A month ago I was faced with this choise: XC90 vs X5 and also vs VW Touareg. I took XC 90 and do not regret it a second. As a driver's pleasure the BMW or VW are much, much better, and their multimedia are much prettier too, but as a safe, stable and comfortable family SUV Volvo is king.
@@dv2427 that would depend on your personal standard of what is pretty. Volvo is classic, and I do like it, and yes, it does feel luxurious. But compare it's plain central monitor with the BMW - the latter looks much more technological in my opinion. And Touareg... Oh my, that TV screen they managed to put into the car it just gives you a feeling you are piloting a spaceship.
@@olegchernyak1741 I agree with you if you want luxury and safety then get a Volvo if you want sportiness then get a bmw and I guess if you want a every day car then get a Volkswagon
Agreed. Went with Volvo xc90 2022. No regrets. Love it. Safety is so reassuring. Its also just such a beautiful interior. Yes BMW is nice but Volvo is a step up.
I prefer the XC 90, especially now with plugin hybrid Recharge extended range and 455 HP. Contrary to what the CarGuru believes, I think the BMW is older looking than the current take of the XC90 second generation.
Volvo for me. Even with all of the apparent advantages of the BMW, just couldn't put up with the front styling. Volvo styling much better resolved for me.
indeed and i sat in an xc60 with their upgraded infotainment system and i cant believe that the bmw's is better, volvo's new infotainment system is so intuitive i love it
In past 15 years I have owned so far two M Benz ML's since new , later two X5's since new E70 and F15 both for over 5 years .Traded in my 2015 X5 30D for XC90 T8 R design , pneumatic suspension , all the options possible and love the car. X5's are more sport car like tuned driving machines , well family SUV's are usually driven with family but Volvo handles very well .Bit of a torque steer like Golf GTi due to having more power at front, just need to get used to. Operating system of BMW is easier to use for sure . I love this Volvovery much , no regrets , so quiet comparing to diesel X5 .In few moths I have barely used any petrol as can do 40 km on battery what is enough for city driving . Bloody quick with my Polestar tuning does 100km/h in 5 sec .... I was afraid will not like the XC 90 after BM and BMW as I am a German car person , the opposite has happened , can not wait to jump into my Volvo and drive it ....and the B&W sound system is just mind blowing ,and in price ...
Agree to all you said. Came from X5, Cayenne and Range Rover (around 2001). From all these i loved the Range Rover most. But the XC 90 comes close to this land yacht. X5 wants to be a sportscar and Cayenne… ah forget about it… worst car i ever had…
@@maribogukun He was extremely unreliable. Something was always broken. In the end (thank God after I returned it from leasing) it even had a major engine failure (probably a hairline crack in the engine block)
@@maribogukun Great. Loads of space. 65,000 kilometers so far and not even anything. Oh yes, once there was no more sound (no indicators, no distance beeper, no radio). But that went away after a week and it worked again (software may have hung up). I love that car.
Entertaining to watch - but the rear seat comparison didn’t seem very fair given the front seats didn’t seem adjusted for uniformity. The Volvo has much more rear seat leg room in reality from my experience, while the BMW is much more technology-packed.
Having driven both long distance... I bought the XC90.... steering on the BMW needed much more annoying attention to keep it straight... I suggest getting the 19inch rims if you like a softer ride... I have 20" prefer the 19".... but the truck definitely doesn't handle like a truck... more car like... as for versatility .... I prefer the XC90 big time... I ski a lot and the middle fold down seat is really nice to throw the skis in there and still have room for passengers.... my lease is up at the end of this year and I'm excited to see what the new 2023 is gonna look like...
My lease just ended and got another XC90.... If I want darty performance I'd get a real sports car (which I have)... My XC90 does what anybody would want and with class and comfort... :)
I have owned XC90 T8 for a couple of months now. I also tested the BMW X5. I picked XC90 because I wanted a 7 seater. BMW's interior, infotainment system, suspension and quiteness are noticeably better. But XC90 infotainment is pretty easy to use. Really, I never felt touch screen is a problem. But BMW infotainment is a notch better, more premium. In terms of power, BMW certainly has plenty. But XC90 is not bad. None of them is as good as a Model S but these are huge SUVs. One negative about BMW is the second-row leg room is a bit limited, you can't move it or recline. Plus, to me XC90 is such a good-looking car. I wish the electric range is 50 miles, then 80% of my driving will be pure electric.
Hmmm we got the X5 plug-in hybrid because the legroom was better in it that’s curious you found otherwise especially as she states the same finding as well in this video
While I agree that the BMW is somewhat quieter and definitely sharper that doesn't translate to more relaxing. There's a more Zen-like quality to the Volvo and a slightly more aggressiveness about the BMW. While car reviewers love to point that out, some buyers will prefer than kind of Zen-like feeling the Volvo gives. They're just different. Volvo is an "old" design now and I look forward to the next-gen. Volvo just doesn't feel like showing it yet.
X5 charging is slow, very slow. But it has the advantage of mechanical controls for the heating system. The early XC90’s infotainment was very laggy. X5 is a mechanical AWD. The XC90 is eAWD - electric motor drives the rear wheels.
Ordered X5 45e, Couldn't stand Volo infotainment screen and BMW was just much more fun to drive. Can't believe how fun it is to drive X5 for the weight.
I just bought a 2023 volvo xc90 and I'm impressed with what electric range it has. on a full charge, i can move 40+ km which is more than enough for me to work and back. the fuel tank is also impressive, measuring in at over 70 L it can easily last 900+ km. I think if BMW has a similar model within 6 years I will trade the volvo for a bmw and do my own comparison
Yep Volvo for me on safety. A car ran into the back of us 2 days ago going about 60 mph . Me and the wife are fine the Volvo minor damage the other car was written off. ❤ Volvo for safety
One thing everyone mentions is the infotainment system and if there fiddly, but most of the settings are set and forget so I never see an issue with this stuff.
Bought the Volvo T8. It is safer for the family and has a bigger interior and boot space. The infotainment is easy to use and the minimalistic design doesn't get out of fashion. Zero emissions for the daily use. Good looking exterior. If I want sporty feel i put it in Sport mode. The Air suspension works great. An excellent family car.
"The BMW is more pointier and more assured..." Translated as your 'A typical' BMW driver will be even closer to the rear bumper. Surprised BMW haven't included an automatic main-beam headlamp flash when the distance to the car in front is less that 6 feet! Sorry, but it's The XC90 every time for me. 414 BHP in my 2017 T8 Polestar Hybrid plug in. Oh, and regularly achieving 100+ MPG filling on average once per month half a tank costing just £30 on average. And for the electric cost, Bulb (supported by gov bail out) have given me 4.95pence / Kwh on their EV tarif costing me c. £15 / month charge cost via Pod Point home charging station. Nuff said...
Comparing the boot space just by volume is only half the story. Things like length of boot floor when the back row of seats are upright, vertical height of boot opening and width of boot floor at the narrowest point are also essential factors.. Would appreciate if you speak about these briefly in your future videos… thanks
I have a disabled wife and have a mobility scooter in the boot and a wheel chair before the holiday luggage. I had an Audi Q7 until a week ago but I needed to change. I needed big boot space and Audi couldnt offer me the spec of my old car due to chip shortages and also I wanted a PHEV with decent range. I learned never to look at quoted boot capacity from manufacturers as they all measure it differently. Why do testers assume the manufacturers are telling the truth. Tape measure in hand : Land rover measure to the roof lining! No Land rover has a big enough boot for me. Not Range Rover, Discovery , Defender LWB . Surprisingly the old Discover was big enough. BMW X5 is far too small. X7 no PHEV , Mercedes nothing this side of 100k so settled on top of the range Volvo XC90 . Had it a week and delighted. Ticks all the boxes.
Xc90 all day long. Its way more comfortable than the X5 if I wanted a handling drivers car don't buy an SUV. The Diesel electric hybrid engine suits these cars so much better.
The back seats aren't all the useful. Not for adults. Crossovers or SUVs are whatever you want to call them simply don't do as well as minivans for carrying that extra row of passengers.
We bought the BMW X5. The Volvo is a lovely car but starting to show its age. The BMW feels like a considerable step-up in quality over the Volvo and the engine is a sweet sounding 6-cylinder rather than the gruff, noisy 4-cylinder found in the Volvo. I think it’s the engine that really lets the Volvo down - it cheapens the whole experience. However, if seven seats are a must then your only choice is the Volvo. The battery on the X5 is excellent and we regularly get 55-miles out of it before it’s flat. I hear that 22-miles is a more realistic range with the Volvo. Fuel consumption on the X5 is around 35 mpg when running on fuel alone, which for a 2.5 tonne car isn’t bad. I would highly recommend the surround view camera system as the BMW is a wide car and can be difficult to park and drive around tight drive-thru access roads like you find at McDonalds and Costa coffee. I agree the front-end doesn’t please everyone but our car is black with the black M Sport pro pack so all of the grill is black too so it doesn’t stand out that much. The rear tail gate split hatch is great for putting wellies on etc but be warned, if you on the small side, it’s a struggle to reach the back of the boot with the lower tailgate down as it sticks about about 300mm. Ultimately, if it’s a company car, as ours is, the BMW is the only option due the company car tax benefits over the Volvo, although this might change with the new Volvo battery due to be released shortly.
We just bought the X5 plug-in hybrid 45e and we cross shopped the xc90 whic was overall price wise a better deal. Why didn’t we get one? Cus 3 friends over 5 years have owned new Volvo products two xc90s and and xc60 all in and out of the dealership for most of its life. Like omg two of the friend always had loaner cars... and savagegeese has a video about owning the xc90 and it’s sad lack of reliability
We owned a 2005 xc90 t5 for years! Oh one last thing, the Volvo has an on demand Valdez awd system that’s front wheel drive based. We live on a farm and the on demand system got stuck often when we borrowed a 2019 xc90 from a friend for extra space on the move... we pulled it out with the X5 rear drive biased always on awd non handed system
@@LafemmebearMusic bmw fan boy? I have had 3 bmws 335i, x3m40i, X3m and all of them spent a lot of the time in the shop! Have owned 4 volvos, 3 x xc90 and a polestar. No problems with any volvos. Volvo specialise in hybrid technology, whereas bmw don’t. They are new to the game and don’t invest heavily yet. Good luck with your x5
X5 for me, except the Volvo has doors that cover the sills, while BMW's don't, and those M sill extensions transfer mud to the back of your legs when you get out. Still, select the X-Line model that comes without the M sills and problem solved.
Unfortunately, the smaller the ego, the bigger the car they need to compensate. Either that, or that they are so fat that they can't get in to a lower car. Either way - pathetic really.
Welp…gotta look like you are sporty and go places! Yno, in your “Sport Utility Vehicle.” In reality, most of them won’t see terrain more rugged than the local golf club!
I use my 2022 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid on my farm and land daily, literally have to sit on the tailgate and change into boots nearly daily. I hear you that most people aren’t driving up muddy terrain and rock dirt roads regularly but I do and this thing handles it with out any questions and on road tires. It’s amazing. Also the 10.5 inches of ground clearance it offers at the flip of a button is very useful and not something the long wheelbase lower to the ground v90 could handle or 5 series can handle or trust we would have one!
Great video we went with the X5 plug-in hybrid Better non haldex awd system and we live on a farm and the split gate make so much sense for exactly the reason she said in the video. Also I can NOT dress enough the different awd systems, we have a friend with the xc90 and they got stuck on the land, cus the front wheels spun but the back wheels stayed stationary as the it overheated the clutch packs. The bmw on the other hand has a traditional always on awd rear biased system it makes such a big difference. Also many friends have consistently sent their xc90 to the service center since purchasing so that pushed away. Sad too cus we have owned so many older Volvo xc products.
One big disadvantage of the Volvo is that when the battery is empty, you end up with a front wheel drive car with a lot of torque steering and traction control to prevent wheel spin.
Seems you didn't try the xc90 with air suspension and I can't see how you would say that the infont system was fidley its infact very easy to use one screen to do it all, not having to use a dile and information screen to select your options Seems more distracting,l have quite fat fingers and find it easy to use and I wear glasses to read I don't need to use them when selecting option on the infont screen on the volvo maybe you need to visit spec savers ,also a 3ltr engine you will obviously get a quicker response at take off, don't get me wrong the BMW is fantastic but please when comparing please make them like for like or as close as possible
I have owned cx90 hybrid for 3 years. Its very comfy with air suspension. Very easy to manipulate the controls and the screen as they are all with easy reach. The acoustics are just supper.
The Volvo interior looks indeed at least 4 years older (more like 8 years tbh with that display), I understand that the PHEV cars are compared because of the range and engines, but it would be more logic to compare the BMW to premium brands (especially in terms of interior). That said, I understand you would pick the Volvo if you need 7 seats
At 181 cm, I can fit fine in the back seat of the XC90 T8, when the front and middle seats are set so that I fit there, too. Not many SUVs allow that. Quality is good. The battery is a tax gimmick. If the Tesla X didn't have the falcon doors, for me it would be preferable to both. As it is, none of them is really desirable, for the price + costs vs. practical use vs. driving experience. For me, a small EV + a big diesel is still the winner, for similar total price. Let's see for how long.
This video was biased toward the BMW hence the music that plays before she drives it. And BMW quality doesn’t hold a candle to Volvo safety, and chances are if your looking for a 7 seat SUV then you’ve got little ones that will be onboard as well. What better quality is a vehicle that keeps your most precious cargo safe. I own three Volvo’s, nothing new but we all live within our own financial reach, some greater than others. Id choose the XC-90 any day, and by the previous comments here many will agree. My XC-90 is a 2006, my S80 is an 05, and my S70 is a 2000. All are turbo charged and the S80 is twin turbo. I still keep a lifted 2004 F150, and my favorite is my 1984 Z28 Camaro. For more speed than I can handle I hop on my 2007 ZX-6R by Kawasaki.
There are some points about on both cars that make most of comparison not accurate, like BMW X5 category is much more close to Volvo XC 60 than XC 90 (in other hand this model is mode like BMW X7). On my point view this was something missing on the video.
I test drove both vehicles, the x7 is much larger than both of these wheelbase and length wise. We cross shopped the xc90 before we bought the X5 plug-in hybrid and the room for adults in the second row is soooo much better. Go test these 3 in real life, I think that will help you cus your unfortunately off on this logic. Best wishes happy car shopping
I love the delusion that a hybrid vehicle is more environmentally friendly than a modern internal combustion engine; I guess we're just ignoring the open-pit mining for cobalt, lithium and all the other components required of modern high density batteries then?
A friend of mine is an XC 90 owner. He says it's the most unreliable car he's ever owned. Mechanically, it's fine, but electrically, it's been a nightmare, with numerous trips back to the dealer to fix it.
If you want, or need 7 seats, the Volvo is the only 7 seat PHEV on sale. Advantage for the BMW is the mechanical AWD. The electric rear axle is not great in despise uk snow.
I have had an Audi Q7 for four perfect years and I would rate the car better than either the Volvo or BMW on quality and driving experience. However I ordered Volvo XC90 as its replacement. The reason I wanted a plug in hybrid with a good electric only range. This is where the Audi hasn't kept up. My Audi is 7 seats and the XC90 is seven seats and I dont need them but what I do need is a very big boot because my wife is disabled and her wheel chair has to go in before the luggage. The BMW and yes the Discovery are simply too small when in 5 seat configuration. The BMW boot is woeful especially when you cant adjust the position of the rear seats. Dont look at how many litres of space there is in a boot . Its very misleading. Use a tape measure and your own eyes. Land rover measure to the roof! The BMW is a beautiful car and so good in so many ways but as a practical family car its too compromised. I love the X7 but no plug in hybrid.
I had an Audi q7 i loved before our 2021 x5 45e it broke a lot, every Audi I’ve ever bought did… sigh. I think Audis are prettier and more elegant vehicles than bmws but the reality is the reliability was abysmal. I really hope you’ve had and continue to have a different experience
@@LafemmebearMusic I am sorry you had bad experiences. I had two Q7s and they were both excellent . The second even better as it went a lot further on a set of tyres. Ive taken deliver of my Volvo now and I am very pleased but only time will tell if it was a good buy but I can do a genuine 30miles on the battery if you drive carefully. I have had a BMW 5 series estate and that was a very good car but the X5 is too compromised for me.
I’ve got the X5 plug-in hybrid 2022 let me tell you this thing will pull 600 miles from a tank. And I can go weeeekkksss without touching gas at all! 50 miles even on hot days it will give me 40 miles of range and it recharges it’s self while driving very well!
Drive them both every day………..both are good, BMW has an annoying feature of shutting down if you get out, even for a second……. But if I had to actually buy one, it would be the BMW because it’s a nicer office to spend time in and is a little more fun to drive.
I own 2019 v90 cross country. Quality of center console is bad, made from cheap plastic covered with nice looking materials. At first i was very sceptical about climat controle, but volvos voice control do the job good, but it doesent make infotainment system any better, it is still low end unpolished system.
Had both. X5 every day. Though I do like the Volvos seats. BMW X5 tuned had the same 400 BHP but 570 lbsft vs 295 lbsft in the T8 Volvo. Huge difference.
6years..volvo still looks damn classy. ages very well
A month ago I was faced with this choise: XC90 vs X5 and also vs VW Touareg. I took XC 90 and do not regret it a second. As a driver's pleasure the BMW or VW are much, much better, and their multimedia are much prettier too, but as a safe, stable and comfortable family SUV Volvo is king.
I agree with everything everything you said but not part where u said much much prettier the Volvo looks so much more luxurious then the both of them
@@dv2427 that would depend on your personal standard of what is pretty. Volvo is classic, and I do like it, and yes, it does feel luxurious. But compare it's plain central monitor with the BMW - the latter looks much more technological in my opinion. And Touareg... Oh my, that TV screen they managed to put into the car it just gives you a feeling you are piloting a spaceship.
@@olegchernyak1741 I agree with you if you want luxury and safety then get a Volvo if you want sportiness then get a bmw and I guess if you want a every day car then get a Volkswagon
Agreed. Went with Volvo xc90 2022. No regrets. Love it. Safety is so reassuring. Its also just such a beautiful interior. Yes BMW is nice but Volvo is a step up.
@@CC-us7gb I had to evacuate my family from Kharkiv, which is bombed by Russians. I was blessing the moment I chose this car.
I prefer the XC 90, especially now with plugin hybrid Recharge extended range and 455 HP. Contrary to what the CarGuru believes, I think the BMW is older looking than the current take of the XC90 second generation.
Volvo for me. Even with all of the apparent advantages of the BMW, just couldn't put up with the front styling. Volvo styling much better resolved for me.
It’s great that there is so much choice these days.👍
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Volvo’s back styling is such a turn-off though.
@@cenkarson777 You are the first person I've ever heard say that.
@@OrionAerospaceKSP Really? It looks very outdated imo.
This model xc90 was lauched 5 years ago’ while bmw is a much younger model ! Means that volvo it is still a very good car.
Yep, definitely, it doesn't look or feel like it's launched 5years ago, although the hybrid system and the engine are a bit left out
indeed and i sat in an xc60 with their upgraded infotainment system and i cant believe that the bmw's is better, volvo's new infotainment system is so intuitive i love it
Yes it is indeed. So impressive.
Thank you for the information 👍
This makes a huge Difference when deciding which one to Buy.
I already prefer the xc90, but the coming upgrades will definitely tip the scales.
In past 15 years I have owned so far two M Benz ML's since new , later two X5's since new E70 and F15 both for over 5 years .Traded in my 2015 X5 30D for XC90 T8 R design , pneumatic suspension , all the options possible and love the car. X5's are more sport car like tuned driving machines , well family SUV's are usually driven with family but Volvo handles very well .Bit of a torque steer like Golf GTi due to having more power at front, just need to get used to. Operating system of BMW is easier to use for sure . I love this Volvovery much , no regrets , so quiet comparing to diesel X5 .In few moths I have barely used any petrol as can do 40 km on battery what is enough for city driving . Bloody quick with my Polestar tuning does 100km/h in 5 sec .... I was afraid will not like the XC 90 after BM and BMW as I am a German car person , the opposite has happened , can not wait to jump into my Volvo and drive it ....and the B&W sound system is just mind blowing ,and in price ...
Agree to all you said. Came from X5, Cayenne and Range Rover (around 2001). From all these i loved the Range Rover most. But the XC 90 comes close to this land yacht. X5 wants to be a sportscar and Cayenne… ah forget about it… worst car i ever had…
@@perryandthethreeamigoswhy is cayenne the worst?
@@maribogukun He was extremely unreliable. Something was always broken. In the end (thank God after I returned it from leasing) it even had a major engine failure (probably a hairline crack in the engine block)
@@perryandthethreeamigoswow thats too bad :(
Hows the xc90 doing do far?
@@maribogukun Great. Loads of space. 65,000 kilometers so far and not even anything. Oh yes, once there was no more sound (no indicators, no distance beeper, no radio). But that went away after a week and it worked again (software may have hung up). I love that car.
Entertaining to watch - but the rear seat comparison didn’t seem very fair given the front seats didn’t seem adjusted for uniformity. The Volvo has much more rear seat leg room in reality from my experience, while the BMW is much more technology-packed.
Having driven both long distance... I bought the XC90.... steering on the BMW needed much more annoying attention to keep it straight... I suggest getting the 19inch rims if you like a softer ride... I have 20" prefer the 19".... but the truck definitely doesn't handle like a truck... more car like... as for versatility .... I prefer the XC90 big time... I ski a lot and the middle fold down seat is really nice to throw the skis in there and still have room for passengers.... my lease is up at the end of this year and I'm excited to see what the new 2023 is gonna look like...
My lease just ended and got another XC90.... If I want darty performance I'd get a real sports car (which I have)... My XC90 does what anybody would want and with class and comfort... :)
The blue one is by far the best, forget the rest.
I have owned XC90 T8 for a couple of months now. I also tested the BMW X5.
I picked XC90 because I wanted a 7 seater. BMW's interior, infotainment system, suspension and quiteness are noticeably better. But XC90 infotainment is pretty easy to use. Really, I never felt touch screen is a problem. But BMW infotainment is a notch better, more premium.
In terms of power, BMW certainly has plenty. But XC90 is not bad. None of them is as good as a Model S but these are huge SUVs.
One negative about BMW is the second-row leg room is a bit limited, you can't move it or recline.
Plus, to me XC90 is such a good-looking car.
I wish the electric range is 50 miles, then 80% of my driving will be pure electric.
Hmmm we got the X5 plug-in hybrid because the legroom was better in it that’s curious you found otherwise especially as she states the same finding as well in this video
50 mile range is now in production and will be delivered early 2022 for all xc90 recharge?
@@vc8160 Gee! I bought the car one year too early!
While I agree that the BMW is somewhat quieter and definitely sharper that doesn't translate to more relaxing. There's a more Zen-like quality to the Volvo and a slightly more aggressiveness about the BMW. While car reviewers love to point that out, some buyers will prefer than kind of Zen-like feeling the Volvo gives. They're just different. Volvo is an "old" design now and I look forward to the next-gen. Volvo just doesn't feel like showing it yet.
not sure what Zen like is
@@markr.6139 It's almost like a trance, like a very relaxed manner. BMW is a big sharper and edgier in its progress.
Got an XC90 almost 6 years ago when the new model came out, and still have it. Going to try X5 this year to diversify the driving experience.
Can someone tell me what the music is? Starts at 06:03 and is absolutely enchanting. Could someone please help??
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X5 charging is slow, very slow. But it has the advantage of mechanical controls for the heating system. The early XC90’s infotainment was very laggy. X5 is a mechanical AWD. The XC90 is eAWD - electric motor drives the rear wheels.
Impressive result for the Volvo considering its age!
It also costs a lot less!
Ordered X5 45e,
Couldn't stand Volo infotainment screen and BMW was just much more fun to drive.
Can't believe how fun it is to drive X5 for the weight.
I just bought a 2023 volvo xc90 and I'm impressed with what electric range it has. on a full charge, i can move 40+ km which is more than enough for me to work and back. the fuel tank is also impressive, measuring in at over 70 L it can easily last 900+ km. I think if BMW has a similar model within 6 years I will trade the volvo for a bmw and do my own comparison
On my 3rd new shape XC90, it’s just a lovely place to be, so for me it would be the Volvo all day long
Why were safety ratings not compared? After all, safety is a significant aspect when deciding on where to spend hard earned dollars.
Xc90 all day. I have an old xc90 and a new xc40 and there have been no recorded fatalities in the UK when a Volvo XC model has been in an accident.
Yep Volvo for me on safety. A car ran into the back of us 2 days ago going about 60 mph . Me and the wife are fine the Volvo minor damage the other car was written off. ❤ Volvo for safety
One thing everyone mentions is the infotainment system and if there fiddly, but most of the settings are set and forget so I never see an issue with this stuff.
Bought the Volvo T8. It is safer for the family and has a bigger interior and boot space. The infotainment is easy to use and the minimalistic design doesn't get out of fashion. Zero emissions for the daily use. Good looking exterior. If I want sporty feel i put it in Sport mode. The Air suspension works great. An excellent family car.
Like the look of the Volvo best.
"The BMW is more pointier and more assured..."
Translated as your 'A typical' BMW driver will be even closer to the rear bumper. Surprised BMW haven't included an automatic main-beam headlamp flash when the distance to the car in front is less that 6 feet!
Sorry, but it's The XC90 every time for me. 414 BHP in my 2017 T8 Polestar Hybrid plug in. Oh, and regularly achieving 100+ MPG filling on average once per month half a tank costing just £30 on average.
And for the electric cost, Bulb (supported by gov bail out) have given me 4.95pence / Kwh on their EV tarif costing me c. £15 / month charge cost via Pod Point home charging station.
Nuff said...
For me it will always be the Volvo. When I think of X5 I think more of police car than Family SUV
I respect your opinion. But to me only dumb asses would choose the volvo over the BMW. I hope that you respect my opion like i respect yours.
I would choose the Volvo V90 as its better to drive, better on fuel and far better looking then both of these suvs and it also has a massive boot.
Definitely
Comparing the boot space just by volume is only half the story. Things like length of boot floor when the back row of seats are upright, vertical height of boot opening and width of boot floor at the narrowest point are also essential factors.. Would appreciate if you speak about these briefly in your future videos… thanks
I have a disabled wife and have a mobility scooter in the boot and a wheel chair before the holiday luggage. I had an Audi Q7 until a week ago but I needed to change. I needed big boot space and Audi couldnt offer me the spec of my old car due to
chip shortages and also I wanted a PHEV with decent range. I learned never to look at quoted boot capacity from manufacturers as they all measure it differently. Why do testers assume the manufacturers are telling the truth. Tape measure in hand :
Land rover measure to the roof lining! No Land rover has a big enough boot for me. Not Range Rover, Discovery , Defender LWB . Surprisingly the old Discover was big enough. BMW X5 is far too small. X7 no PHEV , Mercedes nothing this side of 100k so settled on top of the range Volvo XC90 . Had it a week and delighted. Ticks all the boxes.
Xc90 all day long. Its way more comfortable than the X5 if I wanted a handling drivers car don't buy an SUV. The Diesel electric hybrid engine suits these cars so much better.
Good review.I especially like how she matched her dress to BMW brake calipers (10:29)
Does the volvo xc90 recharge have booster seats standard
I prefer the XC90 due to the 7 seats. We already have a BMW X1 so wanted something different. The XC90 feels and is more luxurious in comparison.
The back seats aren't all the useful. Not for adults. Crossovers or SUVs are whatever you want to call them simply don't do as well as minivans for carrying that extra row of passengers.
@@benjaminsmith2287 we have young kids so the 3rd row is perfect for us.
A Kia Carnival will look more luxurious and more useful in your case TBH
Kia. The only problem with Kia is that it is Kia.
BMW x5 45e. The best selling SUV on a market. In NA long line to order and they are going like hot cakes even very expensive.
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Why don’t the new x5 plug in hybrids come in 7 seaters!!?? Only the hybrids come in 7 seats but it’s not plug in hybrid
We bought the BMW X5. The Volvo is a lovely car but starting to show its age.
The BMW feels like a considerable step-up in quality over the Volvo and the engine is a sweet sounding 6-cylinder rather than the gruff, noisy 4-cylinder found in the Volvo. I think it’s the engine that really lets the Volvo down - it cheapens the whole experience.
However, if seven seats are a must then your only choice is the Volvo.
The battery on the X5 is excellent and we regularly get 55-miles out of it before it’s flat. I hear that 22-miles is a more realistic range with the Volvo. Fuel consumption on the X5 is around 35 mpg when running on fuel alone, which for a 2.5 tonne car isn’t bad.
I would highly recommend the surround view camera system as the BMW is a wide car and can be difficult to park and drive around tight drive-thru access roads like you find at McDonalds and Costa coffee.
I agree the front-end doesn’t please everyone but our car is black with the black M Sport pro pack so all of the grill is black too so it doesn’t stand out that much. The rear tail gate split hatch is great for putting wellies on etc but be warned, if you on the small side, it’s a struggle to reach the back of the boot with the lower tailgate down as it sticks about about 300mm.
Ultimately, if it’s a company car, as ours is, the BMW is the only option due the company car tax benefits over the Volvo, although this might change with the new Volvo battery due to be released shortly.
That Volvo absolutely crushes any BMW SUV on the road as far as looks. It makes the BMW kinda look bland to be honest.
I’ve owned both, but the XC90 wins.
Have an XC40 so do like the XC90 a lot. But the current X5 is pretty good...
Volvo xc90👍
I would choose the BMW X5 as the better car, sweeter ride, smoother, and quieter ride.
Yeh I'd take Rebecca over the two SUVs all day. The X5 is the better car though no doubt.
My Volvo XC90 Inscription is perfect for me.
Gotta remember an all new electric XC90 coming out next year
We just bought the X5 plug-in hybrid 45e and we cross shopped the xc90 whic was overall price wise a better deal. Why didn’t we get one? Cus 3 friends over 5 years have owned new Volvo products two xc90s and and xc60 all in and out of the dealership for most of its life. Like omg two of the friend always had loaner cars... and savagegeese has a video about owning the xc90 and it’s sad lack of reliability
We owned a 2005 xc90 t5 for years! Oh one last thing, the Volvo has an on demand Valdez awd system that’s front wheel drive based. We live on a farm and the on demand system got stuck often when we borrowed a 2019 xc90 from a friend for extra space on the move... we pulled it out with the X5 rear drive biased always on awd non handed system
@@LafemmebearMusic bmw fan boy? I have had 3 bmws 335i, x3m40i, X3m and all of them spent a lot of the time in the shop! Have owned 4 volvos, 3 x xc90 and a polestar. No problems with any volvos. Volvo specialise in hybrid technology, whereas bmw don’t. They are new to the game and don’t invest heavily yet. Good luck with your x5
can we get an update between the 2022 extended range against the bmw 45e
X5 for me, except the Volvo has doors that cover the sills, while BMW's don't, and those M sill extensions transfer mud to the back of your legs when you get out. Still, select the X-Line model that comes without the M sills and problem solved.
the volvo does not come with electric powered steering column ??
Madness to go for one of these over a V90 or 5 series touring.
Unfortunately, the smaller the ego, the bigger the car they need to compensate. Either that, or that they are so fat that they can't get in to a lower car. Either way - pathetic really.
I totally agree woth you guys,but also I think that you never had back problems
Unless you need more than 5 seats.
Welp…gotta look like you are sporty and go places! Yno, in your “Sport Utility Vehicle.”
In reality, most of them won’t see terrain more rugged than the local golf club!
I use my 2022 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid on my farm and land daily, literally have to sit on the tailgate and change into boots nearly daily. I hear you that most people aren’t driving up muddy terrain and rock dirt roads regularly but I do and this thing handles it with out any questions and on road tires. It’s amazing. Also the 10.5 inches of ground clearance it offers at the flip of a button is very useful and not something the long wheelbase lower to the ground v90 could handle or 5 series can handle or trust we would have one!
How does a split tailgate make it easier to load?! Your 12 inches away from the boot!
Great video we went with the X5 plug-in hybrid Better non haldex awd system and we live on a farm and the split gate make so much sense for exactly the reason she said in the video. Also I can NOT dress enough the different awd systems, we have a friend with the xc90 and they got stuck on the land, cus the front wheels spun but the back wheels stayed stationary as the it overheated the clutch packs. The bmw on the other hand has a traditional always on awd rear biased system it makes such a big difference. Also many friends have consistently sent their xc90 to the service center since purchasing so that pushed away. Sad too cus we have owned so many older Volvo xc products.
u make the best choice,bmw x5 is the best suv in the market, and forget for ever volvo
Volvo, 👍👍👍
One big disadvantage of the Volvo is that when the battery is empty, you end up with a front wheel drive car with a lot of torque steering and traction control to prevent wheel spin.
not true, the xc90 uses an onboard generator to provide power to the rear wheels when the battery is depleted. it's never completely empty.
Best? x3 or Lexus. Volvo touch screen with the climate control goes totally against their commitment to safety
I have xc60. Set and forget. It does everything else.
Really good video :) I've seen her for years and she's a great presenter.
Yep, who cares about the cars....
Seems you didn't try the xc90 with air suspension and I can't see how you would say that the infont system was fidley its infact very easy to use one screen to do it all, not having to use a dile and information screen to select your options Seems more distracting,l have quite fat fingers and find it easy to use and I wear glasses to read I don't need to use them when selecting option on the infont screen on the volvo maybe you need to visit spec savers ,also a 3ltr engine you will obviously get a quicker response at take off, don't get me wrong the BMW is fantastic but please when comparing please make them like for like or as close as possible
I have owned cx90 hybrid for 3 years. Its very comfy with air suspension. Very easy to manipulate the controls and the screen as they are all with easy reach.
The acoustics are just supper.
The Volvo interior looks indeed at least 4 years older (more like 8 years tbh with that display), I understand that the PHEV cars are compared because of the range and engines, but it would be more logic to compare the BMW to premium brands (especially in terms of interior). That said, I understand you would pick the Volvo if you need 7 seats
Can’t beat a polished BMW…thanks Rebecca!!!
Volvo is for me
Hey. I like the Volvo XC90.
Do you export CIF to Kampala, Uganda ?
Was there any cars at all?
At 181 cm, I can fit fine in the back seat of the XC90 T8, when the front and middle seats are set so that I fit there, too. Not many SUVs allow that. Quality is good. The battery is a tax gimmick. If the Tesla X didn't have the falcon doors, for me it would be preferable to both. As it is, none of them is really desirable, for the price + costs vs. practical use vs. driving experience. For me, a small EV + a big diesel is still the winner, for similar total price. Let's see for how long.
Oh Zoltan!!! Give me a break! You are probably shortage of cash- that's the reason!!
Price?
I choose the Volvo. As a long time BMW-driver. But BMW these days are ugly beyond.
This video was biased toward the BMW hence the music that plays before she drives it. And BMW quality doesn’t hold a candle to Volvo safety, and chances are if your looking for a 7 seat SUV then you’ve got little ones that will be onboard as well. What better quality is a vehicle that keeps your most precious cargo safe. I own three Volvo’s, nothing new but we all live within our own financial reach, some greater than others. Id choose the XC-90 any day, and by the previous comments here many will agree. My XC-90 is a 2006, my S80 is an 05, and my S70 is a 2000. All are turbo charged and the S80 is twin turbo. I still keep a lifted 2004 F150, and my favorite is my 1984 Z28 Camaro. For more speed than I can handle I hop on my 2007 ZX-6R by Kawasaki.
I will take the VOLVO thank you!☺😁😁👌👌👌 much more stylish
Great review. As a company car driver the X5 is by far the better choice for me - 7% benefit in kind tax. It’s in a league of its own in this regard.
Agreed. Rebecca too is in a league of her own! Great presenter.
I guess I’m too late in saying welcome back Rebecca!
How could it be so good weather 1 month ago?
There are some points about on both cars that make most of comparison not accurate, like BMW X5 category is much more close to Volvo XC 60 than XC 90 (in other hand this model is mode like BMW X7). On my point view this was something missing on the video.
I test drove both vehicles, the x7 is much larger than both of these wheelbase and length wise. We cross shopped the xc90 before we bought the X5 plug-in hybrid and the room for adults in the second row is soooo much better. Go test these 3 in real life, I think that will help you cus your unfortunately off on this logic. Best wishes happy car shopping
Wow; beautiful presentation. Just amazing!
Every year, the presentations get better and better. Nice!
I love the delusion that a hybrid vehicle is more environmentally friendly than a modern internal combustion engine; I guess we're just ignoring the open-pit mining for cobalt, lithium and all the other components required of modern high density batteries then?
the smile on her face while driving bmw, gives the review of which is better car!
Absolute class! The cars are not too bad either.
It cost me $1450.00 to change the passenger side mirror at the Volvo dealership. It charged 3 hrs of labor cost. I will go back to MB next car.
BMW for me….battery range the main factor
Ok. But once you get into the real world, the electric range shoots down 10 to 15 miles.
The new 2021 XC 90 has more range than the x5
@@Kurre. Those are some impressive ranges for large 4x4s.
BMW has much longer charging time!
@@nelsoncheetube and the current xc90 is 6 years old
Found myself drifting toward the background music during the Volvo segment. Forgive me Rebecca.
the x5 is in mind the more dynamic, so i take The X5 hybrid
A friend of mine is an XC 90 owner. He says it's the most unreliable car he's ever owned. Mechanically, it's fine, but electrically, it's been a nightmare, with numerous trips back to the dealer to fix it.
Anytime I watch one of these reviews she makes me think English is the best sounding language
Way better than watching Mat Watson. (Nice cars, by the way.)
x5 is a better suv .nice review rebecca.
If you want, or need 7 seats, the Volvo is the only 7 seat PHEV on sale. Advantage for the BMW is the mechanical AWD. The electric rear axle is not great in despise uk snow.
I drive xc90. Spacious. In R Design its very close to BMW in driving experience
Is this available in Indian Country Market??
Yes, mild hybrid is available in India
But I want a strong hybrid model
I have had an Audi Q7 for four perfect years and I would rate the car better than either the Volvo or BMW on quality and driving experience. However I ordered Volvo XC90 as its replacement. The reason I wanted a plug in hybrid with a good electric only range. This is where the Audi hasn't kept up. My Audi is 7 seats and the XC90 is seven seats and I dont need them but what I do need is a very big boot because my wife is disabled and her wheel chair has to go in before the luggage. The BMW and yes the Discovery are simply too small when in 5 seat configuration. The BMW boot is woeful especially when you cant adjust the position of the rear seats. Dont look at how many litres of space there is in a boot . Its very misleading. Use a tape measure and your own eyes. Land rover measure to the roof! The BMW is a beautiful car and so good in so many ways but as a practical family car its too compromised. I love the X7 but no plug in hybrid.
I had an Audi q7 i loved before our 2021 x5 45e it broke a lot, every Audi I’ve ever bought did… sigh. I think Audis are prettier and more elegant vehicles than bmws but the reality is the reliability was abysmal. I really hope you’ve had and continue to have a different experience
@@LafemmebearMusic I am sorry you had bad experiences. I had two Q7s and they were both excellent . The second even better as it went a lot further on a set of tyres. Ive taken deliver of my Volvo now and I am very pleased but only time will tell if it was a good buy but I can do a genuine 30miles on the battery if you drive carefully. I have had a BMW 5 series estate and that was a very good car but the X5 is too compromised for me.
What a beautiful dress!
Great review Rebecca X5 all the way
I’ve got the X5 plug-in hybrid 2022 let me tell you this thing will pull 600 miles from a tank. And I can go weeeekkksss without touching gas at all! 50 miles even on hot days it will give me 40 miles of range and it recharges it’s self while driving very well!
Volvo for me I don’t want all them buttons I like a clean look
Drive them both every day………..both are good, BMW has an annoying feature of shutting down if you get out, even for a second…….
But if I had to actually buy one, it would be the BMW because it’s a nicer office to spend time in and is a little more fun to drive.
You can switch off Or on In The comfort menu. ;)
These cars are so complicated that not even the dealer can fix them.
Really and you own which one?
Very good review
It seems very unbiased review.
bmw x5 far better in every way
Volvo rapes BMW
I own 2019 v90 cross country. Quality of center console is bad, made from cheap plastic covered with nice looking materials. At first i was very sceptical about climat controle, but volvos voice control do the job good, but it doesent make infotainment system any better, it is still low end unpolished system.
BMW for me. Bought the newest yesterday.
X5... I have a mitsubishi phev.. Is good but it feels a bit short on the electric miles
I would have the BMW but the Volvo is a very close second so price would be the decider . Hoo Ra lol.
Interesting, I live im sweden and the BMW is 5000$ more!!! (USD)
Top class presenter, and editing.
Much appreciated!
Gotta go with the XC90!!
which you like to own better for about 5 years - Volvo $90,000 or $110,000 X5 @full specs(?)
Had both. X5 every day. Though I do like the Volvos seats.
BMW X5 tuned had the same 400 BHP but 570 lbsft vs 295 lbsft in the T8 Volvo. Huge difference.
I'm about to buy an X5. I'm definitely a BMW guy. I'll take an inline 6 over a 4 banger if they both have the same hp. BMW for me.
The American X5 goes only 30 miles fully electric, does the European really go 50?