This update shows: The Volvo XC90 has still unfinished business! 🇸🇪 2025 B5 driving REVIEW

[@autogefuehl]

►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaMsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the 2025 Volvo XC90 facelift. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience. 00:00 2025 XC90 updates 04:05 NVH features 04:52 New suspension 05:40 Engines 08:15 Interior quality 11:31 Cockpit 14:27 Driver POV 16:23 Bowers & Wilkins 17:28 Rear seats 21:05 3rd row 7-seater 22:04 Trunk / boot 24:55 Driving B5 MHEV 28:07 Acceleration and comfort 34:49 City driving 39:43 Consumption mpg 39:55 Price and competitive? #Volvo #VolvoXC90

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey man the SUV so big heavy but no slow very responsive direct no lag no delay turbo e nice I love Volvo and this and plug hybrid the best engine

[@marufhasan765]

😊😅❤

[@michaelkaggwa4915]

this car is just 100% perfect i don't have any criticism about it

[@podge5555]

After 10 years it’s still one of the best looking SUVs

[@MrChadder007]

In fact it’s starting to elevate even more compared to the competition. Timeless +

[@noodlebs4]

True, the Volvo lineup created between 2015-2017 (XC60, XC90, V/S60, V/S90) is still for me one of the best lineup designs of the recent years. Barely anything beats this

[@limitedmark]

!00%

[@nino_kO1]

10 years ago, i am still here.. love your videos Thomas, keep going 👍

[@autogefuehl]

wow so great you re with us for all the time !!

[@nino_kO1]

@autogefuehl I really enjoy your videos , and I think its even longer than 10 years, and based on your channel, I have bought 2021 s60 model fully loaded.. absolutely love the car :)).. So thank you guys for your content and in-depth info

[@autogefuehl]

Awesome m8 😎

[@miklu26]

Same here🎉

[@nino_kO1]

@@lorins8687 nahhh, i love it too much hehe

[@simonhofmann3770]

I love it - a driver's car, not a tech gadget. Thoughtfully modernized, premium build quality everywhere, proper driver's display, real stalks, actual buttons on the steering wheel., etc. I'm just waiting for them to give the V60 or XC60 the same kind of update and I'll be all-in.

[@TuvingtonD]

A driver’s car? LOL, I’ve owned two XC90s and it’s not. It’s a good family hauler though.

[@kivriel2660]

This is the best car review channel on youtube! I actually bought a car after watching a review on this channel…

[@autogefuehl]

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[@nhlanhlastevensibanyoni4115]

Great episode Thomas, Volvo's interior is one of the most simple but best in the class

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@hypernewlapse]

it looks so good, volvo is goated

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

OK I am probably biased as I love Volvos but it's great that they offer something different from other premium manufacturers. The simplicity of the interior is very calming and I love the finishes and choice of materials. Testament to the strength of the design that it looks this good after ten years. Love this car.

[@davidnjuguna9477]

@29:29 The interior shorts under the sea are so crisp. Just enough ambient lighting; not too much so it doesn't look like a nightclub. Good clarity on the instrument cluster and centre screen. Volvo for life!

[@ahlsn7346]

Some info regarding the Öresund bridge. It actually couldn't have been a bridge all the way because the Copenhagen airport is very close by and a bridge would interfere with incoming airplanes. Also a tunnel all the way wouldn't work since ships have to pass in the middle and it's not deep enough. Hence this hybrid solution. Also the island you mentioned Pepparholmen is entirely man made. Nice review and a nice car. This looks much more premium than what the german carmakers does nowdays. But maybe that's just the Swede in me who speaks.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8!

[@GBIGBIGBI]

I want my buttons back. I don't like that everythoing has to be adjusted via the centrals creen. It is not safe to keep scrolling in the menu while driving. Seat heating, cooling, climate, etc should have their dedicated buttons.

[@hypernewlapse]

Volvo has been screen only since 2014 tho

[@dwade3202]

I was driving the xc40 for work for a couple of hours. I wanted to change the station, ac and start stop... Couldnt figure out shit and just gave up. On the other hand when theres buttons, Im done in a few secs

[@GBIGBIGBI]

@@hypernewlapse I know and that was the time I decided to rather switch brands

[@Commentator541]

@@dwade3202 This is why you have voice commands and the steering wheel buttons...

[@PartialReps]

@@Commentator541 So you can change all of that just with the wheel buttons?

[@ColdSplash]

I am in Australia and my one is a 2023 B6 with air suspension and 21 inch wheels. Swapping to 19inch rim with 245/55R19 tyres makes noticeable improvement on the ride quality.

[@jasondickens9003]

Volvo still has a benchmark interior that put some luxury and premium brands to shame. Not to mention they have one of the best seat architecture for comfort without a bunch of fussy controls.

[@mexykpietrov]

I got comfort seats in my V60 CC and I do 1000 km easily without back pain. And I'm 42 and I wake up every morning with back pain 😝They're really really good.

[@serdyyy42]

Volbo cant compare with audi or mercedes with interior or any thing

[@mexykpietrov]

@@serdyyy42 yeah, it’s much better 🤣

[@ZbyszekŁokieć]

​@@mexykpietrov True interior quality volvo>other

[@AC-el1hy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 very good joke!

[@sierratangoandras]

Amazing and detailed review! 👏🏻I like that Lia (Leah?) gets more involved now and doesn't shy away of adding some comments here and there. 😎

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@witkowskimarcin4552]

Even if this car is so old, it looks better than the EV version to me.

[@plong6246]

I'm still driving my 8 year old XC90 (T8 Inscription) which is such a joy to be in. I test drove XC90s with and without air suspension and noticed a huge improvement on potholed city roads with air suspension, but maybe the new setup makes air less necessary. I have had 2 air suspension failures (early on), so I'd love to be able to get away without air. I'd much prefer the fabric seats to the nappa leather I currently have but I've had problems with static electric shocks getting out of cars with fabric seats in the past. Would that be a problem with these seats I wonder?

[@stefang1087]

I never thought about how long time is been since I discovered your channel her on KZbin, Thomas, but I just find out that "we go a long way back" actually. Much longer than your last test of previous model of XC90 🥳🥂🍾Time flies away when in good company. I look forward to the time to come, and I hope, on behalf of all car nerds/enthusiasts that you continue to impress us with your work. 😎

[@autogefuehl]

awesome, really means a lot ! Best greetings!!

[@PratabAli]

Hadn't been on your channel for a few days. Just binge watched 4 reviews. Total duration of a Hollywood movie, but your reviews are so much more enjoyable that some Hollywood movies. ❤ the channel.

[@autogefuehl]

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[@HadrianTAZ]

Another fantastic video from the best auto industry reviewer on KZbin! Great work Thomas! We are always looking forward to seeing your most recent videos

[@autogefuehl]

Highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel 😎

[@leestefanski1989]

We are on our second SPA XC90. We love this car except for the road noise and harsh ride. Excited they made improvements.

[@olivervolin1253]

Hey, Thomas, I started following you 8 years ago. You're still doing a great job. My first video was about the VW Passat R-line 240hp diesel version. As you described it. A father's dream. Thank you. Hello from the Czech Republic.

[@autogefuehl]

cool story! :) Thanks for staying with us for so long!

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

Your one of the best car reviewers in the business! I can't believe how old this car is, but its still very modern. I just wish they had more engaging engine choices. We went with BMW's because of the B58.

[@autogefuehl]

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[@jacobthompson1465]

In America, the B6 and T8 Plugin Hybrid give more than enough, I would hope they offer the T8 in EU even if they don't offer the B6- but this version of the XC90 he is reviewing isn't here just yet either and I can understand going with something else in the meantime just because of the 10yo design on the current XC90

[@robert4you]

30:52 Greetings from Sweden! That island was not there before. It was built a few years before the construction of the bridge. It is 100% man made, 240,000 cubic meter of stone and gravel, which makes this entire construction even more impressive 😊 Always enjoying your car reviews. Keep up the great work, Thomas + lovely lady 🙂

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@absurdalny]

There is just one Thomas! :D That was good!

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@TuvingtonD]

Congrats on a decade of fantastic content, Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks for following 🙏🙏

[@shauncorney5944]

There's just 1 Thomas and we LOVE that! 😍Thanks for the review. I'm either getting an xc60 or xc90 next. Love your channel! ♥

[@autogefuehl]

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[@rajasingh5490]

Incredible review Thomas !!!

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[@BongaKhumalo-t6j]

Good job, Thomas

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !

[@Darx97]

cant believe its been 10 years already since that model was launched

[@NoobishIronSights]

Thank you so much for the detailed yet emotional review. Finally the embargo on driving impressions has lifted. Driver of a 2009 XC90 3.2 AWD here with 237,000km. Looking forward to upgrading to this generation. Funny fact, the acceleration looked exactly like my 3.2L inline 6 naturally aspirated.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Cool! you happy with the reliability?

[@NoobishIronSights]

@autogefuehl thanks for replying. Yeah, it is at 237,000km and only needs oil changes and occasional break disk changes.

[@autogefuehl]

Awesome! But that is indeed the naturally aspirated six?

[@NoobishIronSights]

@@autogefuehl yes B6324S. On paper it is one second slower than the 2025.5 B5, but looking at the video specifically the part with 90->110, it looked the same. Maybe you misread 2009 for 2019?! :-)

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

Dear Volvo - thanks for keeping MILD and PHEV XC 90, but threethings - hide rear wipper and give up with armrest, give the middle person in the middle row proper seat, as comfy other two and give us 3rd row isofix.

[@PJD_55]

The arrow on the Volvo logo points to the bonnet release 🤪

[@autogefuehl]

hahaha =) nice

[@dafa8592]

You are one of the best reviews of the cars . THOMAS please every car you review To measure the ground clearance of a car, you can measure the distance from the lowest part of the car to the ground. Anyway, tell your partner she is so Cute Thank you

[@alexmore8527]

Such a beauty of a car and without being ostentatious/looking like a twat, it's glorious! Now I just need to not be broke so I can buy one. 🤣😂🤣

[@yourobson]

Fun fact: The arrow of the Volvo badge on the grill and extending from it oblique line points to the location of the yellow hood opener button.

[@autogefuehl]

😁

[@jiikoo2000]

Commenting the air suspension option. My XC60 have air suspension, but I think XC90 have same functions. Suspension lowers car when ignition is turned off, so it’s easier to get out and in. And when parked its look cooler when it sits lower. Also while driving higher speeds suspension is lower to cut consumption when drag coefficient is lower. When using off road mode, clearance is some 5cm higher than normal setting so it is easier to drive bad roads and after snowstorms.

[@adrianhrusca4067]

The only problem with the amazing sound sistem is the car in which it sits. In a static state it sounds amazing. When on the road, even at 130 kmh, the total outside noise (air/ wheels/ cars etc) dropes the expericence at an average level. I refer to XC90 current model. True, the B&O in a4 sounds one class lower, but at high speed is much better (much better sound isolated car, double windows, gas engine). So, if you want top sound, first choose top quality car (gasoline/ electric + double windows, and not SUV), and just after that spend like 5k euros on the system itsself. Just my 2 cents...

[@autogefuehl]

interesting aspect yes!

[@bbose0001]

Would love to get this car someday. Outstanding review btw!! 🎉

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLEf42bpMano6c). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6G1f56NbtOlqNk And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKe7loOHnsSAd80 New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qXiouAbJeIiqM More and more natural materials are rising: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO2pIt7o9x7etE Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzNdHSjppaSbqc Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. Also a group of researchers and German journalists from public media could recent directly trace the connection between car animal leather production and illegal burning down Amazon rain forest: www.daserste.de/information/reportage-dokumentation/ard-story/videos/illegales-leder-video-100.html In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? Remember that animal skin leather is no different to fur, fur is just leather where the hair is still on. And fur is widely not accepted for clothing anymore, and of course not for cars. We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future. For a great insight into sustainability in the automotive industry, you can also check out our extensive documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaM The argument that leather is merely a "waste" product of the food industry and therefore ethical or sustainable has been a topic of debate, and there are several reasons why it is considered problematic and unethical: 1. Leather is a Profitable Co-Product, not a Byproduct. * Leather is not a waste material. It is a valuable co-product of the meat and dairy industries, meaning that the skins and hides of animals are sold for profit. The global leather industry is worth billions of dollars, and the demand for high-quality leather, particularly for luxury goods, is significant. * Economic Contribution: By buying leather, consumers are directly contributing to the profitability of the meat and dairy industries, reinforcing demand for animal farming. Leather adds financial value to the slaughter of animals, which in turn incentivizes the continuation of intensive animal agriculture. 2. Encourages the Environmental Impact of Animal Farming * Environmental Harm: Animal farming is a leading cause of environmental degradation. It contributes to deforestation, water pollution, and is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. The leather industry, as part of this system, intensifies the environmental impact. * Tanning Process: Leather production itself is extremely resource-intensive and involves harmful chemicals like chromium, which can pollute water sources and harm ecosystems and communities living near tanneries. The argument that leather is a "waste" deflects from these significant environmental costs. 3. Supports Cruel Animal Farming Practices * Factory Farming: Most leather comes from animals raised in factory farms where they endure inhumane conditions-such as overcrowding, mutilation (dehorning, tail docking), and often brutal slaughter practices. * Leather Sources Beyond Cattle: It’s important to note that leather is not only sourced from cows. Other animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, and even exotic animals like crocodiles and snakes are often killed specifically for their skins. In some cases, animals are bred solely for leather production, especially in the case of exotic leathers. 4. Leather’s Role in the Global Meat and Dairy Supply Chain * The "Chicken and Egg" Relationship: The leather industry is deeply intertwined with the meat and dairy supply chains. It is misleading to claim that leather is merely a waste product when in reality it adds value to the entire system. The more leather that is purchased, the more profitable it becomes for the animal agriculture industry to keep raising and slaughtering animals. * Ethical Disconnect: From an ethical standpoint, using leather under the assumption that it’s “just waste” ignores the larger systemic issues of animal exploitation. It perpetuates a cycle where animals are bred, confined, and slaughtered in massive numbers, not just for meat but also for profit from their hides. 5. There Are Viable, Sustainable Alternatives * Innovation in Vegan Leathers: Today, there are numerous cruelty-free, sustainable alternatives to animal leather, such as pineapple leather (Piñatex), mushroom leather, apple leather, and even lab-grown leather. These options do not involve the same ethical, environmental, or health concerns as traditional leather production. * Sustainability Argument: Many leather alternatives are far more environmentally friendly. For instance, plant-based and recycled materials often require fewer resources and generate less pollution compared to the production of leather from animal hides, which requires heavy water and energy consumption and the use of toxic chemicals in tanning. 6. Moral and Ethical Considerations * Devaluing Animal Lives: By framing leather as a “waste” product, it downplays the intrinsic value of animal lives and reduces sentient beings to mere commodities. This perspective is often criticized for failing to acknowledge the rights of animals to live free from exploitation and harm. * Speciesism: The belief that animals can be farmed for their skins because their lives are less important than human needs or luxury goods can be seen as a form of speciesism-the assumption that human interests always take precedence over the welfare of other species, even when non-leather alternatives are available. 7. Global Impact on Communities * Health Risks to Workers: Many leather tanneries, especially in developing countries, expose workers to unsafe chemicals like chromium salts. These chemicals can cause severe health issues, including cancer, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. Communities near tanneries often suffer from polluted water and land. * Environmental Justice: Often, the communities that are most affected by the environmental harm of the leather industry are poor and marginalized. These populations bear the brunt of the environmental degradation, even though the demand for leather comes largely from wealthier consumers in more developed countries. The idea that leather is a "waste" product from the food industry is misleading and unethical because it ignores the significant role that leather plays in the profitability of animal farming, the environmental degradation it causes, the cruelty inherent in the industry, and the availability of sustainable alternatives. To label leather as mere "waste" downplays its substantial impact on both animals and the environment, making this argument a way to justify the continued use of an ethically and environmentally problematic material.

[@feliciariego9694]

bro how lucky of me to check this vid 1 day later after you posted 🎉🎉🎉

[@MinequestLeon]

Awesome video. The seats and the driving position is something Volvo excels at (having long legs and short arms, there aren't many cars I can drive comfortably). I wish to sometime buy the car, if I'll be able to afford it :p

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers 🙏

[@svenerlandsson5211]

I really appreciate You for caring of vechicles You're testing. In this video You took Your shoes off while trying our the third row. Mark Watson at CarWow had NEVER done that 😂 Thank You for Your good journalism

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[@Corazzon666]

Thomas what Watch are you wearing?

[@edimist1]

Looking good in the Volvo Thomas. I was watching Autogefühl video reviews prior to deciding for the XC90 model year 2019. Hasn't changed much. This says a lot.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@ReverseType2Diabetes]

The new center screen looks like an ipad just resting against the Dashboard😅

[@SpankeyMcCheeks]

IMO that front end looks SO GOOD!

[@Fractal379]

🏅

[@krzysztofpoznan5226]

6 cylinder is a must in such a big car. Thanks for the review

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! I agree this is missing

[@_b_k]

quite a nice review👍👍👍

[@deltajukejoint1561]

The new transmissions are Aisin, built by Toyota. They are also used in some Lexus models. But the transmissions do require regular maintenance in spite what Volvo says.

[@Xerxes_OP]

That center screen update is straight up cost cutting, they didn't want to spend money for changing the manufacturing and full desing of the different dashboard.

[@UhOhUmm]

This whole car is "updated" just so they can say it is. Volvo wanted to drop ICE cars ASAP, but they realised that EV sales are not accelerating fast enough.

[@Kurre.]

The entire dashboard was redone… Just look at pictures of the old one and this one side by side… The vents are in a different place, the go love box is a different size, the fabric panel on the dash is completely new and the over all layout is 5cm lower down than on the old version.

[@Vilmir]

This may finally be a vehicle worth replacing my X5 F15. Great interior quality + acceptable width for parking + great trunk for a PHEV + 3rd row when needed. The previous XC90 might have already been a great replacement, but I never paid attention to it :)

[@Sal3600]

did you intentionally match your shoes with the colour of the vehicle? Looks good.

[@autogefuehl]

most certainly.

[@JMF77]

I watch a lot of car reviews online and yours is on the top of my list. And I always say this and I say it again, I really like Lea taking a bigger role step by step. She’s a real keeper. Volvo has never been a real option for me (neither was SAAB), but I have to admit that they are moving in the right direction where as the German manufacturers are going the other way with hard plastic etc. so maybe one day I’ll change my mind and choose Swedish instead.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much my friend !

[@christianolssontravels]

The øresund region is perfect for a test drive. it showcases the most important hub of Scandinavia. And so beautiful. At least in the summer. :)

[@Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

Congratulations on your 10th Birthday. So please i haven't bought an XC60 yet i will wait for the new XC60 with will likely be based on this update

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@MarinBabara]

I'm curious how the B5 petrol performs on the motorway when carrying four people and luggage. I suspect it might struggle with overtaking, especially on winding roads where space is limited. For comparison, my D4 Diesel XC60 tends to feel strained and noisy in similar situations.

[@alexeyp8864]

Thanks for and excellent review, Thomas )

[@Hercegovac.1]

The best car reviewer 👍 We are waiting for the 1 million subscribers!!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks my friend 🙏🙏

[@LolitaAlieva]

My favorite journalist from the first videos!!! lucky with the girlfriend/soulmate)))

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[@andrewmiddleton6782]

With the B&W set up you are getting the worlds best car media system with a car thrown in....not even Rolls or Bentley can match it. You find yourself slowing down so you can spend more time listening to it!

[@autogefuehl]

have to agree

[@raylipscombe5501]

What an amazing car! ...But why do so many manufacturers keep using glossy Piano Black trim?

[@garylischer2208]

Its such a dream car for me after all theses years woth The same interieur

[@Towert7]

I think for a company with a 'safety first' mindset, they should really bring back physical climate controls. Messing around in the screen is too distracting while driving to be really safe. While talking about it, I also would like the start / stop button back on the dash board and I would love to see a return of the locking glove box.

[@autogefuehl]

agree

[@edimist1]

The glove box actually locks but electronically via the infotainment screen by entering a pin

[@kinocchio]

I have to say having rented the new bmw x5 for a few days last month, I was very impressed with the display that spans across the whole cockpit ... having 2 separate displays doesn't seem that desirable now

[@TheMaxilegs]

So distracting and bad for driving. Police have started stopping people using their screens while driving as it's just like using the smartphone.

[@sidlazzar1002]

Aside from the G wagon this is the most beautiful SUV on the market ✨

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Good video 👍👍

[@6SpeedTA95]

Wire car play on a vehicle in 2025 is brutal. For short trips around town when you may have 3 or 4 or 5+ stops planned, having to plug in and unplug every time is just ridiculous in 2025.

[@abrahamgoodman536]

The gloves compartment auto open/close button is not a plus feature. Ok if it's the hood but not that box.

[@sergemuya3691]

Ahahah general seating confort got me 🫡🫡😂😂😂😂 kind of dad jokes I make everyday 😂😂

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@100M2B]

The new design is actually better than the previous XC90 both inside and outside. However, it's just too expensive to choose this over other good choices among the same class.

[@Florislaurens]

No Isofix in the 3rd row?? I would love to see you demonstate putting a todler in the 3rd row! 😂 Good luck with that Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

no isofix in 3rd row is often criticized but I see your point

[@airfrancerider]

Thank you Thomas for that insightful review. I always preferred the XC60 dash. The XC90 dash looked like one from an MPV. It was slightly better with a 'leather' cover (the base plastic was awful) but still, it looked like a big and bland curve. It indeed lacked details that would structure this massive part. The same could be said for the 1st gen. This 2025 finally delivers. Shame for generalizing Nordico but well, that's the trend. The noise level seems very low on your driving test but maybe that's your microphone's windscreen. FSD + B5 is probably the most sensible choice reliability wise. I noticed a bit of body roll when you changed lanes on the Øresund bridge (crossed it this summer, wonderful) but nothing major. I really love the new headlights and grill. The turning radius seems very good. I was once chauffeured in a XC90 around 2018 I guess, the rear seats were tight and I am small, it's like your thighs and back are crushed, better suited for children as you said. Volvo is known for keeping models in production longer than the usual 7 years. My own S80 II was produced for 10 years. More than 10 years however is a stretch but that design is so good I think it can easily last.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks keep tuning in !

[@davidbillberg2203]

The front looks great I think!

[@volvo_kristian]

Awesome review 🙌 Love the Denim Blue XC90 with Herringbone upholstery. Gorgeous spec. Overall a nice update, but wish Volvo could implement a bigger battery for the Plug-In Hybrid.

[@BeautifulKrk]

Just came from the Volvo showroom and saw the new model live. Front seats very comfortable. However, I can confirm what Thomas said about the second row seats being very high. They are and with 187cm I almost touch the ceiling with my head. Not a nice feeling at all and the second row is clearly not for taller adults. Another thing - the piano black console in the front - I counted 12 fingerprints on the black surface!! Why Volvo, why?! I asked the seller who told me that I can buy a plastic film at the DIY shop which will solve the fingerprint issue 😂😂😂. I told him that for a 100,000 eur car I don't want to go to the DIY shop immediately after picking up the car to get this fixed and if it is that easy Volvo should fix it themselves 😂

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the feedback!

[@watto7728]

Purchased our first Volvo, an XC90 B5D back in 2022 for towing a twin axle caravan after driving Hyundai suv's for many years. Will probably be our last as no diesel option, shame as it is a fantastic vehicle.

[@sasabuster]

The best Chinese car at the moment

[@eastexotic]

Beautiful grill design

[@Kudosfromamsterdam]

Thomas, you’re one of my favourite car reporters 🎉 be careful with overusing the words ‘actually’ and ‘definately’..😊

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !!

[@augdavid]

Refreshing to see a car that is luxurious and functional for families as well, without all the modern annoyances (except the ADAS systems...) ☺

[@rrnaBo]

The volvo xc90 in my country with all added stuff we've wanted was something over 100K euros... And for that you don't get what you hoped for.... No electric steering wheel, no ventilated front/back seats, no self park, and interior looks like Dacia from 2014 with "leather" upgrades.... In the driving test (we've had it for 3 days), the suspensions were afwul going from boat leaning to super stiff and so on... But the most that troubled me was payying that much for car to have interior look like 2010 grandpa style.....

[@martinliden8453]

Beautiful car…way more class then the competing Germans.

[@dnc3861]

You mean the 4 cylinder petrol engine?😂 with almost no torque.

[@anderslund3548]

I drive an early MY17 XC90 with all the extras, including the nubuck headliner and nappa leather seats etc. Have not yet found a better interior, and with the B&W sound I don't yet have any good option in terms of enjoying my ride.

[@OrionAerospaceKSP]

The leatherette dashboard being standard across all models blows my mind. Can't think of another car like that that isn't over $100k.

[@autogefuehl]

yep I love that too

[@TommiMotokosso]

Surprised to see my district in the video😮

[@Hammar89]

Imagine how good it would be if it had a diesel engine and the hybrid battery. Get 6 or 7 L / 100km on highway and then drive silent in the city

[@fidesvani]

Thomas is the best

[@franktanner1636]

Do you think we will get an updated XC60?

[@autogefuehl]

if that happens, we ll keep u updated asap!

[@bohdantkachuk8295]

"so it begins" thats LOTR Return of the King, Gangalf observs Pellenor Fields, Osgiliat and sees a beam of light, coming from Minas Morgul

[@autogefuehl]

well done!! 🙌

[@bohdantkachuk8295]

@@autogefuehl I'm the first one? I didn't even seen movie in English haahah

[@autogefuehl]

haha i think you re the first to comment that indeed!

[@bohdantkachuk8295]

@@autogefuehl hahaha nice, see you soon in comments of 5th refresh of this XC90 generation lol

[@lavespa-v7g]

Not a word about how much the car consumes during the test? Doing some research, the fuel consumption is over 11.5-12l (8.5l plant specification). So this updated mild-hybrid engine brings still no clear benefits, other than a gain of weight and an overcomplication of the engine. (Competitors Audi, BMW has more efficient engines). And in case of failure no easy fix, common garages do not touch these engines, only Volvo specialized garages can fix it. So the mild hybrid makes no sense on the B5 Version. The facelift, they bring, is a more small "style" update.

[@AdamKiwalski]

If not mistaken T8 was updated recently and having close to 18-19kwh battery? But I might be wrong.

[@autogefuehl]

gross yes, but net around 15 kWh, was updated 2 yrs ago

[@rustamshakirov1697]

It looks like a more huge restyling than a new xc90. New ex90 feels like a new car. Still, looks like the Q7 is a better family car if you don't need a hybrid SUV.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's a refresh. Volvo wanted to make all their new all-new cars BEV only. Not sure if they'll change that now that BEV adoption is slower than they anticipated. But for now, their only all-new vehicles are BEV.

[@yaizidoro4373]

This grill resembles a little the new grilles of X3, makes much more sense but not a fan at all. Just the horizontal lines i think fits better.

[@kristoffergo6973]

Looks like a really bad ass car.

[@brum_bmw]

Great video as always 😊 Please if you have more precise info about 5 seats version to share it with me. For what countries in EU it will be possible to get it because wherever I ask in CZ or DE, only 7 seats are possible and I need 5 seats version. Thnx and get us more great videos 😊

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 that indeed depends on the country specific offering

[@Fogfighter0070]

@autogefuehl Please mention in ALL future tests if there is also Isofix in the front passenger seat.

[@autogefuehl]

we try to include that!

[@bettaman8702]

I wonder if the S90 will receive a similar update ?

[@andaççevikel]

where is b6 300 ps engine 🤔🤔🤔 ı could not see any video 🤔🤔🤔

[@johan21678]

Hard to tell, in Sweden they only seems to sell the T8 version.

[@이두현-r2o]

can you tell me what's your outer brand? it's gorgeous.. how can i buy it?

[@andrasvleminckx4660]

Exterior became a bit too soccer mommy'ish, I wish they'd still offer R-design range with the sports styling and dual exhaust pipes. Seeing so many XC90's in R-design trim it's weird they stopped this range.

[@bikeomatic8005]

Perfect evidence you should never trust corpo marketing bullcrap. They will backpaddle on anything at any given time.