I’ve had 7 Volvos since 1985. Sedans and Wagons. Two got over 200,000 miles. I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2021 XC-90.

@kevinjones5560

3 жыл бұрын

I got my 2021 two weeks ago and it’s an amazing upgrade. The comfort, stability, tech and safety features are outstanding. Couldn’t be happier so far. Down side, my S60 averaged about 32 mpg combined because I did a lot of highway driving. Now that I’m retired, the XC90 is getting about 16mpg driving around town. Bigger tank. Real world, I’d get 500 miles on a full tank in my S60, I get 350 miles on a full tank in my XC90. Worth it.

@nobel978

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinjones5560 I'm happy to see you are content with Swedish engineering

@winnethepooh7986

2 жыл бұрын

Volvo XC 60 or XC 90 is on my short list. How is your experience with routine maintenance. I currently own Audi Q7 2015 and intending to change.

I was afforded an opportunity to drive this vehicle a few weeks ago while in Florida. It is a wonderful ride!!! I want one!!!!

awesome got a s 40 for 11 years now this will be my next VOLVO

i really like this channel. very honest reviews. thank you!

Spot-on review, major props for major creds!

Got myself a CPO 2018 XC90 inscription. It is so beautiful and comfortable. I've driven Japanese luxury suvs before but the Volvo is something else.

A solid review. 👍

wonderful review, you know so much about the nuances of this car, thanks for educating us. i have seen all your previous reviews on the XC90 and having been an XC90 owner for more than a decade i can see that your reviews are top notch and spot on.

After i watched this. Automatically subscribed in ur channel. Nice review. Very detailed.

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

Just traded my next/first generation 2016 for a 2021 at the Lisle dealership. This is only the second time I’ve bought the same car twice. Love this car!

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Nice congrats!

I love it‼️

Thanks great quality video and narrative. Any chance to capture it in a 4k video?

Great review

Awesome steering wheel design Love how it’s not ugly like the other ones out there The only thing I would change would be the rims and the tires more rubber less wheel

one of my dream cars 😍😍😍

Nice Hosting, Detailed & to the Point

Well done thanks

A possible fix for gear shifting I think would be to upgrade the software to 'Polestar'. Maybe try and review a 'Polestar' upgraded t6.

I have always driven Honda Odysseys. Those days are gone. My 2020 T6 inscription is a damn dream. The strap on the seat is a pain in the ass though.

@dougsmith6262

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that one baffles me. Even our 2008 Enclave had a strap to help get the seat back up.

Just test drove one and it was great! Those 316hp get you up and moving lickity split.

THX SO MUCH

Real shame they don't offer the D5 anymore. Love that engine and so useful when going to rural parts of Western Australia where 98 Octane petrol can be difficult to find but diesel is always available.

@timbatimuwori1069

2 жыл бұрын

Right you are mate!

Sweet vid George! Btw - you should link your other channels on the 'channel' tab ;)

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, just added!

I really like the design

Love this car. So stylish and classy. Too bad Volvo's reliability ratings are so poor.

Why all complaining about how to lift up third row seats from the back?? if you need 3rd row it means you need to charge passengers, so from the doors, ergo, opening passengers doors you can MUST do it. if you need more cargo space then you need to pull down seats, so it is perfect the way they made it.

The new one makes our 2018 inscription look bad because it has the same rims as the momentum

Dealer just told me there’s not been ONE fatality accident in an XC90 since 2002 when it was introduced. Not one fatality in any Volvo model since 2016.

@Torontofire1

2 жыл бұрын

Safest vehicle on the road.

Point of clarification: wireless charging was not optional in the 2020. It was not available. That’s brand new for 2021.

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt for the correction.

@kevinjones5560

3 жыл бұрын

@@DriversOnly And you can’t use the wireless charging if you’re using Apple car play (or those other guys) because it has to be plugged into the USB which dos the charging. I guess a passenger could use the wireless charger.

Best looking SUV on the market. The new Genesis one looks great, but this and maybe the Q8 are gorgeous.

@mp8359

3 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does the grill look like that of a BMW, without the volvo brand

@Evan-memo

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the genesis gv80 that car is just amazing I like Volvo but the back design is just disgusting not only ugly but disgusting they need to change that shit it’s honestly the ugliest design ever like why don’t they get it just change that ugly back man a great car why ruin it with that back design it kills me

@arvadacounselingcenterinc.7284

3 жыл бұрын

Get some better glasses! You seem to need them.

@maddoctor99

3 жыл бұрын

@@Evan-memo hate to break it to you, but not many people agree with you on that one.

@Evan-memo

3 жыл бұрын

@@maddoctor99 what about the back ? How do you know not many people agree or not ? Maybe you like it but if you can show me list of people who said they like it and list of people they said they don’t like it then ok show me numbers because now your just saying what you want If your talking about Volvo and same way goes to genesis only way to say I hate to break it to you is by showing me actually number of people because not you or me read minds

anyone know if I can get those gorgeous 21inch rims on my 2016 inscription?

Please include the use of voice command for xc90, that way the viewers are aware that they don’t just rely on the infotainment. I have seen a lot of comment that the infotainment is unsafe to use while driving without knowing the purpose of voice command. This is one of the feature a lot of car reviews missed to inform.

i now own a xc90 recharge extended range t8 and I will say the best suv so far I mean its the best with 455 combined hp and performs like a beast. the luxury is at the top.

@DriversOnly

Жыл бұрын

Congrats

Hi, thanks a lot for this excellent review. I am in the process of finalising the purchase of XC90. I have a question about the 3rd row. I did test drive XC90, pilot, Subaru and MDX. I felt XC90 is short on 3rd row legroom and ease of access compared to Pilot although both has been shown to have similar measurements, without borrowing any space from 2nd row. Pilot is way better. Is there something to consider? What do you think?

@atl3630

2 жыл бұрын

Get a Telluride

just bought one today

Do the 2021 Ford Edge titanium with the titanium package thanks

I own a 2016 model and it is pretty much the exactly same car!

@sabretechv2

3 жыл бұрын

Has yours been reliable?

Yeah the center screen is great

Hi mate # I have a volvo, BTC and work for Hyatt ,I am a fan.

Por favor . También debes de pasarlo en español Me agrada la exposición y esta marca de carro .... gracias

very useful video

I have one of these. I would add two clarifications. It isn't hard to lift the third row back to from the back--although I get that a strap would make it easier. I'm also 6'4", which might make reaching in to pull it up easier. The third row headrest can be obtrusive, but it is easy enough to flip down the headrests when not in use.

@har9312

3 жыл бұрын

mpg? Has it been reliable?

@JeffFrancis4981

3 жыл бұрын

@@har9312 I drive about 80% city miles and get about 16 mpg.

@mannyrosario83

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’3” and wanted to ask how is the leg room since I see the center console might not let taller ppl spread. Does the console bother your right leg/knee/thigh?

@JeffFrancis4981

3 жыл бұрын

@@mannyrosario83 no, there is plenty of room.

does blinker turn on side view camera?

Adjusting the heads up very hard took me and the dealer about six min to figure out

Loved our XC90 but dang we had so many issues with the motor including two superchargers. Eventually got my wife into an Lexus LX.

Does the camera VIEW = RECORD while BACKING UP ???

You guys are very lucky, for the Indian markets they started REDUCING the safety features even for the high end XC90 Inscription trim too and we pay a much much higher price than the western world. Which means that they are planning on exiting from this market, as I always thought that SAFETY was THE CORE VALUE OF VOLVO

WAIT WHERE DO I STORE SHOES!@>?

Volvo was also in the bottom 10 for Consumer Reports, landing at 24th with 38/100 rating for reliability, with the brand's flagship SUV getting the worst rating for reliability.Apr 10, 2020 - Chinese OWNED SINCE 2010

@zolfagharalirezaei3259

3 жыл бұрын

I rather buy Chinese owned Volvo than american owned volvo

That car will be mine 5yrs from now.

Can you do v90

It is the best.

Sup George

Good Review, buuuuut active bending headlights have been around since this car was launched! Our old V60 from 2012 had that so I don’t think it’s new for this 2021 XC90

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Its a standard feature on all trims in 2021 when it was an optional feature previously.

@Yorkiepoocharlie

2 жыл бұрын

Active bending? Just that side fog light coming on, no?

You're cool dude, really.

Is it better or is it butter?

I don’t think I he understands the dynamic mode... Good review tho, thanks

@mikecrawley6719

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the gears hold longer to prevent downshifting in a sporty instance where you would still want the vehicle to be in a higher gear- so you don't have to shift up again. The dynamic actually can come in handy in stop-and-go traffic because of this, preventing more shifting than needed.

This volvo vs the mercedes gle , which is more solid and relaible ?

@abhilashdon801

3 жыл бұрын

Volvo

I thought these came with the crystal orrefors shift knob

We are all George 💯💯💯💯

I'm new to Volvo, and the xc90 in general. I'm thinking I'd like a vehicle like this for my wife and I as we do a lot of long distance trips. One thing I'm wondering about, and what piqued my curiosity, I've seen ads for the xc90 that show the passenger with their seat back, and feet up on what looks like a fold out table or ottoman. None of the reviews I've read or seen so far have mentioned this as an option or standard. I'd love for my passenger to be able to enjoy that level of comfort while on a road trip. Is this just false advertising?

@j134679

3 жыл бұрын

you don't want that on a moving car. If you crash the body will slip underneath the seat belt. Lounging is only for when it's parked.

I have an XC60 and I have to strongly disagree--the infotainment system is terrible and the reason I wouldn't recommend the car. There is huge delay from starting the car until you can access any controls which is a big deal when*everything* is controlled by that system. Get in on a hot day and you can even change the air. Even worse is sometimes it will load up, but huge lag from taps and you're driving off and the screen finally catches up. Finally, and most concerning, I'd that sometimes I have to shift from Park to reverse and back multiple times just to get the backup cameras to come on. Frustrating to me but may not bother everyone is that the car has no memory for the driving setting you select. I find the car sluggish when not in Dynamic mode; so when running errands you have to change the drive mode everytime you start the car. Can't be locked into that mode and doesn't remember it in the driver profiles. Just mind-bogglingly annoying. Comfortable car, good looking, very safe. Couple software changes and I would highly recommend.

@user-bh1pb3ir3g

2 жыл бұрын

You can set your own driver setting. You have to link it with the key fob u always use. What we do is we name each key fob in the infotainment system. So when I pick the kry fob that I use all the time, as soon as I unlock the car, the setting such as the climate, seat setting will automatically arrange for me.

@lukefifer973

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bh1pb3ir3g Doesnt store the driving mode so you still have to change it manually every time you start the car.

The exterior reminds me a bit of Rolls Royce Cullinan

5:43 I don’t like the usb-C ports I wish it was just an adapter port

Is it manufactured in sweden ?

@georgetown8986

9 ай бұрын

Yes. They are fully manufactured in Sweden.

Hi George...we are all George

The Best

Butter 🧈

Phew ... OMG normal shifter.. and vertical infotainment top 2 likes for me.

I’m not a fan of the screen complicated compared to others most are fast to learn I guess because they do it different

Volvo design is never modern or stylish but always timeless that is the power of volvo design.

Thinking either BMW X5 2021 or this

@bobbywangnan

3 жыл бұрын

mercedes guy told me to go with X5 2021

@arvadacounselingcenterinc.7284

3 жыл бұрын

Snobs usually stick with snobs. That is, German's stick with German's, I know, I am German! However, this car takes a high leap in comparison to the less well-to-do, and boring German autos. Frankly, my uncle worked at M.B. for the last 38-years and knows that the end of a good German auto from M.B. ended back in the 1980"s. The Germans seem to be worried that now, they realize, that for the most part M.B. has been and remains to be a danger to itself and resides asleep at the wheel (metaphorically referenced) terminal lifespan unless things drastically improve.

@TerryKashat

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

Where is the volume control? If it's a haptic slider, I'm not interested.

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Big round knob under the infotainment screen.

@haze1123

3 жыл бұрын

@@DriversOnly Good!

This is the best hybrid SUV.

Best car

Just saw the crash test of a Volvo vs Hyundai and the Volvo won, so I am here!

how does this model have the old gear shifting knob the 2020 model and 2021 has the joystick type shifter

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

There is no joystick shifter.

What is Leatherette? Isn't that pleather and not real leather?

The front is so nice but the back looks weird

@russBwright

3 жыл бұрын

Well put

@SunDaTian

2 жыл бұрын

Heard it was designed by the porsche designer

@mylaleblanc7322

2 жыл бұрын

I believe its bcuz they had to mk room for the 3rd row

Exact same as the 2016. Only real difference is the year it’s sold in.

@wayne4797

3 жыл бұрын

overall design is similar, but those rims def stand out over my 2016 wheels

@benjaminsmith2287

3 жыл бұрын

Everything changes for the 2022 model. Last year for this model.

George! My crypto guy!!

I'm totally obsessing over this vehicle I can't afford. 😫

@user-bh1pb3ir3g

2 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Farrer huh? Not all volvo is China made. Ours was made in thier factory in Sweden. So please educate yourself before spreading false information

Está muy cara

You should really keep a hand on the wheel.

You tike the 3D look? In comparison to WTF an 2D look? (Aarg) pirate eye patch...?.

The every lifetime movie single mom car

@blahblingo7605

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 OH MY GOD, YOURE RIGHT! 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

Mid size ? Really ? It’s massive

George?!?

It's funny how all these automobile manufaturer did not properly estimate their embedded system processing power to match their software development updates. Now they have got an unacceptable obvious latency and even visible in sliding through pages. Don't say the data processing in the background.

wooo... 17 miles of range. why didn't they just add a hair dryer motor & a d-cell battery?

Not bad... not bad. It’s still on my list. But GV80 is still on the top

As soon as I saw the manual seat folding, I left. It’s 2021 and this isn’t a cheap car. I’ll pass

I'm sorry did you just say mid-size SUV?

@DriversOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Yds5

He's George, we're all George

Why does it look like a CRV?

He said it’s added for free lol

I’m George we are George

Nice car but price too high.

This or the X5?? Thoughts? I love the simplicity of the interior on the Volvo. But the BMW has more features.

@benjaminsmith2287

3 жыл бұрын

The xc90 will be totally redesigned in 2022. FWIW, I think it is best to wait to see what it brings in terms of improvements over the current one.

Touch screen, menu, submenu, sub-submenu, CRASH. Whatever happened to buttons, levers, and knobs you could operate with motor memory so that you could keep your eyes on the road? Volvo should remember their safety priority.