The Ultimate PHEV SUV? Volvo XC90 2023 review: Family test of the plug-in hybrid EV T8

Is the 2023 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid EV SUV the ultimate seven-seat luxury SUV? This one says it on the box - it's the new Ultimate grade - so can it live up to it?
In this review, Emily Agar gets to grips with the just updated 2023 Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV - a luxury plug-in hybrid SUV model that you might have seen advertised on billboards around the place, with the tag line "All(most) electric".
That's a good indicator of what this seven-seater family SUV is all about - it has a new bigger battery and can run on electric power alone, or you can use it in combination with the turbo-petrol engine, or just use the fuel engine to charge the batteries.
It's a smart SUV, and has mind-blowingly good real-world fuel economy. But at more than $120,000 before on-road costs, it's not going to be suitable for everyone's shopping list.
#Volvo #VolvoXC90 #review
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Pricing and features
01:48 Design
02:55 Practicality
11:13 Driving
13:22 Efficiency
14:57 Safety
15:53 Ownership
16:33 Verdict
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[@drdick56]

I have never heard of your channel before or heard of you before but me and my wife have ordered an 2023 xc90 recharge and out of all the reviews i have seen i loved how you covered everything. as stupid as it sounds actually showing where the child seats hook up and what they look like is a huge thing for people with kids. you are literally the only reviewer i have seen that has even shown the child seat connectors, and i thank you for that. keep up the good work.

[@mgajewski8724]

I purchased this car in November and I am loving it. With a fully charged battery I get about 29 miles in "pure electric mode" before the battery is depleted. I live in Michigan so I might get slightly more miles out of it when the heating system isn't turned on. In hybrid mode at speeds around 70 mph the battery lasts for about 60 miles before it is depleted and has to use gasoline. Then I get about 30 mpg.

[@sarahelizabeth7705]

Here in Texas, your states odd southern cousin, I'm so happy to hear that it's working so well. I've been mulling over this or an Acura. Your comment just got me to go with the Volvo

[@balisingh143]

Reviewer is so good, i like how she is talking about every little important things in detail.

[@zbynekskrampal8530]

Best and really useful review on XC90 T8 I have found on YT so far 👍

[@VulcanAussie]

Good review, great to see another perspective.

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

Great review, much love from South Africa ❤️🇿🇦

[@James-pk3yd]

Thank you for your great, practical review. The car looks awesome!

[@jmoranretana]

Great review! The car itself looks lovely .

[@newyorkerghazi]

nice informative vlog, and beautiful presenter... keep shining. Cheers,,,

[@stevenwebster7597]

Great review!

[@terrytomlinson8772]

Very good presentation

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

Such a sharp looking vehicle

[@chrisyates399]

Nearly choked at the ''under thigh support'' comment when in the back seat 🤣🤣 Otherwise fab review.

[@ColdSplash]

This video lacks a bit of balance. There are some drawbacks you need to mention. 1. It does not have a spare tyre at all. In long trips in Australia, this is a serious concern. 2. With 22 inch wheel as the only option, the ride is still on the too firm side even with air suspension when compared to Audi Q7 and other similar options. 3. Ventilated front seats are optional, even if in the top specs and that price point. 4. There is no fast charging support. 5. The rear seats can only be raised manually. Most competitors at least offer the option to make them electrical. 6. The PHEV has the lowest ground clearance and the official wading depth is only "Up to a depth approximately level with the floor at walking speed", which translates to ~215mm, compared to 450mm in other variances. 7. The boot space is the smallest of all variances.

[@L77yma]

I like the SUV and like the presenter. Great review 👍

[@nagishot]

The model in the video is not MY23....MY23 comes with android automotive

[@vc8160]

Since a Toyota Landcruiser became $165000! This is outstanding value in comparison!

[@RoninVincent]

How many kms does the battery last when in Hybrid mode? How many kms will the 1.8L last before needing the recharge? 75kms was for electric only range, what about hybrid? Thanks

[@dsfox]

In hybrid mode it will run until the gas tank is empty.

[@lungulet]

I have the 2020 XC90 T8 and we did a trip few weeks ago. On the motorway at constant 140km/h we got 12.8 l/100km. Two adults, two kids 3 and 5 years and one bag with stuff. I'm sure a larger engine (2.8 or 3.0) would get better fuel economy.

[@KPApothecary]

I wish there was V90 PHEV in the US

[@mohammadalhdrami1008]

ok after 5 yer can i sale it asimply

[@greeniris17]

Are you sure that’s a 2023 model and not a 2022? The 2023s have the google infotainment system, and Apple CarPlay is full screen. This car has the old Sensus system.

[@wolfgang1418]

It looks great, good value if you stack it up against the 180k BMW with similar features

[@rogershell2241]

Nice looking car but since when was 120k good value for a car!!

[@ubonrat8653]

Nice review, love the car would like a smaller version

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

🤔 guess you haven't heard of an XC60 or a V60.

[@ubonrat8653]

@@SterlingSigurdsen I guess your right

[@dinosaucers6704]

Outdated interior and ridiculous 22 inch rims as standard for Australian roads

[@davidtrump7598]

You can’t start the car if the charging cable is plugged in… hence you can’t drive off while on charger….

[@tonyan4121]

Hey, it is not 2023 XC90 but 2022 XC90

[@jayzr8938]

$135,000 for a car that’s 7 years old... nope

[@Innocentdude155]

Exactly. Need to update interior and change outside shape. If i get 2015 model, how will people know if its 2015 or 2023. In 2015, it was definitely ahead of time, but now we need change.

[@Innocentdude155]

Same shape since 2015. There should be some changes in interior and exterior.

[@Christoph1888]

I heard the price. I'm out.

[@augamr]

Since when is $122k "reasonable value for money"??? I don't think so!!

[@wax333]

Not many Volvo on our roads lol I wonder why

[@dirtygore]

Nobody in regional areas are running 20+ inch wheels with low profile tires. She needs to get out of the city with her reviews.

[@didixon4227]

Love the outfit dear. Amazing. Hmm

[@Dark_Vader888]

Looks so old and outdated circa 2015. 2022 V60 Recharge Polestar is the way to go. New 90 series coming soon.

[@manframed]

The new Huyndai Santa Fe offers TONS of better features for literally half the price. I suggest you learn your craft better when it comes to market research

[@garycrum6486]

We have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, it's a great PHEV! Range Rover Sport PHEV is setting a great example with 32 kWh battery pack and Level 3 DC Fast Charging capability, too.

[@davidyang577]

@@garycrum6486 starting price at 90k euro.. lo you hope its more reliable than Rover oh wait..

[@raymondgelmers5132]

Completely different level of luxury. Apples and pears and such.

[@CrumResearch]

@@davidyang577 reliability has been great, so far so good for us

[@davidyang577]

@@CrumResearch you have just brought the car but Just you wait should only take couple years for jeeps 🙂