Is the 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge an ELITE Luxury SUV?

[@mementoscuderia833]

that interior is gorgeous.

[@KuyaArbee]

KIRK! coming in clutch with Volvo! Life is SHORT! ^_^ good to see you expand reviews to the swedes

[@KirkKreifels]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@kristians2704]

I can’t believe this car came out in 2015, it looks more modern than some cars that came out this car

[@OrionInception]

Not going to lie...that interior is gorgeous.

[@stewartstarling2309]

I own a spa Xc90 T6 R design but I’m replacing it with the GV70. I’ve been a Xc90 owner since 2005 and the Koreans have stole my heart!! Excellent review Kirk ❤️

[@KirkKreifels]

Let me know how your Genesis experience goes!

[@mohamedalihebboul2214]

Gorgeous XC90 the best european brand, in my opinion. Very nice review in very nice places. Keep going Kirk

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks much Mohamed!

[@alexkendrew8762]

Ur reviewing Euro cars now? Great to see Kirk!

[@vampyrelycan99]

Just the Volvo, according to him

[@KirkKreifels]

Slowly expanding... Really just covering car brands I'm interested in :)

[@gregdixon3797]

He started in Japan and expanded to South Korea. Now he’s moved into covering some Chinese cars like Volvo. All very logical.

[@vampyrelycan99]

@@gregdixon3797 Not exactly. He didn't mean to cover Chinese products except that the Swedish brand is being controlled by a Chinese parent company. I'm pretty sure Kirk will still look up to Volvo as Swedish, not Chinese......

[@alh06]

I'm allergic to wool so definitely would swing for the leather if I wanted a crossover.

[@christopherrmcg]

The flashing road sign can be turned off, and the Bowers and Wilkins is still the best sound system in this class. Maybe the Sound Settings plus the Sound Experience settings Or your source eq was off. It’s better than the $5000-6000 options from Audi/Porsche/BMW. The camera button is on the left side of the infotainment.

[@KirkKreifels]

Hi Christopher. Thanks for weighing in. I am able to disable the road sign information, which removes the speed limit indicator...it doesn't seam like you can keep the speed limit indicator intact without it blinking while traveling over speed limit. The sound setting I discovered was for concert hall during my review - not my cup of tea. I enjoy the individual concert setting the best. As for the camera button, I still would much prefer it to be physical rather than flipping through the infotainment. But I agree that flipping through might be slightly quicker than putting the car into reverse just to see the camera. Thanks and I hope you chime in on upcoming Volvo coverage!

[@alengreen589]

I like it very much, thanks Kirk for the review.

[@KirkKreifels]

My pleasure!

[@mavsguy842]

The Bowers & Wilkins sound system is worth the money, IMO. If you have high quality audio, you will hear instruments and details that are simply not decipherable in nearly all other vehicles. I recommend downloading a couple of songs and trying the Harmon Kardon back to back with the Bowers & Wilkins.

[@KirkKreifels]

I discovered the setting was on music hall which I didn't enjoy that much. Later I tested studio and solo concert which was much better.

[@mavsguy842]

@@KirkKreifels Concert Hall sounds pretty bad on many styles of music, and even worse on spoken word audio, such as podcasts. I think it’s kind of a gimmick.

[@rainhopper8694]

Keep it up Kirk love these cars reviews

[@KirkKreifels]

Hi! I'm happy to keep making them! Thanks for watching

[@df3555]

This design is beautiful and timeless. It's worth mentioning a completely redesigned XC90 is coming soon and will be built in the USA at Volvo's Charleston factory.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes - and it will have a fully electric variant too

[@devan271]

@@KirkKreifels it will only be electric and it won’t be called the xc90 it will get a name like a child. The old model xc90 will be the one continuing to sell ICE motors.

[@matthelms4167]

As a multiple Volvo owner (XC60, XC40, S60), and usually having at least one in the family since 1994, I can say the ONLY way I’d suggest getting a new one is to lease it. You don’t want to own one of these things outside of warranty coverage. They’ll also cover the maintenance for 36,000 miles. Volvos are really hard on tires and brakes. You’re lucky to get 25,000 miles out of a set of tires, and it’s common to have to replace the brakes by 30,000 miles. On my XC60, I have 22,800 miles on it and I’m on my 2nd set of rotors. Nobody makes better seats than Volvo - it’s a comfortable vehicle to travel in.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

2:06 Wait so removing every possible button and gauge and replace them with screens has drawbacks 😱

[@anfedeco]

Kirk, the bottom camera is in the first menu. Depend on the configuration could be up or down. What do you think about a MDX in comparation with the Volvo XC90? I have one T6 and I am so happy with it.. Bur it’s time to change.

[@KirkKreifels]

MDX has way more space. Also the advance package on the MDX matches up well with the t8 inscription.

[@anfedeco]

@@KirkKreifels what about the power? My Volvo has a T6 with polestar package 333HP aprox. Is it comparable with the MDX?

[@jeromep3182]

Sooo beautiful I love it and wool wow I would stay with the leather too probably easier to keep clean

[@bg693]

What systems would you compare this to that’s worth the extra price premium in comparison? This system in the Volvo has been praised by several as the best or one of the best under $100K.

[@KirkKreifels]

The setting I found out was on concert hall which made it sound echoey. It does sound much better on studio or individual concert. Still don't know if it's better than Mark Levinson or ELS studio.

[@Schaden81]

I'd be interested to hear your take on an XC40 -either gas or Recharge model

[@KirkKreifels]

Me too!

[@georghillgruber6034]

Can you test the S90 + the electric XC40.

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll see what I can do!

[@mavsguy842]

Which drive mode were you driving in? We have an XC60 with 20” wheels in Omaha, and when driving a loaner XC90 (no air ride), the XC90 was noticeably smoother than our XC60. I chalked that up to the longer wheelbase.

[@KirkKreifels]

I was in hybrid mode the majority of the time.

[@mavsguy842]

@@KirkKreifels Sorry, I meant were you in Comfort mode? The little roller behind the start button switches modes. I wondered if the air ride responds differently in different modes.

[@chiemekaa]

Years from now, this XC90 will go down as classic, maybe even nostalgic in design like the 240 series. Not sure how the infotainment screen will hold up though since every function is embedded.

[@JohSno]

If you'll have a chance, Polestar 2 would be interesting to hear what you think.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

This is a very fair assessment of the xc90. The car is brilliant and well built. Maybe it shows its age in terms of interior volume. But the big issue is the ride comfort. While it is very smooth, almost hovercraft like on good pavement, it gets flinty-ish on rough pavement or sudden bumps in a way a lot of other cars do not. You can play around with tire pressures to relieve some of that but it's not a totally relaxed ride. And it isn't even that it is that firm. It's firm-ish but there are firmer cars that are still comfortable over pavement imperfections. It's something that is true of most Volvos. I actually found the regular Polestar 2 without the performance pack to soften the bad bumps and manhole comforts better than the big, more lux-riding Volvos. Although the suspension feels similar, the Polestar feels more composed and the intrusions aren't as noticeable. But, this is an older platform. Maybe Volvo improves it with the EV Embla. I sure hope so. But, I'm since this has been an issue generation after generation, maybe Volvo just needs to hire some suspension engineers to figure out what the issue is. The cars don't ride uncomfortably overall. Just over certain types of pavement, you notice more than you should momentarily and it spoils the lux feeling of the car.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

You forgot the depreciation on these things. The depreciation is almost as bad as the German makes.

[@kristians2704]

all luxury cars depreciate very fast. I don’t think the people that are buying a $60k new car will care if the car depreciate 50% insted of 55% in 5 years

[@trdrav4]

Love the wool seats

[@Sir_Gizmo91]

I know Volvo now limits its cars to 112mph, is there a way to go around this? Maybe disconnect it to speed up more.

[@luzmmontero1237]

Kirk we appreciate all you do! We need more information about you for the new 2023 concept of suv completed electric Volvo! According to comments is a real intelligence car 😇

[@KirkKreifels]

I've shared all I know about it in the video I uploaded last week. Once I get more info on it, I'll share. Thanks

[@johnlamers4762]

Great review. I agree that the 360 view needs to be a separate button. Great feature that could be even better if they did that. Very disappointing to hear about the reboot issue due to heat as I live in Phoenix so that would be rebooting every day for me from May-August, 😂. The 2022 is supposedly even better on the e range. New to the channel. How tall are you?

[@Blank00]

Which Volvo model do you think will be the last one with any gas engine?

[@KirkKreifels]

Ooooh S60 since it's made in USA

[@luzovich]

I have concerns about the long term reliability of the XC90. Range is too short on battery only. I'd just get an MDX for 2/3 the price.

[@KirkKreifels]

MDX type S for less money and will ride and handle better...more room too! MDX is a great vehicle for the money...sadly no hybrid 😑

[@vampyrelycan99]

I wonder if there'll be a B8 model in the long run? Personally I dun like the B5/6 update either as engine output has been decreased by some degree, but would still settle with the B6 R-Design if I had to get one, also to reclaim the center console ODD (hybrid models can't even specify this ODD al all)... Also what about the AWD capability? Any chance to run some roller tests?

[@rishinarang9966]

hey kirk, any info on the xc100?

[@KirkKreifels]

It could very well be the Volvo electric concept recharge we saw last week..but won't be called the XC100 anymore I don't think

[@rishinarang9966]

@@KirkKreifels, do you think that they would make a full-sized SUV? IDK maybe an x7/gas competitor. There was speculation surrounding that.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Where is Volva made ? China ? Canada ? Sweden ?

[@georghillgruber6034]

USA ,Sweden, Belgium and China.

[@vampyrelycan99]

Sweden I believe... but soon to be made in the US as the company also has a plant in SC since 2015......

[@KirkKreifels]

This XC90 is made in Gothenburg, Sweden.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome

[@robertehlers3757]

In addition to those wool seats, Volvo demonstrates its ignorance of hot climates by putting a very thin shade that doesn't fully block out the sun on that panoramic roof. Definitely not good in Florida.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

I love the xc90 but Lexus rx and mdx gv80 are better.

[@mementoscuderia833]

Gv80 might be but the rx and mdx're worse compared to this car

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

@@mementoscuderia833 how that's the case. Lexus rx and mdx both offer 7 seats and v6 engines. Rx and mdx offer more space and stand kit. Both of the brands rival Mercedes-Benz and BMW with more success than Volvo

[@kristians2704]

the current rx def isn’t better

[@KirkKreifels]

MDX rides like a DREAM compared to this XC90.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

@@KirkKreifels spot on boss

[@cyrilthomas9730]

Volvo interiors are some of the most gorgeous, rival Mercedes in design and BMW in quality

[@r.i.peperoniiiiroh9625]

driven one feels like driving a bed so soft suspension but the steering feels so unatural i think its electronical....

[@andreybrovkin1294]

Friends bought an XC90 5 months ago and it fell apart lol, moonroof leaked, rear passenger window leaked, hot air duct got stuck open permanently on one of the vents, looks kinda nice do

[@alengreen589]

in Germany cost this very nice Car with tax and all the nice goodies 126k $, yummi.

[@KirkKreifels]

WHAT? That's insane!

[@alengreen589]

@@KirkKreifels yep thats Europe, the USA is for Germans or European Petrolheads like paradise.

[@davidthomas7651]

sorry no interest in Volvo

[@r.d.9399]

In ten years they'll want $150,000 for this overpriced monstrosity