Volvo XC90 SUV 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

The Volvo XC90 leads the Swedish firm’s foray into the premium SUV market. Its sharp looks, spacious and well-built interior and class-leading safety tech make it a tempting proposition, but is it a better bet than an Audi Q7 or a Mercedes GLE? Watch my in-depth video review to find out if this is the stylish high-riding family car for you or whether you’d be better off with one of its German rivals.
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[@dragos9134]

Matt is a time traveler, presenting a 2020 car in 2017

[@luispinheirodosmontes7219]

Its the Corona effect! Like tv channels repeating over and over old programs they're doing the same with car reviews by changing the titles to a "2020" or "2021 review" A bit of a sad solution if you ask me.

[@Lendingyourlight]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@Poppillon]

litterally the ONLY reason I clickon on the video...

[@slcoupleinuk6108]

Dang 😂🤣

[@elmakhloufiyahya9952]

Bcz they didn’t release a new generation

[@S0UNDWAVE]

This guy really has mastered his craft. Respect.

[@ubayedkabir6977]

Reply to this if you still watch him in 2021

[@markugbah1320]

@@ubayedkabir6977 me

[@FrancisMeng]

@@ubayedkabir6977 2022

[@ubayedkabir6977]

Yep

[@lapamful]

With the seats down it has a boot capacity of 6,984 Swedish meatballs...

[@carwow]

I can neither confirm or deny this - I ran out at 6,983 because I kept eating them

[@cryptocoin7098]

lapamful yum

[@leeemousine]

lol

[@mateomusacchio6988]

Oh yaaaaaaaaa

[@David-mg7ds]

@@leeemousine 🦄😽👰🤴💃🕴️😦😧😨😧😯😩🦸🦹👫🐴🥕🥕🎠🎢🚡📱📲📲📱🔴❤️🟠🧡🟡💛💚🟢💙🔵🟣💜🤎🟫⚫🖤⚪🤍🇳🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheMrCrumble]

holy.. it's huge inside

[@filipbabic5724]

TheMrCrumble thats what she said 😀

[@alirezazadeh]

*thats what he said

[@sobek]

sounds like my anus after a hot curry

[@MyTrevonne]

TheMrCrumble such an improvement over the previous generation

[@ivanlowjones]

TheMrCrumble My wife had the same reaction the first time we shagged......lol.

[@bsg2621]

Those LED headlights...

[@matthewwrright7880]

BSG don't like tgem?

[@victor555117]

Matthew Wrright he fainted because they are so awesome

[@bsg2621]

Matthew Wrright I love them.

[@Hoby83]

BSG o

[@yepppidepppi]

Swedish masterpiece

[@armanpena3870]

Jonathan R more of chinese masterpiece.

[@a.lange.]

So LR and Jag are the Indian crap.

[@Maurice_Moss]

Vitalii Gladun they are owned by an Indian company which means they have a bigger budget to make and develope better cars, seriously grow up

[@ritviks.8587]

Vitalii Gladun Its only owned by Indians. Its still made in England.

[@IgorBagayev]

isn't it the same thing with Volvo?

[@gio132050]

Man.... those Swedish cars are beautiful!

[@Sisiorowaty]

I had a chance to drive one of these ones. I must say. Im so amazed by this car. It looks super giant from outside but inside you feel like in ariplane. Must buy

[@Sisiorowaty]

@akita 1973 don’t really know as I had a chance only to drive couple of hours but Volvo in general are pretty tough cars!

[@davehadley2268]

OK, but not as nice to drive as the jag

[@bartekshot]

Best car review channel out there. Very informative, good quality, vids are not too long and done with crispy sense of humor. Keep up the great work.

[@Jp-us3wy]

finally he didn't mention bmw idrive

[@dashcamchris]

He mentions it in the infotainment review!

[@menifo4334]

He's not sponsored by BMW but by the VW group.

[@ubayedkabir6977]

But not as good as bmw idrive

[@benjaminm5937]

Here in sweden all people have this car lol

[@liamnorlander6200]

meh not the xc90 more like the xc60

[@jumk1716]

Damn, swedish poeple are rich.

[@sebastianelmqvist7071]

Benjamin M stämmer inte

[@aldstv1963]

Even in germany

[@aldstv1963]

Astal let’s eat some bbq pork 👍🏻

[@psychic_plays]

Fun fact: since its production at 2002, the Volvo XC90 has never been in an accident, as well as no passenger or driver were injured or killed. Rated the safest family car in the world, surely this is way underrated.

[@o_o-_-8639]

Same as Lexus with its quality…unfortunately more and more people are only interested in look, badge and sat nav sys…but quality and safety are left at last :/

[@winstonthecuttlefish5352]

@@o_o-_-8639 Lexus is reliable and has good build quality and level of luxury, but no one wants a CVT in an expensive car thanks.

[@lambo344]

@@o_o-_-8639 people are interested in price aswell..no one want to spend a lot on a fkin Lexus, unless they're Lexus fans like you

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@winstonthecuttlefish5352 well cvts are very efficient but I’ll agree that are very annoying making the engine scream like a fuel generator, however Lexus seemed to understand that and it’s making their new hybrid with a 6 speed auto and two clutches between the combustion engine and the electric motor.

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@lambo344 yes ofc but if I’ll have to decide in buying a hybrid bmw x5 for 80k or a fully equipped lexus for 80k I’ll take the Lexus because after 8 yrs it will still work, besides I like also other cars brands like: volvo, audi (not all of them),Hyundai, Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Pagani, Honda, Subaru and Suzuki (but not the new cars that they’ve making only the jimmy and swift, the others are boring). I was just trying to make a point that a lot of categories when choosing a car are underrated unfortunately and people usually buy the usual german brands only for the badge, and I’m not taking about performance versions of those cars.

[@menifo4334]

Much more premium looking inside out than an Audi Q7.

[@whotf888]

Meni Fo Q7 is like a big slab or brick. So dull.

[@impoppy9145]

Come on... You went too far

[@harshitbadam3724]

ImPoppy nope it’s looks characterless and unemotional

[@anishkandhi4703]

And much more reliable

[@lukeferguson9010]

Audi is for mr ali and khan We can keep volvo 😂👍

[@zamborghini89]

I'm getting my s90 soon.

[@lifeandlove2428]

zamborghini green Congrats!

[@costisordorin5785]

zamborghini green Great choice. Congratulations.

[@deveshyadav3099]

zamborghini green lovely choice!😍

[@cryptocoin7098]

zamborghini green drive it fastly

[@ghadagassim9774]

@zamborghini green congradulations

[@dubaidriver9978]

Hey Mat, great vid as always! As for the load cover placement - can't it be stored in the 'hidden storage' under the false floor?

[@scent_memory484]

I love watching your reviews, you're amazing. A great sense of humor is always there with you which I absolutely adore!

[@chainblast2590]

YES YES YES I've been waiting for this one, especially the T8!

[@jamiestoddart2081]

Mat, I genuinely loved how amazed you sounded when you popped the booster seat up haha Ace review, this or the A7 though, that's the question

[@Awwad-Reviews]

matt crawling around the car made my day 😂😂😂😂❤

[@kevinliu6002]

Very nice! I'm very much looking forward to the comparison with the Velar.

[@hassanelgamal8863]

loving that alliteration at the end

[@gasperajdnik5627]

This is my dads dream car. Greetings from Slovenia

[@seb.]

8:30 you actually can block the load cover, just unfold the separator panel (it also provides straps to attach things to it)

[@tinkerbell2606]

thank you very honest helps us greatly with our thoughts of purchase

[@VStanced]

honestly out of all the big SUV's I'd be driving away in the volvo! just seems like it is the best all around.

[@johnwick5430]

Any spec volvo xc90 has always been the best all rounder

[@toyotacamryboi6797]

I already want one

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

The engine options are very sucky

[@APKDeZ]

You are good in this. Funny, fast & detailed explainer, is that what you call it?! Thank you!

[@DarknoorX]

Straight forward and honest. Liked.

[@TheMrdons90]

I've been asking for months for a review of the 2017 Mazda CX-9

[@bigpurple100]

great review 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kinocchio]

Dem wheelz 🔥

[@stratis722]

The US and Canada get a capacitive-touch climate control thing for the rear seats where the little storage cube at the very back of the centre console is located. Meaning we basically have quad-zone climate control as standard, controlled by touchscreens for both rows.

[@meekainc]

LOVED THIS! BEST car review ever 😆🎉💖👍

[@omarshehab585]

I love those reviews, always on point.

[@finclasper9204]

My dad has the hybrid inscription its great

[@ahj7]

Thanks Mat for great reviews. Regarding the handsfree tailgait opening, you cannot stand too close or you have to take a step back to open the tailgate. It is so that the it does not hit anything when opening :- )

[@bernimoulang5408]

anyone else notice lovefool on the radio? i was just listening to that

[@riogalihsamuelputranto4156]

Yes.. it's easter egg

[@dlhussain81]

Integrated booster seat is absolutely brilliant!

[@oof8850]

I love the front design. The back looks almost exactly like the 2010 models. I wish they gave the back a new design.

[@Lochlany]

the back looks nice wdym

[@pansarakariyawasam8686]

10:02 That bark though! 🤣🤣

[@viktorezatinia8984]

Hey carwow! Can you please make a Head2Head with this, the discovery and the Q7? Great video as always Mat!

[@TimHarmer]

This vs Q7, X5, and discovery please. Looking into one of these this year. Just wish they were a little cheaper.

[@prm555]

No please dont make any head2head with any british car cause they will just favour the hell outta them, eaven though we all know they are the worst..

[@viktorezatinia8984]

I actually like Jaguars and Land Rovers/Range Rovers, the only thing i hate about them is their terrible reliability, here in Sweden atleast, LR/RR And Jaguar were bottom of the reliability records of 2016.

[@lijasaji1781]

prm555 no bro he's not buyest towards British cars if you want check all of his videos. extremely neutral.have a nice day

[@Sam-zq4yx]

Blu, since TATA have taken over Jag/LR the reliability seems to have improved significantly, at least the Discovery

[@BirdiesGoCherp]

Mat, have you tried moving the rear seats so that they aren't aligned in the same line so that people don't touch shoulders? No idea if that gives different results or not.

[@futbollclassic5811]

I love it and you reviewed it well👏👏👏👏

[@andyc5155]

Real shame they ditched the proper 5 cylinder D5's, I have a 2005 D5 which still achieves 34 mpg on a daily commute and sounds so much smoother. I like the torque of a diesel 4 cylinder but when a smooth 5 or 6 cylinder engine has the same economy with higher performance, I would choose it hands down every time. But, the car itself seems a pretty stunning package, let down by the mediocre engine range relative to rivals at least. Thanks for the review Matt!

[@tseringyankeedukpa]

Do u have reliable dealer in Australia please ? I really like your reviews

[@THERUBBISHPCKID]

The ride is firm because you have an r-design spec. The whole idea of the r-design is that it's set up totally different and is their sport spec. Although I would say go for the four corner air suspension anyway as that will give you an adaptive ride

[@gudalawrence2028]

Matt, at what speed did you do the put your foot down gear box test?

[@mshkolazmarz]

that tommy hilfiger jacket though... nice wardrobe and lovely car..

[@teammidnightraven]

totally want one, Going to wait a few years for the price to come down a bit for the R design

[@Javonn143_]

To use the "kick function" you have to kick under the left side, under the parking sensor.

[@FakedStick]

The cargo area behind 3rd row seat is much bigger than my wife's GLS, that's amazing! We cant even put a standard size luggage in the GLS, only carry on bags.

[@finnzimmermann8390]

Mate get the inscription model and acoustic glass and voila you have the best 2018 suv out there

[@v1ktos]

Definitely one of the best looking SUVs out there !!

[@didixon4227]

Hello, I have XC90 too. Mat (not Mat Fraser) you’re graceful review made made me buy this vehicle. In black. I drive country miles (kilometres) and I also drive up hills. My daughter, Hayley, is disabled so she fits in the back like a Tetris block. I sell real estate and often eat snacks so plenty of cubby holes for my curly wurly’s. the centre console doesn’t wobble. Thanks Mat!!!

[@sukhdeepsandhu2536]

Can you do Mercedes- Benze GLS review please.??...

[@user-ds9ts3wq5j]

Is it possible to make a full review for the all new 2017 Ford Kuga???

[@AlexWatsonW4TSNATOR]

3:08 Lol your voice went so high there Mat

[@cvxfy9520]

I've been to vovlo dealership this year and me and my family was looking at the Volvo and when I went inside it is GIANT

[@lare74]

Yeah and this isnt even full-size SUV🔥 this isnt as big as GLS but still this thing is gorgerous and huge

[@thomasbade3792]

Is the towing capacity they advertise realistic? Thanks!

[@shehroz3421]

Amazing SUV!👌🏼

[@hachem__]

Can you review the Peugeot 508 please?

[@designandrewsmith]

4:32 The key to success with handsfree tailgates is to simply kick your foot in and out from under the vehicle - perpendicular to the bumper. The side-to-side motion typically doesn't work.

[@dokanyon]

i really love the sound in volvos. even in my s40 the sound is really good! Edit : I'm talking about the sound system ofc

[@ahmedelnaggar8337]

Best sound system I ever had.. in 40 years!

[@pavelfilipovs6301]

Please made review Volvo xc90 T8 hybrid

[@9818131488]

Please make a face off video between XC 90, Q7 and the Discovery

[@keomakk]

Can you review the new Mazda CX - 9 please

[@nishitrao4786]

we would like a comparison video of Audi Q7,Volvo XC90 & range Rover discovery...plz try

[@IgorBagayev]

Do a review of something like VW Caravelle, or Renault Traffic. I wonder how good are they as a family cars

[@DoDo-dq7yf]

I felt in love with this car

[@DEVILMATE1996]

2:52 what shoes are those? Can u do a review?

[@Alexander_Baxter]

Please review the new 2020 Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid) 6 passenger with new Wool interior.

[@veeshaaruchunan2268]

Nice Video

[@boy638]

The booster seats are optional? I thought it's already built-in the seats

[@ashthegamer1519]

My dad got one of these and we have a four cylinder supercharged so there isn’t rlly any lag in power

[@senseihEnRY16]

even if i have the money to get Bentayga, G Class AMG, or the new suv by Rolls or Lamborghini, i'd still get this. It just so damn gorgeous and practical

[@MonsieurGuy]

It's a nice car but all those other cars have much better build quality and drive so much better (also not forgetting the fact that all of the cars you mentioned have AT LEAST twice the amount of cylinders) nice car but chalk and cheese to the cars you mentioned

[@user-yj4qz5lo6k]

@@MonsieurGuy xc90 drives better than half of those listed

[@bratislavrakovic6222]

Simply brilliant

[@drnh4444]

Does anyone know if this has radar cruise control? If so, does that work in stop start trafic? What I mean is, will the car stop and start and move on its own etc? Many thanks

[@HyperpigGaming]

please do a review on Q7, i am so damn need to find which is better..

[@rajeevpeter4406]

Can you do a comparison video of xc 90 with bmw x5 2020....

[@j.quintana9241]

You should do Discovery vs XC90

[@nikosunny]

make review of new volvo xc60 please :)

[@abhijeetchavan13]

Swedish Cars & DJ'S are always unbeatable :D

[@radufilip3304]

please do ford galaxy review!!

[@faheem.ulhaq.siddiqui]

How about doing Lincoln navigator! 🤔

[@BobbyJay1]

The best SUV right now! It's gorgeous

[@shajahanshamsudheen3715]

8:09 what's that music. I searched everywhere for that

[@shehabalblooshi384]

The front shape is wonderful

[@DinalHippolyte]

Wow! I love Volvo XC90 with 7 seats! ❤️❤️

[@heetpatel2052]

Hey Will You Please Give a fantastic Review Of Mercedes Benz S600 May-Bach 2017

[@legend-uv8qv]

Off to get it

[@Marvelfan-vz4ci]

Can't wait to buy this car 💗🌸big fan of volvo cars

[@lucozade8373]

Looks amazing

[@holydevil20]

An honest comparison between the Audi Q7, Volvo XC 90 & the new Landrover Discovery will sum up ur review in this premium SUV segment, as always like watching ur reviews on Carwow so far, its really informative & entertaining, a big thumps up to you & ur team :)) P.S. Matt wud also like to see u review the new Masarati Levante vs Porsche Cayene....

[@TekkenBones]

Carwow and Mat Watson have got these reviews absolutely nailed. Best car review channel in the UK (or perhaps the world?) Perfect blend of facts, opinion and personality which is very difficult to get right....... Matt Watson is more entertaining to watch than ANY of the current Top Gear presenters.

[@mmxbros6733]

Hello, if you know that people will usually get the gas engine car (petrol), why do you always review the diesel? Great videos overall!

[@andreaslund7901]

Mat, nice video and all, but I do have something to point out for you. I have a 2017 Volvo XC90 Inscription with the 190hp engine and the 8 speed transmission. The main part is the transmission that you said is somewhat slow. However it has a single clutch transmission, not a double clutch one that you may be used to (?) Though I am not saying you are wrong, but it isn’t as slow as you demonstrate in the video. When you hit the kickdown button, it takes a second or less before it has found a lower gear and given you full power again, so I don’t know what happend to your car? And secondly, it does get almost as good milage as the new Kia Niro Plug-in-Hybrid. Our XC90 get 0,49L / 100km when you drive a bit more gentle than you normaly do. (I don’t know the mile thing) The XC90 T8 (Hybrid) isn’t as good on fuel that you might think. Someone i know tried a T8 for a little trip with a tiny trailer, and it was terrible at mileage. It clocked almost 2.0L / 100km (!) and that is not good at all. And, by normal driving without a trailer, it get’s worse milage than the normal diesel engine. So I recommend getting the diesel engine if you are going to use it to travel. All in all, it is a bit better than you might think, I have tried the new Audi A6, the new Volkswagen Passat and the new Ford Mondeo. All three of these where too small for our use, including the all new Volvo V90. Those four cars had so small boot space that we couldn’t close the tailgate. Although, there is a car that has a bigger boot than the XC90. And that is the 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX. However, the Volvo XC90 is one fenomenal car to drive. Anyway, that is my point of view on this beautiful car. However, this was a beautiful review of a perfect family car, Mat👍🏼

[@ZzaphodD]

Looking for a MB GLE, mainly for the interior and hybrid diesel. But the XC90 has the best striking looks..

[@gastricacid]

Can you do the new lancer next pls

[@gumball2077]

please do the mercedes gls

[@bismarchiavelli]

Great video. How is this not an automatic buy?!

[@gordonremsey8055]

Always loved Volvo