Volvo V90 T6 R Design: A plug-in hybrid estate that majors on comfort

The Volvo V90 R Design is a big, smartly styled estate that rivals the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant. Rebecca Jackson tests the 2021 V90 with its T6 plug-in hybrid powertrain to see if it's the pick of the V90 range. With its outstanding ride comfort, roomy and well-finished interior, and the potential to run in full electric or hybrid modes, the V90 T6 certainly seems to have a lot of bases covered.
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[@raymondhunt6109]

Just bought a Volvo, the seats are the most comfortable I've ever had in a car.

[@williamegler8771]

It is nice to have a comfortable place to sit while you are waiting for the recovery vehicle to reach you...

[@simonfellows2158]

@@williamegler8771 knobhead

[@paulhughes2035]

@@williamegler8771 great gag. Original work too. Sadly it doesn't work under a Volvo review. Copy and paste into a Range Rover video and you'll get lots of likes

[@GG-ml3vr]

@@williamegler8771 Talk sense man,volvos are no more or less reliable than any modern car,everything is built to a budget

[@TheKorusuk]

@@williamegler8771 What!? Maybe with a Range Rover or BMW...

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Looks great Good vehicle 1). Volvo do not do electric steering column adjustment because the steering column deforms worse in crash / impact situations 2). Camera clearly showed a 20” wheel She said V90 is 19” wheels That car is R Design, so that’s probably why it was on 20” wheels

[@sixpotshot]

Safety (simply the best), Build (solidly assembled like a tank), Design (simply gorgeous), Reliability (better than any German make), Ergonomics (superb driving position and best seats - all variants included and I have sat in all of them: my preference is for Inscription Pro ones which feel like a second skin on your back in case you find yourself wearing a shirt or something with thin fabric but the ones in the R-Design are faultless and the best looking and the ones on the base trim model are super comfy - in business) make this my daily driver. Yes I would prefer rear wheel drive like BMW or MB do it (but the Volvo will outperform these on snowy roads) and a PDK-like auto box rather than a torque converter (which is quite ok anyway). The Peugeot 508 does have gorgeous frameless windows not found in any other estate to my knowledge. Overall nobody does it all and the Volvo nails it for me. All diesels can achieve superb economy if the driver is willing to accommodate for that.

[@shanjanusman9974]

Love these cars and looking fantastic

[@leeryan1969]

A brilliant review ❤

[@gregoryuk]

Rebecca could review a Toyota Aygo, I would still watch. Dreamy.

[@timredfern1282]

Great to see you again Rebecca

[@paultaylor9652]

Another great car review Rebecca and the CarGuru team.

[@keylimepie210]

Cool music. Crank it up baby!

[@paulsm77]

I’ve got the cross country version. Love it.

[@devilgames2217]

The better version. 👍

[@cbatiau2528]

Cross country wagon with extended-range PHEV battery would be the best

[@pdg1877]

I’m Rebecca Racer biggest fan since she started racing 10 years ago 😊 Sending love from Poland 🇵🇱❤️

[@catgbar]

Changing the temperature in the car can be done via the voice control so there is no need to fiddle with the screen if you are driving.

[@cbatiau2528]

Perhaps, IF the voice-command software is working properly (in my XC60, it’s often not), and IF you’re not in conversation with others (or others conversing in your car), and IF you are ok with interrupting listening to radio/music

[@TheHutchRuns]

One of the best looking estates on the market, if not THE best!

[@paulhayes2189]

Peugeot 508 is sweet too

[@jamesmoore8461]

If only i could afford one, still happy with my 850 T5 though

[@paulhughes2035]

Keep it. I have an S90 and still miss my old T5. They don't make any cars that well now. Prices are rising. Look after it

[@jamesmoore8461]

@@paulhughes2035 am doing buddy !

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

850 T5 huh...its even more attractive so, No soup for you! ;)

[@lewisjohnston6831]

Anther class review with all necessary information, thanks.

[@lewisjohnston6831]

@@Anonymous-ib8so Don't be a knob

[@marcel911]

@@Anonymous-ib8so until I read these comments I never even noticed there was music.

[@andreiarama8745]

I love how she makes reviews but saying that its a very heavy car without the actual weight it's not ok. Also she only gives the ufficial electric range

[@johanlittorin2765]

The car to have in this class if you want your family to survive a crash that can't be avoided. As always with Volvo. Still their biggest priority and that's what you pay for.

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

1:09 R20 alloy wheels?

[@francischurch4460]

I have a Cross-country version on 19" wheels. I find the ride to be excellent. As is everything else about except the folding down of the rear seats. My old XC70 the seat squad came up and then the back came down to give a flat floor and that lip. I wish they had done this with the V90.

[@Tomm9y]

On the XC70 you could even remove the seat bases to give a little more space. Good for a tall driver. The rear seats were slightly higher, more comfortable for tall passengers in the back, as the seats support more of the leg.

[@abcbcd1834]

The V90XC is what I'd buy if £1M landed in my lap today. Gorgeous and practical. Does it all

[@nunohannover]

I would like to find the plug-in E-Klasse she mentioned. At least in Germany isn’t anywhere to find (speaking about the boot space). Volvo is a class leading plug-in estate.

[@DrHonarmand]

The boot space is class leading comparing with plug-in hybrid version of the competitive cars.

[@TheCameltotem]

Yeah.. she compared it with non PHEV... Volvo is class leading in this

[@issamukanza1600]

I like volvo and I trust all volvo logos

[@andreluizaltimare9242]

I would like to see this beautiful vehicle being commercialized in Brazil

[@challyho2u244]

Super model what a beauty the car I mean

[@antaltonykiss9778]

Tyre shown R20 is it in 19inch wheel?

[@tommylewis8293]

It's a shame they don't offer this plug in model in the US. :(

[@alwynmcmath]

Bespoke 19 inch alloy wheels she says, whilst showing a picture of a 20 inch tire. I wonder if it fits…?

[@Sdb38]

Such a classy car and quite a classy lady presenting !!

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

The day you could no longer fit a three seat sofa 🛋 in the back of a Volvo estate is when the suv for them took over from those estates 🏡 The hot 🥵 V70 🚗 though, 🤔 now that’s a different story 🤩

[@simon8864]

I would choose this over the German rivals because it's something a bit different and I'm also a fan of Swedish engineering.

[@davidpollard4051]

Not keen on the portrait entertainment/information screen but other than that it looks a good car.

[@tajdaraziz4577]

I think it's a great car and handles well. The steering is sharp and precise, like any electronic steering systems these days. I smelled a bit of bias in this review. Perhaps didn't want to upset the German rivals.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

You will always find that bias in the motoring journalist, i wonder why?

[@RichardLyleEsq]

The soundtrack could have come from a Commodore 64 back in the 80s. It's more than a little distracting.

[@karlrutter9962]

Incorrect Carplay / Android auto is a dealer fit so you can get it retro fitted for £300

[@cbatiau2528]

I sure wish they’d bring this to America with the extended-range battery… make it a cross country wagon & I’d buy it in a heartbeat

[@Art-is-craft]

There just is no American market for it. There is no chance it would get established.

[@Andersljungberg]

It will have a total power of 340 horsepower and 590 newton meters. So when you use the power mode, both the petrol engine and the electric motor are used at the same time. The petrol engine 253 horsepower. the electric motor 87 horsepower

[@Welovedaxies]

Incorrect, Electric motor is 145Bhp

[@ItaloDiscoFreak77]

Why is the T8 model not offered in the UK?

[@Welovedaxies]

It is now

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Okay Rebecca the one thing every reviewer misses out on telling us motorists is the turning circle size, as this is a Volvo Estate and therefore knowing Volvo as I do, then a 3 point turning circle is hard to achieve. Try 5 points if you are lucky and have space on the roads to do so due to its long wheelbase. Otherwise anyone know next weeks National Lottery numbers as I quite fancy having one of these?

[@paulsm77]

I’ve got one. Turning circle isn’t a problem.

[@paulhughes2035]

The turning circle is tiny compared to my old 850. It's very nimble for a big car

[@hmn4124]

She could review lawn mowers, I would still watch.

[@99solutionsit10]

"Heavy on breaks" - it's expected, calipers look kinda small for a relatively large car.

[@robertwalker1742]

Please carry on but why the background music,spoils the product.

[@ulle85]

Shouldn’t you be comparing plug-in hybrid boot space vs plug-in boot space? You didn’t comment about the battery placement at all?

[@whitemoor66]

Like this a lot, both inside and outside, but struggle to see how it can cost so much more than a Skoda Superb estate.

[@paulhughes2035]

Go and sit in one

[@GG-ml3vr]

Are you serious🤣🤣🤣

[@javigar133]

You kidding me right? Skoda? Lol

[@Welovedaxies]

Not even in the same league!!

[@bimlico]

Motoring critics these days drive me mad. They will always (as in this case) go for the sportiest model. The suspension in an R design Volvo is like driving on rocks. So hard it's untrue. I know, I've driven one. Why not test the Inscription model which has softer suspension and is more comfortable. Also, you correctly pointed out that the screen is a pain. Accessing items on the screen whilst on the motorway is downright dangerous. Rant over.

[@e46Kyle]

1:09 "...bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels" while clearly showing 20-inch wheels.

[@morefreedomplease]

That's a lot of cheese for a five seater.

[@matthewhaddon599]

Had a V90 D4 for about 3 months….that was enough ! Good on fuel, but the build wasn’t that good and the car was very noisy with odd switchgear…don’t think I’ll be buying another one.

[@kenpole1840]

touchscreens: ugh!

[@robertvoicu5203]

Nice educated review. Though please note that Volvo it is not a Swedish Manufacturer since years but Chinese.

[@cbatiau2528]

It’s still a Swedish manufacturer for all its wagons (some made in Belgium; none in China)

[@systemler44]

Just moved from merc amg Estate e200 to v90 b4 mild hybrid ..volvo 25% quicker..much better suspension..buy e class seats better..

[@crumbschief5628]

I don't know about the BMW, but the Merc e class not is useless compared to this as it's the 330e BMW!

[@theprince6590]

I don’t family which Volvo will be for me ?

[@systemler44]

Air conditioning and many other features are voice controlled

[@cbatiau2528]

If the voice control works … not a satisfactory substitution for physical buttons/dials

[@runawayronnie]

Used to buy V70 estates many moons ago but have since abandoned the brand. 560L of space in Volvo's biggest estate or in other words it's smaller than a Ford Focus estate, a VW Golf estate and a Peugeot 308 estate to name but a few. Heck even a Toyota Corolla estate has more room. Volvo estates lost their mojo years ago.

[@polyboy3204]

Geile Sau...

[@funkypotamus]

What the hell is with the bursts of trance music blocking her voice?! 🙄

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Where does the family lab go in that tiny rear space? Not a `real estate` like a proper old school large Volvo.

[@mrmawson2438]

Hello beautiful 🌹

[@marcel911]

No mention of your height in this review. I was quite disappointed. Nor the banana. Fingers crossed for next time.

[@Andersljungberg]

It may not sound so logical to buy a car with 340 horses just to drive around town. if, on the other hand, you are going out on fun roads out of town then it might be more interesting

[@mrmawson2438]

It's way too expensive

[@mikaelsellberg1639]

Regarding the boot, your numbers are way off. The BMW 5series and the Mercedes E-class is way smaller due to the batteries in the trunk. You can´t compare it to the petrol or diesel versions.

[@Robotron5000Deluxe]

"bespoke 19 inch alloy wheels" while the tyre says 245/40/R20 😂

[@simonevannoli4500]

I disagree with you, first you should say that, use the technology for the first time its may confusing but once you know your car its the must easy and secure car. The best fusion will be E Class Mercedes with the volvo safety system. No audi or BMW can mach this two models. I spent years with Audi A6, now only volvo. I don't like your presentation,

[@bimlico]

Sorry, one more thing. That background musak is painful and unnecessary.

[@kalyvasq]

China!

[@GG-ml3vr]

And?

[@Welovedaxies]

Wrong!!! Sweden, but other than you being wrong, whats your point??

[@kalyvasq]

@@Welovedaxies you are the one mistaken .Swedish are the workers and employees. It is Chinese property and ( worse ) interest . If you and the same thinkers like you don’t dig this , I cannot help any more. Go and buy it .

[@Welovedaxies]

@@kalyvasq The V90 is built in Sweden by Swedish workers. The S90 is built in China, but then so are thousands of other items. You are the mistaken for thinking Chinese built products are bad. Just because Geely own Volvo means nothing, they own it, thats all, they do not get involved in its running or day to day ops. Many BMW, Mercedes and Audi products are made in China too.

[@kalyvasq]

​@@Welovedaxies i wasn’t born yesterday and i know exactly what the quality of Chinese copy products is. If you want to invest your money to them, go for it, as i told you before. Personally, I don’t give a dime for them. If the Swedish with Volvo or the Norwegians with the Opera browser, or the English with MG..or..or.. chose to give their secrets of technological expertise to the Chinese copiers so generously for money, its their problem. Their immediate coming generations will pay the price.

[@firstnamesecondname1590]

Boring car, but the cross country is even worse

[@Welovedaxies]

Yet here you are!!

[@nickheather1960]

So what do you drive?

[@TheScandia]

@@nickheather1960 cayenne turbo