@@KevinVelazquez7We have a T8 2021 and haven’t had any problems in nearly 40,000 miles. We average 52 mpg plugging in every night even without extended range. Hope this helps
The bit about high friction 2nd row seats is spot-on. Potential buyers need to know about this. Especially how it suddenly lunges back into position when you are already exerting a lot of force trying to move it. I was hit in head when learning how to use those seats.
Volvo is a hidden secret....looks great and is one of the last companies that do European delivery...leased a XC90 loved it, and went overseas to buy a V90 CC...love the rarity of the brand, and it does the job! Also, pro-tip if you buy European delivery you get 5% off the MSRP and addtl % off additional add ons...end up saving a lot of money.
@@sirfriendzone1228 I don't think that is correct. They were still making the suv overseas and all electric vehicles are exempt from the over seas delivery
@lmn222002 According to an article from Volvo, they planned to shift production of the XC90 to South Carolina for 2023. I haven't found one that says it's completed that shift, so it's possible that some are still built in Sweden currently.
We had a 2006 and loved it. Actually did the Volvo thing and saved my wife & kids in a very bad collision with an unlicensed driver. Great road tripper, ski wagon, and Girl Scout bus.
i have own a lot of cars around 45+ at this point. The volvo xc90 is the longest car I have kept , its just so good at everything. and i hated volos before I bought it. I tried replacing it several times and thankfully I didn't trade mine in, i just end up reselling the new car I get. I hear people have reliability issues and our t6 we have had zero in 59k.
Back in 2016, Jeff Glucker's enthusiasm in his review was so palpable, I was sold! It took 3 years to pull the trigger, but my 2019 T6 Inscription in Magic Blue with Amber Nappa has been perfect for me and my Giant Schnauzers. Show me another vehicle as classically stylish this late in its product cycle. Great job Muzios! 🤚🤚🤚
Volvos are the prettiest cars on the market. I love their soft luxurious look. With all crossovers looking so angry trying to pass themselves as being "sporty," it is nice to see a car designed in a relaxed restrained manner. The style is really timeless.
One of the best luxury 3 row SUVs. Looks attractively, high level of precision in terms of build quality, fit and finish, materials, lots of luxury, great performance and handling for a fwd vehicle and a great ride for a good value vs bmw or Audi or Mercedes
My family of four has owned this PHEV for a little over a year and I concur with everything you and "Sweetie" said in this video. My wife loves it (despite a couple of minor check engine lights) and is now a bit of a brand loyalist. We have the lower trim of the PHEV, so I would say that my least favorite thing is the ride quality. Very stiff for a luxury vehicle. Probably should have splurged for the air suspension. The other thing I would like to mention is that in perfect weather (70 degrees) we get about 40 miles of electric range even after a year of battery degradation. We keep it plugged in every night and rarely need gas except on road trips. Thanks!
My wife and I did a back to back test of 2 XC90's when we were shopping. One had air ride, the other didn't. We honestly coudln't tell the difference. The dealer didn't tell us which was which until we had driven both. We ended up finding a used 2023 with barely any miles on it for about $10k off MSRP and we're scheduled to get it next week. It's replacing a 2019 XC60 base trim model that was hit and totaled and if my math is correct, this will be our 6th volvo.
Access to the third row in most mid size 3 row SUVs can be hazardous at best. However the XC90 does offer a 6 seat option with much easier 3rd row access through the space made available by removing middle 2nd row seat.
4:20 - I'm so glad someone mentioned the spider in that little cubby, I never noticed it til I was taking the plastic covers off the backs of the third row seats 😂 7:37 - Just to add, Volvo got rid of the Dark Theme for all the XC90s... I've only ever seen two 2023-model XC90 Dark Themes come in to the dealer where I work, so that is likely why they got rid of it. I personally really loved the blacked out look, but Volvo dropped the ball by only offering far too many dull grays and blacks. 14:41 The reason why wireless charging is gone from all the Volvo models except the C40 and XC40 is because they didn't really work well. They just kinda threw it in as an afterthought and your phone would always slide around. 14:44 If anyone hates this clip (don't know why anyone would), you can actually get it removed!
I have a 2018, T8 Polestar chipped.....love this car. Great road tripper. the air shocks are smooth exept for harsh potholes, but them nothing helps those......
Even here in Sweden these are rare, most popular is the XC40, most Swedes would not pay 700k SEKfor this unless they are ultra wealthy suburban dwellers, even then most drive Lexus Hybrids and Mercedes and Teslas.I see a lot of V70s that are ten years or older , many swedes hold onto their cars as long as possible, we don have the outrageous flashy car culture like the USA. Swedes don't see Volvo as a Luxury brand either only countries outside Scandinavia region do.
I love these reviews and I follow a lot of different automotive channels. But lately, once I see the price ( in this case almost $85,000 ), I almost always bail out on the video because the vehicle is so far removed from anything most people can afford. Can anyone else relate?
Volvo's have among the better seat for safety in the industry. They don't "submarine" (breaking loose easily and sliding forward) the backs don't collapse and they hold the passengers in place. Unfortunately I've heard of some hit and miss quality issues with the XC90 models.
No longer supercharged. They increased the output of the electric motor and no longer need the extra power adder (which apparently was prone to causing problems).
I'm not a fan of Volvo renaming their trims levels. I have a 2017 XC90 T6 R-Design which I think is the best looking trim level amongst the discontinued Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription trims.
I agree. Another one they all complain about is the rear wiper not being hidden. I personally like it being visible it adds to the Volvos Swedish personality.
Why? So it can get worse gas mileage? It already has tons of power and they're not trying to compete with the M SUV's or Audi S trim and AMG variants. C&D's test of this thing pulled a 4.5 sec 0-60 which isn't exactly slow.
@@FastRedPonyCar 4 cyl in this is ancient technology. 2.5l Toyota NA uses like 50% less fuel on highway. They just gave up on ICE development 10 years ago.
Had one of these through work. Not impressed. No wireless Android auto. Wouldn't work with a cable and in UK it's restricted to 112mph. When I brought this up with the dealer they suggested I get it remapped. Nanny state nonsense.
We test drove this yesterday, and we weren't impressed with the car. The price was so high for what you get. It wasn't worth the price they were asking.
I think you're correct. Thanks for noting it here in the comments! Because of recent EV tax rule changes, there's a lot of conflicting information to parse through. But I just double checked fueleconomy.gov and Volvo's lineup fell off in April 2023.
Full $7500 US federal tax credit on a loaded XC90 T8 PHEV? Are you sure? Did I miss a tax update, or are you talking taxes in the universe of leasing only?
It looks like there was a window earlier in the year where the 2023 XC90 PHEV was eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. But as of April it's no longer available.
The front design is ok, but i think that rear design is one of the worst, looks like a japanese car or minivan r (like a honda fit or civic or those japan only minivans). Makes it look like an old guy car
Ehhh....it's an okay suv. Would I buy it, NOPE! Just not my type of vehicle. Just look cheap and outdated, interior. Featurewise, it's not that great either.
Don’t mind me, just sitting here watching a review of my own car and agreeing with everything.
How reliable has it been? Highly considering one.
Same just got the 2024.
@@KevinVelazquez7Well it is quite reliable although we had to replace the electric heater 2 times even though it is only 2 years old.
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@@KevinVelazquez7We have a T8 2021 and haven’t had any problems in nearly 40,000 miles. We average 52 mpg plugging in every night even without extended range. Hope this helps
The bit about high friction 2nd row seats is spot-on. Potential buyers need to know about this. Especially how it suddenly lunges back into position when you are already exerting a lot of force trying to move it. I was hit in head when learning how to use those seats.
Volvo is a hidden secret....looks great and is one of the last companies that do European delivery...leased a XC90 loved it, and went overseas to buy a V90 CC...love the rarity of the brand, and it does the job! Also, pro-tip if you buy European delivery you get 5% off the MSRP and addtl % off additional add ons...end up saving a lot of money.
I would be surprised if you could get a discount now on an XC90 for European delivery to the US since worldwide production has been moved to the US. 🤔
Surprise surprise the Volvos are no longer European. It’s owned, manufactured and shipped from china! Look it up don’t believe me
@@sirfriendzone1228 I don't think that is correct. They were still making the suv overseas and all electric vehicles are exempt from the over seas delivery
@lmn222002 According to an article from Volvo, they planned to shift production of the XC90 to South Carolina for 2023. I haven't found one that says it's completed that shift, so it's possible that some are still built in Sweden currently.
We had a 2006 and loved it. Actually did the Volvo thing and saved my wife & kids in a very bad collision with an unlicensed driver.
Great road tripper, ski wagon, and Girl Scout bus.
i have own a lot of cars around 45+ at this point. The volvo xc90 is the longest car I have kept , its just so good at everything. and i hated volos before I bought it. I tried replacing it several times and thankfully I didn't trade mine in, i just end up reselling the new car I get. I hear people have reliability issues and our t6 we have had zero in 59k.
The tailored wool seats are so classy and unique.
Back in 2016, Jeff Glucker's enthusiasm in his review was so palpable, I was sold! It took 3 years to pull the trigger, but my 2019 T6 Inscription in Magic Blue with Amber Nappa has been perfect for me and my Giant Schnauzers. Show me another vehicle as classically stylish this late in its product cycle. Great job Muzios! 🤚🤚🤚
I'll let Glucker know that, at least once in his life, he affected another human in a positive way. ;)
Volvos are the prettiest cars on the market. I love their soft luxurious look. With all crossovers looking so angry trying to pass themselves as being "sporty," it is nice to see a car designed in a relaxed restrained manner. The style is really timeless.
One of the best luxury 3 row SUVs. Looks attractively, high level of precision in terms of build quality, fit and finish, materials, lots of luxury, great performance and handling for a fwd vehicle and a great ride for a good value vs bmw or Audi or Mercedes
My family of four has owned this PHEV for a little over a year and I concur with everything you and "Sweetie" said in this video. My wife loves it (despite a couple of minor check engine lights) and is now a bit of a brand loyalist. We have the lower trim of the PHEV, so I would say that my least favorite thing is the ride quality. Very stiff for a luxury vehicle. Probably should have splurged for the air suspension. The other thing I would like to mention is that in perfect weather (70 degrees) we get about 40 miles of electric range even after a year of battery degradation. We keep it plugged in every night and rarely need gas except on road trips. Thanks!
My wife and I did a back to back test of 2 XC90's when we were shopping. One had air ride, the other didn't. We honestly coudln't tell the difference. The dealer didn't tell us which was which until we had driven both.
We ended up finding a used 2023 with barely any miles on it for about $10k off MSRP and we're scheduled to get it next week. It's replacing a 2019 XC60 base trim model that was hit and totaled and if my math is correct, this will be our 6th volvo.
Great car. I hope Volvo will keep building and improving the XC90 for many years, even after the release of EX90.
No one talks about the Easter egg so I’m happy to know it’s still there!!! Thanks for bringing it up
I absolutely LOVE these wool seats!
Access to the third row in most mid size 3 row SUVs can be hazardous at best. However the XC90 does offer a 6 seat option with much easier 3rd row access through the space made available by removing middle 2nd row seat.
4:20 - I'm so glad someone mentioned the spider in that little cubby, I never noticed it til I was taking the plastic covers off the backs of the third row seats 😂
7:37 - Just to add, Volvo got rid of the Dark Theme for all the XC90s... I've only ever seen two 2023-model XC90 Dark Themes come in to the dealer where I work, so that is likely why they got rid of it. I personally really loved the blacked out look, but Volvo dropped the ball by only offering far too many dull grays and blacks.
14:41 The reason why wireless charging is gone from all the Volvo models except the C40 and XC40 is because they didn't really work well. They just kinda threw it in as an afterthought and your phone would always slide around.
14:44 If anyone hates this clip (don't know why anyone would), you can actually get it removed!
Kudos to Micah for being one of the few reviewers to spot those spiders.
I still think is the best looking suv
I have a 2018, T8 Polestar chipped.....love this car. Great road tripper. the air shocks are smooth exept for harsh potholes, but them nothing helps those......
Even here in Sweden these are rare, most popular is the XC40, most Swedes would not pay 700k SEKfor this unless they are ultra wealthy suburban dwellers, even then most drive Lexus Hybrids and Mercedes and Teslas.I see a lot of V70s that are ten years or older , many swedes hold onto their cars as long as possible, we don have the outrageous flashy car culture like the USA. Swedes don't see Volvo as a Luxury brand either only countries outside Scandinavia region do.
Thank you. I always wondered what Swedish people thought of Volvos
I think they added friendly spider since the bottom of the lid had those web-like lines (probably to strengthen the lid).
I love these reviews and I follow a lot of different automotive channels. But lately, once I see the price ( in this case almost $85,000 ), I almost always bail out on the video because the vehicle is so far removed from anything most people can afford. Can anyone else relate?
Is the middle booster seat comfortable for a child? It does look like it doesnt have a lot of length to support the legs
I like the design I think it’s both elegant and functional.
I hit like before I watch the video, because it's Muzio time! You could knock yourself out with those rear seats.
Great looking vehicle since day one.
All the paints are premium!
I love this family . Great review , fyi- with the B6 with pro assist you can get up to 600 mi of range 😲😲😲
Volvo's have among the better seat for safety in the industry. They don't "submarine" (breaking loose easily and sliding forward) the backs don't collapse and they hold the passengers in place. Unfortunately I've heard of some hit and miss quality issues with the XC90 models.
Lol, my kids like to collect rocks too. This one is too expensive, I ordered a Mazda CX-90 PHEV.
Great review, as always. Are Volvo engines still turbo and supercharged?
No longer supercharged. They increased the output of the electric motor and no longer need the extra power adder (which apparently was prone to causing problems).
I'm not a fan of Volvo renaming their trims levels. I have a 2017 XC90 T6 R-Design which I think is the best looking trim level amongst the discontinued Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription trims.
Fantastic review, I think smother emotion factor would be the safety and build quality that comes with being a Volvo!😸
ALL car reviewers trash “Piano Black” surfaces. Personality I like the esthetic. I rarely touch it. Wiping it is not an issue.
I agree. Another one they all complain about is the rear wiper not being hidden. I personally like it being visible it adds to the Volvos Swedish personality.
Do these come with spare tires?
With the plug in hybrid getting the $7500 rebate, is it made in South Carolina now?
No.
Dealer gave my wife and I one for a day to try and got closer to 45 miles of ev range.
It’s stunning. Even with a Plug-In Hybrid… Im just on the fence about 4 banger that’s both turbo and supercharged.
I thought the EV was only turbo charged…
@@rubenharris9241 It is now only turbocharged
Missed Mazda CX-90. Excellent review!
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Are built-in booster seats not common in US models? Here in Europe, pretty much anything that is commonly a taxi can have that configured.
Built in booster seats are not common in US. In fact Volvo is only US cars I can think of with that nifty feature.
Love my xc90. But I think yall mised the ride leveling. Great for heavy work loads.
Is the T6/B6 engine as weak as many journalists say?
Why chosing the first car is so hard? 😅 but volvo xc90 is my 1st option till now
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No leather seats at the luxury price?
The Volvo xc90 is beautiful but it needs either a v6 or inline 6
Why? So it can get worse gas mileage? It already has tons of power and they're not trying to compete with the M SUV's or Audi S trim and AMG variants. C&D's test of this thing pulled a 4.5 sec 0-60 which isn't exactly slow.
@@FastRedPonyCar 4 cyl in this is ancient technology. 2.5l Toyota NA uses like 50% less fuel on highway. They just gave up on ICE development 10 years ago.
Had one of these through work. Not impressed. No wireless Android auto. Wouldn't work with a cable and in UK it's restricted to 112mph. When I brought this up with the dealer they suggested I get it remapped. Nanny state nonsense.
We test drove this yesterday, and we weren't impressed with the car. The price was so high for what you get. It wasn't worth the price they were asking.
Saw from other reviews it's not very smooth when engine switches between ev and ice. What did you feel? I agree too expensive.
What are the other car options you’re considering please? I own an XC60 and considering an upgrade.
Most of the car is great. However ICE engine is not good. Very bad fuel economy compared to 2.5l in Toyota Highlander.
Not sure it still qualifies for the $7,500 tax credit. For one, it is made in Sweden...
I think you're correct. Thanks for noting it here in the comments! Because of recent EV tax rule changes, there's a lot of conflicting information to parse through. But I just double checked fueleconomy.gov and Volvo's lineup fell off in April 2023.
Full $7500 US federal tax credit on a loaded XC90 T8 PHEV? Are you sure? Did I miss a tax update, or are you talking taxes in the universe of leasing only?
It looks like there was a window earlier in the year where the 2023 XC90 PHEV was eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. But as of April it's no longer available.
I want genesis to make a gv90
Might be time for a redesign…
Definitely. The EX90 looks nice though!!! That’s probably where all their RD money went.
Wow, kiddo grew up fast. When are we going to see her give a review? 200k subs?
The front design is ok, but i think that rear design is one of the worst, looks like a japanese car or minivan r (like a honda fit or civic or those japan only minivans).
Makes it look like an old guy car
Calm down for god sake. You are talking way too fast. Your wife is super calm . Maybe let her talk and drive more.
Love the car….too bad the reliability is downright atrocious
Not at $84000..... that's Model Y performance pricing 😮
There's no reason for Teslas to cost that much anyway
Much bigger than a model Y though. Not to mention nicer
Ehhh....it's an okay suv. Would I buy it, NOPE! Just not my type of vehicle. Just look cheap and outdated, interior. Featurewise, it's not that great either.
Seems like you a run squirrel run problem lately...
Why do Americans need so much hp? 455 hp.... Insane.
EVerything is excessive. Car size, tire size with current vehicles.
For the price it is awfully loud when driving.
My emotion factor for Volvo is a wet paper towel. So bland it tastes like rice cakes.
they're some of the classiest looking cars on the road.
Ah someone who’s over 40 and doesn’t get modern Volvos
Why is he doing a car review with his mom?
Why are you sad and alone?
That small huh?
Does Evie like it? “Is it over $80,000” …… Did Micah do a pump before this shoot? 💪🏼💪🏼🫦