Is Hybrid The Best Solution For 2021? | Volvo V90 T6 Recharge R Design

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Volvo lent me the V90 T6 Recharge for a week to see what it's all about.
Hope you enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
00:00 = Intro + Walkaround
00:50 = Engine
01:15 = Boot Size
02:38 = Interior
05:19 = Drive
16:14 = Conclusion

[@iandavidson99]

Volvo. Understated class. I approve!

[@alexanderberggren7914]

The Bowers&Wilkins is not just a good sound system. It‘s the best you can get in this class.

[@andrewmacleod5885]

I still think volvo are still about the only brand that their entire range is handsome looking things.

[@sammooresphoto]

I'd agree with this

[@filipesantiago2182]

You should try the V60. Smaller but still very spacious inside. And looks awesome, I think.

[@sammooresphoto]

Yeah I’m keen to try a few other models. I love the size of the v60/a4 etc

[@cireasa85]

I've just ordered mine. When i saw the 2stair boot of the e class, the lofted one of the bmw 5 series (in which i could not find a driving position at 1.95m tall) i immediately knew the v90 is the way. The v60 was on the list as well, but for a dog in the back v90 offers just that bit more. Not to mention the discounts volvo makes here in Belgium: 18% compared to 5% on the bmw..... i think volvo at the moment, in this class offers the best package for your 💰

[@Johan87577]

I’m actually replacing my C40 for this car. I love driving electric but X/C40 size is so small, v60/90 is much better. Alternative XC60 but it much more expensive than v90 here in Sweden.

[@jdubrowa]

Charming and handsome! I put one in my shopping bag maybe another year.

[@RK-or2jb]

I always preferred mild hybrid over plug in, made more sense practically. Great video!

[@sammooresphoto]

Thanks, yeah we are in an interesting half space atm. It does work if you can plug in but you are charging aaaall the time and getting 0 performance from your car if you use electric only.

[@SyTheSoundman]

I have enjoyed having an XC60 R Design for two years and I adore it. There is nothing better out there in regards to the big, luxury manufacturers that comes close, especially the interior design and comfort. I am looking at estates for next year and this may just be the answer I am looking for. To clarify, is this model the R Design Pro? Thanks for the great video Sam, it's been most helpful.

[@GG-ml3vr]

Yeah it runs on 19s

[@modrialen]

Is this car in magic blue or denim blue colour ? Thanks for your reply

[@DrBlack1987]

The storage in centre consul is limited due to the battery being in what would be the transmission tunnel. The rear wheels are only driven my electric motor

[@GIFT19JOY23]

Whats your favorite colour to pick v90??

[@bbogdanmircea]

Why is the seat on the wrong side haha? What is the acceleration of this T6 Recharge? And can you drive electrically only without turning on the petrol when it is also cold? So does it have a heat pump or at least electric AC? That touch screen only control seems to be really distracting, I would prefer actual buttons for the stuff that is used mostly like driving mode, climate control etc. I suppose it is automatic, that gear shifter area is taking a lot of space for nothing basically, they could have just put a stall on the wheel column and make some useful space there. How would you compare it to a Skoda Superb iV, is it bigger?

[@bispal]

If you want a big car that's small (tardis) and interesting try a 2003-2008 Subaru Forester. I know they are older but they have everything you need and are based on the Impreza turbo. Great cars to cruise around in and full time 4WD. Also technically not an SUV but an estate but is elevated but narrow. pano roof too :-)

[@Holdeenio]

A very handsome car 👌🏼 a bit big for my needs at 30 yrs old but if I was 40 with two kids and a dog, this would be on the list for sure. I assume if you went for a petrol or diesel model (not hybrid) then the usable boot would be bigger and the tunnel wouldn’t be so beastly.

[@sammooresphoto]

Agreed, I think your assumptions must be correct as well.

[@qlus]

I wish they brought the 5 cylinder Volvo's back but alas emissions regulations will probably prevent that. Still they nailed it with the design and interiors of the recent Volvo's

[@sammooresphoto]

Absolutely

[@lukabrankovic]

For a long time, I'm thinking that this is best looking wagon on the market, yes it is not the sportiest one, but I don't think it needs to be. One sports car like your 997 gt3rs or new gt3t and this is perfect two car garage if you ask me.

[@sammooresphoto]

I could definitely live with those 2

[@smwatson1512]

Peugeot 508SW is the best looking estate imo.

[@thomaskugler1740]

Great video! But funny: the driver's seat is on the wrong side, isn't it?

[@rocketdreamer]

Will u test soon the 2022 Model with 18kw battery and 1 pedal drive? Thanks.

[@sammooresphoto]

I would like to!

[@vtallus1]

Maybe the ultimate V90 is the t6 which doesn't have a hybrid system and is also twin-charged. Downside is that it's an earlier model like your old S4

[@sammooresphoto]

Agreed

[@chubbyfun77]

Try the Volvo v60 cross country you get the mix of suv wagon. Not exciting car but luxury and comfortable.

[@sammooresphoto]

Yeah I’d like to try that

[@1MrErling]

It's only one who talks about how the room for the leggs and feet are. For me is that one of the most important to know!!! Why does noboyd else talk avbout it

[@rpjwhite]

Try the v60 version if don’t need such a big estate. VW / Skoda have some nice PHEV estates. Cupra does a bonkers Leon estate PHEV.

[@joaocoelho7858]

To be honest the difference in practicality from both don’t differ by that much….. if your problem is size buy a used V40 😎

[@DrBlack1987]

E class estate is bigger in normal ice powertrain but the plug in hybrid has an awful humo in the boot which the Volvo plug in avoids

[@sammooresphoto]

that's interesting, I didn't realise the Volvo's managed to dodge that particular issue

[@camielb6654]

The battery is between the front seats

[@sammooresphoto]

Ah, that explains the lack of storage

[@miguelbermudez4886]

Mate where is your 812, we need content with that car

[@sammooresphoto]

It’s gone! Swapped for a Lusso

[@peterchadwick7381]

If you say 'Hey Google' in a video lots of people will get devices responding 😁

[@sammooresphoto]

😂

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

I just don't see how all the materials and weight put in to cars like these is worth it for 25 miles of electric range ... Be interesting to see an overall life environmental impact of this verses if it wasn't hybrid

[@sammooresphoto]

that's an interesting point, you do also get the benefit of the hybrid system even when the battery has run out so your mpg goes up quite a bit. I got nearly 50mpg in mixed motorway and town driving starting from a dead battery.

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

@@sammooresphoto ah, ok ... But how does that work 🤔

[@norbertmayer7005]

@@JIMMYHIBBS1 Recuperation every time you let go of the throttle. It charges the battery. Then the electric engine will help you out at slow speeds which is where you have worst gas mileage. And it seamlessly goes over to gas once you go over a certain speed.

[@evdb8005]

We found the first human being that doesn't find the Volvo seats comfy

[@danieledwards9856]

The seats aren’t as good as they used to be.

[@Nickoboss29]

Ah yes, flying brick

[@GG-ml3vr]

I love mine but if your large shall we say those bolsters will destroy your thighs

[@loviicc]

I Sweden we drive horses so instead off cars

[@FiRem002]

"no"

[@systemler44]

55k worth of car

[@andersnielsen6044]

£125.000 !