2026 Volvo XC90 -- Surprise! The #1 Volvo is *Finally* NEW & Raises the Swedish Flagship Bar!

[@CarConfections]

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[@jameshong1495]

I would not buy this specific car never for many reasons but, You gave such a very professional explanation of this car, you speak with right speed, outstanding solo presentation, thecar looks very appealing inside a studio with good lighting and quiet environment.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words!

[@JayYeasmin]

can you please elaborate on those reasons?

[@drhakim2284]

The facelift looks a little bit better than the old one.. I want change my old X5 to this one! Btw nice review dude!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@hemidesign]

Get the current X5 instead this Volvo POS.. these cars all suck in reliability

[@josephpayton9151]

Volvo knew what they were doing in 2015-2016 when this new generation was made. Its not to outgoing in the design but not to simplistic and this goes for the entire lineup. This is where it started and imo has set the bar for a clean and cohesive design. And this goes for the cabin too. Like Mazda I believe volvo really does put thought into the interior. It doesnt have a bunch of screens or gloss black which doesnt age as well as leather, wood or wool. Thats one thing I always liked about Volvo is that they care about safety as a top priority but they know how to satisfy consumers with the interiors without spoiling it with many screens that will mechanically and financially be a problem over time if something were to happen technologically.

[@MercOne]

But it has screens, whether it's many or not, they're there. The interior looks good for sure, but no European car is cheap to own over time. Volvo is is no exception, "many screens" or not. They just stuck a screen on the dash without any other redesign to that area of the dash.

[@shivamarya5225]

Except their cars dont stand out in their class for safety standards now, they no longer get the highest scores, theyr'e no longer rear wheel biased and a super-charged turbo-charged plug-in-hybrid 4 cylinder is about as simple as a nanochip

[@livhorn7150]

I love your reviews generally speaking! If I may add, as a mom with kids, I wish you would include mentions of lower anchors, tethers and car seat tilt in all cars. These are key features for families, and rarely clearly advertised on vehicle website, so generally hard to come by. Keep up the good work!

[@jjy1463]

Volvo is knocking it out of the park in its interior design. Well done.

[@bim-manager8536]

Volvo EM 90

[@ankurmasih7366]

its the same from last 8 years

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@bim-manager8536 That's not really a Volvo design. It's the only Volvo that is more a rebrand than a Volvo original design.

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

It’s amazing how bad the center console is designed! It lacks the space to put away standard items like mobile phones and coffees of the driver and the front passenger. It was a headache for me when I want to put away a notebook. Good luck…..

[@Dellonidas]

They literally stuck an iPad on the dash. 😂

[@ksorsomeplace]

I was thinking the same!

[@porkchoptx]

It’s always had an iPad dash😂

[@jhk88rph]

Literally - good use of the word! Hahahaha!!

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

this refresh is goofy, I like the old one more

[@barrettpickett5603]

Would prefer the napa leather and glad an option. Man that is a lot of speakers. This SUV is a work of art. For 90,000 just unattainable.

[@moes548]

$100 this car still hasn’t fixed any of their core issue lol. Nice car but I do t think they fixed any issues

[@NA0533]

Incandescent lights in 2025 is criminal

[@ALFOONUS]

There are none in the car!

[@shivamarya5225]

​@@ALFOONUS 4:11

[@jroyal3755]

No, they drop the ball. The old model looks better

[@pseven21]

They FINALLY updated their exterior design

[@brk8841]

only front:)

[@BhawanaPoudelDevkota]

My Rivain gets new features in a single update more than Volvo made with their new year model. Its sad that they seemed to stop innovating as I use to own 1 of these vehicle 3 years ago.

[@karacha]

Too bad the screen now protrudes so much, but overall... it looks pretty stylish; still conservative, elegant, minimal. Not bad at all. At least the infotainment is much better now, regardless of the screen not being as integrated. You gain some, you lose some I guess.

[@jdc3636]

They made it this way for ease of access for the driver, you don’t have to bend over much.

[@karacha]

@@jdc3636 I hear you. I'd just like it to be somehow more flush with the dash, but that would require a complete dashboard redesign. Most other modern infotainment screens protrude in one way or another, so I think I could get used to this. At least the software seems to be top notch this time around and the resolution is superb.

[@user-ki9ny6vy4u]

can't believe this brand still exist

[@AEnes-ho4kf]

Hasst du jemals einen Volvo gafahren? Wenn ja, dann wirst schwer eine andere Auto marke nehmen. Mechanische Qualiteten, Sitz Kopmfort und das Fahren sind Top.

[@CarGeek360]

I haven’t been a fan of the 2016-2024 XC90s but I like this redesigned one, seems like a substantial improvement over cheaper models, I’m still taking a MDX or TX in this segment though, those two SUVs remain at the top of the segment in my eyes, the CX90 is another compelling option worth exploring too, however I definately wouldn’t advise anyone against buying one of these new XC90s

[@Briangnc96]

Looks like Volvo said “ oh shoot, we forgot the center screen, quick give me someone’s iPad”. So terrible!!!

[@estheticdesigns]

Great CPO cars after depreciation if you take advantage of Volvo's great extended warranties. Volvo equips the absolute Best B&W Audio systems and leather seats IMO.

[@frederickmiller5492]

I just wish they had added buttons to control the HVAC - Putting all those controls in the tech is a recipe for disaster.

[@AEnes-ho4kf]

Volvo hat sehr guten Qualitet, in Sachen Machanismus, material Qualitet, Fahrcompfort, Sitzen und die beste Sicherheit.

[@tzetv]

Real BUTTONS for all those complainers... As a current XC90 owner - love how they have addressed the two things - screen and air vent design; and have kept the material quality high. Puts BMW, Merc, Audi etc all to shame from a design perspective. Also, hopefully the double wishbone front suspension deals to the biggest problem with the Current car.

[@ankurmasih7366]

after so many years i was expecting a full redesigned car. its the same design with minor updates. wtf volvo.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I don't think people are understanding something. They have all-new fully redesigned car. It's the EX90. That car was originally intended to replace the XC90 and it was going to be discontinued. Because the EV market slowed down and the infrastructure wasn't where Volvo wanted it to be, Volvo has now refreshed the XC90 and this is another refresh, not a new design. There will not be another redesign of the XC90. It will be the same old car until the EV transition takes over. IF you want all new, Volvo has it in the EX90 and in the EX30 and the upcoming ES90. Other EXs are to follow but the S, XCs will not be all-new.

[@TheKingHyena]

30 seconds in, see that tablet glued to the dash, and I know it's not the car for me, which is a shame, can't wait for the tablet trend to die out..

[@Taurusboy07]

It looks like a Mazda in the front. I still think it is beautiful though.

[@josephpayton9151]

The only issue i see with the interior is the screen. The way it protrudes outward makes it look so tacked on as if it was one of those Amazon tablets… it would be better if it was kept integrated changed up the dash a little bit and then make it 11 inches. However I do question why the pano sunroof shade is color matched with the seats and not rest of the headliner. Thats a detail I did notice in that portion of the video.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The could not do that. It's too large. And it's only 11 inches. The original screen was only 9 inches which is quite small in today's market.

[@markito9864]

Beautiful, calming, and very practical

[@Crazyuncle1]

Volvo did good with their updated XC90. They kept all the goodies we love about the car, like Napa leather but improved everything while creating a revised but classy design inside and out all within that perfect shape we all love.

[@johnpackard1614]

You buy this SUV for the sound system. Not because it's "luxurious"

[@renanjose84]

Why there is no isofix or top tether in the third row ? It doesn't make sense

[@user-sy2mv6my8l]

Good the B5 and B6 are still available!

[@RamzyExplorer]

Amazing Video Bro ❤

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video Mason, hope you had fun in Europe!

[@CarConfections]

He definitely did!

[@jamesyang4077]

why does this look like a mid-cycle refresh？

[@tohare3rd]

electricity guzzler!...especially in Sweden, where AC is very expensive I hear.

[@infernoal2994]

Hey just a clarification on the digital gauge instrument cluster. You keep saying, in this review and previously, that you can put different things in there. You can not! Google maps on or off, then, when off, you just have a black hole with nothing in it. It is terrible! I have a 2024 Ultimate in Canada and hate it.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

I can't stand the new grill. Volvos always stood out for their clean lines but now it's looking cluttered like a lot of current car styles.

[@Top10Tibbz]

I feel like its time to change the rear light design...I know its iconic but its just sooo dated.

[@Jayquan92]

They gave the new rear design to the EX model. Being that this is a refresh not an update they’ll probably change it next model.

[@wallmn25]

Why do Volvo launch cars or updates without full infotainment operable such as CarPlay being another OTA update later. I have XC90 Google and so far it’s taken 18 months of updates to make it more functional. The EX90 also will have OTA updates for its infotainment system ☹️

[@PsychicOracle]

Mason looking reallll good 💪

[@dbmscreen]

Is there a metal trims instead of wood trims?

[@CarConfections]

Full info is not yet available but there definitely should be on lower trim versions

[@ScottWillis-fy6ci]

The engine and drive train starts failing at 60,000 miles. Look to pay $3000 to $5000 a year to keep it running. Volvo just put a nice bogy on a polished turg, worse durability that kia.

[@n8n8n8n]

Volvo came back to senses? No 100% electric cars idea anymore? :) I told you they will do it sooner or later. Good for them. I hope they won't get insane with the prices, because this is the only thing why they still have customers so far - to be competitive thanks to the reasonable pricing.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

Volvo is not Swedish any more - it's chineese!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Totally wrong. It's more Swedish now than it was under Ford.

[@emeivi5564]

This is kinda a letdown expected more..

[@zackmartin9137]

The facelift looks Chinese cars now :( Hate to say but it is. :(

[@ksorsomeplace]

Looks fine and so forth, but I still can't see it at $85,000. $50,000, it would be a good value.

[@bim-manager8536]

Looks fine Volvo EM 90

[@rahimi4762]

50k is the price of a Hyundai Palisade

[@scooter5940]

Especially with the weak gas engines.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

That's absurd. This is the Volvo flagship. $50,000 are the price of flagship Toyotas and Hyundais.

[@scooter5940]

@@benjaminsmith2287it’s still ridiculously overpriced compared to better cars in its class.

[@0majors0]

The interior is lazy. The exterior is lazier

[@oommenthms2728]

2.0L mild hybrid engine but still just 26mpg ??? 😮 doesn't really make sense!!!

[@lalalakim4316]

Made in china?

[@CarConfections]

The XC90 will be manufactured in Gothenburg, Sweden

[@mjg1544]

@@CarConfectionsstill owned by the Geely Holdings Group out of China. Chinese owned…,might as well buy a BYD and make China even wealthier. That being said….you and your brother do some enjoyable reviews. Can’t wait to see the new 2025 BMW X3 review.

[@bim-manager8536]

Looks fine Volvo EM 90 made in china

[@tobias_dahlberg]

No, XC90 is built in Sweden

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The only Volvo in the USA market made in China is the S90. All others are made in Sweden, Belgium or the USA. The EX30 was originally going to be built in China but Volvo will relocate the manufacturing to Belgium for the USA market.

[@User.Joshua]

I’ll be crossing shopping this new Volvo with the Sequoia and Rivian R1S. The Germans seem to be falling behind.

[@boricua4052]

This car is not German. I believe it’s from Sweden.

[@bim-manager8536]

Looks fine Volvo EM 90

[@rahimi4762]

@@boricua4052you didn’t read

[@eugene44569]

the sequoia would be the superior choice

[@MercOne]

How are the Germans falling behind this?

[@nathanclint145]

I feel it’s missing key luxury features that other competitors have had for years in cars this price…it’s pretty just still not the best imo.

[@DrAiden121]

Please work Volvo.

[@arvindsinghchauhan3038]

Everything except the screen with side ac vents

[@porkchoptx]

They can’t be serious with the manual telescoping/adjusting steering column.

[@dianeathoacardinalridge8788]

It’s intentional fir safety. It’s not something you constantly fiddle with anyway.

[@mohammeds5458]

Thank you, Geely, for this nice vehicle. 😊

[@grandpadre8811]

The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is based in Hangzhou, which is located in south-east China’s Zhejiang Province. The company launched their automotive business in 1997 and eventually took over ownership of the Swedish-made Volvo brand in 2010. So, the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group owns the brand, but who makes Volvo cars? After being a part of the Ford Motor Company for a brief period of time, Volvo vehicles are now manufactured by the Geely Holding Group.

[@longphinguyen419]

fucking china

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The Geely Holding Group does nothing with Volvo other than finances them. Volvo manufactures Volvos. Volvo is a Swedish company that now has more financing vs. under Ford which had Volvo compromised more. I know people have a hard time thinking a Chinese company will interfere less with a Western company they've purchased but that is the case with Geely Holding acquired brands. Volvo operates and is managed out of Gothenburg Sweden. There are branches in California and China but the main operating location is Sweden.

[@kennethstewart1707]

The truth of the matter isn’t where any product is made, it’s the standard of Quality Control and Management that defines the brand and its ability to meet affordable prices.

[@jlagarde]

Looks just like the old one except now there's a big ugly tablet sticking out. Seems those guys over at Volvo are taking the Nissan Frontier 2nd gen approach on this one.

[@jay-in-az]

Volvo, owned by the Chinese!

[@Mshi-]

Still Swedish, Designed and made by Swedes

[@Jeez001]

Volvo EVs are built in China and rebadged Geely products

[@4372222]

@@Mshi- I dont think so. Swedish marketing chinese manufature. But its not bad. Soon Chinese cars will be in USA and you will understand that Tesla is a piece of crap.

[@mjg1544]

@@Mshi-still owned by the Chinese and the Chinese reap the profits. Might as well buy a BYD.

[@rahimi4762]

@@mjg1544won’t be built as nicely and it’s not a proven brand. Why the hate, sir?

[@znorman63]

Thanks Geely for destroying Volvo.

[@satnamdhillon8501]

not impressed with new infotainement system

[@oloflarsson8679]

Why Volvo Only bright theme for North America

[@user-sx7ly7ku5u]

Даст бог в 2025 году поменяю свою volvo xc90 b6 на новую 🙏

[@osd92]

It’s not Swedish luxury it’s Chinese. Volvo is Chinese owned

[@faisalrehman7089]

did you say carde-"MOM"? lol

[@noelscruggs5670]

Look I like Volvo dont get me wrong but get out of here with Sweden. It’s a Chinese car manufacturer at this point.

[@tyreefha7862]

Its giving Mazda on the front end!

[@Tragic2002]

Mazda CX-90?

[@FordEnthusiast413]

2026?! It not even 2025! LOL 😂

[@CarConfections]

The 2025 model is already out so this will be a 2025.5 or 2026 when it comes to the states

[@tomcat6933]

Interior is hideous. The front is nice. Honda CRV back lights are so outdated.

[@Mr_Jack_Of_All_Trades_]

Palisade looks better

[@tantzeern9999]

How about xc60

[@K1ngbrutusVR]

Would you put this in your driveway?

[@jonmanuelreyes7588]

Volvo XC90 trying hard to copy Mazda CX90

[@4372222]

Swedish luxury brand he he he. Its Chinese mate.

[@thebigone6071]

Oh no no no no boo boo!!!! Ain’t no body got no time for any Volvo!!! Us hot gurls just want them Bimmers, Benzs, Bentleys and RRs!!!! Volvo is just for old folks!!!! C’mon now boo boo!!!! Our phat yams deserve only the best!!!!!!!

[@YS-zk4wz]

Horrible Chinese quality, lots of tech things break in the first year!! Buyer beware, never again for me. There is 0 swedish about this anymore.

[@rahimi4762]

Huh? 😂 stop spreading lies

[@YS-zk4wz]

@@rahimi4762 just my personal experience with 2 new volvos over the last 3 years, never again. Lots of things just break or can't get to work properly at all (the wireless phone charger for example, got replaced 4 times and broke every time again!!) What lies am I spreading over my personal experience?

[@bingo8789]

A fake XT6 Knockoff 😂 No thanks

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

XC90 came before XT6, who fake whom?

[@tainguyen-sc7ee]

Stop lying to yourself, you can't afford to buy this car, it's too much for you.

[@boricua4052]

Not nice man.

[@mjg1544]

I can afford it, but not buying a Chinese owned product.

[@rahimi4762]

⁠@@mjg1544 it’s way better than when it was owned by an American company in FORD

[@mjg1544]

@@rahimi4762 while I agree with that regarding Ford, no one should be owning Volvo but a Swedish company. Victorinox , Assa Abloy, Electrolux…..someone.

[@jdc3636]

@@mjg1544Find me any car that is currently on sale here without any Chinese made parts. Different time dude, toss out your iPhone first.

[@matthewrenshaw]

Hideous exterior.

[@ScottWillis-fy6ci]

Nice Chinese car. It'll stay together like Chinese car. I bought a 2021, constantly breaking. Engine failed at 59,000 miles . $6000 later and on year later the tubo failed. Then electrical problems started. Never again