Volvo EX90 Full Tour! Detailed Look At Software, Space, Interior, Powertrain, Battery, & Much More

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Still cant get over how beautiful this car is!!!!!

[@ShelleyFrank-qh5or]

Still can't get over how good this is!

[@SparkySho]

Quality thorough review

[@rinksdinks]

EX30 was also launched with beta release software so Volvo appears to be consistent with the EX90

[@ClarionCaww]

Apparently the EX30 is riddled with issues. I'm on a FB group as I was considering buying one but am happy I didn't now based on the frustration 😮

[@wuchengranschiiet9992]

Wow imagine pulling away from a nice restaurant after dinner with this. It is night. You put on some delightful music and whoft home effortlessly. This seems like such a nice place to be in.

[@mikemoros]

The EX30 has special illumination configurations (like forest or sunrise) so that would cap off your picture nicely if this had it too

[@Harhawink]

and then you hear a loud *thump* - You just hit someone in the dark because you have none of the safety tech you got promised with.

[@carbonx15]

"hearing aid beige" - so good. I laughed out loud.

[@srl0003]

Looks great! Designers killed it! 🔥

[@EcoThink2024]

Been waiting so long for this. Hope you can drive this soon. Looks amazing!

[@tino5271]

Looks like Kyle was doing donuts in that EX90.😲😄

[@Skittles20Candy-k2h]

I have a preorder placed on this car to replace my XC60! Can’t wait to configure this thing!

[@vickykennel7414]

Just get a Lucid Gravity

[@Carfan678]

@@vickykennel7414 This thing will probably be on the roads for 2 years before we see the gravity production ready 🤣🤣

[@cbotten106]

@@Carfan678 Let's hope not. Would be real shame but it seems like the slow rollout has become the rule in EV-land these days, especially on these luxury brands.

[@nicholaskolnik6458]

Nothing about this video made me regret getting the EV9 last week, I thought this car would be a game changer but it's just not there yet. Thanks for all the great content.

[@Checkmate025]

What specifically makes you say that

[@EcoThink2024]

FINALLY, Thanks Kyle!

[@ger5881]

I going to order one, what a car!!!!!! And what another superb view!!! Thanks Kyle and Jordan

[@samcoolply]

For people wondering about the trim levels. There is a Core trim level that's below the Plus one. Difference is that the Core comes with a generic audiosystem, not a premium Bose one, less/worse interior lighting, dark matter panels instead of the wood ones (basically cheap plastic ones), generic floormats instead of premium ones, dual climate zones instead of 4-zones and no cabin airfilter which I find really confusing especially because that's apparently to Volvo a big feature of the Plus trim. Also no heads-up display, manually controlled steering column instead of an electric one, 5-seats instead of 6 and 2-way lumbar support instead of 4-way for the front seats.

[@johngaudet6316]

No Bose in Volvo's, Harmon Kardon or an AMAZING Bowers&Wilkins system.

[@itslucien]

@@johngaudet6316That’s true for the current SPA cars but the EX90 model has Bose instead of Harman/Kardon

[@TejasPadekar]

The Nordico seats are ventilated. 🙂

[@s2hill]

I always get a kick out reviewers complaining about software mirrors and steering wheel and like the windows. I don’t think most owners change mirrors and steering that often. It’s seriously a non issue for me and my family since you have profiles. The window switches maybe silly and dumb cost reduction but again I just don’t know how often you’re rolling the rear windows down from the driver. Guess everyone is different. But if people are in the back - THEY roll down the windows. Great thorough review though and appreciate OOS deep dives.

[@CrissPons]

They literally invented the seat belt in 1959, and made the patent public, so that every car manufactures could implement it without paying royalties.

[@mavi57]

the 3 point seat belt......

[@cbotten106]

@@mavi57 People always forget that last point.

[@elde667]

Freakin’ awesome…..well done guys! Didn’t miss a second of this deep dive. Can’t wait for driving chapter.

[@experimental_av]

Me: Man this is big, not sure it fits into my parking space. Americans: It’s nice but it’s so small.

[@MykolaDzham]

I know it won't fit in my garage, which is enough for the current Peugeot 5008 7 seater ...

[@experimental_av]

@@MykolaDzham My limit is a Volvo XC60, else i gotta move some walls lol.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Yes, murica 🤦

[@WardorOfLandroval]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks!

[@TheoPhilpot]

This thing looks spectacular

[@MayurBirari]

@20:26 The Lucid Gravity is actually smaller in length than the Volvo, yet has space of a full size SUV.

[@Wasabi9111]

I was hoping to be the ex90 as a 6 pass family vehicle. But the lack of interior space / legroom is a no go. I’m hoping the gravity will actually fit 6 pass comfortably.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

​@@Wasabi9111mercedes EQV

[@cbotten106]

It looks more like a wagon though. This looks just like a conventional SUV.

[@Jz-fj5ki]

Loved the way those projector headlights popped out...

[@jesbecker2325]

The online order has the option to change the material which adds ventilated seats. Similat to the Polestar ordering

[@borisspasic011]

It was my pleasure meeting you and Jordan at the breakfast. Excellent review .

[@WinnieTheThew]

Love the shirt and no hoodie, Kyle

[@skshi439]

Great car great reviews. I ordered my polestar 3 several months ago and will try this car three years later. I think this car is more for a family car with more space than polestar 3. Love Volvo and polestar.

[@Quinton0520]

This is definetly beautiful!

[@michabedynski3978]

You need to push two button at once to program the rear hatch. ;-)

[@paulwinter9672]

Great video, so much detail in the info. Looking forward to the driving video.

[@jjxu2999]

It’s so funny that you mentioned it but whenever a Volvo drives by my husband and I would look over at its dashboard and check if it has Bowers. And we can’t say enough how much we love the B&W speakers in our XC60. We would turn up the volume and rock in the car and the side mirrors start to vibrate lol

[@nathannnathan85]

same, I love my Bowers in my s90. looking forward to a possibility es90

[@johngaudet6316]

I've got B&O in my 2020 V60 CC. Crank it up connected to Spotify and it's like a sound orgasm. 😂❤❤

[@aronasu505]

I reserved on the first day this car while having a 2021 xc40 recharge. My lease was coming due earlier this year so I leased a BMW IXm60 since the EX90 was still not released. BMW is offering great incentives on this car BTW... I configured my EX90 last week up to 100k and it still doesn't come close to completing with the BMW IX in anyway. I canceled my EX90 pre-order.

[@PhilKulak]

Burning 300 watts (I'm wrong, 133!) for 3 days, before cutting the power, breaker style (so that, I assume, you can no longer interface with it at all over a network) is what kinda did it for me. Cancelled my reservation and scored a crazy iX lease. That means that if you road trip somewhere, roll in with 20 percent, or whatever, your battery will be dead in a couple days. I can't buy (or even lease) a car based on what it will be later. Who knows what "later" is. EDIT: Also, this car is showing 243 miles at 100% which... is not great. Probably worst case since it's a press car, but still.

[@Knnnkncht]

Good decision on the iX

[@erik....]

Where did you get that info and numbers? They say less than 3% per day which is at most 3.3kWh per 24h which means 3300/24=139W, not 300W.

[@PhilKulak]

@@erik.... Thank you! I have no idea where 300 watts came from either. I did some napkin math when I got the email, but never double checked. I edited my comment.

[@italianovero220]

@@PhilKulakwhat kind of lease deal did you get?

[@PhilKulak]

@@italianovero220 860/m for the 50, nothing down. People have gotten better, but I’m very happy with it. I pulled the trigger because, unless Volvo goes crazy with lease deals right out of the gate, that’s hundreds less per month than if I kept my reservation.

[@geraltofrivian516]

“Very crowded segment” only 6 vehicles lol. This is compared to the 40-50 ICE vehicles

[@animeXL]

So Kyle, do you prefer the Bowers & Wilkins in the EX90 or the KEF Reference in the Lotus Eletre?

[@cbotten106]

He said best sound system so that implies, to me at least, B&W is superior.

[@BabyKermit_]

21:15, in south europe there is a RWD version. 205 kW, 0-62 mph in 8,4 sec.

[@ruztee]

That is a really good car. Super safe, as always. Need one for my family.

[@BabyKermit_]

Is the ride height adjustable or is it fixed?

[@hott0017]

μg is a unit of mass that is equal to 0.000001 grams. μ (pronounced micro) is a prefix for 10^-6 and based on the Greek letter Mu. You might be more familiar with other prefixes such as kilometer (1000 meters) or milligram (1/1000th of a gram). m^3 is meters cubed, and is a measure of volume. O3 is ozone, which is good at high elevations like the stratosphere to protect the surface from UV radiation. However, O3 is also a manufacturing byproduct and can be a lung irritant when inhaled in high concentrations. Ozone is a strong oxidizer, which is why it works well to neutralize cigarette smells in your e-Golf. So the car was detecting 126 μg of Ozone per meter cubed of air which is equivalent to about 65 parts per billion (ppb). US EPA and OSHA have different standards, but less than 50 ppb is generally considered safe. It makes sense that the car seems to be calling >50 ppb as "poor".

[@iMaxPatten]

Volvo took some notes from Tesla for vehicle release strategy

[@cwang9915]

This explains why I saw a bunch of CHP escorting and filming Volvo EX90s on Saturday next to Pelican Hill

[@petercaires9276]

1:31:23 This is one of the switches I enjoy on ID.4. I go off sound. One click for front. Two clicks for rear. Allows me to adjust windows without looking. Thank you for the video. Probably will try to talk my mom into trying one.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

For Canada prefer the front bias especially with our long winters and steep grades in BC passes, better to regen on the front Axle to maintain stability.

[@heyramineni]

Polestar 3 is in a whole another level.

[@cbotten106]

But this looks more conventional and has Volvo brand cachet. That will move the iron, er, rather electrons.

[@BabyKermit_]

43:27, Cooled seats will come in Norway atleast with the MY2025.

[@lukasmurmann625]

I see a lot of negativity towards this car in the comment.. If this car isn't for you, and you maybe feel something else is, that's fine. But this is its own thing, it's a luxury car first, and it probably drives amazing. No need to hate, this is great in many ways, and hey, you don't have to buy it!

[@Wasabi9111]

The problem w this car with all the delays is that there’s nothing class leading. I’m hoping the lucid gravity will provide the functionality for it to be a good 6 passenger family vehicle, which this is not.

[@skshi439]

1. The ventilated seat will available for Napa leather seat option. 2. The wireless phone charger has cooling fan, in your video,the hoses on the charger is fan holes. It says in the car instruction manual

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvo will not offer any leather seats in their all-new designs or their EVs. Only the older hybrid models have leather seats.

[@cbotten106]

@@benjaminsmith2287 Yep, Volvo has stated no leather in this. Leather is Polestar 3 only is how I heard it.

[@skshi439]

@@benjaminsmith2287 Yes, not real animal based but feel and looks like leather, Volvo named it Nordico and it has ventile seats. You can design your own on Volvo's website and you can see this option.

[@skshi439]

@@cbotten106 Yes, not animal based leather but looks and feels like leather, Volvo called it Nordico and when you choose Nordico seat, it will include ventile seats.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@skshi439 Yes, they have the Nordico but unlike Polestar, who are using Nappa leather, Volvo is going with no natural leather anymore in their BEVs. They still have it in their older gen hybrids however.

[@Theresnosequel]

34:16 Is that an extra rear camera for when the rear hatch is open? Under the “will it fit” badge there is black unit with a circular thing in the middle that looks to be a camera lins. Thanks for the exciting video!

[@Gustis40g]

It is a torx screw, nothing more... T25 to be exact.

[@JustinMarden]

Where did the tire marks in the parking lot come from, Kyle? 👀 😂

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Fujk me this car is nice nice!!! The car is perfect for 7 big people ! Already tested that at my work. Where we most times drive around as teams. You can push a button in the car and it will drive on all 4 wheels.

[@volvo_kristian]

Great video 👍 As far as I know there's a difference in powertrain distribution between the two versions. The Twin version are primarily front wheel drive, but can engage the rear motor on command. However the Twin Performance are primarily AWD with a rear wheel biased. That one can additionally disconnect the front during coasting 👍 Did you get different information? Regarding the sun roof, there's a optional manual cover that you can click into place. Should be electric.

[@ChelseaMin]

My dream car❤

[@SmokingCrop]

o3 is Ozone.. They should probably just label the full names or those that don't know 9 stops isn't excessive on a 20h ride, that's 2h+ per stop, which is the recommended timing for taking a break.

[@느낌표-t1l]

that orange reflector for US version is purely disgusting

[@salamov963]

Ikr euro spec is the one.

[@StevenSandhoff]

@outofspec hi guys. FYI O3 is ozone. At ground level is a pollutant. Also I have heard from another review they don’t have an overt dog mode but they do have an interior motion sensor that will turn on climate control and ensure interior is within a “safe” range whenever something is detected. I heard it was supposed to be able to detect a child left so it should be pretty sensitive. Hope that’s helpful.

[@Per.Norberg]

LOOKS amazing... I'd get it over the Model X or R1s if I could afford one.. :)

[@jesbecker2325]

Thank you Kyle and Jordan for another great review. I just cancelled my Polestar order and switched to this. I have Volvo local and not Polestar.

[@vosch8886]

Does newest version of aaos has android auto?

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Yup, Volvo fan 👌

[@josephtornello5261]

Re battery voltage: Our xc40 recharge according to car scanner is at 430V at 80 percent.

[@cordkretzschmar5693]

So nice and entertaining to see you doing this ridiculous long review, watching beside i am not even interested in this car.😀 Thanks to Kyle and Jordan

[@Josh-179]

It may be crazy to say but the KIA EV9 has this thing beat in so many ways for much less money. More space and utility. Even expected features like ventilated seats and sun shade.

Can not agree more! Not really feeling drawn to this at all, even if it was cheaper.

[@Kurre.]

This actually has ventilated seats, a lower trim with RWD is coming and 800v will be added for MY 2027… The EV9 isn’t even comparable imo… it’s like comparing a Kia Sorento to an XC90 which no one would do

[@lukasmurmann625]

Yeah, and the EV9 also has the Porsche Cayenne beat in those areas. It's a whole other class of vehicle, and also, it's called "options".

[@iantelinside]

The Koreans kill it in terms of features. Having said that, as an Ioniq 5 owner, I'd say the feel of a Hyundai/Kia is certainly overall less premium than a Volvo.

[@richardhale2117]

I get what you're saying, but I've owned Kias and I've owned Volvos and they really are not comparable. If the Kia is "good enough" for you (meaning you're satisfied with it along whichever dimensions are important to you) by all means get the Kia, it's a lot less expensive as you point out. Regarding the EX90 specifically, I wouldn't touch it for a model year or two, no matter what. But once it's fully baked I bet it will be an awesome vehicle.

[@TravisLusk]

Re: The missing features being a "deal breaker"...have you considered that you are not only paying full price for features you expected to get, but are not (yet)? Actually, you are paying more than the initially advertised price for features you didn't get. You should get a monthly payment credit for the missing features until they are shipped. You've been paying full price for a Cyber Truck with Autopilot...without having auto pilot. Crazy.

[@Simplyveej]

Does it have those decorative lights that shine on the floor at night when you open the doors?

[@MonkeySmart12325]

EQS Face lifted is 118, not 108. Total size of eqs is 120 and usable launch spec 107,8 then 108 and now 118.

[@zeedustrakok]

In Europe you can also get a single motor version. And a basic core version. The eX90 already has a one year delay. They need the sales, so they decided to start the deliveries. For the VW group: they did launch the ID.3 early with bad software. They waited for the PPE architecture cars. Hence I got the BMW i5 over the A6 (since it wasn’t available yet). As it currently sits: The Audi A6 etron performance avant comes to 100k Euros (very well equipped), is a lot more efficient and chargers better. The EX90 twin (non performance) ultimate (without bowers and Wilkins) on 20” (with optional air suspension here) is 112k Euro. Seems fair, but I have 2 more years to choose again. The only thing is: I don’t really need the space or the seats, but I like the comfort. On the other hand: I did see a teaser of the Volvo eS90.

[@andrejensen9002]

Really want to know how this drive compared to Polestar 3. Have both in order, but have to pick one before I get to drive the EX90. This or Polestar if you only need 5 seats?

[@JabbaFanzz]

oh let me tell you right now. If you dont need more seats than 5 and the cargo space of the ps3 is enough for you, It's ps3 all the way. Granted, we have not driven the ex90 yet but the ps3 shines with performance driving especially with the handling, It is one of the best driving large EVs. And it looks more special although that's highly subjective. But cargo is limited in ps3 i have to admit

[@andrejensen9002]

@@JabbaFanzz Agree. The PS3 was really nice to drive, better than expected. We probably need bigger cargo space two times a year, but thinking of buying a Thule Arcos Box to take care of that. Cargo space was the reason for ordering EX90 in the first place, but backseat space and the driving dynamics of the PS3 is really convincing.

[@GlitterGuru]

I’m also a neurotic Kyle who checks to see if a Volvo is specd with the B&W system 😂 the EX90 is growing on me, despite having a rocky launch (hopefully it’s more complete than the EX30). Although I do still think the XC90 is a more handsome vehicle with a superior interior. The EX90 is too IKEA while the XC90 is more Eames.

[@djw1091994]

Great video, when you showed that sub trunk storage and I saw the middle bench seat was removable I immediately wondered if the middle bench seat can be stowed in the sub trunk? Like the Honda Pilot?

[@stephenwensley]

For the towing test you should get the Candela c-8 polestar edition, which weights in at 1750kg so well within the capacity of the all wheel drive (and then perhaps a review of how well the polestar 2 motor does in boat form as a bonus)

[@Dragontrumpetare]

The reason for why Volvo and Polestar makes you go fully into menus and such is because of safety reasons. They want you to those changes before you drive and not during drive.

[@MrGMawson2438]

All good content

[@barryw9473]

250 kW is available at many non-Tesla charger locations.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Yes, but at 400 V, the amperage is the limit at 500 A. With 800 V you can get 250+ kW with lower Amps.

[@P2EDUARDO]

This thing will come for at least 150k USD in Brazil and will sell well for the price range, EX30 is selling well for the price.

[@caseykittel]

1:54 did a section of the grill just open up???

[@snnrman4053]

Nice Geely

[@thedisneywaltz]

I would say theSUV not opening higher then someone who is over 6’ 3” (I believe thats Kyle’s height) is nitpicking, average height is what….5’ 10” ? so majority will never have this issue. I agree with everything else he said. Great car

[@Got-lander]

Thanks Joe for forcing the Chinese to make this and P3 in South Carolina!

[@joshuasims3448]

Chinese don’t build the Volvo mostly built in Sweden or Belgium

[@Got-lander]

@@joshuasims3448 Geely-owned Volvo builds all of its fully electric EVs in China… until now; the American tariffs on Chinese EVs forced them to build a factory in South Carolina while Sweden, Belgium and the rest of EU still get Chinese-made Polestar and Volvo EVs from Geely.

[@Got-lander]

@@joshuasims3448 which Volvo or Polestar EV is built by Geely in Europe?

[@pandagold4722]

That guy gets no credit. It's all about Brandon.

[@Gustis40g]

@@Got-lander only EVs? EC40 and EX40 are built in Ghent, with EX30 production starting there soon. Including ICE and Hybrid vehicles? Literally every Volvo models is built in Sweden, Belgium or US except the S90L.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cheers guys

[@danielbukowski]

Kyle… Those headlights are going to be CRAZY expensive to replace outside warranty..

[@tom_hoots]

Doesn't matter. Battery electric vehicles "have no spare parts" available for anything. Tape a flashlight onto the hood.

[@Per.Norberg]

@@tom_hoots haha. Trolling hard here... :D

[@MykolaDzham]

OMG somebody has plans to drive a BEV outside of warranty!

[@Per.Norberg]

@@MykolaDzham Yes. This is not the 19th century. No issues.

[@windowman9665]

The fit and finish on the polestar 3 is so much nicer and higher quality feeling then the ex90 Which is kinda crazy. The Volvo is more$$ Personally I don’t see why you would go Volvo over polestar Unless you have 5 kids

[@exeternewengland671]

Can do autopilot not only on highway but streets, from A to B? How easy is it to find supercharger stations across America?

[@ThibaultxDxCx]

I wonder if you’ll be able to flash the headlights fast with this light system.

[@MykolaDzham]

If I'd have it with Bowers & Wilkins then first I'd do would be to cover that little speaker on the center - to not see it reflected in the windshield all the time.

[@webtimelapse]

really wondering how these lights will move during the day when I want to flash my high beams at someone on the road, looks like it pretty slow to open so it will have a delay?

[@erik7634]

Took its time.

[@fcoronel1]

How about the Lucid off road vehicle they are working on

[@Sushi_219]

37:00 I'm insane or is the bumper and tailgate a different shade of colour from the rest of the car. Its not a huge thing but would be annoying if it is , or maybe it's just the camera. It the camera angle... , cool

[@Vanguardcreed]

the ambient light blows Benz out of water

[@JustinVaske]

A little plain on the outside, but the interior and sound system make up for it apparently.

[@jimstelljes2915]

Received my EX 90 on 11/26. NACS connector provided.

[@cdutch513]

O3 is ozone. Its the smell you get when it rains.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Lightning

[@GeorgetteMiller]

I haven’t completed my order because they are shipping without safety features which was the point for me choosing.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Without SOME enhanced safety features, which willbecome available. Its a Volvo, it will always be a safe vehicle

[@andrewdoane6558]

Does the 2nd row fold flat? You guys didn’t show both the 2nd and 3rd row down for hauling stuff.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Fujk me this car is nice nice!!! The car is perfect for 7 big people ! Already tested that at my work. Where we most times drive around as teams.

[@WayfarerII]

Is Homelink available now? The PS3 doesn’t have it currently and is on the missing software features backlog.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I need to see a test drive. This car was introduced 2 years ago and still no test drives of it yet? That's insane. Volvo needed to show an updated design and this is fine. Some will complain and only see the screens but it has plenty luxury details beyond the screens. Also, can Volvo show this car in a color other than gray on gray?

[@R3Dband10]

Yeah such cool headlights. 5 thousand dollar lights that total the car when in a front end collision. 🎉🎉🎉😂

[@morrismontgomery2822]

I am looking at this EV as well. I am comparing it with the Tesla Model 3/Y and the Polestar 3😊

[@griffd2004]

I mean you can’t beat the value of a Model 3 and Y, and you get NACS and Autopilot FSD v12.5, which is insanely good . This is Model X money. Seems like a great car with a lot of cool details, but I can’t imagine paying this kind of money and not getting NACS and FSD. But that’s just me.

[@jonpetter8921]

This is flagship EV, can t be comparable with Model 3/Y that are cheaper in every sense of the term.

[@griffd2004]

@@jonpetter8921 The Model Y does many things better for FAR less money. Also, this 3rd row is useless (like the Model Y) so I think it's pretty fair to compare the two despite being in totally different price classes.

[@jonpetter8921]

@@griffd2004 Cheaper doesn t mean better. Model Y and this EV are two different cars, Incomparable. Model X is the closest car from Tesa that can be compared to this.

[@griffd2004]

@@jonpetter8921 why though if the third row is as equally useless in both this and Y?

[@CaryInVictoria]

I can't understand the objections to having a button that selects whether the window controls apply to the front or rear windows, whether it be on a Volvo, a VW or another make. Really! How often does the driver control the rear windows? Me? Only when (on a Volvo C40, with traditional window controls) I inadvertently select the wrong window button, a problem I wouldn't have on an EX90. In any event, surely that should be given no weight in a purchase decision.

[@oneplacetoanother]

So does it at least come with adaptive cruise control w/ pilot assist????