Unlike most brands, Volvo doesn’t experiment with their designs. It’s very cohesive within the lineup and not too boring and not too dramatic either. You see it, you know it’s a Volvo. This V90 is nearly a perfect vehicle. We need more wagons in the states
I disagree ... Volvo is actually experimenting big-time with Tesla interiors (lack of physical buttons/switches; not permitting all-metal roofs, etc.) and failing. The V90 is far from perfect because of its "mild-hybrid" powertrain with supercharger and those Tesla-like inferior interior qualities; make the V90 Cross Country into a PHEV, and they might get a lot more sales ... "mild hybrid", nah... few people want that -- 21 mpg city, you gotta be kidding me, in 2024??? With my XC60 T8 ER PHEV, I typically get 100-200 mpg city/town and 27-28 mpg highway. These "mild hybrids" are a joke, and annoying with the ICE coming on an going off constantly at stop signs and traffic lights...
@@panameradan6860 They're not Tesla interiors. They're Volvo interiors. Volvo wants to be a sustainable company and the materials and style of Volvo, while incorporating some trends Tesla started, is different han Tesla.
@@benjaminsmith2287I would argue that Tesla’s interiors are actually heavily influenced by Volvo. The original model s is a good example of this when compared to Volvos of the same era.
From Audi Allroad A6 and Q5, I made a switch to V90 CC, and I can say that Volvo does it in a very unique way. Unlike Audi, which looks and feels very modern to the point that it can get overwhelming, the V90 CC begs to differ by making this more comfortable, chic, classy and homey. Polestar optimization is a worthy upgrade to Audi owners out there in Dynamic mode and thinking of switching to a Volvo. I think V90 cc would be the model I'll be driving for good. Hope they'll keep making this one. Wonderful review, very detailed and covered everything.
The Volvo V90 is a fantastic car! It's got that sleek design and a super comfy interior. Plus, it’s packed with safety features, which is always a plus.
You should try one of these with the Polestar optimization update that Volvo has available to purchase. It turns off the start stop and increases HP and Torque by 5-6%.
Back in 2019 I leased a Volvo V60 T6 - it's the only car I ever purchased when the lease was over - I still own it. The car looks amazing, and I am happy every time I see it in a parking lot. I wish I had the upgraded Stereo (I have the HK, wish I had the B&W), and the digital displays could be more versatile - otherwise, the car is perfect. Unless Volvo offers something similar as an EV down the road, I will keep this forever (or Audi brings over the new 2025 A6 in an Avant form, I would get that one as well).
I bought a 2024 V90CC. I’ve owned multiple Subaru Outbacks and my wife has the Audi A6 AllRoad. I love the vehicle. Super comfortable, quiet, and stylish. Definitely not as fast as my wife’s Audi. I considered the XC90, however, I wanted a car (with hauling capacity) that had better handling than an SUV and was less stressful to drive on the windy highways and back roads of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It fits the bill! As for the bill, I did not spring for the Premium (nor was it available), though I recently added Polestar Optimization, which is kind of like a sport driving mode. When I considered my alternatives, the price of the V90 was not that much greater, which made the choice fairly easy.
I have this, mostly the same, just a 2024. Very expensive but overall comfortable, capable, and unique which were my priorities. I have my small criticisms but I do love the car.
Apparently I’m not average. When 422 reviewers release their reviews of a vehicle on the same day, I always come to him first because of the thorough reviews, including real world 0 to 60 times.
@@re14437 Here, here. I'm certainly not the average driver and love the punchiness of my Outback XT. Lackluster acceleration can drag an otherwise fine car down below acceptable in my book. I'm not a total acceleration snob. I'd rather an Audi S5 vs an RS5 acceleration-wise - you get to have more fun before breaking the law and it's still plenty fast. But there is a minimum floor that I'd prefer to stay above. And 6-ish seconds to 60 is right around there. Any slower and it's kind of snooze-ville (which is probably fine for the average driver, but again I'm not average).
@@re14437I guess it depends where you live and the terrain. I live in southern California and have had to learn to chill out on the pedal with this thing. I end up on everyone's ass by accident. The acceleration frm a stopped position or even on turns feel smoother then you'd think. I absolutely cld not imagine me possibly desiring more frm this engine...like.....why. I'm not looking into getting into the bank robbery business in the streets of Manhattan anytime soon. But to each their own
@@benjaminsmith2287 enough that it matters TO ME. Plus, absent doing tests for each of those that you mentioned, 0 to 60 acts as a repeatable surrogate. I’m not sure why everyone is so wound up about this. Pretty standard industry metric.
Great cars. I wish that had a v-6 with just a touch more displacement and potentially a bit more durability. I am willing to wager that is not a 250 k mile power train.
I Love all Volvo models but this one is one of my favorite model next to the best XC90 . I think maybe they didn’t do any major up grades in these models is because their company plan was to go all electric which they released a news bulletin that now they’ll continue ice along with electric , basically backing off on their plan for a few years.
These are fantastic at first. But the resale and repair costs are astronomical and unrealistic. This is why even CPO ones are huge fractions off what they should be.
They need this in PHEV form. I'd buy it instantly. Why Volvo has not put their current PHEV drivetrain into any Cross Country wagons is inexplicable. Why put it into a low-volume non-lifted wagon (V60 T8)? Cross Country wagons have always outsold the non-lifted wagons over the past two decades, I thought...
How big 7 you need the screen to be? I think the 9-inch screen is appropriate. The bigger it is, the more distracting it would be. In all honesty, I miss actual buttons.
In Sweden we are not allowed to buy this car anymore, they forcing hybrid or electric cars on us. Atleast the V60 Cross Country is still around. But V90 Cross Countrys are everywhere, very popular car.
Interior wise, between Volvo, Audi, BMW and Mercedes i will say that Volvo do it best. Love the materials. Only negative is that it is becoming a bit outdated, and the new interior in the XC40 and EX90 is to much Tesla for me. I hope they stick to this interior!
I could be incorrect on this, but I’m fairly sure Volvo, Mercedes and Audi all charge premium pricing for their “all road” wagons over their comparable SUVs, probably for the snob factor premium they know some buyers are willing to pay. I’d prefer this wagon over the XC90, but the XC90 is better value, which I guess makes me a cheap wannabe snob.
I really wish these were more popular in Texas. I don’t really know but I assume they don’t hold their value quite as well as the XC’s? We got my wife a 2022 XC90 recently but I really wanted the V
same story. my wife wanted an SUV I wanted a wagon. She won and we got the XC90. I might get the V90 for myself. Strange for a man to get a Volvo wagon?
@@joshharrison1160 no judgement. No body, that matters, cares what we drive. Drive what you want. I love the XCs too, but prefer the lower center of gravity of the Vs. They are fiiiine cars!
2.0L Turbo electric hybrid moving a car that weighs 4277 lbs. Assisted or not that little engine is going to have to work real damn to move that vehicle. I'm sure it's a good car but if I bought one I trade it in before the warrenty runs out.
These volvo’s today have super complicated powertrains now-reminds me of the insane toyota twin turbo/10 speed nightmare….. would not buy either, even if they came with a free pair of Sofyan’s cute shorts…well, ok maybe.
Things like "color" are totally subjective, of course, so keep that in mind when I say that FOR ME, I find "red leather interior" to be tacky. But there are enough who do like it, else they wouldn't offer it. As for this car, it wouldn't be for me, but I'm sure it will sell.
Volvo makes the best interiors at least in my opinion at this price point. We tested out an XC90 ultra and those seats were so damn comfortable. The salesman told us that the seats were made by chiropractors I think and I believe it because those seats were impressive. The drive was so nice too, it was quiet, comfortable and most surprisingly refined. I’m typically not a fan of a 4 cylinder being in the size that the XC90 is but we were just pleased with how comfortable it was even despite having 21’s. It’s not obnoxious or loud it’s blends in with the background. We have a 2017 highlander limited so it’s a big step up. And despite the small screen, it’s decent in size. At least it’s not 9 inches going horizontally with the dash. It’s flush within the dash itself surrounded by premium materials. The system itself though I did find it a little challenging to get certain stuff but using the Google talk feature, it takes away that extra step of going into menus to find different features you wanna activate which is a big plus.
that's the wrong question... The right question is "why get a 'mild hybrid' when you should be able to get a PHEV" Cross Country wagon? Sadly, Volvo doesn't make the CC wagon in PHEV form...
Love the V90; HATE that you can only get the lifted Cross Country now. The V60 was also so sweet... Found a great deal on a new Porsche Panamera for about the same as changing the suspension on Cross Country. The warranty at Volvo was also troublesome. 30 year Volvo fan now over. Sad. Seeing a real original V90 on the road is just so refreshing.
Drivetrain is way to complicated and don't even want to imagine repair costs post warranty As a Volvo fan who owns a 95' 850 GLT wagon with 580K miles, and was looking to replace it with another Volvo wagon, I will not be buying this . Bring back an I5 turbo 6 speed then we'll talk.
@@sidlazzar1002 I'm sorry but Geely owning Volvo doesn't make Volvo a Chinese company. That's like saying Rolls Royce is German or Lamborghini. Volvo operates out of Sweden with mostly European personnel and while Geely finances and approves financing, they aren't Volvo nor do they run them out of China.
Unlike most brands, Volvo doesn’t experiment with their designs. It’s very cohesive within the lineup and not too boring and not too dramatic either. You see it, you know it’s a Volvo. This V90 is nearly a perfect vehicle. We need more wagons in the states
I disagree ... Volvo is actually experimenting big-time with Tesla interiors (lack of physical buttons/switches; not permitting all-metal roofs, etc.) and failing. The V90 is far from perfect because of its "mild-hybrid" powertrain with supercharger and those Tesla-like inferior interior qualities; make the V90 Cross Country into a PHEV, and they might get a lot more sales ... "mild hybrid", nah... few people want that -- 21 mpg city, you gotta be kidding me, in 2024??? With my XC60 T8 ER PHEV, I typically get 100-200 mpg city/town and 27-28 mpg highway. These "mild hybrids" are a joke, and annoying with the ICE coming on an going off constantly at stop signs and traffic lights...
Perfect? Unreliable brand for plagued with electricity Nov issues
@@panameradan6860 They're not Tesla interiors. They're Volvo interiors. Volvo wants to be a sustainable company and the materials and style of Volvo, while incorporating some trends Tesla started, is different han Tesla.
@@panameradan6860Volvos have always had simple interiors.
@@benjaminsmith2287I would argue that Tesla’s interiors are actually heavily influenced by Volvo. The original model s is a good example of this when compared to Volvos of the same era.
I’ve always been wagon OBSESSED!!! Really want one one day
From Audi Allroad A6 and Q5, I made a switch to V90 CC, and I can say that Volvo does it in a very unique way. Unlike Audi, which looks and feels very modern to the point that it can get overwhelming, the V90 CC begs to differ by making this more comfortable, chic, classy and homey. Polestar optimization is a worthy upgrade to Audi owners out there in Dynamic mode and thinking of switching to a Volvo. I think V90 cc would be the model I'll be driving for good. Hope they'll keep making this one. Wonderful review, very detailed and covered everything.
The Volvo V90 is a fantastic car! It's got that sleek design and a super comfy interior. Plus, it’s packed with safety features, which is always a plus.
Your intros are amazing! The script is incredibly well-thought, and the music builds up the excitement so well. Keep it up!
You should try one of these with the Polestar optimization update that Volvo has available to purchase. It turns off the start stop and increases HP and Torque by 5-6%.
Back in 2019 I leased a Volvo V60 T6 - it's the only car I ever purchased when the lease was over - I still own it. The car looks amazing, and I am happy every time I see it in a parking lot. I wish I had the upgraded Stereo (I have the HK, wish I had the B&W), and the digital displays could be more versatile - otherwise, the car is perfect.
Unless Volvo offers something similar as an EV down the road, I will keep this forever (or Audi brings over the new 2025 A6 in an Avant form, I would get that one as well).
We have a 2016 V60. A joy to drive.
I bought a 2024 V90CC. I’ve owned multiple Subaru Outbacks and my wife has the Audi A6 AllRoad. I love the vehicle. Super comfortable, quiet, and stylish. Definitely not as fast as my wife’s Audi. I considered the XC90, however, I wanted a car (with hauling capacity) that had better handling than an SUV and was less stressful to drive on the windy highways and back roads of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It fits the bill! As for the bill, I did not spring for the Premium (nor was it available), though I recently added Polestar Optimization, which is kind of like a sport driving mode. When I considered my alternatives, the price of the V90 was not that much greater, which made the choice fairly easy.
6:28 I agree that it’s the best looking wagons on the road today.
Volvo wagons are legendary...miss the Buick Regal wagon along with the old school Buick Roadmaster with the Corvette v8
I have this, mostly the same, just a 2024. Very expensive but overall comfortable, capable, and unique which were my priorities. I have my small criticisms but I do love the car.
He's obsessed with acceleration times here. For the average driver of this car, 7 seconds or less to 60 mph is excellent.
Apparently I’m not average. When 422 reviewers release their reviews of a vehicle on the same day, I always come to him first because of the thorough reviews, including real world 0 to 60 times.
@@re14437 Here, here. I'm certainly not the average driver and love the punchiness of my Outback XT. Lackluster acceleration can drag an otherwise fine car down below acceptable in my book. I'm not a total acceleration snob. I'd rather an Audi S5 vs an RS5 acceleration-wise - you get to have more fun before breaking the law and it's still plenty fast. But there is a minimum floor that I'd prefer to stay above. And 6-ish seconds to 60 is right around there. Any slower and it's kind of snooze-ville (which is probably fine for the average driver, but again I'm not average).
@@re14437I guess it depends where you live and the terrain. I live in southern California and have had to learn to chill out on the pedal with this thing. I end up on everyone's ass by accident. The acceleration frm a stopped position or even on turns feel smoother then you'd think. I absolutely cld not imagine me possibly desiring more frm this engine...like.....why. I'm not looking into getting into the bank robbery business in the streets of Manhattan anytime soon. But to each their own
@@re14437 How often do you do 0-60. Most of the time I'm much more concerned with 20-50 or 25-65 times or passing ability at higher speeds.
@@benjaminsmith2287 enough that it matters TO ME. Plus, absent doing tests for each of those that you mentioned, 0 to 60 acts as a repeatable surrogate. I’m not sure why everyone is so wound up about this. Pretty standard industry metric.
Thank god the screen isn’t bigger. I am so freaking over the huge screens!!!
Great cars. I wish that had a v-6 with just a touch more displacement and potentially a bit more durability. I am willing to wager that is not a 250 k mile power train.
Great looking car I’ve always liked the Volvo wagons
This is a brilliant car.
The B6 is the way to go.
I Love all Volvo models but this one is one of my favorite model next to the best XC90 . I think maybe they didn’t do any major up grades in these models is because their company plan was to go all electric which they released a news bulletin that now they’ll continue ice along with electric , basically backing off on their plan for a few years.
These are fantastic at first. But the resale and repair costs are astronomical and unrealistic. This is why even CPO ones are huge fractions off what they should be.
It looks amazing. Needs a real engine worthy of the rest of the car.
They need this in PHEV form. I'd buy it instantly. Why Volvo has not put their current PHEV drivetrain into any Cross Country wagons is inexplicable. Why put it into a low-volume non-lifted wagon (V60 T8)? Cross Country wagons have always outsold the non-lifted wagons over the past two decades, I thought...
I effing love these. I can't afford one but would love to own this. 😍🤞🏽
How big 7 you need the screen to be? I think the 9-inch screen is appropriate. The bigger it is, the more distracting it would be. In all honesty, I miss actual buttons.
Never been a big fan of vertical vents
In Sweden we are not allowed to buy this car anymore, they forcing hybrid or electric cars on us. Atleast the V60 Cross Country is still around. But V90 Cross Countrys are everywhere, very popular car.
Still fabulous.
I just got a v60 polestar i kinda wish i got the v90
I just think they were wrong for not going 2.5 or 3L for longevity. Volvos are known to be able to do 300k miles but 3L will last longer no doubt.
Love the video. But I am confused. Why you say Volvo offers 5 SW? I see 3: V60 polestar, V60 Cross country, V90 cross country
Looks great! Love estate s! Too bad america doesn't. Love to have a t8 powertrain
Still a fantastic option
Sofyan, rarely wears shorts for his videos….we are so spoiled! 🤪
Really?
Might I suggest getting out of the house once in awhile
Interior wise, between Volvo, Audi, BMW and Mercedes i will say that Volvo do it best. Love the materials. Only negative is that it is becoming a bit outdated, and the new interior in the XC40 and EX90 is to much Tesla for me. I hope they stick to this interior!
I'll wait until they put the upcoming UI ( new for the XC) in the wagon
I could be incorrect on this, but I’m fairly sure Volvo, Mercedes and Audi all charge premium pricing for their “all road” wagons over their comparable SUVs, probably for the snob factor premium they know some buyers are willing to pay. I’d prefer this wagon over the XC90, but the XC90 is better value, which I guess makes me a cheap wannabe snob.
Do an update of the E450 all terrain
In Canada these V90 are around $80k. I cannot justify that for an estate car.
For the price, you shouldn’t manually tilt wheel, the screen should be at least 3 inches bigger, and at least 3 more mpgs. Then it’s a GREAT car
I really wish these were more popular in Texas. I don’t really know but I assume they don’t hold their value quite as well as the XC’s? We got my wife a 2022 XC90 recently but I really wanted the V
same story. my wife wanted an SUV I wanted a wagon. She won and we got the XC90. I might get the V90 for myself. Strange for a man to get a Volvo wagon?
@@joshharrison1160 no judgement. No body, that matters, cares what we drive. Drive what you want. I love the XCs too, but prefer the lower center of gravity of the Vs. They are fiiiine cars!
Nice Volvo. I would rather drive a sport wagon over an SUV. Unless it’s a proper off road 4x4 body on frame like a 4Runner, Wrangler and the such.
Do a review on a T8 V90
2.0L Turbo electric hybrid moving a car that weighs 4277 lbs.
Assisted or not that little engine is going to have to work real damn to move that vehicle. I'm sure it's a good car but if I bought one I trade it in before the warrenty runs out.
It's a hybrid. There's an electric motor also
4 bangers will surprise you these days man
Hey. Did you hear? We use unleaded gasoline now? Try to keep up with the times.
Given Volvo recent drivetrain reliability; you nailed it!
These volvo’s today have super complicated powertrains now-reminds me of the insane toyota twin turbo/10 speed nightmare….. would not buy either, even if they came with a free pair of Sofyan’s cute shorts…well, ok maybe.
😂
no red interior? hell there isn't even a red exterior anymore. too bad.
Which do prefer? V60 CC or V90 CC?
The V90 has much more space... depends on your needs.
Things like "color" are totally subjective, of course, so keep that in mind when I say that FOR ME, I find "red leather interior" to be tacky. But there are enough who do like it, else they wouldn't offer it. As for this car, it wouldn't be for me, but I'm sure it will sell.
Volvo makes the best interiors at least in my opinion at this price point. We tested out an XC90 ultra and those seats were so damn comfortable. The salesman told us that the seats were made by chiropractors I think and I believe it because those seats were impressive. The drive was so nice too, it was quiet, comfortable and most surprisingly refined. I’m typically not a fan of a 4 cylinder being in the size that the XC90 is but we were just pleased with how comfortable it was even despite having 21’s. It’s not obnoxious or loud it’s blends in with the background. We have a 2017 highlander limited so it’s a big step up. And despite the small screen, it’s decent in size. At least it’s not 9 inches going horizontally with the dash. It’s flush within the dash itself surrounded by premium materials. The system itself though I did find it a little challenging to get certain stuff but using the Google talk feature, it takes away that extra step of going into menus to find different features you wanna activate which is a big plus.
Nobody is cross shopping this with a Subaru, stop.
I don’t think this car has four corner air suspension but only rear. 5:33
That console center stack looks so dated, how do you make a car for 2025 these days and the interior looks like it was plucked out of a 2010's car.
Why get a 4 cylinder when you get a 6 and get the same mpg or better?
that's the wrong question... The right question is "why get a 'mild hybrid' when you should be able to get a PHEV" Cross Country wagon? Sadly, Volvo doesn't make the CC wagon in PHEV form...
@@panameradan6860Mercedes does
Love the V90; HATE that you can only get the lifted Cross Country now. The V60 was also so sweet... Found a great deal on a new Porsche Panamera for about the same as changing the suspension on Cross Country. The warranty at Volvo was also troublesome. 30 year Volvo fan now over. Sad. Seeing a real original V90 on the road is just so refreshing.
A turbo charged, supercharged, hybrid...what can go wrong there 😂😂
Subarus are not known for styling.
So I'm not surprised this vehicle looks better
Maybe not slam the hood like that in future.
Doesn’t the crown signia compete with this now?
lol
@@shaesham Looking forward to driving one. They are scarce in our neck of the woods.
They are only making 20k Signia’s, will be difficult to get.
@@magnoliap5824I hadn't heard that. Thanks!
Drivetrain is way to complicated and don't even want to imagine repair costs post warranty As a Volvo fan who owns a 95' 850 GLT wagon with 580K miles, and was looking to replace it with another Volvo wagon, I will not be buying this . Bring back an I5 turbo 6 speed then we'll talk.
If I had it to do over again, I'd have bought a few 850s back in the day and keep them in inventory as they wear out.
What do you mean it only has a turbo, supercharger and hybrid system lol
2002 interior
Who owns Volvo?
Geely its a Chinese company
@@sidlazzar1002 I'm sorry but Geely owning Volvo doesn't make Volvo a Chinese company. That's like saying Rolls Royce is German or Lamborghini. Volvo operates out of Sweden with mostly European personnel and while Geely finances and approves financing, they aren't Volvo nor do they run them out of China.
seems bit dated, especially interior
Orifice shifter??? 🤭
Orr-fers... 👌
These are wayyy too big. Please god, some car mfg just bless me with a true spiritual successor to the US Fiesta ST. IYKYK.
73k 😂😂😂😂😂neeya please
70K for a four banger
Mercedes will sell you a C63 with a four banger for well over 100K. Cheers
Are you stuck in 1995?? The four cylinders of today are light years better and more capable
Entertainment system is outdated as hell.
Still like the Subaru more.
@@austincolt3306 our friend kept her Outback for over 10 years. Hers had a raspy CVT, but it didn’t bother her. She had a great run with that vehicle.
unreliable transmission
Made in China
No, they're not. They're made in Sweden. The s90 is made China.
Wrong
This car is way too outdated especially the interior.
Is a bit outdated, not that much. People complain about Volvo's new designs, the EX30 and EX90.
Car blows… slow…. Out of date… unresponsive….a real shame
You got 1?
Nobody buys station wagons anymore.
Men that drive these vehicles also tend to sit down when they pee
You might need to speak to a professional if you are a little too obsessed and fixated with what people do in the restroom
Thank you for your efforts! Your videos are always so interesting and professional. Keep it up!🪝🐈👀
Your channel is a place where every video is a true work of art. Thank you for your dedication and passion for creativity!🚁🦧🧢