@@JanDrenk The XC90 T8 I have is quite wonderful in the engine department (~36,000 miles now). Volvo really refined the braking feel and other characteristics of the T8 with the 2020 software updates (which they applied to the earlier as well if you do a software update at the dealer). All electric range is now right around 18 miles. Usually the wife drives it, but I took it for my work for a week - 845 miles of mixed driving, 30.8 MPG (U.S.) and I had a hole in my day I filled by finding a free public charger and just watching an episode of Better Call Saul... gained ~7 miles of range (not a fast charging car...) and used all that range up in stop and go traffic - about two hours stuck in traffic without any gas being used - that was pretty awesome!
I like all Volvos, but they have done a perfect job on these new V90, S90 and XC90's. They are so fucking beautiful, insane lines great forms etc. Its stunning.
@@danwall690 I mean what do you expect for a brand new car. Not many young people can afford them. Thinking about it, not many young people can afford the old ones too, with the crazy prices some are at lol.
Wait, the Volvo does have climate control in the back though, right? If you mention something is lacking you should probably note that it is available as an option.
I REALLY like the XC90 design, from my perspective, it’s by far Volvo’s nicest design of all their models. Each to their own though. The aspect I don’t like is the portrait design of the infotainment system nor the massive tall air vents beside it, in this regard I much prefer the landscape screen and circular design seen on the Mercedes vehicles or even BMW’s options over Volvo’s design.
Q7 has got the best middle seat space so if you push the middle row seats slightly front (like 20%) the third row will be fine for adults too If I had to pick one I’ll go with the Q7
So many people don't seem to get this, by pushing the 2nd row forward it still leaves a decent amount of room for the 2nd row passenger's but more importantly you can get sub 6ft adults on the 3rd too with leg room also
Congrats you got a Volkswagen with too much make up. Seriously tho VAG are such a scammy douche company and their products are mostly cheaply made consumables exploiting unknowing customers with their half-assed cars. Hope you got lucky and got a really good one though and that it lasts. If it's new I guess it might last a couple of years, but still.. I wouldn't take that chance. From all the cars I've seen I'd go with Volvo or Mercedes because of (mostly) quality engineering. Im an engineer
it's all a matter of taste, tried both, hesitated 3 whole months, got the Q7 as it's a better car to drive fast, but the XC90 was also great. Best front seats i've ever tried, looks objectively better. All a matter of taste :)
We got the 2018 r design the day we were meant to get it it decided that it wouldn’t want to come of the lorry a week after we picked it up then a month later most of the electrics failed. And i hate the touchscreen it is so laggy and complicated and the b&w sound system is nothing special Its no where near reliable as the others
lol nah man the q7 doesn't have the back seat space, second row variations, head space, comfortability, and isn't even able to be equipped with 2/3 of the safety features that are standard in the xc90.. audi is a sporty drive. xc90 is a luxury drive.. soft and efficient. 318 hp twin turbo awd
@@tword5687 All of the xc90s have measly two liter engines. It's also twincharged, the petrol has 320 hp and the hybrid has 408, both are still two liter and while the "numbers" seem amazing, they are really slow.
@@QualityFeelings yes that's also fast but it doesn't explain why the bigger Volvo is slow. The xc90 is a SUV and a lot heavier than the Passat probably.
You should have had the inscription package instead of the r design package on the XC90. It would have made a huge difference and I'm sure it would feel the most posh feeling. Also the base wheels are 19 inch which would change the ride quality drastically.
Absolutely agree with you. Also, not sure why he compares the Volvo diesel with the Audi v6. Would be more comparable with the Volvo T6 inscription where hp and 0-60 times are very close.
Im suprised that so many people like the interior of the Q7. In my opinion, it looks rather bland with just a single screen. Can't fault the virtual cockpit though, great option.
xaeler333 same. Even though it's tech is the best. But the looks and layout is pretty meh. Just imagine it without the virtual cockpit and it will look like something from 5 years ago. The other two cars have a much better looking dash, the tech is not comparable to Audi by any means though.
xaeler333 Everyone has their own opinion. I drive my sisters new Q7 from time to time and it doesn't feel bland in the slightest, having said that her Q7 has a different colour interior which is more exciting than the "clinical" look of the test one in this video. It's a very clean and simple look that doesn't feel cluttered, you don't need anything else on or around the dash. What's there is all that it needs.
Definitely the Volvo would be the best bang for your buck, especially here in Australia. The starting price of the Q7 here is 117k. The top of the line Xc90 T6 Rdesign is priced at 114k.
Land Rover discovery is best in the 3 cause it can do best off-roading and has a great feel while driving. SUV are meant to do great off-roading. Audi Q7 is like buying and getting the feel of sedan car not an SUV
Volvo like a lot of manufacturers are echoing the styling queues of the Jaguar F-pace albeit scaled up a bit, the Discovery is still the most versatile and most capable off road
As a Volvo owner I say Volvo all the way. Beautiful most reliable and most safest cars ever made. I ownd a v40 from 1999 that had been going for more than 300000 miles and still runes smoother than any other newer cars, and now I can say same thing about my current Volvo v50 2008.
@@NelsonNelsonFH5 How is it so far? I read comments that they are very unreliable. I was planning to buy a used one in R Design 2018, but I'm not sure now...
danhalski excellent reply, that completely defeats my point! I own an xc90 and bought it because it's so far ahead of the game. It's the closest thing to tesla's autopilot. The Audi and LR only have adaptive cruise and no other forms of automated driving
Gary Campbell And I'll surprise you here.I have just sold the Audi Q7 with full equipment, Audi prevents collision there is no need to throw any buttons to launch functions Checked several times by accident :-) works and it's fine 1 warns against collision 2 prepares brakes 3 if you do not react then auto brakes prevent collision.If you want to turn right at the junction and someone coming up with the opposite auto will stop.Sometimes it is a shock because it happens fast but the sensitivity of the system can be set Before buying I tested a few options for the Volvo XC90 :-) your BMW but already had one knowledge got bored and still produced unchanged and the Audi Q7 new model pity with was only 3L available no 4 more power Volvo XC90 dropped 2L what is the engine yelling Begging for help non stop.I bought a Tesla X90D I'm waiting to have in October, for economic reasons, sorry for English
Yeh the Volvo has automated collision, braking and steering assist without launch. Keep in mind that the the XC90 has had several major updates to the 2018 model (after March 17). I find the 2L engine is quick enough for this type of vehicle, it does need to jump through gears more often that the Audi's 3.0l though. The T8 Hybrid would likely be much better but I went for the D5 as it wasn't worth the extra for the hybrid since I don't do much town driving. The Tesla is one of the best cars I have driven but it just didn't have the space I need, the 90D is just insanely fast.
Gary Campbell Audi pre-sense front with collision avoidance assist and turn assist When the system detects the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front a visual and acoustic warning is given to the driver followed by partial braking or at speeds under 19mph the system may apply full braking. In addition, the system will calculate if an appropriate evasion lane is available and apply supportive steering to aid the driver. If a crash is sensed the airbags will be pre-conditioned and the braking system prepared to assist with the necessary braking force once the brake pedal is touched. When turning at crossroads, from the moment the turn indicators are activated the turn assist system detects approaching vehicles and applies braking to help avoid a collision Audi Active lane assist Traffic jam assist When activated and in conjunction with ACC the system uses the sensors and camera to detect vehicles ahead and on adjacent lanes. When a traffic jam is detected, the system will assist with the braking, accelerating and steering up to 37mph making your journey a more comfortable one Predictive efficiency assist All-wheel steering the best for me
I own a Volvo XC90 2017... love it! Volvo all the way.. plus I will always stand by a company that cares about its customers lives and puts them first. Hands down it’s the safest car in the world, and that for me is the winner!
Had an XC90 recently as a courtesy car and I couldn’t believe how good it was. It was a top of the range T8 Recharge but still, what a vehicle. So good that I’m saving up as much as possible to make it my next car.
@@anchia7 why should he throw his money in the next 2 years the car has warranty for 3 years + you can extend it for another 2 years it seems you never drove any audi cars
toranwartoran Looking at the date of the video, the car is already at least 2 years old, it’ll be 4+ years old in the next 2 years. And Audi’s are notorious for having issues within the first 4 years and usually right after warranty runs out. If they were so reliable, why would you need to extend a warranty on a fairly new car you paid so much money for just 3 years ago (and probably still paying)??? And there is a reason why I don’t owe one. Friends and family have owned them and they’re nothing but headaches once those first 3-4 years of warranty wear off. Sometime even before.
@@anchia7 i used to own audii tt rs old audi q7 now going fot the 2019 q7. After my 150k km in my last 2 cars only the air suspension in the q7 needed to be replaced and i know that before beacuse my father owns 2 mercedes gls and bothe of them the air suspension needed to be replaced so from my side i didnt notice any problems with audi and in my family we alwayes extend the warranty just for the peace of mind wither its audi or bmw or mercedes anything with those cars need to be replaced and the warranty is expired will dig a hole in your wallet. For me i change my car every 6 years so i dont know what happened to others after owning the car for more than 6 years
toranwartoran thats good for you. I’ve owned all types of cars (American, European, and Japanese). Japanese have proven to be the most reliable. I loved and enjoyed my BMW and I can tell you it gave me a bit more issues than any of my Japanese (Nissan, Acura, Honda). German cars are just a lot more fun to drive and perform better. I’ve been tempted to buy an Audi a couple of times, but was turned off by family and friends. I think replacing every 6 years or more often if you Can is a safe move if you can afford it. But for the average joe who keeps a car for longer and drives a car that’s usually a decade or older, Audi is not the smartest choice. I currently own a Chevy Truck (haven’t had any issues whatsoever in 90k miles) and a 4 years old Volvo XC90 which has been great and we love. That thing is a luxury tank. Best regards from Texas.
Just picked up 2019 XC90 and love the car. T6 is a beast with supercharger and turbocharge, and the one i picked up has Polestar which produces more hp. It's also very elegant and love the interior and seats.
Plus rear climate is optional on the XC90, just as it is on the Q7 and Discovery but both test cars came fitted with it unlike the XC90 but this wasn't pointed out.
stuco81 the engine size doesn’t matter when it stays level with adaptive dampers and air suspension and it can be specked to 400bhp so you can’t say anything about it being slow
Why is fridge not in more cars? Definitely see them as a great thing for longer trips when you want to keep your food and drinks cool after 3+ hours of driving
Can someone please review the gls or the gls 63 mercedes somehow that SUV is so overlooked by every auto channel noOne seems to cover it. Everyone only covers the GLE OR THE ML
Judging by your TH-cam history, it's apparent that you don't know how to drive, nor do you have a license.. Not unless you're planning to purchase one in the future but looking at your TH-cam history, you can't be older than 15, 16 at a push..
the volvo has rear touch screen climate control and the load hight is much lower when you lower the air suspension and the 407 hp t8 model is wonderfull volvo all the way!
I'll admit, the Discovery has a design quirk, it probably isn't very reliable and it's very expensive. But I'd still pick out of the three as it works when the tarmac stops. Let's be honest, a car with as much ground clearance as these three cars, it's more or less expected of them to work off-road.
Matt Great Review but perhaps next time try getting the Inscription model on the XC90. You'll find it looks posher with a lighter cabin, real wood inlays, leather on the dash and also has AC controls at the back. If you get the T8 it even comes with a crystal gear knob. I've seen it myself and have to say it looks stunning and has that minimalistic/Scandinavian design if you're into that.R Design looks sporty but the interior is too dark for a Volvo and doesn't really bring out the best of that dash design.
A few years on and all the 3 models have received a face-lift now (June 2021). I ended up exactly with this trio on my shortlist a few months ago. Diesel is still very relevant in this segment and the lack of a six cylinder on the Volvo took it out of the list eventually, the petrol cannot cope decently with towing. Looks (a totally subjective matter) and capability on the Disco ended up making it a winner for me. Still waiting for the delivery though as waiting times are over 4 months.
I purchased the Volvo XC90, it is by far the best SUV in this comparison. I test drove all three & had them for a week, even though all are great cars, economically you still cannot beat the Volvo as best all around SUV.
Disco? Really? Did you ever had one? I had a Range Rover and suffered from too many to mention defects and problems. Never ever I'll buy a Landrover / Range Rover again!!!
@@nsdadanceacademy Nope. It was a 2016 Range Rover with the long wheel base. Nice and roomy but terrible unreliable. I had countless problems and 3 tow ins. Really bad.
Matt, rear climate is either optional or standard on the XC90, depending on the trim level, just like on the Q7 and the Disco, which both had this fitted for this review and yet this wasn't pointed out. The Q7 in this review was obviously heavily optioned including air suspension and you were testing the top trim level in the Disco, which includes air suspension as standard, so why not test the XC90 in its top Inscription trim level fitted with the optional air suspension for a more balanced review??
I LOVE the storage of the Land Rover, particularly the fridge arm rest which would be particularly useful for our hot summers in Australia, I can imagine putting a bottle of milk, some cheese and perhaps ham or fish in there which all spoil very quickly in heat, no under floor storage in the boot nor split tailgate is a letdown....I just wish I could afford any of these, so really my opinion is of little consequence...please let me win the lottery. 😜
Writing from USA here ... I quite like diesel engines, so I'm tempted to go for the Disco (the only one of the three to come with a diesel over here). But the Q7 and the XC90 both average pretty close MPG with their upgraded petrol engines, so I'm a bit torn. The head-unit in the Volvo is not so great, so it's out. The Q7 will spend less time at the dealer, but I'd probably lease something like this, so I'm not particularly worried. Given the extra storage capacity, and the similar price, I'd probably go for the Disco TD6 in the end. With the upgraded head unit/electronic gauge display.
PugLordTR They've got the same results (the Audi is a bit better with additional isofix points), they also offer the same driver assistances. Volvo might have been better a few years ago but competitors are on the same level now.
Simon Vuille well first of all volvo's auto braking system is more advanced than the others and volvo is known for their safety i know that others are really safe as well but still there is something that makes volvo's just a bit more special on safety
Simon Vuille Volvo is light years in front when it comes to safety. while all car manufacturers try to reach the maximum on the safety test from euro NCAP volvo massively exceed them. they have been doing tests since the 1980's that euro NCAP only included in their tests in 2012. untill now no single car manufacturer has boldly claimed what volvo claims... by 2020 no deaths or serious injuries in a Volvo ... end of discussion.
We looked at all three, the Land Rover was cut instantly by my wife, she thought it was too ugly. The Audi and Volvo were a hard choice, Volvo won out due to technology, Audi does not have autopilot cruise, Spotify app or tidal app. The Audi also jumps in price with any reasonable options in it, well equipped the Volvo is 10k less. Audi was a little sportier driving but my wife disliked that it didn't have a touch screen, she hated the old styled knob. So we went with the Volvo.
The old Q7 had such a presence on the road and with a unique look made it awesome. The new one the inside is much better, but looks horrible and like every other SUV
I’ve seen other videos of the discovery and they have the nicer looking discoveries with the black package. I don’t mind the one you show it’s just that it’s not as nice as the other reviewers vehicles. Especially as though the xc90 you were showing had the nicer rims unlike the discovery which had one of the not so good rims.
Rear climate is optional on the XC90, just as it is on the Q7 and Discovery but both test cars came fitted with it unlike the XC90 but this wasn't pointed out.
Great comparison. We compared the same 3 + the Benz GLE. You can't really go wrong with any of these SUVs. It comes down to individual preferences and priorities. In the end the Q7 won us over. No regrets
I have heard good things about Volvo but never own one, personally the look of discovery doesn’t work for me, I currently own a Audi Q5, did 500km drive yesterday and it made me realise how good this car is! If I ever need to upgrade it, it has to be q7 or q8.
@carwow , you complain that the XC90 does not have rear cabin control buttons and extra power sockets, in my experience it has climate control and extra sockets in all but the most basic configurations? What did you test exactly, the cheapest version?
When I was born,my parents had a XC90. When I was around 3 Years old, we switched to a Disco 2. Since then we ever had a Disco. And we did serious offroading with every single one. Even with the Volvo. And the only things, that ever managed to stop us were: P3: a Harvester P2: dead ends in the wood P1: fallen trees And cince I can think my grandparents driva a Volvo too: a V40 (predecessor unknown), and then two XC60s And if my first car won't ba a Ford, it will be a Land Rover or a Volvo too.
I have q7 Model 2016 ( the newest) 3l V6 Diesel . Very nice car. Before the q7 i had a Mazda CX9. The CX9 was bigger but very thirsty (3,7 l V6 petrol) . Im german ✌🏻.
I own a VW Touareg and my Mrs has a Q7, we have used them on holiday trips across Europe and believe me I wunt want any other. Only negative with the Q7....66 reg is that it doesn’t come with a spare tyre do very tricky if you happen to get a puncture day in the remote areas of Eastern Europe.
The Q7 is the best but thr volvo is so close behind and the price points are so big between the 2. The volvo wins if both cars were the same spec simply because of the price.
Volvo did a great job with the XC90 but since it's been out for a few years, we've unfortunately learned how poor the reliability scores have been for them. I've been cross shopping the XC90 and the Q7. In the beginning I really loved the XC90 and thought that was my next vehicle but the 3.0 in the Q7 is winning me over.
Did you end up making a decision? The xc90 def did horribly in terms of reliability, I was in the same boat as you and it was pretty sad to see it because I really liked the xc90
@@OpticalToxin i crossed out the q5 because of the 7 speed dual clutch, strictly looking for 8 speed. Looking between a 985.2 cayenne vr6, Bmw x5 f15 35i , gle400 and the Q7 3.0t. All have 8 speeds and somewhat reliable motors… just all have a basket case of other issues. I drive a A6 c7 with the same trans and engine as the Q7 and have had no problems , just water pump and thermostat. 100k mikes
Comment in 2024 I have owned an Audi Q7 and currently have an XC90 . I dismissed the Discovery because the boot is not as good as the other two. Its narrow and not as deep. Packing up to the roof liner is not my idea of boot capacity. I am pleased with my XC90 recharge as it has decent electric only range 35 miles but the 4cyl engine is corse compared to the audi. Also the air supsoension I have is not worth the extra money as it still crashes over potholes. I will be going back to the audi Q7 when I change. Beautiful to drive and quiet and the new plug in hybrid has been improved.
I have the Volvo xc90 2017 r design, and this is my experience. Car is reliable, speakers are excellent. It has the sports tire so you feel all the bumps, upgrade it to a thicker tire and you won't feel the bumps, if you want fuel economy just stay away from it😂,if you want space as a big family then Volvo all the way. Will i buy a volvo again ? HELL YEAH!!!!!!
If you really want a perspective on how these car perform then you need to hitch a 2-animal horsebox to them, load them with 3 teenagers and all the accoutrements needed for eventing, drive for 90 miles, spend a day at a competition then drive back again. The outcome? An effortless win for the Discovery. Easily the most competent and comfortable vehicle in Europe for the job it was designed for.
Audi is boring. Land Rover is not meant for comfort or luxury. its more of an offroader, camping, etc. like the mercedes in the previous video, it aims for being a modern luxury SUV for family and it exceeds at doing so. Its beautiful and has that scandinavian design and philosophy, its safe, its spacious, and its clever. It does what its supposed to do very well. Audi is ok but its too rough and rugged and sporty and techy and gimmicky. Its trying to hide its falws and design ugliness by over whelming you with tech you most often wont use. idk. The interior and safety and uniqueness of Volvo is unbeatable.
also for the seat height... volvo goes up and down because it has air suspension... on stationary mode of course its lower same for the boot height which is adjustable
It's worth pointing out that the Volvo is greater than 2m wide. That means you can't go down certain roads. Many back roads say, "2m except for access" and also you can't go in the narrow lane on Motorway where there are roadworks - that is limited to 2m too. Let's face it, designed for the States, not the UK. Significant but no mention in your report! In general, your reports are excellent.
Absolute respect for putting out this really informative video. We had our 3rd baby and needed to enter the lovely 7 seat world and we ended up going for the q7 of this video. I would advise it to anyone looking for the best driving spacious car on the market with an affordable second hand price tag ;) thanks 🙏 🎉
lets put in consideration the Volvo being tested did not have the inscription interior nor did it have the air suspension. The trim of the Volvo compared to the Audi was not fair. If you are going to compare cars use well equipped cars. I believe that the volvo with inscription and air suspicion would beat the Audi.
That Volvo is honestly my dream car now. Great looking including the interior as well as the exterior and super minimalistic...literally perfect.
Still Mind imagine having a Volvo as your dream car 😂
We have one
@@zk1304 yes. Volvo is expensive. Not all of are rich like u.
We have one, the engine is rubbish, the rest it's quite good.
@@JanDrenk The XC90 T8 I have is quite wonderful in the engine department (~36,000 miles now). Volvo really refined the braking feel and other characteristics of the T8 with the 2020 software updates (which they applied to the earlier as well if you do a software update at the dealer). All electric range is now right around 18 miles. Usually the wife drives it, but I took it for my work for a week - 845 miles of mixed driving, 30.8 MPG (U.S.) and I had a hole in my day I filled by finding a free public charger and just watching an episode of Better Call Saul... gained ~7 miles of range (not a fast charging car...) and used all that range up in stop and go traffic - about two hours stuck in traffic without any gas being used - that was pretty awesome!
I like all Volvos, but they have done a perfect job on these new V90, S90 and XC90's. They are so fucking beautiful, insane lines great forms etc. Its stunning.
Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without the Chinese taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳
@@jackyong815 they're not made, or designed in China tho.
Still an old mans car. You don’t see anyone under 40 driving one
@@danwall690 I mean what do you expect for a brand new car. Not many young people can afford them. Thinking about it, not many young people can afford the old ones too, with the crazy prices some are at lol.
@@Z4G. see plenty of young people driving around in new BMW’s, Audi’s, Mercedes see none in Volvos
XC90 is the best all-rounder for me. Stunning looks inside and out and lots of tech.
the audi is better
@@Abhiram-nb8yk _no lol ,and lol why tf you responded to a 3 year old comment_
Audis the best I got a Q7 more tech than my PC lol
even safety
@@vidyasinu4696 but terrible performance
Dude driving a q7 with air suspension is like sitting on a cloud. Not even kidding. Its so fricken comfy
Wait, the Volvo does have climate control in the back though, right? If you mention something is lacking you should probably note that it is available as an option.
They should have also noted it was an option on the Q7 and Discovery as both test cars came fitted with it.
tested wrong xc90...
kamino78 it’s right. My dad have one with climate controls, it’s a little touch screen
Stef L it comes on base models on both of them volvo has least kit in it so shut up
The Volvo XC 90 has climate control in the back on the inscription and up
I REALLY like the XC90 design, from my perspective, it’s by far Volvo’s nicest design of all their models. Each to their own though. The aspect I don’t like is the portrait design of the infotainment system nor the massive tall air vents beside it, in this regard I much prefer the landscape screen and circular design seen on the Mercedes vehicles or even BMW’s options over Volvo’s design.
although it looks better than the two other abominations, it's pretty well defines "dog car".
I can barely afford a polo but still had to watch it all to know which one I should buy
I can't even afford a Polo shirt....
😫
I cant even afford the polo game ball 🥺🥺
I can’t even afford a polo mint ,still watching this though
i cant even afford a piece of paper with polo written on it
Well the Audi is basically a Polo with make up 😂
and i will still buy the Volvo xc90
Yes for sure
Me too
I have one and i can tell you. For a big family it's the best car ever
Me to
I have the vovlo. Absolutely love it.
Q7 has got the best middle seat space so if you push the middle row seats slightly front (like 20%) the third row will be fine for adults too
If I had to pick one I’ll go with the Q7
That's exactly what I was thinking it's not rocket scientist
So many people don't seem to get this, by pushing the 2nd row forward it still leaves a decent amount of room for the 2nd row passenger's but more importantly you can get sub 6ft adults on the 3rd too with leg room also
Just got the Q7 and it is unequivocally brilliant. I am seriously in love 😍
Q7 is ugly and Audi interior is outdated
@@cashmerethoughts8096 I love mine. Super smooth ride. What do you drive? A Nissan altima
@@corrineollie Porsche Macan smart one
@@cashmerethoughts8096 I dont like Porsche Macan and I dont like you. Buzz off
Congrats you got a Volkswagen with too much make up. Seriously tho VAG are such a scammy douche company and their products are mostly cheaply made consumables exploiting unknowing customers with their half-assed cars.
Hope you got lucky and got a really good one though and that it lasts. If it's new I guess it might last a couple of years, but still.. I wouldn't take that chance. From all the cars I've seen I'd go with Volvo or Mercedes because of (mostly) quality engineering. Im an engineer
Why didn't he mention safety? The Volvo would have been a clear winner!
Although the Volvo has the most safety systems they all scored the same 5 stars in the euroncap safety test.
Nah, the difference in safety statistics has more to do with safe-driving buyers choosing volvo.
Mat never mention safety in any of his reviews ever *
Lynxxsen no one has ever died in a Volvo XC90, per Jeremy Clarkson
Audi FTW
The inscription trim Volvo is awesome
LGwasherFan and then would beat the discovery not sure about q7
@@kelvo6983 It would defeat Q7 for sure.
yes! I have a Volvo with Inscription trim and its truly great! Love it!
Inscription no doubt. The b&w sound system is pretty sweet too
Especially with 5 zone climate control and pole star.
Xc90 wins the day, any day. Best car to live with
fireball2222 nope
it's all a matter of taste, tried both, hesitated 3 whole months, got the Q7 as it's a better car to drive fast, but the XC90 was also great. Best front seats i've ever tried, looks objectively better. All a matter of taste :)
Watch Audi Allroad VS the 4 X 4 elite see who wins, give you a clue, it's not the Volvo, they are about as much as tits on a fish.
Nope Audi is better
Look on you tube for Audi VS the 4x4 "elite, then say they win the day.
XC90 in my opinion looks the best, the other ones are flashy mom cars.
Yeah it's the safest drive among all
U just saw the euroncap results didn’t ya. Still ur right @shamperera. Still, the Audi scored 5 stars too so don’t worry the difference ain’t big.
"flashy mom cars" 🤣
Facts
More like for hot karen
Damn that Volvo looks great😍
Joel S yeah! Especially on the road
It looks so cool!
We got the 2018 r design the day we were meant to get it it decided that it wouldn’t want to come of the lorry a week after we picked it up then a month later most of the electrics failed. And i hate the touchscreen it is so laggy and complicated and the b&w sound system is nothing special
Its no where near reliable as the others
Lester Controls you might have landed on a fualty car happens sometimes
Yeah
Volvo stole the show. I'm not a SUV lover but I can't help falling in love with the XC90.
Before i even watch the video, the Q7 is the winner, but still i would take the XC90
lol nah man the q7 doesn't have the back seat space, second row variations, head space, comfortability, and isn't even able to be equipped with 2/3 of the safety features that are standard in the xc90.. audi is a sporty drive. xc90 is a luxury drive.. soft and efficient. 318 hp twin turbo awd
@@tword5687 All of the xc90s have measly two liter engines. It's also twincharged, the petrol has 320 hp and the hybrid has 408, both are still two liter and while the "numbers" seem amazing, they are really slow.
@@QualityFeelings The xc90 t6 AWD do 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and the t8 hybrid in 5.6 seconds... I wouldn't call that slow.
Jens Hiller A b8 passat with a 2 liter diesel engine will also do 0-100 in 6.3 seconds.... at a lower price too?
@@QualityFeelings yes that's also fast but it doesn't explain why the bigger Volvo is slow. The xc90 is a SUV and a lot heavier than the Passat probably.
You should have had the inscription package instead of the r design package on the XC90. It would have made a huge difference and I'm sure it would feel the most posh feeling. Also the base wheels are 19 inch which would change the ride quality drastically.
Absolutely agree with you. Also, not sure why he compares the Volvo diesel with the Audi v6. Would be more comparable with the Volvo T6 inscription where hp and 0-60 times are very close.
What's the benefit with inscription package?
Its volvos luxury trim. The R-design is the sport trim
Let's do the excellence 🤣
You do realize that these are loaners from the Dealers/Manufacturers the reviewers don’t have a say in what they get to review.
XC90 best exterior.
Q7 best interior.
Im suprised that so many people like the interior of the Q7. In my opinion, it looks rather bland with just a single screen. Can't fault the virtual cockpit though, great option.
q7 looks like a fucking hearse , are you kidding me
xaeler333 same. Even though it's tech is the best. But the looks and layout is pretty meh. Just imagine it without the virtual cockpit and it will look like something from 5 years ago. The other two cars have a much better looking dash, the tech is not comparable to Audi by any means though.
xaeler333 Everyone has their own opinion. I drive my sisters new Q7 from time to time and it doesn't feel bland in the slightest, having said that her Q7 has a different colour interior which is more exciting than the "clinical" look of the test one in this video. It's a very clean and simple look that doesn't feel cluttered, you don't need anything else on or around the dash. What's there is all that it needs.
mr dinkleberg That's why I said it has a better interior than exterior. In my opinion.
Definitely the Volvo would be the best bang for your buck, especially here in Australia. The starting price of the Q7 here is 117k. The top of the line Xc90 T6 Rdesign is priced at 114k.
Land Rover discovery is best in the 3 cause it can do best off-roading and has a great feel while driving. SUV are meant to do great off-roading. Audi Q7 is like buying and getting the feel of sedan car not an SUV
Volvo like a lot of manufacturers are echoing the styling queues of the Jaguar F-pace albeit scaled up a bit, the Discovery is still the most versatile and most capable off road
As a Volvo owner I say Volvo all the way. Beautiful most reliable and most safest cars ever made. I ownd a v40 from 1999 that had been going for more than 300000 miles and still runes smoother than any other newer cars, and now I can say same thing about my current Volvo v50 2008.
l can agree, l own the xc90 and its amazing, no matter what trim you have
@@NelsonNelsonFH5 How is it so far? I read comments that they are very unreliable. I was planning to buy a used one in R Design 2018, but I'm not sure now...
Volvo all the way
Volvo is the WAY better car the stuff he uses to compare in this vid is stupid
Thomas Oyarzun Your volvo lost mate, ha! Overpriced things
if they had the inscription pro the Discovery would have came last
Thomas Oyarzun yeah Volvo is way better than Audi and discovery
How is the q7 best on tech when the xc90 has pilot assist auto steering and tons more automated features than the disco and the q7 put together?
Gary Campbell hahah You know nothing kid
danhalski excellent reply, that completely defeats my point! I own an xc90 and bought it because it's so far ahead of the game. It's the closest thing to tesla's autopilot. The Audi and LR only have adaptive cruise and no other forms of automated driving
Gary Campbell And I'll surprise you here.I have just sold the Audi Q7 with full equipment, Audi prevents collision there is no need to throw any buttons to launch functions Checked several times by accident :-) works and it's fine 1 warns against collision 2 prepares brakes 3 if you do not react then auto brakes prevent collision.If you want to turn right at the junction and someone coming up with the opposite auto will stop.Sometimes it is a shock because it happens fast but the sensitivity of the system can be set Before buying I tested a few options for the Volvo XC90 :-) your BMW but already had one knowledge got bored and still produced unchanged and the Audi Q7 new model pity with was only 3L available no 4 more power Volvo XC90 dropped 2L what is the engine yelling Begging for help non stop.I bought a Tesla X90D I'm waiting to have in October, for economic reasons, sorry for English
Yeh the Volvo has automated collision, braking and steering assist without launch. Keep in mind that the the XC90 has had several major updates to the 2018 model (after March 17). I find the 2L engine is quick enough for this type of vehicle, it does need to jump through gears more often that the Audi's 3.0l though.
The T8 Hybrid would likely be much better but I went for the D5 as it wasn't worth the extra for the hybrid since I don't do much town driving. The Tesla is one of the best cars I have driven but it just didn't have the space I need, the 90D is just insanely fast.
Gary Campbell
Audi pre-sense front with collision avoidance assist and turn assist
When the system detects the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front a visual and acoustic warning is given to the driver followed by partial braking or at speeds under 19mph the system may apply full braking. In addition, the system will calculate if an appropriate evasion lane is available and apply supportive steering to aid the driver. If a crash is sensed the airbags will be pre-conditioned and the braking system prepared to assist with the necessary braking force once the brake pedal is touched. When turning at crossroads, from the moment the turn indicators are activated the turn assist system detects approaching vehicles and applies braking to help avoid a collision
Audi Active lane assist
Traffic jam assist
When activated and in conjunction with ACC the system uses the sensors and camera to detect vehicles ahead and on adjacent lanes. When a traffic jam is detected, the system will assist with the braking, accelerating and steering up to 37mph making your journey a more comfortable one
Predictive efficiency assist
All-wheel steering the best for me
I like the Volvo it looks amazing
"Speck Savers for you"
I own a Volvo XC90 2017... love it! Volvo all the way.. plus I will always stand by a company that cares about its customers lives and puts them first. Hands down it’s the safest car in the world, and that for me is the winner!
I’m buying the XC90 perfect family car!!
And its very saftey to
yes
Had an XC90 recently as a courtesy car and I couldn’t believe how good it was. It was a top of the range T8 Recharge but still, what a vehicle. So good that I’m saving up as much as possible to make it my next car.
I’m about to buy one, this helped my confidence but I guess I was looking for it 😅
@@lasseclausen5876 amazing car. I’m getting one in the next 6 months or so, can’t wait.
@@dambo8416 Yeah me too within the next month. The deal is set I’m just making my final decision.
The Volvo hands down wins
Well you’re wrong
Totally agree with the conclusion of this review. I have a 2017 Q7 and it's a fantastic car! 100% satisfied.
Francois Lafortune you better sell it in the next 2 years before you start throwing money at it.
@@anchia7 why should he throw his money in the next 2 years the car has warranty for 3 years + you can extend it for another 2 years it seems you never drove any audi cars
toranwartoran Looking at the date of the video, the car is already at least 2 years old, it’ll be 4+ years old in the next 2 years. And Audi’s are notorious for having issues within the first 4 years and usually right after warranty runs out. If they were so reliable, why would you need to extend a warranty on a fairly new car you paid so much money for just 3 years ago (and probably still paying)??? And there is a reason why I don’t owe one. Friends and family have owned them and they’re nothing but headaches once those first 3-4 years of warranty wear off. Sometime even before.
@@anchia7 i used to own audii tt rs old audi q7 now going fot the 2019 q7.
After my 150k km in my last 2 cars only the air suspension in the q7 needed to be replaced and i know that before beacuse my father owns 2 mercedes gls and bothe of them the air suspension needed to be replaced so from my side i didnt notice any problems with audi and in my family we alwayes extend the warranty just for the peace of mind wither its audi or bmw or mercedes anything with those cars need to be replaced and the warranty is expired will dig a hole in your wallet.
For me i change my car every 6 years so i dont know what happened to others after owning the car for more than 6 years
toranwartoran thats good for you. I’ve owned all types of cars (American, European, and Japanese). Japanese have proven to be the most reliable. I loved and enjoyed my BMW and I can tell you it gave me a bit more issues than any of my Japanese (Nissan, Acura, Honda). German cars are just a lot more fun to drive and perform better. I’ve been tempted to buy an Audi a couple of times, but was turned off by family and friends. I think replacing every 6 years or more often if you Can is a safe move if you can afford it. But for the average joe who keeps a car for longer and drives a car that’s usually a decade or older, Audi is not the smartest choice. I currently own a Chevy Truck (haven’t had any issues whatsoever in 90k miles) and a 4 years old Volvo XC90 which has been great and we love. That thing is a luxury tank. Best regards from Texas.
Just picked up 2019 XC90 and love the car. T6 is a beast with supercharger and turbocharge, and the one i picked up has Polestar which produces more hp. It's also very elegant and love the interior and seats.
I would still go for the discovery, the luxury off-road monstrosity
I drive both, Q7 hands is more fun to drive ! More power.
Same
@@miguelfig32 Q7 is a car disguised as an SUV, the Discovery is a real SUV
The rear air vent in the Volvo is in the door pilar. ;)
Plus rear climate is optional on the XC90, just as it is on the Q7 and Discovery but both test cars came fitted with it unlike the XC90 but this wasn't pointed out.
Bruno Teixeira Audi has on in the door and the centre console
Stef L Audi is standard and a lot of cars ( cheaper) are starting to get them too
Bruno Teixeira brilliant invention :) just like in my 2010 a6 😂 and any other car thats made after 2008 😂
Audi q7 drives like a rocket. Better than a range rover sport. Excellent cornering and always comfy inside
sure but the volvo is a much more luxury feel than the audi's sport feel
Exterior: XC90
Interior: Audi/ Land Rover
Performance: XC90
my opinion :D
Overall i love how Volvo rises up to make a better car!
How can you rate the Volvo best for performance when it only comes with a 4cyl, no matter what power option you go for!?
stuco81 the engine size doesn’t matter when it stays level with adaptive dampers and air suspension and it can be specked to 400bhp so you can’t say anything about it being slow
Volvo 👌👌
Why is fridge not in more cars? Definitely see them as a great thing for longer trips when you want to keep your food and drinks cool after 3+ hours of driving
I love Audi, but the XC90 looks really cool 😎
Can someone please review the gls or the gls 63 mercedes somehow that SUV is so overlooked by every auto channel noOne seems to cover it. Everyone only covers the GLE OR THE ML
Nathan Guthrie yup. I bought a gl recently and literally only like 1 guy reviewed it
Judging by your TH-cam history, it's apparent that you don't know how to drive, nor do you have a license.. Not unless you're planning to purchase one in the future but looking at your TH-cam history, you can't be older than 15, 16 at a push..
the helper of the peopledems really nigga really?? I'm 20 and do have a gl if you do want proof reply back
the helper of the peopledems I'll give all the proof in the world to You
Tj Kandola the ml is phased out
Audi's new A4/A5/Q7 Platform has been a massive winner all round. Every segment has a car either at the top or near the top of its class.
What happened to the rear of the discovery?
ShroomWalrus ohhh sorry
Designer clearly has a fat wife
Shit happened
ShroomWalrus lol
Designer got tired by the time he got to the back of the car. 😀
the volvo has rear touch screen climate control and the load hight is much lower when you lower the air suspension and the 407 hp t8 model is wonderfull volvo all the way!
Logic less comparision. How come the Q7 won??It has the least boot space,Worst Third row and it won the Best 7 SEAT SUV comparision???
Gowtham Oleti if the 7 seats are the most important thing then buy a fucking van.
Bosnien Battlefielder ahahahah
Gowtham Oleti it had the best interior ,tech, comfort, sound isolation, and driving experience. That's why it won
It's a small thing called build quality, German build quality,
I'll admit, the Discovery has a design quirk, it probably isn't very reliable and it's very expensive. But I'd still pick out of the three as it works when the tarmac stops. Let's be honest, a car with as much ground clearance as these three cars, it's more or less expected of them to work off-road.
Volvo all the way
I like all three but I'ld go for the Q7 for its engine & driving dynamics
So in a comparison of best 7 seater SUV, the SUV with the best third row ... loses???
Matt Great Review but perhaps next time try getting the Inscription model on the XC90. You'll find it looks posher with a lighter cabin, real wood inlays, leather on the dash and also has AC controls at the back. If you get the T8 it even comes with a crystal gear knob. I've seen it myself and have to say it looks stunning and has that minimalistic/Scandinavian design if you're into that.R Design looks sporty but the interior is too dark for a Volvo and doesn't really bring out the best of that dash design.
A few years on and all the 3 models have received a face-lift now (June 2021). I ended up exactly with this trio on my shortlist a few months ago. Diesel is still very relevant in this segment and the lack of a six cylinder on the Volvo took it out of the list eventually, the petrol cannot cope decently with towing. Looks (a totally subjective matter) and capability on the Disco ended up making it a winner for me. Still waiting for the delivery though as waiting times are over 4 months.
I purchased the Volvo XC90, it is by far the best SUV in this comparison. I test drove all three & had them for a week, even though all are great cars, economically you still cannot beat the Volvo as best all around SUV.
I'm in the same boat now. Would you mind sharing what you feel a year later? What did you mean economically? Cheaper to run? Thanks!
XC 90 for the win, looks awesome
Volvo - Safety
Audi - Luxury
Disco - No nonsense Practicality
...Disco for me, all day.
Disco? Really? Did you ever had one? I had a Range Rover and suffered from too many to mention defects and problems. Never ever I'll buy a Landrover / Range Rover again!!!
you probably got like a 1970’s range, JLR’s reliability has improved a lot
@@nsdadanceacademy Nope. It was a 2016 Range Rover with the long wheel base.
Nice and roomy but terrible unreliable. I had countless problems and 3 tow ins. Really bad.
@@gr8Kallenot all have problems. Disco all the way
Just bought 2018 Q7 Prestige for my wife and absolutely loves it
I will take the xc90 please
Matt, rear climate is either optional or standard on the XC90, depending on the trim level, just like on the Q7 and the Disco, which both had this fitted for this review and yet this wasn't pointed out. The Q7 in this review was obviously heavily optioned including air suspension and you were testing the top trim level in the Disco, which includes air suspension as standard, so why not test the XC90 in its top Inscription trim level fitted with the optional air suspension for a more balanced review??
They also make the t8 engines which make 400bhp which would fly past both cars
I LOVE the storage of the Land Rover, particularly the fridge arm rest which would be particularly useful for our hot summers in Australia, I can imagine putting a bottle of milk, some cheese and perhaps ham or fish in there which all spoil very quickly in heat, no under floor storage in the boot nor split tailgate is a letdown....I just wish I could afford any of these, so really my opinion is of little consequence...please let me win the lottery. 😜
I have an XC90. It's awesome. One of my most favorite autos that I have bought.
at 9:00 you said XC60 :)
badhand82 you are so stupid. I didnt mean it offensive. It is a good video.
badhand82 Rude...
Tomáš Dávid hehe lol
My personal trainer called one of the exercises a slightly wrong name by accident. It happens even to the best of them dude.
It's called being human!
Writing from USA here ... I quite like diesel engines, so I'm tempted to go for the Disco (the only one of the three to come with a diesel over here). But the Q7 and the XC90 both average pretty close MPG with their upgraded petrol engines, so I'm a bit torn. The head-unit in the Volvo is not so great, so it's out. The Q7 will spend less time at the dealer, but I'd probably lease something like this, so I'm not particularly worried. Given the extra storage capacity, and the similar price, I'd probably go for the Disco TD6 in the end. With the upgraded head unit/electronic gauge display.
Well if safety is number 1 priority then volvo
PugLordTR They've got the same results (the Audi is a bit better with additional isofix points), they also offer the same driver assistances. Volvo might have been better a few years ago but competitors are on the same level now.
Simon Vuille well first of all volvo's auto braking system is more advanced than the others and volvo is known for their safety i know that others are really safe as well but still there is something that makes volvo's just a bit more special on safety
Simon Vuille They aren't on the same level. Funny enough you have to stress additional isofix solutions as an argument.
Simon Vuille
Volvo is light years in front when it comes to safety.
while all car manufacturers try to reach the maximum on the safety test from euro NCAP
volvo massively exceed them.
they have been doing tests since the 1980's that euro NCAP only included in their tests in 2012.
untill now no single car manufacturer has boldly claimed what volvo claims... by 2020 no deaths or serious injuries in a Volvo ...
end of discussion.
the xc90 is the safest car in the world, competitors are close, but the xc90 is best in this aspect
We looked at all three, the Land Rover was cut instantly by my wife, she thought it was too ugly. The Audi and Volvo were a hard choice, Volvo won out due to technology, Audi does not have autopilot cruise, Spotify app or tidal app. The Audi also jumps in price with any reasonable options in it, well equipped the Volvo is 10k less. Audi was a little sportier driving but my wife disliked that it didn't have a touch screen, she hated the old styled knob. So we went with the Volvo.
The Volvo has autopilot, no need to worry. Unlike the others.
The old Q7 had such a presence on the road and with a unique look made it awesome. The new one the inside is much better, but looks horrible and like every other SUV
Wow so thankful that I found this video! I was about to get the XC90 but now I think the Q7 is the way to go for my family
you made a mistake, l can personally say xc90 better, as l own one!
I’ve seen other videos of the discovery and they have the nicer looking discoveries with the black package. I don’t mind the one you show it’s just that it’s not as nice as the other reviewers vehicles. Especially as though the xc90 you were showing had the nicer rims unlike the discovery which had one of the not so good rims.
I bought a 2017 xc90 been driving cars for 40 years and this is the best car i have ever owned
Lets get something straight. In terms of quality the Volvo is miles a head of the Disco.
Rear climate is optional on the XC90, just as it is on the Q7 and Discovery but both test cars came fitted with it unlike the XC90 but this wasn't pointed out.
Great comparison. We compared the same 3 + the Benz GLE. You can't really go wrong with any of these SUVs. It comes down to individual preferences and priorities. In the end the Q7 won us over. No regrets
I have heard good things about Volvo but never own one, personally the look of discovery doesn’t work for me, I currently own a Audi Q5, did 500km drive yesterday and it made me realise how good this car is! If I ever need to upgrade it, it has to be q7 or q8.
The Volvo just looks stunning, has to be one of the best looking SUVs ever made
@carwow , you complain that the XC90 does not have rear cabin control buttons and extra power sockets, in my experience it has climate control and extra sockets in all but the most basic configurations? What did you test exactly, the cheapest version?
Personally prefer the practicality of the disco, but disgusted with the reliability of these 3 euro brands here in Australia, especially the q7.
When I was born,my parents had a XC90. When I was around 3 Years old, we switched to a Disco 2. Since then we ever had a Disco. And we did serious offroading with every single one. Even with the Volvo. And the only things, that ever managed to stop us were:
P3: a Harvester
P2: dead ends in the wood
P1: fallen trees
And cince I can think my grandparents driva a Volvo too: a V40 (predecessor unknown), and then two XC60s
And if my first car won't ba a Ford, it will be a Land Rover or a Volvo too.
Mate what are you on about, my XC90 R-design has climate control in the back even individually which can be managed from the infotainment as well
He must have borrowed one of those cars intended for crash tests
ive tried the q7 WHICH indeed pretty impressive of the v6 3.0TDI,but just wondering how it compare with the inline 6 30d x5??
I love this guy more than the review.
The only thing ive taken from this is that car inflation is RIDICULOUS
I have the Q7 and I am very pleased with it.
What year, what engine and hows the reliability?
I have q7 Model 2016 ( the newest) 3l V6 Diesel . Very nice car. Before the q7 i had a Mazda CX9. The CX9 was bigger but very thirsty (3,7 l V6 petrol) . Im german ✌🏻.
I own a VW Touareg and my Mrs has a Q7, we have used them on holiday trips across Europe and believe me I wunt want any other. Only negative with the Q7....66 reg is that it doesn’t come with a spare tyre do very tricky if you happen to get a puncture day in the remote areas of Eastern Europe.
The Q7 is the best but thr volvo is so close behind and the price points are so big between the 2. The volvo wins if both cars were the same spec simply because of the price.
Akaash Chavda you do realize that 1000£ is that “big” defference?😂
Volvo did a great job with the XC90 but since it's been out for a few years, we've unfortunately learned how poor the reliability scores have been for them. I've been cross shopping the XC90 and the Q7. In the beginning I really loved the XC90 and thought that was my next vehicle but the 3.0 in the Q7 is winning me over.
Did you end up making a decision? The xc90 def did horribly in terms of reliability, I was in the same boat as you and it was pretty sad to see it because I really liked the xc90
@@prabeeshsidhu still undecided, actually started leaning more toward the Q5 I just hate the screen on the late 2010s Q5s.
@@OpticalToxin i crossed out the q5 because of the 7 speed dual clutch, strictly looking for 8 speed. Looking between a 985.2 cayenne vr6, Bmw x5 f15 35i , gle400 and the Q7 3.0t. All have 8 speeds and somewhat reliable motors… just all have a basket case of other issues. I drive a A6 c7 with the same trans and engine as the Q7 and have had no problems , just water pump and thermostat. 100k mikes
@@prabeeshsidhu 7 spd vs 8 spd doesn't make a difference to me. The Porsche is the only other from your list that I personally like.
Dawn, I love those SUV's comparisons
Comment in 2024 I have owned an Audi Q7 and currently have an XC90 . I dismissed the Discovery because the boot is not as good as the other two. Its narrow and not as deep. Packing up to the roof liner is not my idea of boot capacity. I am pleased with my XC90 recharge as it has decent electric only range 35 miles but the 4cyl engine is corse compared to the audi. Also the air supsoension I have is not worth the extra money as it still crashes over potholes. I will be going back to the audi Q7 when I change. Beautiful to drive and quiet and the new plug in hybrid has been improved.
Xc90 first,
Discovery second,
Audi last. That is my choice
Q7 is a road car like XC 90. Disco is the only one if you need to also do some off roading.
Its not the first time you fault a car wrongly... "xc90 is no AC control unit in the back" - Yes it does, if you add the option.
I have the Volvo xc90 2017 r design, and this is my experience. Car is reliable, speakers are excellent. It has the sports tire so you feel all the bumps, upgrade it to a thicker tire and you won't feel the bumps, if you want fuel economy just stay away from it😂,if you want space as a big family then Volvo all the way. Will i buy a volvo again ? HELL YEAH!!!!!!
Im so glad Volvo made it this far😌
If you really want a perspective on how these car perform then you need to hitch a 2-animal horsebox to them, load them with 3 teenagers and all the accoutrements needed for eventing, drive for 90 miles, spend a day at a competition then drive back again. The outcome? An effortless win for the Discovery. Easily the most competent and comfortable vehicle in Europe for the job it was designed for.
Audi is boring. Land Rover is not meant for comfort or luxury. its more of an offroader, camping, etc. like the mercedes in the previous video, it aims for being a modern luxury SUV for family and it exceeds at doing so. Its beautiful and has that scandinavian design and philosophy, its safe, its spacious, and its clever. It does what its supposed to do very well. Audi is ok but its too rough and rugged and sporty and techy and gimmicky. Its trying to hide its falws and design ugliness by over whelming you with tech you most often wont use. idk. The interior and safety and uniqueness of Volvo is unbeatable.
why are you testing the r-design.. the only comparison around not comparing the inscription trim of the xc90
also for the seat height... volvo goes up and down because it has air suspension... on stationary mode of course its lower same for the boot height which is adjustable
Audi or Volvo. Volvo for me personally. Jaguar/Land Rover isn't relevant anymore and probably will be out of business in like 10 years.
Great Comparison Test. If was buying a Large SUV then I would choose the New Land Rover Discovery
The Discovery frankly looks terrible! Loved the bellringer comparison! :D
It's worth pointing out that the Volvo is greater than 2m wide. That means you can't go down certain roads. Many back roads say, "2m except for access" and also you can't go in the narrow lane on Motorway where there are roadworks - that is limited to 2m too. Let's face it, designed for the States, not the UK. Significant but no mention in your report! In general, your reports are excellent.
That's the standard XC90 interior, you can upgrade into much better stuff
yeah
Absolute respect for putting out this really informative video. We had our 3rd baby and needed to enter the lovely 7 seat world and we ended up going for the q7 of this video. I would advise it to anyone looking for the best driving spacious car on the market with an affordable second hand price tag ;) thanks 🙏 🎉
lets put in consideration the Volvo being tested did not have the inscription interior nor did it have the air suspension. The trim of the Volvo compared to the Audi was not fair. If you are going to compare cars use well equipped cars. I believe that the volvo with inscription and air suspicion would beat the Audi.
XC90 has optional climate controls for rear passengers, make no mistake. Would choose it over old looking Audi and ugly Discovery any time.
In my opinion I’d prefer the Range Rover cause it’s the most comfortable and it’s more luxury