The 2024 Volvo XC90 T8 Ultimate is a Timeless & Opulent Swedish Plug-in Hybrid SUV

I was thrilled to spend a whole week with a brand new XC90! We take a look at this 2024 XC90 T8 and see if it's still worth your look with the upcoming EX90 and next gen XC90.
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0:00 - Intro
0:56 - About this XC90
1:47 - XC90 Pricing & Trim Levels
2:26 - Powertrain Specs
4:55 - Charging & Range
5:49 - Side Profile & Wheels
6:39 - Trunk Space
8:55 - Interior Impressions
20:56 - Driving Impressions
27:27 - Closing
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[@yaseentv1078]

I wish Volvo would continue to produce the T8 variant by adding some of the features of the newer Ex90 such as a larger battery with a range of 70+ miles with an upgraded more powerful rear electric motor and pass on rear wheel steering, Larger centre screen and 2nd/3rd row seats dropping via buttons. It would be awesome

[@BernonCars]

I totally agree. Hopefully Volvo continues the XC90, but we’ll see!

[@sajidhussain3233]

You make a good video bro

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@PaNativ]

In regard to the cameras at night, the latest Volvo update to the Google system seems to have corrected this. I have an XC 60 ultimate and I agree that prior to update 2.13 the cameras at night or unusable. After updating to update, 2.13, the cameras work perfectly.

[@BernonCars]

Oh good to know!

[@pepperjohn2]

Great review and detail. Would love to see you review 2024 BMW X5 plug in hybrid (6 cylinder!) and Rivian R1S.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! I'll try my best to get a hold of those two!!

[@user-mh7su9hs4z]

Nice content! We expecting out xc90 t8 in this colour and rims. All dark theme. In Holland we have also the choiche to make the Volvo emblem the same dark theme as the window lining etc. Thanks !! Nice video’s

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Glad you stopped by! Nice, that’ll look so good!! That’s exciting!

[@duncanjasmith]

Nice review. This is the model I have except in denim blue with 22” wheels. I hear the issue with the cameras going dark at nighttime should be fixed in the 2.13.1 software update. 🎉 Like you, I’ve had a couple of XC90s and not really getting on with the new AAOS system. Some good bits but overall I miss Sensus.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Nice, love Denim blue! Interesting! I’m glad its a known issue at least. Good to know

[@jayman2631]

Great review, very clear and detail, helps with my research for my next car - XC90 Ultimate vs SQ7 TDI Vorsprung. Leaning towards the Audi, especially not keen on the single screen in the Volvo that controls everything. Keep up the good review.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you very much! Happy to be of assistance! I do agree about the screen in the Volvo, not a huge fan of

[@tomaszmarkowicz8566]

Nice and Bueatiful. Regards from Scandinavia Norway. Question - that area is green background where is that location in US.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you very much! I live in Maryland, on the east coast of the US!

[@EngineeredMojo]

I'm looking to hop on the Volvo wagon when I pick up my first EV

[@BernonCars]

EX30 and EX90 seem very promising!!

[@krissk77]

Nice Review ...🎉 have driven the xc60 diesel one in Kenya.. the engine is so quiet and fast.. just wondering how quiet the new xc90 would be... fast and no noise... in the xc60 took me about 6 hours where I usually take about 9 hours in a Toyota.. impressive...considering getting myself a volvo... hv compared it to audi.... and I chosen a volvo xc69 or xc90 in the used market ❤

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Oh nice would love to drive the diesel! Cheers!

[@michalsulicki5148]

Most important question for Volvo - reliablity. Will they be reliable? More than old inline 5/6 cylinders? I dont think so. I looks great, sure thing - but honestly, I dont think I will beat D5 diesel with 500k+ km on board

[@JJayJ]

Now that the Yamaha V8s are getting long in the tooth, would you recommend a late edition 3.2 XC90...2012-2014? Did those models also have the bad transmissions?

[@BernonCars]

I would still try to find a V8, but the 3.2 is good too! Just down on power and it can be a bit noisy honestly. No transmission problems for the later years! I’d love to review one some day.

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@BernonCarsi like the 3.2’s engine noise! But the new xc90’s have the older ones beat on horsepower.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

Hey did you ever notice the v6 rav 4 has a light thag comes on if you press the brake pedal all the way to the floor like i found out youd normaly never do it put on like a hill hold but it actually works like a trans brake you can rev the motor and it wont try and move until you release it lollll

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

I just tryed it it works

[@BernonCars]

Haha yeah I’ve noticed it in a few Toyotas!

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

@@BernonCars but is it a neutral drop or safe to do it??? It feels fine an smooth it only lets you rev it to a certain rpm just like launch control like it waa made for it lolll why would a hill hold have a exacly 4500 rpm rev limiter or watever it is when it revs higher! They really did it on purpose

[@BernonCars]

Its for hill starts so you squeeze the brake pedal and the car wont roll back!

[@BernonCars]

No idea why 😂

[@Atl404sFinest]

I love my XC90! I have the 2023 B6 Plus trim, black exterior and blond interior. The fuel economy isn’t bad at all but the tech features are a bit ehhh. The vehicle is sturdy and has a very premium feel to it. Even the earlier SPA vehicles hold up very well after 5+ years. At 60 months, I’ll probably sell it and move on to the fully electric EX90. Can’t see myself spending globs of money on something that sort of feels…dated…with questionable reliability

[@BernonCars]

Woohoo!! Nice! Yeah I agree, an EX90 would be a nice upgrade I’d say!

[@JJayJ]

What year and engine? Reliable?

[@user-ur8sc2pe5r]

It would be nice if only the noise here and there could be resolved.

[@BernonCars]

We shall see for the next gen XC90 if Volvo continues it

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

I just took delivery of a new XC90 Ultimate Hybrid here in the UK. The so-called 'top of the range' B&W sound system is junk, beware!!! It doesn't come with a fader/balance control so you can't get a stereo picture in the driver position. Overwhelming sound comes out of the speaker to the right of the driver seat and you can't correct it. A system that's supposed to cost thousands, and it lacks the most basic of sound adjustment facilities!! If I could take the damn car back and get a refund I would. My car before this was a Landrover Discovery bought new in 2016, and it had much better overall sound - AND a fader/balance control. Eight years later and Volvo are peddling something technically inferior!?!

[@ibraheemkhouri9332]

I still feel the older XC90 are better

[@BernonCars]

Oh absolutely

[@michalsulicki5148]

Mazda bro ;) CX80 CX90 - 6 cylinders, even better - 3.3L 6cyl. diesel :)

[@BernonCars]

Love that inline 6

[@michalsulicki5148]

Jezz... 90k$. I can buy small house for that. 90k$ for 2L 4 cylinder - nope, thank you. Review very good though

[@officialpoa3171]

you are in front of a green screen

[@BernonCars]

If only LOL

[@Oaky]

I went with a Q7 because the Volvo leather felt terrible. Like thin and fake lol

[@BernonCars]

I don’t blame you. The leather on my P2 feel much better

[@duncanjasmith]

Did you find this with the Napa leather or standard leather?

[@henzs.4241]

The problem with Volvo is the captain’s chair… there is no arm rest. All my cars are xc90 since 2007. 6 of them total, every one of them doesn’t have the armrests.

[@BernonCars]

That is a shame!

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

Yes, I bought a new XC90 this month, and I'm already missing my Discover arm rests - not to mention being able to pan the sound so the driver has a stereo picture. B&W and no fader/LR balance control? Hopeless Volvo - what were you thinking of??