Should they keep building the Volvo XC90 ?

[@autogefuehl]

►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: kzbin.info/door/mKVmuPc9wUlLuuhnIeP7_w ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl 00:00 2024 Volvo XC90 T8 01:18 Length, wheels, suspension 01:55 Interior: doors and steering 02:33 Seats and comfort 03:02 Cockpit and android automotive 04:47 Panoramic roof 05:18 Rear seats and 3rd seating row 07:36 Trunk / boot 09:23 Engine with PHEV upgrade 09:59 EV range plus petrol range 10:33 Driving with acceleration 15:19 Suspension and comfort #VolvoXC90 #Volvo Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@frederik7802]

Definitely prefer the XC designs over the EX designs, feels much more "car". The overemphasis on aerodynamics isn't helping car design in my opinion, so hope they will keep them in the line up for a little while longer.

[@autogefuehl]

Slight correction: The updated model does not employ a supercharger anymore, instead the stronger rear electric motor makes up for that power loss

[@victornba33]

Actually the car now is more powerful, since the electric engine is way stronger. 407 to 455hp, something like that. Used to own a 2017 T8, electric power only was too weak. This updated version fixes that, wouldn’t mind owning another one again.

[@thoringogabrielsen8808]

Yes, and with that u also get a better balanced power output ratio on front and back weels

[@chau778]

My 250 bhp T5（2017） is far more reliable than my fd's 2020 T6 300bhp, the supercharger and turbocharger break down alternately. Both are Swede made. The updated B5 does sell well with the mild hybrid system, with the inscription package. Forget the B6 dual charger version, with 14 bhp more.

[@necbal]

If youve ever been to a XC90 the answer is easy, YES

[@Sha-Ayo]

No, the reliability is awful

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

​@@Sha-Ayo after 5YO of driving - reliability of D5 is not awful, excluding power pulse hose (has been changed 2x)

[@lariosfregosoify]

Been driving one for 4 years and its the beat car I’ve ever driven as far as reliability…..I guess if you’ve never owned one you wouldn’t know

[@Sha-Ayo]

@@lariosfregosoify I've never owned one, I'm just hating people because I can't afford it. I drive a 13 year old Honda.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

No you should never do it

[@donhaynes989]

Love our current XC90.90,000 miles of pure comfort over the last 6 years. A great long distance cruiser( driving to Scotland on Friday 560 miles in one day and will feel relaxed at the end of it). Volvo please keep on making these…I’m convinced there is a good 10 years life in this vehicle which is the Swedish approach to motoring and the eco credentials will outperform any EV90.

[@ВалерийВагнер-г5у]

Вам часто приходится его ремонтировать?!

[@TheCJUN]

Volvo should launch a 3rd face-lift with an updated interior (screen), a bigger battery, etc. There is a market for XC90 and EX90 to coexist for another decade.

[@darob20]

Exactly everyone does not want a fully electric vehicle

[@TheCJUN]

@darob20 Plug-in hybrids are a good alternative if you have one car only, you make few but long distance trips, and mostly use the car for short distances (work, shopping, school, etc).

[@VolvoCarsLakeridge]

Stay tuned for more on that request 😉

[@TheCJUN]

​@@VolvoCarsLakeridge Interesting. Thank you 👍

[@melwinantony82]

​@@VolvoCarsLakeridge Is there a face-lift expected for XC90 ?

[@rootministrator]

To my eyes, glossy, polished wood is the one that looks old school :)

[@Darx97]

indeed

[@matthewfelix1851]

It’s a yes for me. It looks like a great car, profile hasn’t changed much since first gen, it’s very timeless. The ex90 is a very forced way to make electric car look more desirable and “special”

[@trapella9869]

matte wood is the best trim in almost any car imo

[@autogefuehl]

Agree

[@godofdun]

Yes, matte all the way.

[@orkunoksuz7814]

Fully agree ☺️

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Volvo has come quite a ways since the days of mostly rolling bricks (non P1800) here in the US. A coworker has the S-60 and I think it's one of the nicest looking cars on the road.

[@MrAnwarsmith]

LOVE the XC90 - it looks just as good now as it did on launch, HOWEVER from my very first drive test drive in 2016 [UK] the ride has always felt unsophisticated and lumpen compared to its competitors [driven lots of them] so I initially passed on it. AIR or SPRINGS, 19", 20", 21" wheels, make very little difference. It's probably caused by the transverse leaf spring rear axle. I owned a V90, which is the same platform, and that suffered from the same ride issues but was an amazing lease deal, and ended up loving the car, gateway drug it turns out! XC90 was always at the back of my mind and, several years later, notwithstanding the poor ride, I bought an XC90 T8 4in 2020, and love it. Great Scandi image, amazing audio system, great app, and a lovely, roomy interior for two six-foot sons, PLUS 20 miles of EV range which I use for most of my local journies. Been reliable too at 105k miles.

[@stevemaggs6781]

I own a factory ordered 2020 V90 Inscription T6 AWD (non-R, non-CC). The power is adequate. The styling in beautiful. The seat comfort is superb, particularly on long drives. With this said, the ride can get harsh on rough roads and tire noise is notable, particularly for a "luxury" car.

[@MrAnwarsmith]

Just put some new 20" tyres on to replace my factory Continentals and must say ride quality and tyre noise are much improved! I'd say 20-30% improvement, very noticeable. Still has that brittleness in extremes, but better for sure. I fitted super cheap [compared to Conti's] Mazzini ECO607 275/45 R20, ride, noise and wet grip [weather tested recently!!] all good - live in UK@@stevemaggs6781​

[@rahuljayachandran4128]

....I love the XC90 and I am glad that you love it as well, Great reviews by the way, Love your videos, keep them coming.... Can't wait for you to review something like the lotus Emira, you should review more sport cars mate cuz you are the best and we all want you to😍😃😁😁....

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@dogbsas]

Dont be mean. I LOVE Volvo. I wish they bring back the small hatchback sedan and...why not the convertible, it was the prettiest one. I do hate all electric philosophy . It is so annoying

[@Lasergun74]

My favourite car in the Volvo lineup is the V90, a gorgeous looking estate, do-it-all, super comfortable spaceship. I loooove it!

[@redwhite_040]

Large dimensions but cramped interior, lack of bootspace.

[@ALFOONUS]

@@redwhite_040 rubbish, it's not cramped at all, and bootspace is fine, i get loads in mine.

[@vampyrelycan99]

It's been a good car since its 2014 debut, but subsequent incremental updates (incl. facelifts) were not as good... For example the powertrain transition from T5/6 to B5/6 (mild hybrid) was good, but transition of infotainment system from proprietary to Ggl-dependent is not quite so. Also the scrapping of the in-center console ODD... not good either. BTW keeping the XC90 in the lineup will hope prevent customers from associating the brand with Geely......

[@vedasplantshop]

You mentioned the steering wheel, and it's being not perfectly centered, and I immediately thought of the one single issue I have with my 2018 XC90 T6- when driving in the pilot assist mode, it pulls way, way, WAY too far left in my opinion. It tends to ride the middle line (we drive on the right side of the road in the US), and I notice that I prefer to ride the right line, or stay in the center of lane, ideally. It could potentially need an alignment, as it seems to pull a bit when not using pilot assist, but at any rate, steering things drive me crazy too, so I understand your issue with it!

[@ac0pt]

I like it so much I got new one this month!

[@dash-ryan]

Yeeesss! That off center steering wheel drives my OCD crazy! You've noticed it too, Thomas! I've noticed that for years and I've asked my Volvo dealer to do a wheel alignment several times. I thought I was going crazy. Thanks Thomas for validating that I'm sane!

[@tabysetterstrom6061]

The XC90 was a lovely car to own. There were however a few issues with quality as part for around €6000 were replaced during 3 years (while under warranty). Also the drive train is not very refined and this is very clear when the car is cold (sub zero Celsius) as it becomes noisy due to gearbox lockup. Still - all in all a lovely car!

[@weirdshibainu]

All shortfalls aside (although the non centered steering wheel would need to get fixed), Volvo is still one of the safest cars on the road. After having 3 Volvo's totaled by other drivers ( 2 running a stop light , one a high speed and one a front end collision crossing a double yellow) and walking away from all but one, the XC90 will be my next Volvo.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

I saw an article stating that volvo prides itself on the fact that there has never been a fatality of any occupants in an xc90. Apparently no other suv manufacturer can boast that.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@Sly_Wolf_1 I've read the same. Pretty amazing if true

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

@@weirdshibainu 👍🏻🤝🏻Sounds silly but I'm glad it's not just me that saw the article. I've seen so many reviews and dealership youtube videos and none of them mention this really important fact, everyone seems preoccupied with gimmicks. Whilst I worry about reliability on any car, unless bought new, the safety of the precious ones in my life is paramount. Thanks for confirming.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@Sly_Wolf_1 It's not silly. I never gave vehicle safety much thought until I bought my first Volvo as a fluke. Some models aren't as reliable as they've been in the past, but all are still top rated safety picks and now are the only vehicle I'll drive.

[@kurylenkoolga1102]

Yes of course and 20 years later the volvo xc90 will look good

[@Darx97]

2:10 those people are silly, matte wood looks amazing and elegant, all car makers should offer the option but instead we have glossy crappy plastic that feels cheap and scratches just by looking at it, car makers should use more aluminium, fabrics in all sorts of places like the dash and natural wood and even matte plastic in places for them to feel worth the price, look at Genesis, their interiors are gorgeous

[@nickcapretta7219]

Yes they definitely should keep making the XC90. 💪👍

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[@3von3]

I like matte wood inserts either!

[@Akalipt0s]

i believe you should showcase the speakers and overall the sound more ... this is the best sound system on a car ! actually you are getting a free car together with your audio system . is that impressive

[@telisellinas5187]

the best design for suv

[@clarkgourguejr]

I believe that for the current T8 models, the ICE engine is turbo only, no supercharger. Fantastic review!

[@philtoni794]

A fine beautifully crafted vehicle in my view. Timeless design and great interior with an absence of swathes of shiny piano black plastic. Imperfect yes, but I'm a fan. EX90 - NO...full EV insurance costs in UK have risen 72% in a year 😱 Thanks Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers m8!

[@edimist1]

13:14 owing the T8 2019 model and no issues with reliability so far. 15:04 no issue with the steering wheel calibration for my car. 17:57 if you set in power mode you dont get the ship feeling because the suspension is stiffer. 18:43 and 19:15 if you are in power mode of course you feel more the street bumps because the suspension is stiffer. 18:50 the speed limiter intention is to save lives.

[@autogefuehl]

I didnt criticize their 180 km/h limit, just stated the fact

[@autogefuehl]

The power mode will not be used permanently since it consumes too much energy / is not efficient enough, so you gotta live with that boat feeling. Didnt say I disagree to that feeling however, its personal preference

[@edimist1]

I agree with the boat feeling in soft suspension. However adapting a drive mode according to individual preferences is customisable through the settings menu. Go to My Car-->Individual Drive Mode. So even in Hybrid mode the Suspension can be set to a stiffer setting permanently. Also the Steering Force, Powertrain Characteristics and Brake Characteristics can be adjusted for each mode to your liking.

[@mihaicioclei4802]

I had the 2016 T8 with fix suspension and was sportier than my 2023 Recharge with air suspension

[@ALFOONUS]

@@edimist1 no it cannot, it used to be, but the new models there is no individual mode.

[@pawelwoo3945]

Thank you for mentioning stres for engine during hybrid drive. I think, some recommendations for this scenario should be prepared. But, I have not seen such a guide from vendors.

[@kevinnketamine]

XC90 is volvo's biggest SUV yet it's still considered too small for the American market. volvo must keep making XC90 and ideally make it twice as big to survive in USA

[@TheCJUN]

Yes. A XC100 SUV the size of X7 and GLS.

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Always enjoy the videos on the channel keep up the good work everyone 👍👍👍

[@NotJanine777]

It’s a cracking car but not in the same price/segment as the EX90 - they should continue making this model - although it needs an update - as a lot of people are not convinced that electric cars are the future and the way to go. It’s a shame that Volvo have been suckered in to the ‘let’s replace all of our ICE cars with electric ones’ but there you go. Electric cars have a place in the automative world, for sure, but they aren’t necessarily the answer for everyone. Question: Would you rather drive your family from the centre of England to the south of France in an electric car or a diesel Volvo? I know which one I’d pick…!

[@JohnyMcNeal]

They're around 100k euros in my country. With all the issues pre refresh had (Im not informed about refresh sotuation) I would never ever pay 100k euros for it.

[@redwhite_040]

100k for a Chinese car (Geely owned) Better buy German or Lexus.

[@martinliden8453]

Still the best looking SUV, and as always with Volvos, their quality is at it’s best the the final years of production

[@redwhite_040]

The quality of these Volvo's were horrible, especially the hybrids in the first years. Volvo is no longer the "old" reliable volvo brand it once was.

[@GiuseppeGullo]

Absolutely! This is still a great car and absolutely still up-to-date and comparable with the competitors. IMHO they should continue producing it

[@Zavantas]

Regarding the seat belts and cover in the trunk: there are hooks next on the site (at the ventilation) where you can attache the "buckle tongue" of the seat belts on, so that you can open and close the cover without problems when the back seats are not in use. You can see them at 08:49 and 08:57.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 u mean the ones in the ceiling?

[@ts7902]

No, the ones on top of the side bolsters/air vents)

[@autogefuehl]

I ll recheck

[@Zavantas]

@@autogefuehl I've send a picture to Thomas where to find them.

[@autogefuehl]

Re-checked the 3rd seat belts, thanks, I found the small black hook. Impossible to see if no one told you before!

[@kramarenkomaksym]

Own one. Amazing car.

[@billurban1581]

I have the lighter, sleeker S60 Recharge, total fuel consumption since Nov, '22, 101 mpg. My last ICE got 29.7 mpg (U.S.). The engine can be easily started in anticipation of need by moving the shifter laterally (if in Hybrid mode, not if in "Pure" electric mode).

[@Redsquirrel007]

thomas.. not sure you would ever expect a 1.90 adult in the third seat of a Volvo…. Thats for children, schoolrun and football practice shuttle bussing… 😊

[@autogefuehl]

in the Kia EV9 you can fit a tall adult on every single seat, plus there is Isofix on the 3rd seating row: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKe7loOHnsSAd80

[@Konve]

​@autogefuehl It is a bit like being able to go 750 km in an electric car on a single charge. Nice to have, perhaps, but very rarely used.

[@simonc3911]

And from my viewing of the EV9 recently, it seemed just too gigantic, whereas the XC90 though large still reasonably sized and moderately styled?

[@zorqis]

While not as roomy in the 3rd row as a Sharan/Galaxy, the XC90 is fine for people up to 180 cm, bigger than the Sorento, Kodiaq, Tarraco, SMax, Q8, X5, etc. One of the very few SUVs with a usable 3rd row (EV9, Explorer and X being the others).

[@ts7902]

Hey Thomas, thanks for this updated review! I’ve been a long time subsciber and after all these years you’re almost the only one I keep returning to. I have been the owner of a 2017 XC90 and have a new one on the way for delivery early next year. I also driver electric daily but I miss the XC90 for travelling. I compared it to the x5 and even the new cayenne, but these two are so much more expensive and don’t offer more in terms of comfort. That said: 2 small errors in your review : - you know you can use the cover of the trunk if you attach the seat belts of the 3rd row to the side of the trunk ? - the updated engine-battery combo does not use a supercharger any more, the battery is used as a “supercharger” in low rpm Keep doing what you do so well!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@ДенисБолковенко]

XC90 vs new Touareg. Your opinion. Thanks!

[@TheCarGuru]

Great song on the radio, Thomas! Hello from Florida.

[@smileoftenatsea]

We have owned a 2017 T8 and has been mostly trouble free for 66000km. Lots to like about it that has been mentioned, but there a few drawback to consider. The early models have a small EV battery that gets depleted quickly, the rotors are inadequate and warp easily, the sir suspension can get a bit unsettled, the sensus system can be a bit slow. In relative terms, they are not big issues, but rather amplified by how good the car is overall. I would still highly recommend it. If they sold a diesel in Canada, that would be the one I would choose, also because of the more typical AWD. The T8 with the eAWD behaves like a front wheel drive SUV under slippery conditions, and personally I would prefer a rear wheel drive biased drivetrain.

[@jonb4248]

Great review as always 👍👌🏽

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !!

[@peterforshaw2560]

The new electric one looks amazing, hope it arrives in the UK.

[@NotJanine777]

We looked at this car but ended up buying the BMW X5 45e purely because of the rubbish 2.0l 4-cylinder engine in the Volvo, compared to the sweet 6-cylinder 3.0 in the BMW. There is no comparison.

[@MrRaitzi]

I have to agree on you. 2.0l is like 15 year old technology on Volvo what you get in performance or fuel economy. Looks completely useless if you compare to Toyota 2.5l hybrid system. That gets you 6.5l/100km on highlander only 1.5kwh battery or with rav4 hybrid 5.5l/100km.

[@ts7902]

I agree that the engine of the bmw sounds (a lot) better, but that’s about it. Power is comparable. The 45e has a horrible suspension and seats in the volvo are in a completely different league.

[@NotJanine777]

@@ts7902after nearly 3-years with it, I have to say that the suspension has been fine. Only problems we have had is a recall for some battery replacements (they lent us a 430d coupe for three weeks which was fun) and an issue with software which caused a few problems but was easily remedied with a software update. Happy to say no problems since. Overall, it’s been a good car - great for long journeys to the south of France (from the UK) and general running about. It averages about 31mpg on a long run so not too bad. The Mrs doesn’t want another big car so when the lease is up in Jan 2024 we are going to order a new shape electric Mini, although it won’t arrive until the summer.

[@vorsprungdurchtechnik5]

Volvo could definitely stand to either give this a 2nd refresh or 3rd generation until 2035. Although I think the car needs DCT on offer along with improved interior space.

[@cleckie]

The dashboard GPS now apparently mirrors Apple Maps too. They released it in an update.

[@autogefuehl]

Really? I ll try and report back

[@kgsr49]

A recent update to the infotainment system means that apple maps will display in the dashboard when a destination has been set in apple maps on the centre display. If a destination is not set, google maps will continue to be displayed in the dashboard, even if apple maps is showing in the centre display. I now have this function on my XC60.

[@godofdun]

I say make it for another couple of years but make some tweaks to improve things like chassis and suspension.

[@Mike_221]

Hi Thomas, When is the new Audi A4 B10 generation going to be revealed? Thanks!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

6:58 Thomas in the third-row seat. 😊

[@autogefuehl]

hehe

[@R1S0.]

i would take this XC90 over any new EV from volvo/geely, EX90 included. its looks and feel cozy inside (unlike ex90) and looks better outside. already 10 years old vehicle! what a great job by design team! too bad they went too much EV with ex90....

[@marcmckenzie4100]

“I hate that”, love it, I hate that too. I have an XC60, which thankfully does not have this issue.

[@panagiotispap8341]

Fellow car enthousiasts I need your input: I've been driving various volvo cars through their M mobility app (rental cars from volvo) and I have noticed that they have very bad noise insulation. Even though they are equiped with dual windows, I hear lots of noice from cars passing by, to the point that sometimes I feel like a window isn't properly closed. I wonder if this is something others have noticed or it's just the case with those cars it happened to drive. I've driven so far the XC40 B4 Diesel, V60 B4 Dielsel, V60 T8 Recharge.

[@autogefuehl]

Volvo is not bad in insulation I feel but also not top of the game in that respect

[@simonc3911]

The model tested appears to be the ‘Ultimate’ trim which in the UK at least has acoustic glass that the lower trims such as the ‘Plus’ are not equipped with. The Plus is the trim level that I have on my 2022 diesel XC90 and I’d say that the level of road/wind noise is only just about acceptable, though not helped by the fact that it has 21” rims and also as a Plus model lacks the air suspension which you get on the Ultimate model.

[@pavlo2692]

I own an XC40 2021 and yes, the noise can get quite bad sometimes. Largest I've measured was 70 dB(A) on 110 km/h on a highway. That's loud and uncomfortable to me. Quitest was in the city at 50 km/h on a soft asphalt - 53 dB(A), but who cares, at 50 km any car will be quiet :D. Currently waiting for an XC60 (delivery next year) and it'll have double laminated glass (a separate option in the configurator), hope it will help, because on the XC40 the wind noise can get bad, with which the double glass should help. Road noise could be improved with quiter tires and some aftermarket wheel arch noise treatment (I doubt it's very effective though, I'd expect 1-2 dB noise reduction at max). I'd look at BMW/Audi for more comfort, but the longer electric range in hybrid mode + that B&W sound system swayed me to the XC60

[@pavlo2692]

Would you say there's a significantly quiter car from the competitors for the same amount of money and comparable spec?@@autogefuehl

[@autogefuehl]

Yes

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

I think Volvo's ICE cars still have a home for a little bit. They just need to face lift the exterior and update their infotainment. They've been using the same set up since the late 20-teens and it really hasn't aged well.

[@olivertrauschke5556]

Ordered mine in February '24 and can't wait for it to arrive. Question around Minute 5:55: I am even a bit taller than you (1.99m); have the rear seats been in the most backward position? You can slide them back afaik. Kind regards, Oliver

[@autogefuehl]

Enjoy! Yeah they were

[@HomeCinemaJunkie]

Been driving electric for 4 yrs now, and my next car will be a XC90 T8. I was trying to fool my self really hard that 30-45min charging cues during vacation times was a fun side effect of the electric experience... never again.

[@iosdeals]

I drive now for 2 months /7500km a B5 diesel version, Plus Dark trim. Was not my first choice, but it was the best option from selection available in the leasing company. It's 5 seat version and that comes with a nagging problem - yes, you get a spare tire, and some more storage, actually quite a lot in the place where the 2 seats would be, you can hide all your little junk stuff that you lug around, umbrellas, blanket, first aid kit etc., to always have clean luggage "main area", but around the spare wheel, they just place a styrofoam cuts, it's a joke. They don't fit exactly, the cabling from subwoofer and whatever is there, is loose there, so their only fix was to just protect it with piece of styrofoam. these things produce a cacophony of sounds when you drive, it's crazy. And they way the sound travels, it took me good few weeks to figure out it's coming from there, so I had to just cut pieces of textile and stuff it all around the sparewheel to not have a brand new expensive car squeak like a Yugo off road. I don't know who configured the car, but he should not have ordered the extra 500 EUR wipers with integrated washers. They make zero difference, you just eat through the washer fluid like I've never seen, luckily the filler cap is conveniently placed. I hate leather seats, not because of "higher principles", why waste the package my beef came in, but I have the ventilated seats option which kinda negates the side effects of leather in summer. But only for front passengers, Audi offers ventilated seats in the back as well. I have love&hate relationship with Android Automotive. It's great to have google maps as native app, but - even 2024 models, no freakin' wireless connection with your phone. THe car has wifi module. So it's clearly just either volvo or google not allowing it, out of spite? Took them a long time to allow carplay, meanwhile they allow carplay navigation info to be displayed on driver's screen, but for car this size, still not supporting the self-parking features is kinda a joke, since the car had it 9 years ago. Also the trip computer, you can have your current drive and long-term, while it's a standard for decades to have one that calculates the trip since last refuel, and most of the time you have trip A, trip B. I do miss any kind oif setting/driving mode in standard B5 models, because to meet the emission limits, they simply can't, the transmission would really benefit to have a sport mode. The biturbo diesel is surprisingly punchy, I drove XC90 D5 many years ago on a trip in GB, it had much less power and higher consumption (10L/100), my average on the B5 diesel with the mhev, with about 40more hp is 7,5, and I don't drive economically. On B roads, when I dont get on the highway, on my usual errand trip of 90km with 10km in the city, I can make it 6.3-6.8, for a car this size it's rather great. I don't have the air suspension, and on the R20 I was afraid of it, but it is surprisingly comfortable. I was not able to find out if the Ultimate comes with double glazing, didn't find any mention in specs or price lists. Not even sure if they still offer it double glazed, but wind noise and road noise are a problem indeed, at least in US they still seem to offer with double glazing for all but the basic trim level. Now on winter tyres it's better, which it normally shouldn't, but OE tires were Conti EcoContact, and any of these "eco" tyres are firm and noisy af.

[@ricardoclemente3255]

my advice: don't stop doing combustion engines. The future is synthetic fuels, not eletrics

[@izzo2271]

Delusional😂

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Regarding to loads pace sliding cover interfering with the seat belts. I the rear 3rd row/boot area there are vents, on the vents is a catch for the third row seat belts, this holds them out of the way of the load space cover.

[@Montferrand]

Absolutely

[@noonehere1793]

Yes, because hybrid is the best option to bridge to an electric future, and their plug-in hybrid is a reasonable option . There still are hurdles to electric power, from charge time, range, battery composition and most importantly how the power you use is generated. If the power comes from coal fired power plants, electric cars are a moot point.

[@Darx97]

ye i still quite like the design of this thing, hasnt really aged much

[@jamiep61]

Definitely more stylish than the EX90 😊

[@fredericoamigo]

I actually think this car has one of the best exterior and interior design of all time. I think Volvo should iterate and evolve it like Land Rover has evolved the Range Rover.

[@Crazyuncle1]

Volvo doesn’t understand the U.S. market. For $90,000 we want leather and a choice between power trains. It’s a huge country with many miles between cities and we don’t want to stop to recharge for 30 minutes at the rare charging ports. We want to pull up to a gas pump and be done in 5 minutes. Furthermore, the electric grid can’t handle the green agenda. When Volvo stops making gas powered cars luxury buyers will go to one of the many luxury competitors from Germany, Japan or S. Korea. So, Volvo get off your high horse and start listening to your American customers. We love Volvos But there many very good competitors out there.

[@ALFOONUS]

Pretty sure they know more about their demographic than you do!

[@JohnDoe-o5v]

Hi Thomas. It looks there's less legroom in the rear seats than in the XC60 ! That's a surprise.

[@lukemallory7832]

If I was frogmarched to a car dealer and *had* to buy a new car, it would probably be this. But frankly I prefer all the old Volvos and Saabs sitting on my driveway..

[@edimist1]

5:28 The 2nd row seats are sliding seats so you can slide them to make more space. 8:53 The 3rd row seat belts can be hooked so they don't interfere with the boot cover sliding.

[@autogefuehl]

I am testing the 3rd row so that an adult can still sit in the 2nd row. As I explained, I let the 2nd row in that way I could still sit there and try to fit behind it. I also mentioned that you can slide the seats forwards or backwards individually but there is no use in this case because then you dont have any space left in the 2nd row.

[@autogefuehl]

Re-checked the 3rd seat belts, thanks, I found the small black hook. Impossible to see if no one told you before!

[@edimist1]

Great! Indeed, it is embedded in the AC vent.

[@frederickmiller5492]

i thought they got rid of the superchargers. These engines are turbo only now - or so I was told.

[@driver8703]

This design is getting pretty old in terms of age, but line it up with any current SUV and you couldn’t tell it. Still holds up very well and looks wonderful. Volvo has nailed all their designs, even with the new electric cars with the only real miss being the facelift XC40, those new headlights on it were a downgrade I think. Really love my pre facelift XC40, has converted me to a Volvo fan from an Audi one.

[@MrRaitzi]

As long as they sell them. However nobody should buy them without warranty as reliability of Volvo is quite low now. I would buy without hybrid system. Out of warranty battery repair bills are crazy. Mercedes charged 17k€ on hybrid battery repair on 4 year old car. 110tkm driven and warranty clause was max 100tkm/6 years.

[@autogefuehl]

oh wow

[@ts7902]

Battery in the Volvo is warranted for 8 years or 160k km. But I agree it is something extra to worry about.

[@kingneptune886]

Why don't the manufacturers let you guys keep these cars for a week or two? As much as I like your reviews, the fact that you guys don't live with the cars definitely reduces the reliance that can be placed on your opinions.

[@autogefuehl]

All-new vehicles are very rare and everyone wants to test them, so manufacturers do short exclusive events. When they are a couple of months old then we can keep them for two weeks like this one here to experience more situations

[@kingneptune886]

@@autogefuehl OK, I get you. I would add it would be interesting if you guys did a long-termer segment. Could be done by Brian or AJ since you're often busy.

[@autogefuehl]

yeah long-term is defo very interesting. I wonder if people would watch that

[@simonc3911]

Long term tests would be very useful, particularly with Autogefuhl expertise brought to bear, as the longer you have a car the more you find out about it. You mentioned the diesel XC90 in the video, which I have currently, and find it pretty good - mild hybrid system works well, and you get the best range of all the models with the benefit dynamically of lighter weight compared to the Recharge model. Drawback is that it’s not as refined as the Recharge. However, recently discovered that Volvo have withdrawn the diesel from sale in the UK, apparently never to return, and wonder if that’s also the case in the rest of Europe?

[@autogefuehl]

Not completely yet, but ultimately they are going all EV anyway

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They have no other choice. The EX90 should replace it but the EX90 is BEV only. Therefore, they have to keep making the XC90 for most of their customers that aren't ready to buy a BEV. But, to my eyes, the EX90 and especially the EX30 are much more up to date designs while the XC90 is now a classic design. Volvo needs to improve its ride compliance suspension and hopefully they have in the new models.

[@robertyoung1777]

It was never good. The user controls are terrible in my opinion. Not a safe car as the touch screen is distracting.

[@eal_ppl]

One of the desirable car that I never drove :(

[@zorqis]

Well, instead of 3 row SUVs, make more 3 row MPVs. I want a Sharan sized MPV, PHEV or BEV, and not a SUV and not a minibus (ID.7).

[@sandisz]

Than the only choice could be a Multivan T7 PHEV

[@drive5399]

Its not maximum version - no air vent seats and no real leather sets, no nubuk roof inside, etc. Its look like plus trim not ultiamte.

[@autogefuehl]

Volvo sent me the car configuration / order note and it says "Ultimate Bright"

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Leather seats are going away on top cars. Volvo won't even offer them on the Ex90.

[@drive5399]

@@autogefuehl quite strange, in poland its plus version, on ultimate you get nubuk roof inside etc.

[@drive5399]

@@benjaminsmith2287 no , they only delete diesel

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@drive5399 They announced that the sedans, S60 and S90, won't be sold after next year recently.

[@anotheran]

Volvo sells a solid mid 30k of these each year since this model first came out in 2015 in US. Makes no sense to stop milking ppl that keep buying a 8 year old design/architecture. Just like Toyota keeps milking their 2009 designed 4Runner.

[@elroz1675]

so apparently Volvo is staying true to its suspension "design" philosophy. I had a 2002 S60 and 2006 XC90 - and both had darn rough suspension for no reason - they didn't handle sporty, but their suspension was harsh. Why?

[@itsthepens]

I think it’s utterly lovely, except I HATE the vertical air vents either side of info screen. It never, ever looks good on any car, and ruins an otherwise very elegant interior.

[@vlmxs]

Inline 4-cyl is not enough for such a big car. It can defo pull, but longevity is somewhat questionable..

[@Nyperia]

Fixed glass roofs make absolutely no sense. Can't close them during the night (get the lights from the streets constantly flashing in as you drive), and can't open them when its sunny and you want some fresh air. Dumb

[@edon2005]

How do you find seats of Volvo? they are harder than GLE/X5? or softer?

[@autogefuehl]

Good ergonomics and better than merc. Bmw material as in the video however defo leading

[@edon2005]

@@autogefuehl Thanks.

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

Tomas, you speak (sing) like in the wild east - about everything you see around you

[@tennisfitapp]

In D5 version I woule buy only…

[@Rasmus3377]

I believe one or two of the large corps will die with the readjustment to electrical cars, and I believe Volvo to be one of those, unfortunately. The electrical cars are smaller or way too expensive in comparison to Audi, VW, Tesla etc. Volvo has always been a brand with cars with a large boot or wagons.

[@tarbas]

Does it have soundproof windows? Seems this car is not on the highest trim. And yes, I have the same issue with the steering wheel on my B5 2021

[@autogefuehl]

oh thanks for the report!

[@autogefuehl]

it's a full pack spec

[@tarbas]

@@autogefuehl, almost full I'd say )) nappa seats with ventilation and massage are missing

[@pavlo2692]

If you mean the Ultimate trim by "full pack", then even that wouldn't have the double glass. Double glass is a separate option in the configurator even with the Ultimate trim.@@autogefuehl

[@chuckfinley3542]

I’ve owned a number of Volvo saloons over the years. Great cars, not flawless, but reliable. But since Geeley in mainland China bought the company, any interest in owning a Volvo such as this model is gone forever. Sad.

[@victornopass1761]

I think it's disappointing. At these prices, a premium SUV must be uncompromising in terms of suspension comfort and sound insulation.

[@muelben1578]

Does the Apple Carplay work wireless?

[@ALFOONUS]

Nom wired, wireless is laggy on every car that has it and not as reliable

[@blarkdexture8899]

Much better than the new stupid EX90

[@vlmxs]

I have a feeling Chinese purposefully do not make it a better PHEV/ EV with latest technology, so it does not compete with pure Chinese brands

[@mikeyveschi2618]

Yes

[@dragospahontu]

Is it reliable?

[@andycx3189]

Sources say that there will be a light facelift to the current XC90 in 2024 so stayed tuned everyone.

[@VerbiestMarc]

De best.

[@ВалерийВагнер-г5у]

Твой рост 2, 50см? Тебе надо показывать грузовики от вольво.

[@danielericsson9008]

Sad to have to say it - but Volvo is overtaken by "all" premium brands XE 90- The model/car is old and with only one previous "facelift" EX 90- 1,259,100.00 Skr, estimated delivery time: 19-20 months NO THANKS, Volvo is not competitive, regardless of technology/appearance and price