will be a good seller and their investments will be returned
@@blackice7408 Perhaps. I think it's just more of consumer taste in the u.s. Audi offers a high performance wagon that is barely selling.
I love, love, love my ‘19 V90 R-Design
Great review, Ty
I will keep my 1997 850 estate and just keep on driving/maintaining it forever
Although I have been zipping around in my 2015 XC 60 R-D, I have always been curious about their wagons. I just like the ride height of an SUV...and inline 6 engine.
I love a station wagon more then the suv because it has more room but too bad a lot of Americans drivers don’t wanted them . I wished they bring back the wagon .
I really like the look of this Volvo. The big thing for me is whether or not it will fit with a rearfacing car seat. I currently have a 2016 Mazda 3 HB and I physically cannot get into the seat in front of the car seat. I'm only 5'11" but after all it's a compact car. Do you think this would give enough room to use four seats with one being a rearfacing car seat?
The v90 is one of my Favorit new cars..
Except the god awful window on the ROOF. WTH were they thinking?? I never used my moonroof on my Cr 300 once, in 15 years.
Hey Alex, I have a question.
In the configurator[Volvo], they don't say cooled/ventilated seats anywhere
How do we add it?
I always think I have heated seats only
Or is it included with massaging seat option?
Beautiful car! None of those fake air intakes that other car manufacturers seem to think are a design revelation. Well done, Volvo!
I feel the segment of sedan cars, is gonna make a strong comeback. With this COVID-19, poor job options, little money here and there, might force buyers to reconsider. I was shopping for a small sedan few days back and from what the sales reps were saying , people were looking for 4 door sedans 🚙 instead of SUV. Some say COVID-19 with no jobs and finances being very limited might be the reason. I don’t know how true that is but one can wonder, after all this is 2020 were anything good and bad is very possible. 🙆♂️
Sat in a few V90's at past auto shows. I'm 6'3" and my wife is 6ft. Although we love the wagon, we found the V90 is still too small in the rear with child seats installed.
Your kids are gonna be giants, get an Expedition
Most modern station wagons have less headroom that older models. I think they are trying to maximise the differentiation between these models and related SUVs.
Nice review Alex. It made me miss my Saab 9-5 Aero Estate.
I still sorely miss our Saab 95 Linear Estate, which was such a class act; but I eventually adjusted to the 2016 V60 Polestar ‘replacement.’ The road noise is awful, but oh what a a bit of fun!
My wife bought an 07 9-5 aero sportcomi brand new. We loved it. 285k miles and still ran great but made a mess in my driveway leaking oil. Did my part and bought a brand new V90 inscription to replace it. Love it!
I have a 2018 model... gonna roll with it.
it's freaking georgous.
what about the rs6 avant? would those be considered the same “class”? mahbe the rs6 isn’t AS practical as this? what do you guys think.
How does twin turbo functions, does it have low and high end each turbo functionality?
The Outback outselling probably comes down to better marketing since Subaru's brand is built around the Outback as a key unit mover. Whereas Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi dealerships rarely stock more than one or two of their wagons, sometimes even fewer than that. At a Subaru dealership you'll find an outback at all trim levels and in multiple colors. Also the surface features of the new Subaru Outback appears faux luxury, so it really even bites into an entry level luxury buyer pool who don't care too much about badging. To that last point, maybe it shows that the practical family who buys a wagon (i.e. folks who know about cars more than just what's trendy atm) is so practical that badging matters very little to their purchasing decision.
This car is $56,000! As much as I love wagons there is no way in hell I would pay that much for a car. That alone is why Subaru outsells Volvo.
I love these things, give me a 2017-2019 version in R-Design T6 AWD trim in that beautiful bursting blue color and I would be a happy man.
Alex, If I'm not mistaken that is a Polestar Engineered badge on the back. If that is the case your numbers are wrong. That car would have 330hp and 325 ft. lbs. You also didn't mention that as an option when talking about engine selections and associated specs.
Any information about child seat fitment in these? Any chance you could do 3 across?
The reason Subaru sells so many more Outbacks is that they're much more affordable. My wife's brand new top trim Touring model cost about $37k in 2018. It has all the regular safety features, plus reverse automatic emergency braking. Unless someone is into conspicuous consumption, the Subaru Outback is the most sensible choice. And it really is an excellent winter vehicle here in Alaska.
For the knowledgeable is the 2021 refresh worth paying more for? I’ve heard mixed reliability reviews for 18-19, was anything since addressed?
I love my 2018 V90 CC.
I'm an Outback guy, but I hate how it keeps feeling like less of a wagon year after year.
This Volvo has my attention.
Agree I have a 2005 Outback and it feels/looks like a wagon. Around 2011, they went full SUV with the styling and shrunk the total length of the cargo area while they were at it.
So darn nice👍
Buddy yall should see the t8, 407 whp 4wd its magnifisent
Volvo’s exterior appearance is far more elegant than the segment competition.
I'm 20 and I just bought a V90 T6 Cross country fully loaded MSRP at 75,245 USD for my first car
I love the reviews, I subscribed
BTW, I have a new xc40 t5 rdesign and the infotainment isn't laggy at all.
Love Volvo station wagons!
Very sexy looking wagon. I would def get this over a crossover if I needed space for kiddos and their junk. They do lose some points for hiding the exhaust tips - it’s not an EV so there’s no need to hide them. But I doubt most people will care so I see why they hid them.
Doesn't make sense to short change rear seat legroom when the seats fold down to expand the cargo area.
There has to be room for that premium stroller in the back. This is a Volvo with the booster seats and its *not* a minivan or SUV
I think it’s a different prioritization for buyers when compared to the S90. You get the V90 for more cargo, so prioritizing that space does make sense as long as the rear seat legroom is adequate.
The rear seat is quite spacious by international standards. In Europe this is considered huge. The only reason the Chinese prefer longer sedan versions is because the rich there (who own cars like this) have chauffeurs, and the owner wants maximum rear seat room.
I got an S90 as an replacement car for 2 weeks. Over all I thought it was great, but I think the centre console is a bit outdated now, and I don't think it's nearly as intuitive as current German cars
I’ve wanted the V90 CC for some time now. These are very beautiful expensive cars with a complex engine. I’m curious to know if owners of the V90’s have experienced any issues ? Reliability ? Excessive brake pad wear ? Tech issues ?
Nope. I’ve had none.
Thank you !
Sure wish i could afford one of those id love to have a wagon
is there any way to get one of these without the dumb pan-o-ramic roof
You get a thumbs up, a sub, and a comment for stuffing yourself in the trunk XD
I own a 98 V70R, I dream of wagons. No joke.
I love station wagons.
I'd expect with a Wagon or Crossover/SUV they should have enough room for a full size spare.. Thats one thing I do enjoy about my trucks. Then again I've never had to use a spare other than on a few trailers. I'm very meticulous about regularly inspecting my vehicle before and after driving for the day.
How does it compare to the rav4 prime?
The hardcore guys who say station wagons/estate cars are the ultimate rides certainly aren't putting their money down.
Seeing a MB/BMW/Volvo wagon in the wild is as rare as hen's teeth.
5:35 what is up with the size of that hump in the center. Looks huge and make it a 4 seater only, compared to other wagons.
That’s where the battery goes in the hybrids. They all have the same floor.
As much safety as it is, hope Volvo respond to the fire incident on xc90 happened on early October.
I love Volvo wagons. I’d rather have a wagon than an SUV.
Same here, too bad the v90 doesn’t have the 3rd row seats. Love my xc90 for the family but daily my v70
I wish you have comparison with Audi Q7 as well.
They need to make a polestar version of this thing and sell it here in the states.
Jesus christ such a beautiful car…😮
Beats the germans in a heartbeat!
Best regards from sweden!😂😂
The volvo V70R can do same output with similar gas mileage 20 years ago, does not make sense to replace that T5 engine with a I4.
Im torn - we have a Telluride already and the lease on our minivan is expiring. Not sure if I want a wagon, EV or bad ass sedan - which is best as a sweet second car to the Kia?
Genesis G70
Kia Stinger
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Ford Bronco
Volvo V90
Genesis G80
Cadillac CT5
Audi A6 Allroad
Genesis G90
Mercedes E Class Wagon
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Did Volvo remove the paddles from the 2021 V90 R-Design? My 2018 R-Design has them.
My 2019 has them but they were an extra
I wished they made a performance wagon to go up against rs6 avant
Always great reviews. I like the Audi Allroad A6 better for styling cues, though - I hate Volvo's tail lights as much as I hate the Escalade's :-) Interested to see BMW's new offering here. And who will
be the first to do an EV wagon?
I love station wagons!!! So much nicer, unique, and more practical than ugly SUVs.
Does anyone know if the rear taillights have the animated turn feature in the US?
Didn’t look like it. I think there are rules in the US saying that an animated feature must illuminate quite a big percentage of the total light area when starting the animation. Don’t think it’s compliant.
Would be gr8 , if review Audi RS6 and AMG E63S wagons
I understand a ton of the comments saying "Get this...off lease second-hand". But, all that does is perpetuate the idea that we hate wagons. You NEED to buy it new. Also, not a hypocrite. I bought a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack WITH a manual.