New Volvo XC90: You won't believe what's changed!

[@carwow]

Describe the Volvo XC90 in ONE word below!

[@Eesa472]

Awesome

[@Du_Hast_Mich]

Sweden.

[@HarshilNair777]

bruh

[@munchkin8019]

VOLVO!

[@dwarden_iz_king]

Volvo

[@EricSantos1]

Crazy to think it's been on the road for 8 years. Beautiful design both in and out.

[@mattikesselinpera2764]

Yup it is. It doesent look like it has been a long time here. Looks still new

[@eufori10]

It's been on the road for 21 years, but close, I guess (?)

[@THEJPR]

​@@eufori10 This design.

[@chriswall4695]

@@eufori10 Matti is talking about the SPA platform XC90 not the XC90 in general. If you are in the market, don't do it.

[@x8u1]

I have 2022 xc90 hybrid, pretty much same. Terrible car, so many issues, barely have 20k miles.

[@FrankensteinAce]

The good thing about them not updating it visually, is it shows how much uglier the re-designs for the other manufacturers have been.

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

Problen with that is Volvo will eventually be forced to change that because of others manufacturers, otherwise it will lag behind. Think about it, if all manufacturers frequently change their designs making them look more futuristic as time goes by and yet still sell as many, it means that regardless of people think of that, they still buy them, which in a way means that it either doesn't matter to them, or it does and people buy them for that exact reason. Personally, the new BMW look looks more attractive in my eyes and I prefer 100% over ANY old style design.

[@harriska]

@@emiliospowerballer1441 looks like a walrus tho

[@ericvandoornen461]

Every car is changing for the better except for Volvo, they’re outdated and so much behind interior / exterior wise

[@xubarney1326]

are you referring specially to bmw lol

[@kayak1995]

@@emiliospowerballer1441 check ex90 and see if it looks outdated

[@teddysdadcory]

We love our XC90 Recharge. Third row stays folded 99% of time. We are averaging 50-60mpg overall. Power is excellent! Elegant, comfortable and easy to live with.

[@umangtiwari7037]

umm so you guys use it on electri with engine or engine only? asking cause will be buying a car next year, good advice is appreciated :D

[@6770connor]

It’s a great car and nice to have a luxury SUV that isn’t pretentious.

[@awareofvacuity4238]

It's horribly pretentious, as is any SUV

[@f0XxXxXxX]

@@awareofvacuity4238 I think he meant, it's not just another BMW/Mercedes/Audi ?

[@colechapman6976]

@@awareofvacuity4238 It is not as bad as a Range Rover, American SUVs, German cars, or British cars, however. It is understated by any metric. SUVs are not all vulgar lumps of metal

[@DQ333]

​@@f0XxXxXxX I think you are confusing those with Kia and Hyundai

[@LafemmebearMusic]

It’s horribly horribly unreliable though it’s really sad 😞

[@klmn2000]

Matt: the non-adjustability of the headrests is actually deliberate and is a safety feature to reduce/eliminate whiplash injuries during a potential rapid deceleration. Volvo have had such headrests for 20+years or so. They never make them adjustable. I personally believe it is a good thing, and you could perhaps explain the reasoning in your future videos on Volvos. Great review also! Thanks!

[@klmn2000]

@@tafdiz No, it's not. They have tall people in Sweden and have tested for all eventualities. It stops whiplash and it works.

[@TheStickyDynamite]

I'm 5'3. Will the headrest still be safe for me given that it's unadjustable?

[@klmn2000]

@@TheStickyDynamite Adjustability of headrests on other cars is only forward and backwards, not vertically. So I don't quite get your point about height. And yes, Volvos do consider everything when designing for safety.

[@TheStickyDynamite]

@@klmn2000 Hmmm.....my mitsubishi outlander has headrests that adjust up and down but idk if that's an industry standard. I'm glad to know that I can consider a Volvo for the future though.

[@klmn2000]

@@TheStickyDynamite Up won't help you and down is restricted by the seat. The Volvo headrest is continuous from the seat to a certain height. Maybe look at some photos.

[@make.oxtail.cheap.again1]

How the xc90 doesn't get more love over the range rover is criminal. Best front end in the business

[@ElGoogKO]

nah, front end is ok on the volvo...just ok. Still immature design language Range Rover is vastly better looking, refined and good looking And then you go inside, and the volvo just craps itself completely. Looks garbage. Chinese lack of taste all the way, no design, no nothing.

[@le-yoshi-o-morii]

@@ElGoogKOeven if Volvo is owned by a Chinese brand, the interior is more Sweden than Chinese.

[@chrisdooley1184]

That’s what she said.

[@f0XxXxXxX]

Not a fan of SUVs in general, but talking about Volvo's design, they look very nice, especially the estates.

[@nshon7]

@@ElGoogKO By your logic the Range Rover was designed entirely in India? The Volvo does not compare well because it is much cheaper by some way than the RR.

[@manoz6194]

Such a great timeless design. I've driven the XC60 and loved it, well apart from the white seats lol

[@MrTribalsun]

XC60 still rocks. And the XC90 also. This design of new Volvos are aging just fine like old fine wine. 😃

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@MrTribalsun XC60 still as amazing as even Escalade EXT.

[@Felix1803]

I hated the XC60, the jnterior quality is unbelievably bad.

[@an-dr6eu]

@@purwantiallan5089 Yo, youre like a pest! Nothing against it though. Carry on!

[@linac7377]

​@@Felix1803 well, I love mine ❤

[@javiergrego9752]

Sold our XC90 2005 a year 1/2 ago. Had some crazy tech in it for the time, had some “fun times” in van mode 😏 Really really miss it

[@t4mor4]

I love my XC90, and after owning a few Land Rovers it’s nice to start a journey knowing you’re not going to break down on the way.

[@customerservice-rf7me]

Hi

[@ks-vq5er]

Volvo also breaks down

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Umm 3 friends I know with this vehicle have had them in service shops often and all the consumer report say they break alotttt so keep those fingers crossed 🤞🏾 😅

[@deansmits006]

You know Land Rover is terrible in reliability when someone is thankful for a late-model Volvo. Nice!

[@michaelschwab9563]

Then you got a rare one buddy.

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

I had one of these last year as a replacement for our 2019 Cayenne S while it was being repaired and my initial impression was it was really good, great interior, fast but also really good midrange performance (compared to the Cayenne) but I hated the lane assist. Turned it off but it still kept vibrating the steering wheel. Biggest problem was though it kept throwing a drive train error and failed to start on numerous occasions even though it had only done 60 miles. Don’t like hybrids, they have all the complication of a ice and ev combined.

[@daviddereuver]

The problem with Volvo is that they’re punching well above their weight limit. Compared to other mid-level brands they’re good car, yet pricey. In the premium levels, they just don’t bring it in terms of quality, performance, reliability and character.

[@miskatonic6210]

​@@daviddereuver 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@daviddereuver XC60 still the heaviest alongside Escalade EXT.

[@impatientmonk]

@@purwantiallan5089 It was meant figuratively, the "weight limit"

[@nikolasb2933]

Worst seat ever for kids.

[@MrTribalsun]

Another example of a very famous Volvo is the XC60. It still rocks. 2018 world car of the year. And the XC90 also. This design of new Volvos are aging just fine like old fine wine. 😃

[@mattikesselinpera2764]

Simple high-end to present what it is like in Scandinavia. Love it!

[@kempez]

Our XC90 is a brilliant car. Absolutely love it. Hugely reliable and the hybrid is good (albeit not enough miles on our model - 30). The drive mode thing is genuinely terrible though and the interface feels old now. We're a bit unsure if we want to keep it or downgrade to a smaller car or not, albeit it's just so massive and really useful. If you run it on electric-mode a lot then its great for efficiency. We've seen mid-50's, but a lot lower in winter. And actually it's quite fast, faster than you should really drive it because it's still a bit of a boat 😂 We also deliberately specified it with smaller wheels/taller sidewalls and it makes the ride better and hugely protects the alloys

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. But XC90 has $750k price tag.

[@harriska]

@@purwantiallan5089 umm does it?

[@trulux8395]

@@harriska I think he meant 75k lol

[@manoz6194]

@@trulux8395 He's one of those that wants 10 of the same car. Like the people who own the same 10 suits lol

[@BestChannelPlsSubscribe911]

What people don’t think about is just buying a used one in good condition for half the price, it’s a Volvo it will last to 200k miles

[@scottroberts7816]

Mat, Lol can't believe I've been waiting for you to test this and the one thing you did not do was the 0-60. Feels quicker than 5.2 that's stated. So happy with mine

[@deansmits006]

In a family hauler, is that so important?

[@wga4139]

@@deansmits006 that's why there are different engine options, each to their own :)

[@scottroberts7816]

@@deansmits006 yeah do kind of agree with you, but there is such a variant from 4.5 upto 5.7 secs through the various youtube reviews.....and to be fair @Matwatson is only famous because of his timing gear 😜

[@Riga_Style]

I very much doubt that you will be able to feel a fraction of a second in acceleration.

[@VernonEliamani]

Right!?

[@jwewer01]

We now own the 2nd Volvo XC90 II and after nearly 8 years it's still one out of the best looking suv's out there. Sure the screen could and should have been upgraded already, but other than that its a pure beauty.

[@Stefan_xd]

In my opinion I prefer the estate V90 Version, looking wise

[@adibafiq6945]

​@@Stefan_xd Agree!

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Stefan_xd XC90 has 1760kgs in weight i think. On par with even the Pajero.

[@Stefan_xd]

@@purwantiallan5089 no, the V90 is around 1800 - 1900kg, the XC90 is near 3000kg

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

@@Stefan_xd my xc90 is 6000kg

[@limpet7r63]

Have an original D5 200 bhp from 2011. 174,000 miles on it now. Heated electrically adjustable leather seats, dual zone climate control, Bluetooth, cruise, 7 seats. Absolutely everything works, and I would (and often do) jump in it and drive 200 miles without so much as a moment of worry or discomfort. Tows 1300kg occasionally as well without breaking a sweat. Keep on top of maintenance and Volvos will run forever. I hope this new stuff is as well engineered.

[@3204clivesinclair]

Matt, the reason the headrests are not adjustable is to prevent people adjusting them for comfort, rather than safety. After all, no recorded fatalities in a XC90 since records began.

[@NickPerry]

Except kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDVfHedotuhnNE

[@JonathanGray_UK]

The issue with that is that depending on height it might not suit you for safety

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@JonathanGray_UK the single biggest issue of XC90 is being overweight.

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

No fatalities because only the most flaccid, boring people own them.

[@guyfawkes8873]

@@jeeefthegreat7555 so interesting people are the ones that drive in a manner that has them die in car crashes? Boy I’d so not love to be a part of your friend circle…

[@harriska]

Off the top of my head they have changed: extended range on t8s, redesigned chrome inlays for front, new alloy options, new radar and camera system, Google infotainment, wool interior, wireless charger, new panoramic roof switches, new interior inlays of wood, removing and hiding of exhaust tips, addition/replacements of 12v with usb c, changed interior lights to capacitive.

[@MagicWok]

So... sadly nothing meaningful

[@harriska]

@@MagicWok that's because the ex90 is already announced, not going to devalue the next product

[@nixer65]

On my third XC90 mark 2 - we had a diesel one and two T8s. It’s very difficult to find much better even after 8 years in production. For reference fuel economy on a long run in a T8 is typically 35-40mpg (I did a 200 mile run yesterday with an average of 37) so it’s not quite as bad as you think. If you push on that will plummet - 18mpg when thrashed across country (but it is fun)

[@Himoutdoors]

Would you recommend the diesel version? What’s the real world mpg like? Cheers

[@nixer65]

@@Himoutdoors The Diesel is pretty good - smooth and quiet and has more go than you might expect. We got mid 30’s MPG most of the time.

[@scotiajinker8392]

I’ve got the B5D & get nearly 50mpg on the motorway & about 30mpg in town , it also gets roughly 30 mpg towing my caravan. Surprisingly the 4 cylinder is more than adequate.

[@deansmits006]

Do you get the same issue regarding a bit flinty ride? Lots of reviews discuss it

[@scotiajinker8392]

@@deansmits006 yes & no , on a rubbish road surface the ride isn’t the best (I don’t have air) but on normal to decent the ride is what you would expect on a car of this price.

[@shoombooltala24]

Because it’s twin charged lol

[@scotiajinker8392]

@@shoombooltala24 no it’s not , the euro spec diesels only have 1 turbo.

[@marcdavis7583]

How slow are you driving on a motorway to get 50mpg? I just about scrape 30mpg. The official figure is 40mpg.

[@wenzilesondzaba7964]

One of the reasons we recline the 2nd row seats also is because we want to carry a whole adult size casket🙊, it's a nice SUV though. I like the fabric on the seats, Volvo took a different turn on this one.

[@macdavies539]

It's cheaper for the company than using leather

[@jonathanstone4308]

I have a 2019 XC60 and honest the infotainment in it is nicer than the current models, I've had loan cars while getting it serviced and much prefer getting back into the older model. Having a physical gate on the gearshift rather than just up or down, being able to change drive modes off a physical switch just easier. Even stuff like aircon, turning off stop/start etc is just faster/more intuitive.

[@murumees938]

I love that car. My parents are driving this. I have driven this car and its amazing

[@Speedz2002]

I tested a few 7 seaters with the intention of buying one a few years ago - Q7, X5, Discovery, Range Rover and XC90 Hybrid. The XC90 impressed me the most. I had low expectations but was blown away. Turns out I couldn’t afford any of the vehicles brand new at that time and had to settle for a secondhand Q7 🤷🏾‍♂️ Nice car but XC90 is the one. If you know, you know.

[@williamhickerson7673]

What are some things you didnt like about the Q7? That made you choose the Volvo?

[@Speedz2002]

@@williamhickerson7673 I loved everything about the Q7 - it was the best car I’d owned at that time - I actually miss it at times. It had DVD players in the head rests which kept the kids quiet. A good blend of comfort and power. Fuel economy wasn’t great and the cost of maintenance/tyres/servicing/insurance was a shock - but I enjoyed it while I had it.

[@mass_de]

Pro tip: If you had a knee surgery and you are over 2 meters tall and your not allowed to bend your knee so you cant get in any seats. You can fold the 2nd row away so you can sit in the 3rd row and strech out your legs on to the back of the folded 2nd row. (saved me a lot of time)

[@LanceEJones]

Noted. Thank you.

[@bjs7442]

I bought a T8 plug in hybrid to replace my Q7 Audi.Why did I change? Due to semiconductor shortages I couldn't get a Q7 with what was on my original car and it had only a 21 miles electric range. I got no discount on the T8 including carwow but a reasonable deal on my trade in. Corrections are this I have never got 40miles on electric. I get 30-33 . After fully charging it never says the range is higher than 33. My car is the latest 2023 car. I do a lot of short journeys so it suits me . However you dont save much money in reality while electric prices are high. The second correction is I bought the XC90 because I needed a big boot in 5 seat mode as my Q7 was good also. My wife is disabled so have to carry a wheel chair and buggy. Its stated in the vid that the Discovery boot is much bigger. Dont kid yourself. Its actually smaller . I took a tape measure. Land Rover measure their boots differently. I was told measure to the roof. Volvo to the window line. This is the reason I did not have an X5 . The boot is just too small. Good points, boot capacity, quiet, great poke when accelerating hard, well made and a handsome car. Bad points. Touch screen is a danger. Why do I have to press the screen five times to switch the heated seats off. You can use voice control of course but you do feel a wally and it doesnt always work. Sun visors are a bit deep and you hit your head on them if your not careful and finally doors do not cover the door sill so trousers and skirts get dirty exiting the car unlike the Q7. saying that I am pleased with my T8. Not going all electric as we holiday in Devon. That means next to no chargers. I have now done 2000 miles and very happy with it , Fuel consumption when battery depleted is 30-33 mpg which isnt bad considering the weight of the batteries. However its all electric range was what I wanted . Just an edit 10 months later . The car has run fault free and massage function of the seats is entertaining. Dont believe fuel consumption figures on the dash as you can get that reading 1000mpg. I agree with Matt on the air suspension. Even though it has air suspension It does crash on potholes which never happens in a Q7 with air suspension. You must use the electric as much as possible to make the economy good but dont charge at public chargers . More expensive than running on petrol. Its full of safety stuff and the blind spot lights in the wing mirrors is a great help but the car slamming the breaks on when a car passes when parking the car is not fun and perhaps I can find a way of turning it off. Would I buy another? Yes I would . Its an excellent car and knocks any Land rover product out of court on usable boot size for me anyway. Defender, Discovery , Range Rover Sport get the tape measure out. The Q7 is the better car now so I will go back to that most probably but that decision may change in three years time. I wont be going all electric. Another quick edit in July 2024 is a software update that now gives me between 40 and 44 miles on electric only which is a nice surprise.

[@spilner813]

Why didn't you check it of acceleration 0-60 and brakes?

[@deansmits006]

It's quick enough, stops well enough. I'm sure it's not the best, but ok for it's purposes

[@takata98]

As a former Volvo owner I am still drawn to the product out of intrigue for the newer models. I drove 740 GLE Wagon for 26 years, v-240 for 4 months, XC-90 for three years. Sadly after it had 2 new engines for it in less than 18 months due to a known (little disclosed oil pan filter issue) I chose not to drive it off the dealers again due to the lack of confidence in it. I still like this XC-90, and the XC-60. How ever I drive a 2012 Ford Escape, low mileage. Purchased in 2017, I have only had to replace tires and change the oil. The draw of these new models has appeal but I have more sense than money these days so I'll drive the Ford to the grave like I did my 86 740-GLE Wagon.

[@viermalvier4x4]

An honest test and very modern Volvo. Even 15 years ago I didn't have turn signals in the outside mirrors😅

[@ronaldbarrera6050]

Matt never disappoints! I love the honest reviews and especially the things you love and hate about a car. I hope everyone is listening and making changes b/c that changed my mind.

[@enisimeri7033]

Best looking front end. Change my mind

[@NorboHitman]

Only matched by it's younger sibling, the upcoming EX90 😮

[@chrispaul780]

Its good for people who want something subtle or maybe for older people, but honestly for the same price you can get an x5 which looks better inside and out and it has multiple powertrains for whatever someone is looking for.

[@dgdave2673]

Wow, didn’t realize that Volvo very disingenuously removed the beautifully crafted click-roller drive select button that was near the start stop button and unsafely moved it to the touch screen. How stupid of Volvo !

[@davidupton8100]

Have they taken away the silver roller in the centre by the gear selector that you press down and roll to select the driving mode?

[@andrewmeads6136]

Yes, they have. It’s an annoyance in an otherwise very good car.

[@CarbonSolutions]

I’ve had an XC90 V8 (2009) and T8 (2016). They’re just fantastic, elegantly designed, and bulletproof for safety and reliability. Saving up for an EX90…

[@AR-zr1om]

My dad has one of these and has averaged 180mpg in his first 2k miles. All depends how you drive them. They're great

[@gordonmao9147]

My wife has a 2021 T8. Loves the way it looks and feels. Safety is top notch. Personally, I've grown to really hate the drive train for 2 reasons 1)The engine is only fast in "Power mode". All other modes feel like snail mode, and to make it worst, when the gear change finally happens you hear the 4-cylinder rev up which let's just say doesn't sound very luxurious, elegant, or exciting. The engine just sounds feeble compared to a 6 or 8 cylinder but it is peppy, in certain situations 2)The hybrid drive drain is not well done. The 19mile range is too low for American driving. You have to charge it almost twic ea day to try to stay on electric. What's worst, the default hybrid management is terribel and will jump to engine power too soon with even a slightly aggressive pedal push, and on top of that, it's stupid as hell and will try to jump to electric only even when you're going 75mph on the highway, which would end up draining the battery faster than you can say MISSISSIPPI 5 TIMES. Furthermore, as Matt pointed out, I wish there was a button on the steerring wheel to activiate/deactivate the electric drive only mode, but alas you have to go through 2-3 distracting touchscreen menu buttons to change that feature so you really can't practically, manually control the electric to ICE transition during daily driving.

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

Sounds like you have an old enough T8 to have the worse battery (lower range), but new enough to have no driving mode selector (and maybe dodgy Google integration UI) - bad choice. Newest ones have dodgy ICE/UI but way more power and range, so are worth buying, but dear. Older ones (if you get lucky with a good one) have better UI/UX and drive mode selector - but range similar to yours (sufficient for UK). If the range isn't enough for your needs - it's a bad choice of car for you, sorry.

[@karlodekanic7679]

Am I the only one who doesn't have money for any of this cars but watches every video because Mat is the BEST!

[@MrTribalsun]

I think Volvo XC90 is still a nice premium suv to travel long distances. Safe, comfortable, elegant. It aged fine. Like good wine. My preference in this segment is : 1st place. Porsche Cayenne because i like a suv with a more sporty feeling into it. 2nd place. BMW X5 3rd place. Volvo XC90 T8 455 hp with top level equipment. more discreet and refined. 4th place. Mercedes GLE. Very good suv but it is a little bit too show off with all those lights inside... looks like a discotheque. Not my style. 5th place. Audi Q7

[@TD-zc4zi]

I think only the Q7 in that list still have 7 seats.

[@white_devil179]

At 3:08 as Volvo told us, it does not shut is not wearing out the cable if you are charging the phone and you are using your phone on the go So if you attach the cable and close the lid the cable gets stuck and it damages the cable

[@AndyA1234]

I'm nearly 90 and I love it. My youngest son whose nearly 70 doesn't. Kids today.

[@Bogdan00]

youngest son is still 70? wow, whats the age of your oldest son sir?

[@AndyA1234]

@@Bogdan00 I'd rather not talk about that. A different time with different values.

[@1rustyb]

Concert Hall Effect ❤ 👍 All cars should have this..

[@chrisdooley1184]

My parents had a 2011 T6 with the twin turbo inline 6 motor that was just glorious to drive and sit in. I remember my father test driving the optional 4.4 V8 motor but after I drove it as well we both agreed the turbo motor was absolutely the way to go (a car must have a very special V8 motor for me to say no to a turbo engine) so that was that lol

[@lomamedia676]

The V8 was very special. Yamaha engineered and used in the Noble M600

[@joachimjankowski4618]

Wasn't the T6 in 2011 single turbo but twin-scroll?

[@deafyboy86]

@@joachimjankowski4618 Yes, twin scroll single turbo.

[@VaminGaming]

Fantastic V8. Only around 300 XC90’s with that engine ever made.

[@chrisdooley1184]

@@joachimjankowski4618 yes in retrospect it was. Made nice chunky torque and power.

[@aditya3984]

timeless design,safe,practical,best braking,good high speed stability, an amazing suv

[@kareltresohlavy1922]

No launch test? Is your specialist timing gear broken, Matt? 😧

[@01iverQueen]

If it didn't change it doesn't mean it's bad. If it ain't broken don't mess with it

[@safarisafari9328]

When discussing the 5 good things Matt said the remote can help you locate the car via the panic button. Isn’t that pretty standard on most vehicles?

[@itsg4el]

Not really... Many cars still don't have it nowadays.

[@junrenong8576]

It used to be a "standard" feature back in the days, where either there's a dedicated alarm button on the key fob, or pressing the car lock button twice will trigger the alarm of the vehicle. But recently a lot of key fobs lack that feature.

[@alanj9391]

If you own a 2023 XC90 and have the Volvo cars app it will give you the vehicle location on Google maps (might also work with earlier versions, but I don't know for sure).

[@dgdave2673]

had one for 4 years and not one issue and first 3 years Volvo took care of maintenance and one negotiated for the 4th year too. So not a penny spent driving about 45K miles.

[@lukasmurmann625]

I'm way more excited for the EX90. That's where they have spend all their time and attention.

[@deansmits006]

Yeah, the fact that it's about 8 years old, barely refreshed, it seems that they are likely going to try and make the EX90 readily available and sell quite a lot. Not just a compliance car. So hopefully that means it being well thought out

[@Padoinky]

We’ve owned 2 Range Rover Autobiography, 1 MB GL63 AMG, 1 Audi Q7, 6 BMWs, 3 XC90s (2006 V8, 2016, 2019) and now have a 2021 S90 R-Design, a 2015 911 4S and a 2021 Lexus LX570… the Volvos are great (cheaper, more reliable) alternatives to all but the Lexus, IMHO

[@emileneslo5695]

I can't wait to see CarWow's review on the XC90 full EV. Hope Volvo does the same with the XC60. The XC 40 full EV is doing pretty good so far in sales, reviews, performance and quality.

[@simbow66]

I have had two XC90 T8s. Now drive a 2023 XC90 T8 Recharge Ultimate and for me is the complete car.

[@rabk5702]

You forgot to mention the voice activation its very good and operates most systems on a volve works well on my XC40 👍👍

[@cherrymataruka7468]

You Missed out one interesting point on the rear power socket, it continues to have power supply even when the car is not running or when engine is off and the car is locked. unlike most cars where you have to turn the key to acc to get power. Another feature which they should have maintained and Included in their current and future production is the car Child Booster seat in the Centre of the middle roll. C. Mataruka: Harare-Zimbabwe

[@dhruvanksolanki8815]

Hey carwow ! I found your website very interesting. I hope that you will come to India someday! Love you matt!

[@raphaelmuchombaart]

Saw one yesterday and I want one. Love at first sight. Absolutely jaw dropping beautiful car.

[@sohamborse9870]

One of the most practical car around

[@chemicalcorral]

I currently have my Volvo XC90 in the Denver Volvo dealership, where I was quoted $7,500 for the out of warranty replacement of the ERAD (electronic motor and transmission). I tried to get in touch with Volvo about this issue and have not hear back from them on twitter!

[@johnaslan-zw9bi]

I owned this car for more than 3 years. Wonderful piece of engineering. The only annoying about it just the sound of the indicator. Sometimes it skip a beat.

[@BionicRusty]

The XC40 is the same. Sometimes it doesn’t come on at all and sometimes it stops mid signalling. I’ve nearly snapped the stalk many-a-time putting it ‘back on’. Took it back twice and incredibly it was fine for the workshop. 👎

[@everpuremusic]

Haha - same in my 2021 S60! ;)

[@MrRtadams]

It does that deliberately so you're less likely to accidently leave the indicator on. You may not notice a consistent beep, but the off beat means it catches your attention. Almost every detail is thought through to be safer.

[@Alorio-Gori]

That Intro got me rolling

[@NotaRandomYTuser]

Fantastic car and what a great and fair review (aside from the absence of 0-100 km/h test 🏁). Thanks Mat & Carwow: this is exactly what the XC90 is. We have the 2017 T8 version, same specs: best car ever purchased. We added wireless Carplay and wireless charging with 2 adapters (factory look) and we still have the physical button for drive mode 😉 I am so happy Volvo kept the shape and did not make changes. It is a solid car that we use 90% in EV mode and it yield 2 litres/100km average since ownership. I can’t believe in 2023 it is still the same car, but so happy, such and beautiful, solid and timeless design. The seats are so comfortable and audio performance so amazing. The gap between the 2nd and 3rd row on van mode is because the 2nd row was not all the way back (as you mentioned they are adjustable).

[@purwantiallan5089]

The XC90 VOLVO has 279kph top speed and a 0 to 60mph in 3.95 seconds.

[@farmacianova3509]

Its not same spec actually. This version has the upgraded battery and eletric engine. 50-60% more range and the power output went from 92hp to 140hp on the eletric motor and twice the torque. I know since I have both and it makes a big difference on daily drive. But either is great nontheless.

[@NotaRandomYTuser]

@@farmacianova3509 Absolutely. Thanks for pointing that out. I meant same overall specs as in trim level (Inscription 2). I would love to have the latest model just for the One pedal driving option which I believe is present.

[@MrMBinder]

8:43 - The reason is most likely crash safety, where a rigid seat is better than an adjustable one. Think of the bucket seats in race cars.

[@jakes5530]

Best looking SUV on sale. Design is 8 years old already, and it’s aged like fine wine

[@juliocesavaz]

The XC90 should not be compared with the X5; They are not in the same category. The X7 is the ideal competitor for the XC90. The BMW, MB, and Audi competitors cannot go 40 miles on electric only. With all those features, over 40 miles of electric range, and for this price, the XC90 is the best deal in this category (in my opinion). I’ll replace my buggy 2019 Subaru Ascent with this Volvo. Thank you for the review!

[@sairoof4704]

am i the only one that noticed he brings up the bmw x5 in pretty much every other suv review

[@mechamartini]

3:24 , perfectly sums up his way of reviewing cars.

[@MRShanno21]

I drove one at the Australian launch of the Discovery in 2016. We had every competitor car there for comparison and the Volvo was an absolute standout, and even then was the cheapest of all on the drive.

[@hobgoblin9308]

What's happened to the crease on your fold Matt???

[@toliver.99]

I assume the slider next to the 12 v doesn't shut on purpose so it allows space for connected cables to come out without getting trapped? 🙂👍

[@johnmichaelrichards]

Are there isofix on the 6th and 7th seats? If not, then no use for kids in the UK.

[@seanhershey3390]

Volvos always have great seats..

[@deansmits006]

Oddly, my aunt has one, and she and her husband both find the seats uncomfortable on long trips. Weird. Can't hit 100% I guess

[@mohis5664]

Especially old Volvos, they are like couches

[@chrisb012]

I have 2 ‘grail’ pens - a Visconti HS Dark Age, and a MB 146 ‘Around the World in 80 days’ in blue resin. Both have done short haul and long haul flights and had no real issues. I do wonder if the air pressure was the cause, my Parker duofold hesitates after flights and I remove the cartridge for a minute and replace it. Seems to allow the pen to ‘burp’ and work flawlessly afterwards.

[@everpuremusic]

Although I also like the drive mode switching wheel in the previous generations, and the selection in a sub menu of a sub menu is a really bad design decision, I wonder how many people actually change the drive mode _while driving_? I've never done that once in any of my Volvos... I change before I start and that's it... 🤷‍♂

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

I change it every 5 to 10 mins around town (with T8 Polestar), it depends how nerdy you are and whether you want to constantly optimise performance and efficiency/economy, which I quite enjoy doing. On a long trip - Individual wins.

[@murgoimarius8816]

Did they remove the scroll wheel next to start/stop button that allows you to select driving modes? My 2018 XC90 has it.

[@JoDON111]

Supercars today wont be the same if Volvo wasnt here and invented one crucial equipment: seatbelts

[@inseptordunk-kr8nu]

LOVE & SUPPORT from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@realautoinfo-event]

How many of us will go for the GLS ??? I will...

[@MrCYChung]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@caolkyle]

Any benefit of GLS over even the GLC if you're not driving passengers?

[@rg6982]

Only a fool will because Mercs modern day cars have terrible reliability issues

[@outside_the_box1]

Volvo for the win

[@cosminmoghior16]

XC90 is the competitor for the GLE not GLS

[@Zero_316]

Cars' in the UK are not equipped with power adjustable steering wheels ?

was waiting for your review last year but i just went right ahead and bought one in July. and i LOVE it! after 7000km driven average is 5.3l(44mpg) which is damn nice. and that 455 hp that takes almost 3t wheicle to 100km/h in ~5 seconds is mind blowing. Also we got the late 2022 model so no google automotive and i have to say i prefer the old infotainment system

[@deansmits006]

Out of curiosity, how much of the miles is done in EV mode?

[@lbnewell23]

I agree the old system is much better and how stupid is the new drive mode thing. What was wrong with the scroller in the centre console. I wish they kept the old system but just put google maps in and that was it because it to me is the only advocate for the new one

​@@deansmits006 to be honest i have no idea how to check that or if i even can. but I'd say 70% is in EV mode. when i do combined trip(highway+town driving) of ~150km i average ~8l/100km on petrol only. Car had issues with hvch module(known issue with t8s) so i had to drive on petrol majority of winter. and average is still ~5.3l/100km. during the summer i was averaging 4l/100km. also we went on a road trip the other day and on EV i managed to get 89km(~55 miles) on a single charge. when you're light on the gas pedal and drive on mostly flat road it shines.

[@mairisleisovs]

6.42l(44mpg)

[@everpuremusic]

Agree on the OG Volvo Sensus infotainment system. I think it was a good bit premature to run with Google. Should have waited a couple years to mature it - and then put it into their cars when it's got the full functionality and is somewhat bug-free...

[@okithdesilva129]

The new Volvo XC90 have luxurious and cool looking design!

[@jonathanmagana8994]

If the diesel has good towing capabilities, but the electric engine turns off to just use diesel power, I'd buy one, & I'm not a fan of Hyrbids. I'd use the combination to stroll or go out in city or short trips, but the diesel combustion for trips or towing sounds awesome for the luxury it has.

[@makatron]

Also I love that diesel clacking

[@tigerchuu2148]

I love the Volvos, growing up we’ve always had Volvos as well. Only thing I can’t understand is why they removed the drive mode knob

[@tommasogrande8895]

Where is the 0-60 mph?😢

[@vwduiven3072]

5.4 sec

[@Filuzi]

I am looking forward to a Review on the new Polestar 3. Anything planned regarding that?

[@gregp.7148]

Not the greatest, but close 2nd to the V90/V90 Cross-country. Love the front-end design of these two V90s and S90.

[@pm8465]

I've got the V90 cross country and had the Polestar optimisation upgrade. Takes a fantastic car to the next level.

[@Lasergun74]

Agree!

[@mrpetit2]

The v90 cross county sure is a very good looking car. Volvo always made great estates.

[@TheOriginalFSword]

Great review! Have you driven the diesel? What’s it like, would you recommend it?

[@MrTribalsun]

Yes. Good powerful car. A lot of torque. If you want more power, you can install the Polestar Engineered optimisation. But the best part of getting the Diesel is its consumption. Good values for a +2 tonne seven seat SUV.

[@bsayers45]

I'm here just for the brake test Update: There was no brake test 😢

[@bhimahembram6028]

Well I'm here just to watch the design cause i love this madam 😅

[@raed.gilani]

Missing the “And I’m gonna launch it, because I’m Matt Watson, and you’re watching Carwow.” ❤

[@jorgitogaitan]

The voice assistant can change driving modes …. Keeping eyes on the road

[@alesbobek1264]

No it cannot. I tried evevything. How do you do it?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Can we all agree this is the best aging 3-row vehicle on sale? Hell maybe even ones that have gone extinct

[@stephencollins7714]

Outside of the Range Rover products, this is the best looking large SUV on sale. However it is really showing it’s age in other areas such as the infotainment and refinement. I drive a Q7 usually but had a 2022 XC90 for the day recently and it just felt old in comparison even though they are essentially the same age, Audi has done a better job with the refreshes than Volvo. The electric range in the hybrid is tiny in the real world and it is slow to charge. Seems that Volvo were ahead of the game with the 4 cyl engines though as others are now following suit, still prefer a 6 cyl for as long as they are available though. Shame that the price of the all electric version is going to put it completely out of reach.

[@adrianbulete]

Cool glasses! 😎 Funny presentation. 😋 Keep up the good work. 👍

[@juststuff531]

Would probably be more efficient with a straight 6

[@deansmits006]

Hard to say, but if you compare it against the BMW X5 45e, the Volvo is more efficient in general. 26 vs 20mpg in hybrid mode. Real world conditions apply, the usual caveat. However, Volvo did the 4 cylinder only option to make it cheaper to develop drivetrains. One basic powerplant, with a supercharged option, and hybrid option. No 6 or 8 cylinder to develop. Cheaper

[@juststuff531]

@@deansmits006 true but I can bet you that 4 cylinder won’t last half the time ls a straight 6

[@TheSultan1470]

​@@juststuff531 Debatable?

[@juststuff531]

@@TheSultan1470 what

[@DesignConceptions]

3:07 i think its for NOT choking the wire coming out of the compartment..

[@bryanramos3838]

The Market has been pretty bad until today it decided to surge. Everybody was Practically Crying then. It kept dipping. That's what you get when you feel you can navigate the process on your own. Big thank to Alexis caballero. I'm not bothered with how bad the Market is because my assests are insured due to her advice and I still receive my profits

[@Filip_Phreriks]

Hello fellow humans. It is me: also a human and not a robot impersonating a human

[@ZimaBMusic]

Timeless design this is 8 years and still handsome . It should be last for 12 years at last. Definetely a future classic.

[@Battery-Powered]

In 2015 looked nice but For some reason now in 2023 isn’t a compelling choice at this price. Unless you are a Volvo fan

[@tigerskys6810]

Wish they'd kept the split tailgate. They are sooooooo handy

[@abolfazlabouali5084]

I like this car but I think choosing a BMW instead of this Volvo is a better option. Thanks for reviewing. ❤❤💙💙

[@antonyrajeric]

What is the little hole next to glove compartment opener please

[@edimist1]

The cabin climate sensor maybe?