2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Snowy Off-Road Review: Will it Go in the Snow?

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 is stunning new crossover with groundbreaking design inside and out. But the question that Nathan and Roman answer in this TFLcar off-road review is how does it handle the Colorado snow and mountains.
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[@RBBBBBBBBB533]

How can you guys do a "Snowy Offroad Review" without Snow tires. What a waste of time!

[@EDHBlvd]

You guys should have done a "real world 0-60mph" test of the XC90 T6.

[@777Outrigger]

See the comment at 03:00. 21 inch Pirelli Scorpion tires are great performance tires and are fantastic for cornering on dry asphalt, but they're terrible on snow. Worse than even regular all season tires.

[@louisc8020]

You kmow what happened to a car that had a supercharger and a turbocharger at the same time? It went in flames

[@DesuVR]

What car was that? Tell me I'd like to know.

[@louisc8020]

Zenvo ST1

Of course the volvo works.

[@torjon82]

a think you re happy a driveing Volvo

[@yousayso]

I wouldn't even go to the grocery store with those tires. Anyone who drives all-seasons during winter in Vermont will not be able to even get to work and back on time. Sort of silly to conduct off-road snow testing with street tires. Like hiking in loafers

[@njo2994]

+Vermonster I honestly don't know anyone who actually buys snow tires. And I live in Utah and we get quite a bit of snow. All seasons are usually fine for on road use.

[@hottie1245]

I agree with you. Those tires would be sketchy as F in New England snow on such a large car, especially in the hill towns. My mom runs 4 studded snows on her XC60, and the same on my saab.

[@hottie1245]

+Nick Olsen I ran my Pirelli all seasons one winter when they were less than a year old, because I was too lazy to switch out to the snow tires in the basement. lolll Was surprised how well they did, but my confidence fell through the floor. I don't have the patience for all seasons, scary as F on ice.

[@gmisthebestgmisthebest9279]

Says the guy who can't even spell.

[@jjrudey]

+Nick Olsen Same. I live in Buffalo and most people who use snow tires around here have Ontario plates.

[@geethsan1567]

This is one of the most beautiful looking SUV's in the current market. Simple and elegant. I just love every aspect on this car. I I shouldn't forget to mention about how the interior looks top-notch.

[@edgardomarquez4643]

your are so right beautiful exterior as interior

[@panzer2902]

how stupid it is to drive a car on snowy road without winter tires? next time take there Ferrari and you'll get 1 millon views in a week.

[@TFLcar]

Great idea. Will do

[@jimbush80528]

+The Fast Lane Car I love the answer.

[@UndercoverPOP92]

watch them do it

[@R777-RLM]

+gargilbert If this car had a tire arrangement more like an 80's or 90's car ( thicker side walls, not quite as wide, and slightly softer, more pliable rubber), it would have done much better. I have seriously went up hills like these, with my moms 1986 Oldsmobile 98 with regular all weather tires and front wheel drive.

[@Harhawink]

These guys review EVERY snow condition tests with shitty tires. Tells something about the jounralistic level.

[@twingnol]

In Poland when there is snow on the road we put winter tires on.

[@imranjaved4425]

No you don’t..... your all here..... poland is empty now

[@police1184]

Hey Guys, Long time subscriber/fan. I remember years ago you use to do on/off road reviews. It seems lately if it is a SUV/Truck it is off road and if it is a car/coupe its on the track. I love the off-road stuff but can you do on road reviews as well? It may end up being a 15 min video but who cares, getting both would be awesome and really informative.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the comment and the great suggestion.

[@nigmosh65]

Remember when this channels name was RomanMicaCarGuy?

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+police1184 I remember when Roman had his own hair.

[@nigmosh65]

MrKeyboardCommando lelelelelelelel

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain Yeah, Roman gave Chewbacca a Brazilian !!!! That's why I always write nice things about the daft old fart. 🤕

[@MrGovenator1]

Best SUV on the market for the money currently.

[@MrGovenator1]

jimbush80528 And? Not sure what you are getting at here.

[@jimbush80528]

+MrGovenator1 Quality and reliability.

[@MrGovenator1]

jimbush80528 Its actually built in Sweden, you know that right? Volvo is only owned by a Chinese company.

[@MrGovenator1]

jimbush80528 It looks like they are building a plant in the States too. The more Volvos the better in my opinion. Their company was crumbling under Fords ownership, and it seems this new Chinese company is finally going to do good things with Volvo. I believe I heard Volvo bought Polestar too. So I believe its safe to say we will start to see more performance Volvos heading to the market.

[@pillieee]

+jimbush80528 Made in sweden. China gives the cash. Dumbass.

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

Summer tyres? With winter tyres a Volvo 240 would make that lil' hill.

[@desirefan1]

best car right now through all categories

[@verliebt3465]

+Timo Ta Mercedes g-wagen is better off-road and faster if you go for the top engine.

[@MrKevlarkent]

+Verliebt i think he meant one car for all categories

[@verliebt3465]

MrKevlarkent would still apply to the g-wagen since it does everything the XC9 does, but does some stuff better.

[@MrKevlarkent]

+Verliebt xept its ugly as fuck and i bet its not as safe

[@Miniorpernik]

+MrKevlarkent Gwagon, ugly!???Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder!But u can't fault it on safety!It is a Merc!

[@lfsracer79]

3:17 "All-season" tires fail once again...

[@777Outrigger]

+lfsracer79 - 21 inch Pirelli Scorpion tires are great performance tires and do a great job going around a corner on dry asphalt, but they're terrible on snow, even worse than regular all season tires.

[@777Outrigger]

+Torkil Berg At 3:00 they tell you the about the tire. I've had these 21 inch Pirellis before--great for cornering on dry asphalt, but terrible in snow.

[@verliebt3465]

+lfsracer79 those weren't all-season tires. those were summer tires.

[@777Outrigger]

Verliebt They're actually performance tires. See 3:00. 21 inch wide Pirelli Scorpions. Much worse than all-seasons in snow.

[@patwhw]

+lfsracer79 I don't see the point in testing the car in snow and ice with ''All-season'' tires. It's just a marketing scam. I don't know why anyone would use these tires. Here in Sweden you have summer tires and then you change in October-November to winter tires, either friction or with studs :p

[@RuneVenes]

Why drive around on summer tires in snow? Here in Norway it would be illegal and you would probably loose your drivers license if you did it.

[@JohnSRR-lw4bx]

You'd get a big ticket if you did that too in Sweden.

[@jonetech5324]

Rune Venes the snow melts fast and plows clear the roads after the snow stops, Why put them on to take them off 2 days later?

[@bimer420]

leave them all winter lower than 7 degree the summer tire compound is too hard

[@v60polestar88]

I love the looks of the XC90. Waiting on the review of the R Design.

[@TheBillproject]

um... hate to spoil the fun but this is normal street snow in Quebec and we go through that daily with Civic corolla and everything else equiped with winter tires. All seasons are not even allowed in winter.

[@vladsaghin7644]

+TheBillproject Good thing snow tires are mandatory eh? Can't even imagine driving in winter with anything but snow tires. It would be a disaster on the streets without them

[@Krille3]

+TheBillproject Indeed. When looking on those tires, as a Swede myself, they look like summer tires.

[@TheBillproject]

+Krille3 lol so you see the same thing as me: a nice clean road. they testing like its some offroad situation... with all seasons!

[@Krille3]

TheBillproject exactly! the XC90 wouldnt have any problem getting up that road with normal winter tires :p

[@TheBillproject]

my honda civic has no problem with roads like that with the winters on lol

[@haxpet]

Put better tires on the car amd try again. The car can't be blamed for no traction if you use crap tires.

[@Clickbaiters]

I've been waiting for a snow video of this new Volvo. Wish it had dedicated snow tires though.

[@Debrha]

I like your channel a lot, and find it very professional in general. But it's simply ridiculous doing this test without snow tires!!

[@aabidamn]

Why would you take a car to the snowy mountains without winter tires? To make matters worse, you're doing it for a review with a headline: "2016 Volvo XC90 Snowy Off-Road Review: Will it Go in the Snow?"

[@thevancave4312]

I have the last gen XC90 with Blizzak tires, and it is unstoppable in the snow. I am sure this one with my tires would be even better (I don't have the height adjustable suspension) and more capable

[@osriris4000]

one of the worst reviews i've ever seen. Plus the volume management is horrible, music goes on wildly when it goes but we cant hear your voices.

[@valdasvalintelis5867]

This is so lame to use car on snow without snow tires. Next time go ice skating with skis and give a review on the wax you used for the skis.....

[@jacobhandel5750]

In before Madamkeyboardcommando ruins it for everyone.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+Jacob Handel Hello !

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain Yeah, it'll smell like victory. 😷

[@KrisRifa]

This hill climb is just stupid, all season tires in the snow? Only winter tires with the correct snow flake markings should be used in the snow! M+S does not equal tires appropriate for snow!

[@Artist2244]

Hey guys, Realy enjoyed your review but I don't think it's fair to do an off a snow road review without proper snow tires.

[@galant310]

great job guys this is a really honest review that car wouldn't make it up there the tires cant grip. and im very impressed with the level of info and specs shared im the review. nice car too

[@TFLcar]

Thank you!

[@galant310]

+The Fast Lane Car you're welcome

[@Stuka87]

An engine that is both turbo and super charged is referred to as being "Twin Charged". This was the term used in the 80's Group B cars.

[@Piccolo_Re]

Bro doesn’t know how to drive in the snow. He’s doing burnouts instead of gradual on the pedal. Plus he’s not turning the steering back and forth.

[@Jonathan1969Stingray]

Glad you like "our" latest flagship.... /Sweden

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+Jonathan Engström It's an absolutely cracking car.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain Your comment is 100% correct, but, I fear, addressed incorrectly.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain Really, and what's blocking your ability to correctly address your comments ?

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain Before I can differentiate inferences, there has to be plural inferences, and I have to recognise them. Errors made by your good self do not qualify as inferences.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Troy Strain No, all I can I can "recognize" is a lot of static. It's doing nothing, it's going nowhere, and it means bugger all.

[@Hilariumosis]

Review? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@FrenchVries]

Awesome car. Still have to get used to the looks as an oldfashioned volvo guy, but it's working haha.

[@FrenchVries]

Haha. I'll go for quality and descent luxury and handling at the same time and choose my 1998 V70 ;)

[@ssilviu]

you don't go snow-offroading in allweather tires. you just don't

[@tarassu]

We can clearly see that those tires have NO snow-grip at all. Snow needs either diagonal lines (50% of ascending 50% decending, grooves must not be very upright). This tire is purely for efficiency. Just take Nokian Hakkapelliitta R2 SUV and it will climb easily.

[@NHLGUITARMAN]

I like that you guys realize proper winter tires can make a big difference but I would enjoy reviews with them on. Maybe winter tire comparisons on the same car or something.

[@Alienware36]

Get snow tires on and try again

[@Reviews-witha-view]

I can't believe I'm just seeing this video... I currently have a 2018 xc90 T6. I wish I we could do an updated version of this video. My Cross climate 2 tires are absolutely amazing. ive owned the car for for 3 years now put over 100,000 Miles on it and its been AMAZING and still in 2024 looks timeless.

[@Abbbb225]

Would love to see you guys take this up gold mine hill. would also like you to focus more on how, and how well, traction control works, i.e. when one or two wheel are in the air. In this clip it looked terrible - all wheels spun. It seemed the brakes were doing very little to limit wheel spin and transfer torque. Why is that? How complicated could that be to program? Seems toyota A-Trac and all land rover systems, among others, do much better. I don't understand why every car can't do that - it's just ABS and some software. Would also like to see a comparison with this, the V90/V60 cross country wagons, and a Subaru or two (get two with different AWD systems, clutch pack vs vicious coupling) in snow. Roller tests would also be helpful to really see what's going on with the AWD - you can always incline the tests or put obstacles under the wheels to add difficulty.

[@drnh4444]

I think you would be better to have someone driving who's actually driven on snow before

[@nickfree46]

I used to have before becoming disable a volvo v70 country 4wd and it was a brilliant car, not best for off road due to clearance but snow on road it was like a snowplough, all the years I had it I never spent a penny other than std servicing and tyres. the volvo is a good car always has been

[@D3Norway]

Hi Guys! But seriously, why on earth are you testing the not just this XC90 but other SUV or 4x4 for that matter on SUMMER TIRES????? just does not make ANY sense! I know the snow and ice is just as cold and slippery in North america as here i Norway! Put some proper NOKIAN Hakapelitta on it and do it again..

[@itstherealsethallen]

This doesn't just anger me, this infuriates me. IT IS NOT A TRUCK. It's a soft, luxury on-road sport utility. IT''S A VOLVO. Guys, quit it with these bullshit reviews. Get back on the tarmac and save this off roading for genuine off roaders.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Heaven forbid that I should insult anybody's intelligence by pointing out the blindingly obvious, but, with this car producing 316hp from two litres, having a 140mph top speed and a sub 7 seconds 0-60mph time, I would respectfully suggest it is intended as a performance vehicle rather than a cross-country plugger. As such, it's tyres will always be high speed orientated.

[@nixbilko6709]

Summer or ALL-season tyres on snow climb, are you sirious? Typical american....

[@jacobgeorge1448]

Sweden country is orignazed country. Sweden has rules Winter tires in Winter time . Summer tires in Summer time. And about Driving License u have to be Profficainal to get the License. That's why Sweden country has less Traffic Accidents . Ppl use Busses Trains good Transportation system

[@Ingwine]

Unfortunately, the possibility of the car ends where the asphalt ends in and has put at all in the wheels, not the power of the engine, which he is too much for such a volume of the engine, and thus the question of the reliability of the engine. In short, it is not a competitor GRAND CHEROKEE, DURANGO

[@laszlocsorba5753]

Great job guys. Thank you.

[@michaelsmullen9891]

S.U.V.'s, people carriers and standard saloons or estate cars look completely stupid and drive even worse with their super expensive "low profile tyres". You have been conned! This car would have had no problems whatsoever if it had the normal kind of tyre off road vehicles used to have back in the 90's.

[@TheSpasmer]

North Americans trying to impersonate other nationalities has always been embarrassing to watch.

[@sgthl]

No one within their right mind drives with "all-season" / m+s tires. That shit is actually not even legal during the winter in Sweden and no insurance company will pay you if you crash (which you probably will due to bad tires), that´s how bad they are. Nokia Hakkapeliitta -series all the way, those are the only winter tires good enough to go on my car.

[@axios76]

These guys just borrow cars. They dont change tires, swap wheels and stuff like that. They even are afraid to go on a more difficult hills. So dont expect things, which unexpectable.

[@rzvn111]

Summer tyres ? In the EU winter tyres are obligatory if there is snow. Those tyres don't have the traction to go up. Put some winter tyres and it will climb that hill. Don't know how you guys roll in the US but wtf ???

[@jacobmoses3712]

If you are going to go off road, you will need some proper bumpers otherwise you will be in the panel shop every other week

[@AbuSaaLeonard]

I just can't believe you're going on snow off road with all season tires. This is not at all a usual situation. Would you consider going climbing with slippers ? This test is really dumb !

[@mikealanzo]

Why do I have a feeling that a Land Rover would Moonwalk up n down it's ass!?!?! Volvo, the best way to piss away your money!

[@taveeeee]

You should had gone with proper winter tires with metal studs, for example Nokian Hakkapeliitta. I mean, what's the point with this?

[@colincrawford7951]

Why would anyone take one of these off-roading? Aren't all-wheel drive systems not suppose to be taken off-roading anyways?

[@nudle90]

Offroad review in snow with Summer tires? Are u high? With real hakkas u´d go up with no problem. This test is not fair

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Funny how they give the Volvo a pass when it spins its tires cant go in the snow but when the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport doesnt get stuck Roman does nothing but complain and worry that it might get stuck and bash it.

[@Lansdrow]

no car would have climbed that hill -.-" That would be so easy for my Quattro ;)

[@Y10Q]

$66k are they nuts????????? It's a damned Volvo. Shouldn't be more than $40k

[@myslecinaczej8674]

Old test already but still relevant (or rather irrelevant) Summer tires in winter up hill ....is is a safety standard in US? :) Use proper winter tires or at least use proper all seasons ones (no M+S are not proper all seasons)

[@PeterOekvist]

Why do this without snowtyres? Driving with those tyres in winter conditions here in sweden will get you a hefty ticket...and you're not allowed to continue to drive so you have to have it towed...

[@OriginalBernieBro]

Will it go in the snow? It's from Sweden right, is that a rhetorical question?! You are aware it snows in Sweden right?

[@karijj]

it seems that you have allseason tire under there and those suck on any area, no good on summer or winter, why even bother to use such, thou i do understand its fexibility but still no good those are.

[@MrSquirrel]

Why not review Volco XC90 T8 407 Horepower

[@bigshahan]

This car works well in snow, but get a dedicated set of tires on the 19" rims Volvo offers.

[@4coolking]

Nice Video and review. Why does only Roman gets to drive nice cars ;-)

[@happydappyman]

lol perelli scorpions? Yeah, not real winter tires. I bet it would have got up that with some more aggressive tread.

[@davidbelcic]

I don`t know for you guys in states, but in EU we use winter tires in winter, it would easily go up that hill...

[@Alexander4x4]

You should have Nokian Hakkapelitta 9 suv spike tires and then it will climb up to the moon😀

[@ZeljkoTesic]

Lame tyres. Put some winter or M+S tyres for God`s sake!

[@freezor80]

Hey guys. You are still the most fun car review videos around. Keep up the good work. If I am ever in Colorado I'd love to meet you guys.

[@VelarOW]

are you serious? the xc90's modes are set via touchscreen, offroad, snow, etc.

[@basstradamus1]

Can't believe that anybody can ride a car on the summer tires in the winter. Doesn't make sense

[@themouthlickingwhatyouvebl161]

i hate it when people test awd cars and suvs with no snow tires, tires make the difference all season are shit in the snow.

[@julioigna71]

Made in Sweden !!!!totally sophisticated design.I love it

[@tomtalker2000]

I bet if they'd been in a Subaru Outback they would have have made it up all the way no doubt about it.

[@mattclose1439]

As long as they had a vape pen...

[@andrewk8636]

Self cleaning tires are the worse. You want snow stuck in the tire. It gives better traction

[@danielmorales6078]

This is not very good, put winter tires on it atleast, you did a video with sport tires on?

[@TQDRUMMER07]

Great to see you twi making these old school tfl videos together again!

[@sethanderson3864]

Are you using summer tires uphill in the snow???

[@bobmccoy4652]

Where is this hill? I think my Honda Civic could do that 😊

[@4chankrozb]

There is a OFF ROAD drive mode, maybe could help.

[@contagiouz989]

I think if nathan was driving the car it would have made it over the hill.

[@kodiakradio7510]

I have an older version 06 XC90 and it's the best car I've ever owned. I can only imagine how good this one is

[@marjiegirl]

We have an '04 and a 2018... love them both.

[@olegtaranenko8712]

Хрень , а не машина . Посмотрите Audi sq5, sq7, rs 4 , rs 5, s 5.

[@gordenofmedlebgordenoflimm8046]

Love these guys for their fair reviews. Love where Volvo is going.

[@j.ongman5512]

oh come on americans, spend some money on some proper tires for the condition

[@pontuslaurell8178]

I dont know what the hell that first thing was, but it wasnt swedish..

[@lbnewell23]

It’s all about the tires and with a car this heavy not a chance

[@tomasnordin9778]

When it comes to talk Swedish !! Har ni mycket att lära !!!!!!!

[@thewolfsword123]

I'm Swedish and I have no idea what he said in the beginning...

[@alexmichael7997]

they have no idea how to drive on snow !

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

is there a reason why 6 and 7 pos. headsets are in up position?

[@emilbu5941]

get some winter tires and will will go up the hill no problem

[@JFZRable]

The air suspension cost around 2k. Is worth the ride for that amount of $$? Is to expensive to climb only 1.5 inches

[@Jrs2000movies]

+J Mayas I test drove both. The air suspension has a smoother feel to it. The vehicle actually lowers at higher speeds as well to improve handling.

[@sequri]

Move over and let the Fiat Panda 4x4 by...