2021 Volvo S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription - POV Driving Impressions

[@TheTopher]

2021 Volvo S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription MSRP: From $60,050 2.0L Super & Turbocharged, direct injection engine with electric motors Combined 400 hp & 472 lb-ft Torque (313 hp engine w/87 hp electric motor) Towing capacity: 1,650 lbs Tire size: P255/40R19 Curb weight: 4,673 lbs Transmission: 8-speed automatic All-electric range 0-21 miles 60 MPGe combined City/hwy electricity + gasoline - 3 hour 240V charging time 30 MPG combined city/hwy gasoline only Options & Extras: Lounge Package $1300 Climate Package $750 Advanced Package $1700 Metallic Paint $645 Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound $3200 Four-C Adaptive Air Suspension $1200 20” 8-multi spoke alloy wheels $800 Destination $995 Total Price as tested: $70,640

[@BenjaminMutuku]

I love these POV drives! GoPro to the rescue! I enjoy watching you vids and I started creating POV drives and its proven to be quite engaging for the audience.

[@JesseVideos]

Volvo moving all of their SPA2 platform cars to Android Automotive 2022 which will bring the infotainment up to more than competitive to the german luxury brands. Same interface as the Polestar 2 and XC40 recharge (pure electric). Will be awesome to see this car with that updated infotainment.

[@jennifergomillion918]

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[@jennifergomillion918]

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[@sethbybee4748]

How is the tire size 255/40R19 if it has the optional 20 inch wheels?

[@Conceptcreator]

Volvo knows how to do interiors really well. Everything feels connected.

[@joellundin7575]

@Qeycon just because there are details and different materials and colors that does not mean that it does not fit. If you compare to sum German cars it’s really well fitted and if u compare to American cars it’s just on a new level.

[@thejuicyorange8526]

The car looks like a normal sedan, but interiors are premium and comfortable

[@henrik1743]

Feels outdated is what it is, and stale. Every single volvo since like 2015 has this interior.

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

i test drove a v60 and it was honestly horrible. but not all are the same

[@alh06]

@Qeycon It's not a mix and match though objectively. The colors are what is considered a cohesive palette and the materials are pretty centralized.

[@Montana270]

This is such a clean looking ride.

[@samyadav006]

The interior and its design is just beautiful! The white and brown colour with so silent interior it’s just great! Great video!🛣

[@basil5863]

The S90 is I think one of the most depreciating cars right now. There are absolute banger deals for an S90. Surreal really.

[@MyHvorfor]

I must say, of all of the car reviewing youtube channels, you are definitely one of the more entertaining ones. You manage to go super in-depth, without making it all too boring, punctual and seeming set up. Good job :)

[@dinumihai3525]

My dad bought a 2020 s90. He upgraded from a VW T-roc cause he didn't really like it to begin with, but he still has it. It's a gorgeous car, I love the front end, it's very muscular in a way. A sleek car, very comfortable , pretty fast too. Damn nice

[@XO-cq6gx]

The interior. Must be the most beautiful one out there on the market, except for extra-luxury. WHAT A CAR!

[@zaranski1889]

That white interior is fantastic

[@TheGamerShowsYou]

Volvo's interiors have always been up there definitely on top of its german competitors.

[@zulfiqarsaleh9390]

Your reviews are one of the best on KZbin. There is no boring part or no need to skip, good job!

[@levonyoung3749]

I love my 2012 Volvo S60 T5! I got it 3 months ago it’s my first car. It’s super fast, gets good gas mileage, has an incredible sound system, fancy looking and feeling interior even for it being a 2012. I love it so much and before i got it I never know how good Volvo’s are I did not know they were luxury cars. Very underrated brand.

[@manah56]

Love the bright interior! Stunning even after all these years!

[@henlolneh]

I remember when I first saw this generation of Volvo interior... Absolutely blew my mind that it was Volvo behind it. Still very impressed years later just like you. It has held up incredibly well.

[@thorerlingjensen788]

I've got excactly the same. Will never buy another car again. 😀

[@dsan2509]

I have owned my Volvos. From 98 to 2019. All very reliable. Still have the 1998, 2011, 2012, Much better than VWs, Fords that I owned. I won’t mention my Mini Cooper. Loved the car but it just kept failing apart. Love the autopilot in my XC90.

[@leonana11]

This white interior is suprisingly good. So elegant and clean. Arguably best in class.

[@justenzo6342]

I just can’t get over how such a gorgeous car this is. It’s truly jaw dropping!

[@kedduff1814]

This guy does the bet POV. Love the full review done in a POV format it feels like I'm the one that looking over the entire car.

[@bbtubi]

New Volvo has been my dream. Classy elegant machine

[@ic5217]

Have to say, this looks great. Twincharged I4 Hybrid and still gets good mileage!! Absolutely blown away. The interior screams quality too. Great review, specially when it's such a unique car :)

[@OutOfNameIdeas2]

We'll both turbos and superchargers improve milage... And the electric system does too... But reliability is shit. These cars won't last very long. Good to see the environmental Nazis make cars a disposable things lol

[@ic5217]

@@OutOfNameIdeas2 I mean, sure reliability is nowhere near Toyota for example, but the new Volvos do well if you take good care of them. Not like some others which are truly "disposable". As for the environmental stuff, I don't mind genuine attempts at an eco-friendly car, but what grinds my gears is when other industries which pollute heavily yet can easily be made eco-friendly are allowed to run wild.

[@sly9263]

Wow- I'm surprised I don't often hear Volvo mentioned so much in the luxury segment.

[@DivaniKingston]

Glad you finally did the S90. Woohoo. Your S60 videos inspired my purchase 🤣

[@Joelp_831]

Dude that’s a beautiful interior, wow

[@Tripp55]

Currently in a 2015 S60 R and considering this as my next car! I've also been looking at Audi's but it's really difficult to break away from Volvo!

[@alliegarneau]

Can’t say about this S90, but in my case with my 2010 XC60 the 4C active chassis control was SO different than those without it. It could be a very comfy and soft luxury family suv or a brutally firm “track suv”. And I agree with your multi-Volvo statement. Uncle had 4, I had 2. My first was actually his old S60. Never should’ve gotten rid of it, gosh it was an amazing car!

[@blueryxfalls7949]

A technical marvel. And a wonderful LEASE.

[@JosephDavidBen]

The interior looks very nice

[@wesleywalls7582]

As a two-time S90 owner (a 2018 and now a 2020 R-Design), it’s my opinion that there’s not a better looking sedan on the planet, and Volvo gets so much right about this car: exterior and interior design, packaging, etc. Having said all of that, I don’t think they’re particularly engaging cars to drive. One man’s “balance” is another man’s “wow, this is neither sporty or comfortable”. Count me among the latter. The ride is relatively harsh (and yes, I have the 4C adaptive suspension), and the power trains are downright course in execution. This is a GREAT sedan in search of a more refined ride and V6 power train.

[@IshtiaqAlam]

Leased a 2021 T6 in December, and I wholly agree with your sentiment. What do you plan on getting next ?

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@IshtiaqAlam I'm not sure if we want to go with something electric (Mach-E or Tesla 3/Y) or something fun (BMW M3 or Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing...in either case, with a manual!).

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvos were inline 6s. I have one in my s80. Nice engine. The V6 they had at one point was shared with Peugeot and Renault and was not a good engine. Ride? I don't know. Tire pressure and wheel size seems to make a difference.

[@Forge17]

Man do I love stylish large flagship sedans, it’s a tragedy they’re dying off

[@clarkgourguejr]

Having the option to go fully electric is definitely pretty cool with the T8, but I'd imagine all that extra weight from the battery and motor would put some additional stress on the T6 engine when the battery is depleted. I have a 2020 S90 T6 R-Design with Polestar and I must say although already a heavy car its absolutely amazing! I love the car and would definitely buy another Volvo again down the road. Another excellent video!

[@nopota7290]

Something worth noting is that the north american market receives an S90 different from the European market. The North American market receives the same vehicles as the chinese market, these S90's are longer in length. S90's in Europe are shorter in length, just as long as a V90, they also lack the panoramic sunroof option as well as the middle rear seat "design".

[@DivaniKingston]

Not entirely true. We only get the short wheelbase this much is true, but I think production of the S90 short wheelbase ceased in 2019 or 2020. All S90s are now long wheelbase globally b

[@nopota7290]

@@DivaniKingston The production of S90’s “short wheelbase” hasn’t seized. 2021 S90’s are still short wheelbase, atleast where I live. This includes the refreshed S90

[@DivaniKingston]

@@nopota7290 you're right. In the smaller European markets the SWB is still out there. The Chinese built cars are in every other market. You're right.

[@adrien2228]

I love Volvos, these are classy looking cars driven by great people 😂😂 In France, well you can be sure German car buyers are crazy drivers but I guess the way you drive in the US is different and more relax. I love this S90 and the interior is so elegant and refined, with these beige leather seats and a two-tone steering wheel plus the wooden trim on the dash. One thing I noticed, no ambiant lighting in any Volvo interiors and that's something I would want in a premium cars for 60k. I like the wheels also, they look elegant. I said a lot elegant because Volvos are beautiful. They are not supposed to be sporty cars because that's not what Volvo car buyers are looking for. And Volvos do a great job being a premium comfortable daily driver.

[@Frejborg]

I agree except ambient lighting is not important. It's fluff, for showing off. Volvo puts their development and money into important things, not showiness.

[@adrien2228]

@@Frejborg You're right, Volvo focuses on what really matters. Ambient lighting is just a bonus. I think the one on the Mercedes lineup but just a white LED bar would be very nice, to highlight the interior design.

[@brothermoneytree]

Finally a S90!!! 😁😁😉😉

[@Magnetorheological]

Supercharged, turbocharged AND plug-in electric? Now it's only missing a steam engine in the back and a couple rotaries in the door cards! xD

[@lcnick2090]

And a diesel engine

[@Tripp55]

Volvo wants to know your location!

[@idkwhatnicknametomake3787]

This car is perfect

[@Jonsson474]

I get som Citroen C6 vibes from this one. Another gorgeous vehicle.

[@oweny6609]

I love Volvo

[@faizalakinlusi5044]

Been watching ur channel and I love ur content, keep it coming ❗️

[@AbdulSalam-xe4md]

A 2.0l petrol hauling 2+ tons at 313hp. That engine is being overworked. I would expect a 2.0L petrol to pump out 200-300hp using forced induction, and hauling something weighing 1.5t max. Beyond that you need more displacement or a stronger block / forged components to ensure longevity.

[@caglioso]

Looks nice but good god how complicated do they want their powertrains to be?? I’d be terrified to own one outside of its warranty period.

[@vincentfortnite713]

IM EARLY TO TOPHER VIDEO LESS GO

[@jamesg6071]

Hol up… used S90s depreciate like a rock this may be a good option in non hybrid

[@Frejborg]

Because most people simply overlook the brand. They're for thoughtful people, not for everyone.

[@signal_yellow]

I'm not sure if this would be an issue IRL, but the click-clack of the turn signal has a *slightly* annoying quality to it.

[@yuhufeng5370]

volvo actually made a video about this feature. They spent lots of time finding the right tree branch breaking sound. It's not welcomed by everyone though

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Imagine when this car gets some mileage on it with a Supercharger, turbocharger, and a hybrid system😂😂

[@lukeheffernan]

Yup. I've heard the reliability on new Volvos is pretty abysmal. I'd lease one in a heartbeat but not sure I'd ever consider owning one.

[@lucisleesion8824]

Imagine when this car gets broken. Your mechanics will be crazy

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Modern cars with that kind of tech they are simply DISPOSABLE! For example would you re use your 10 years old phone or laptop in these days?? These modern cars have tons of screens and electronics and plastics and those are very very cheap to make but the msrp of all modern cars are to going to the roof

[@JesseVideos]

The T8 cars are for sure to lease. The smart thing about Volvo moving to all 4 cylinder engines (besides being for safety and crumple zones) is that all of their engines are based upon similar components this entire generation. They are optimizing and getting more reliable as the generation continues. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt their their supply chain either and it does seem to help them catch any potential engine related issues. I haven’t had any issues with my recent T5 Volvo. I heard a lot of 2015 T6 (super+turbo) engines having issues early on, but not many complaints of high mileage 2018+ engines. The only downside of modern Volvo’s is they only give you 1 freaking key with the car.

[@normt430]

Imagine a Cadillac CT6 2.0E plug-in that gets 40 miles on battery and 35-40 mpg on engine?

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Seeing one of these on the road is unusual and very satisfying. I do think not having a 6 cylinder in it hurts its sales. It's not changed very much since its introduction. As for more physical buttons, the newest Volvo interior is the Polestar 2. It has the same amount of physical buttons as this car does. Not many. There's no new concept Volvo to look at but the new Polestar Precept also has a minimum amount of physical buttons inside. I don't like all the black gloss on the console. I prefer the wood slider to the black gloss plastic. Otherwise, interior is chic.

[@chrismortland5391]

Just curious are Volvos reliable? I’m considering a 2019 S90 T6 Inscription

[@yourvault1612]

It’s nice but I can’t see me getting this over the Audi A7 or S5

[@s1f.k235]

I cant get this over an m3

[@ZekeMagnum]

The gear knob is made from Orrefors. I lived there back in the days. A small shithole with like 1000 people in it, if even that, but they are very known for their glass creations

[@justinleone3665]

Good video and nice speedmaster!

[@thechildhoodcarlovers215]

My dream car

[@yukewang1832]

Wow it's hard to imagine the digital instrument cluster lags like that in a 70k car 1:14

[@anttiranki3690]

what lag? It was the start up animation =).

[@PaleBorey]

Lol, it's not a lag. It's a camera frame rate sync.

[@Bus_171]

i love your videos

[@paulburrows2059]

LOL a privacy screen! Pretty sure it is a sun shade. many euro cars over the decades have them. especially on the rear window.

[@chs8736]

I’ve always wanted to find out, how plug in hybrid operate compared to a normal hybrid when the battery is fully charged and driven only in hybrid mode.

[@norbertmayer7005]

Actually most professional reviewers would disagree with you about that the brakes have a good feeling. It's actually synthetic because it's a recharge. It's been criticised and also I've driven it and I have the same critique.

[@Frejborg]

K, well this guy has driven super cars too. Volvo are great daily cars. You want race dynamics, you go elsewhere.

[@MH-wm6df]

Is the touchscreen still super shitty? I own a tesla, and it's like using an iPhone. Very responsive . However we drove a 2018 version of this, and I'd have to touch the screen 3 or 4 times, it wouldn't slide left or ride easy, etc. Very annoying. I love their interior though.

[@caspercarmen6076]

Nice video! And beautiful car! (I own one, so little biased :-) )

[@K.H-777]

Hello, please test the Range Rover Sport 2021

[@gavcom4060]

nice stuff but the lag on that gauge cluster when starting up is a huge concern

[@Tuff_09]

Goo d job on the test drive video

[@atefm6]

Inscriptions interior and specs are way better than the base model, the base model is meh for me, this one is too expensive imo

[@mohammedalbanna1471]

looks like a luxury 2018 car

[@adriantanase3586]

Superb volvoo

[@bengleckl1877]

If I ran it on hybrid mode (gas and electric) what kind of mpg would I get on the highway? And how long would the battery last?if I drove 50 miles a day on highway would I have to charge the battery every day in hybrid.mode?

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

is like a BMW 7 Series or Mercedes S Class

[@vincentpeeters1157]

Do you just 'pick a lane' on the highway in the US? Passing someone on the right is really 'not done' here in Belgium.

[@christianderrer9307]

Why make this when they have polestar?

[@CsychologyTVTV]

A6 vs S90 Choose one plz

[@thejuicyorange8526]

Nice wheel

[@Bolling0]

I really really love this but it costs about 3x-5x as much in my country

[@jasper5097]

Singapore?

[@Bolling0]

@@jasper5097 Denmark

[@jasper5097]

@@Bolling0 damn

[@ReductionReady114]

Your audio sounds fantastic! Can I ask what settings you use on the Zoom H2N?

[@vatansalvery]

Of course you can, but never get an answer :)

[@b58dani]

Please try to get your hands on the new audi RS5 sportback! Great video

[@samj7681]

Does it have if your about to switch lanes a light that lets you know that a car is in your blind spot?

[@Ziadh3050]

Can you do genesis g80 2021 3.5

[@clownpiece-zp6ck]

Twin-charged hybrid? i see Volvo isnt interested in keeping their reputation for reliability

[@OutOfNameIdeas2]

All this emmision bs is getting to all manufacturers. It's impossible to make a reliable and still fast car nowadays. EVs don't count since they are a environmental disaster at the moment and no-one should buy one unless they are going to keep it for over 10 years without changing the totally dead battery.

[@2crytex2]

After 1 year with my T8 s90 polestar i only can complain about the gearbox and eco climate but thats rather minor

[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

Volvo > mercedes

[@andras.89]

My only complaint is the dated cheap looking steering wheel with piano black not separated buttons. Otherwise, love it.

[@superkom4707]

Does the engine have a timing chain ????? 🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔

[@jigsolanki2582]

The blinkers are loud as a grandfather clock.

[@finbrown7044]

it looks so good without a number plate on the front, its a shame that we Europeans have to a number plate the front

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Does the screen lag appear only due to the camera refresh rate, or does it actually look that choppy in person?

[@theniceones1613]

only downside is how loud the tires are

[@johngentile8561]

Imagine the stress this engine goes through

[@alh06]

That’s why you lease

[@weirdshibainu]

Yeah. I've owned several volvos and the complexity of the engine is a no go

[@lomamedia676]

They don’t stress at all in use.

[@alh06]

@@lomamedia676 A turbo and supercharger will do that

[@lomamedia676]

@@alh06 You say Turbo and Supercharger, but they don't both work at the same time. It's only one or the other. It's predetermined for which one to be in use by RPM. Supercharger engages below 3,500 and turbo is above 3,500. Same amount of stress as any other inline 4 with either sort of induction.

[@funnyname9615]

It looks nice but 70,000... I can see a cute old couple getting one and going through McDonald’s drive thru on Saturdays lol.

[@jaymichael8134]

Say that after you’ve driven/owner one. This isn’t your grandfather’s Volvo. I have an S-60 R Design, the top of the line model available in the 2012 lineup and this S-90 has better performance. The luxury just makes it that much better.

[@viktorjjakobsson9710]

Are the US sold S90s also built in China like the EU sold ones? Or are they made in Volvo’s US plant?

[@AL-to4ro]

China

[@GMfan746]

I would rather buy a lightly used Volvo s90 instead of it being new is because of the price. 😳

[@bubberlad]

these s90s (and xc90s) are much less supple than i thought they would be. and i don't think there is that much of a difference in interior quality compared to the v60/xc60. i think i would buy a v60 even if i could afford an s90/v90. but, the turbocharged/supercharged/hybrid system would be pretty cool to drive i think.

[@alh06]

Have you ever actually been inside one? You can’t tell interior quality wo being in a car.

[@bubberlad]

@@alh06 yes i test drove one, but i dont have any long-term experience. i could only spot very marginal differences.

[@clarkgourguejr]

I own an S90 R-Design and have driven all their current models. They are indeed very similar in quality. But there seems to be a slightly higher level of sophistication with the 90 series. For example, the 90 series R-Design & inscription trims have nice ambient lighting strips on the dash and all four doors (white). Also illuminated door sill plates too. Either way, you can't go wrong with any model at this point. They are all great!

[@allante115]

wait, no spare tire ?

[@FeelingCross5]

funny how the inside has been the same since 2016

[@박선후-w8i]

good

[@nintendoatarikiller]

We had one sit on the lot for over a year. S90s are not very popular

[@DivaniKingston]

Tragedy because they're amazing cars.

[@andersnielsen6044]

Sick cheap over there.. lol 70k would buy you a V60 B4 with no extras here in Denmark. ;)

[@seaneckhart9914]

Great all around luxury car but never buy this trim. Go for the T6

[@Frejborg]

Why? This seems to be the go-to powertrain currently.

[@tyrequ5303]

A car I would drive if I lived in Los Angeles

[@360milliondollars]

For resale always go with the dark interior color...come third hand or later the white will look like trash.

[@bubberlad]

volvos have had these white interiors for two decades, and most of them look good used. there are terrible ones that havent been looked after, but you can always just not buy those.

[@ah64adsweetness95]

What color is this?

[@siiNke]

Id buy it but after owning new a class, interior dashboard looks bad

[@yuriyusupov9770]

Yes great Chinese S90

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Why does volvo need a turbo, supercharger and an electric motor to pull off 400 hp lol. Coudnt a biturbo 4 cylinder or a v6 get that hp and get rid of all the hassle thats gonna come with repairing all that in the future

[@jaioncebollero1168]

Just get a Lexus obviously