Volvo V90 Estate 2018 in-depth review | carwow Reviews
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- The Volvo V90 just goes to show that style and practicality really do mix. The long sleek wagon has plenty of room for the family and their stuff, yet doesn’t do so at the expense of style. But is it more than just a pretty face? Watch my full in-depth review as I take a look at what it’s like inside, try out its infotainment system, and head out onto the road to see if it stands up to rivals like the BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate. So let’s see if it’s worth the money, money money…
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I really don't understand Matt's annoyance at the Volvo having a manually adjustable steering wheel, adding electric motors is slow, it's heavy & it's complicated.
If it does go wrong in the future it's also very expensive to fix.
I guess it's part of the competition between Mercedes and Volvo, in the sense that one has certain "luxury" features that the other doesn't. Some people apparently look for stuff like this. But I do very much agree with you. Manually adjusting is no problem and is cheaper in the long run for sure.
Automatic seats and steering wheels can give a little more adjustability.
I prefer manual. I guess I'm just used to it more.
Love that "boxy" 850- was so unique. You knew immediately it was a Volvo. New one is a beauty though.
I miss my 740 est. .. A LOT! ITS TURNING CIRCLE WAS SUPERB, BUT WINTER WITH A 4 SPD AUTO WAS A CHALLENGE…
Pretty good door pockets if they hold 750 *liter* bottles 😂
Mikko Matvejeff Lol 😂
Mikko Matvejeff wow
😂 You beat me to it (by about three years)
He said milliliter...
maybe even 750 litre.......:-)
Regardless of its drawbacks, it has to be my favourite car. I have wanted one since it has come to the market. It’s just gorgeous!
Just look at it, it's stunning
Yeah man it's so elegant , safe , fun to drive , luxurious and practical I really love you Volvo
Yep its amazing we have the same car
Best looking car in the segment.
What? You gotta be kidding me. I wouldn’t say it’s the best looking car in the “segment”. Bit of an overreaction
@Tutti What? You gotta be kidding me. You think those ugly german overpriced estates are better looking than a V90?
@@aeo5922 you don't understand much about cars
I don’t understand much about cars? I didn’t say it was a bad looking car, I’d think a Mazda 6 or Audi rs7 looks better.
Henjoh 176 might be overpriced but some people can afford it and yes those German estates are actually much better looking than the v90 or even xc90
That old "box on wheels" was actually really good looking in its time. I used to dream of having one. In some ways I prefer it to this modern thingy.
It looked better than many modern cars.
Oh yeah! I know exactly the paint color you're talking about too... The saffron pearl metallic colored one!
*Wait, What? You can fit a 750 litre bottle in the doorbins? Wow Volvo.*
Those doorbins are like the Tardis!
750 liter bottle, Volvo FH16 750
I see what they did there
Lol i heard that too hahaha😂
Unintentional eater egg lol
Minecraftcar88 I noticed that. Awesome truck.
This car looks WAYYYYY better than Mercedes E-Class Estate!
I'm from Sweden and I don't agree. Volvo sucks. German cars are way nicer than Chinese ones
@@user-ko3dk8dq8tresponded 6 years later 😂
@@user-ko3dk8dq8t no 22 hours later to your comment lol
And me ….I’m in the game. That’s the internet for you
Am I the only one who ‘when he said putting the foot down now’ got an ad straight after.😂😀
Mat! I am a big fan of your work. You give the most detailed and unbiased reviews. Keep up the good work and all the best.
I loved the volvo 850, gorgeous car back in the day.
Volvo wagons are great, loved my 2004 V70R
Imagine calling a Volvo V90 "It's alright"
Ikr you should say it’s amazing
I agree, it’s a Chinolvo V90 that can’t do 30 000 mil without major problems
@@swedenneutral7892 the v90 is made in Sweden. Getting Chinese money doesn't mean it's Chinese.
@@dts7824 While you are right that it’s made in Sweden, the quality is Chinese, China-quality on V90, Sweden-quality on 850
@@swedenneutral7892 Id love to disagree with you but you are correct i own a 1996 850r and a 2020 v90 and the build quality of the older car is better.Still love Volvos though.
Quality not quite there? Oh come on, this is miles better than BMW does on their recent interiors. Okay, MB and Audi are equal or better than the V90, but the 5 series definitely not. Same for V60 and 3 series.
i dont know what 5 series youv sat in but the build quality is miles ahead of this volvo.
MPC007_EXP new 5 series doesn't use cheap materials at all what so ever
I think you're a little bit confused!! The V90 is way better than the german ones and you can't talk about the V60 and 3 series because that's an inferior category
Matt tell us about your XC60 , When is it coming ?
i think he said late september
That foot waggle function for the trunk is a lifesaver when you got your hands full
What a perfect design
if i had this car i would fold rear seats over and over to hear the sound of it!
9:12 the main issue with huge touchscreens is that awful marking and smudging you get. Altering the air conditioning/fans via touchscreen is always a terrible idea.
FWIW, as an XC90 owner, I rarely change how my fan functions. The Auto feature is very good. I don't worry about it most of the time.
+Lu-Hiep Phan Isn't it annoying to use the touchscreen while driving? Or can you control the most important stuff on the driver's display as well?
Agreed. I bought a new Mazda last fall. The screen in the middle of the dash should be a touch screen appearently, I don't know, haven't checked just because it will look like hell if I start touching it. Thankfully I can control everything anyway with knobs and buttons.
you get a volvo microfiber towel with the car
I believe this is a reply from Volvo as in the past models they had received massive criticism to having had so many buttons. Now, instead, pretty much everything is integrated in the screen, meaning much less buttons than the competitors as a consequence. Seems they did their homework here :)
Love modern Volvo's!
I wouldn't mind having a manual steering wheel adjustment. It's probably more reliable, less weight, and cheaper to replace if it does fail. Some people are so damn lazy, we really are turning into the people from Wall-E...
I agree, and I also don't like electric trunks very much. I prefer to open it myself.
That's the future! You need to stick to it
I tend to agree - though if the car is shared by multiple drivers, the memory function on an electrically adjusted steering wheel will set it up for your preference, along with the seats, each time you change drivers. I can see why people would prefer that.
@@davideselvi3906 Sheep
Volvo for life❤️🇸🇪
About the power, around 6:00. What I've noticed with really any recent Volvo with automatic suspension is that when you suddenly floor it, it sort of 'builds up' the power, then goes, whereas when you slowly press it in (mind you, this can still be quite quick, just not all at once) the response is immediate.
Drove one at work yday and was v impressed with the 360 surround camera system! Best I’ve seen and I’ve parked 3000 cars for my job
Lol when u get here before the first minute without notifications turned on
Love these new Volvos! Beautiful!
Great review as always, but.... when talking about these new estate versions it would be nice if you could include something about turning circles or the ability to park them. I've had Volvo estates before & yes we all know they're half the length of a football pitch and you need double that length to park them in-line on the curb-side. If reversing into a space the front of my old one would turn on a sixpence.. but what of these new breeds???..
Thanks for the in-depth chat about all the cup holders etc but that doesn't sell a car to me!
I spent about 90% of my childhood in the back of Volvo estates.
just watching you drive casually gave me a sense of comfort lol
Pls do video on BMW x4 x6
This is the best looking estate on sale bar none. Although the new XF Estate is very good looking, the Volvo is still nicer inside and out.
I used to own a Volvo 240 GLT and I loved it!
I don't really like the XF Sportbrake; the normal XF is better than that!
Anyway, as far as wagons, the V90 definitely is the best of its segment
I know we need to move with the time's but I always liked the square volvos of the past. I used to own a 760 turbo estate, loved it.
Ahahah amazing - that drive through of the older Volvo at the start. Priceless!
Volvo's are so simple yet so elegant and beautiful
I like this guy, the way he presents the vehicles - competent and always with a bit of humor. Very nice to see. thanks for that! 😉👍Of course I bought the Volvo V90 D5 Inscription!
I think it would be fair to say that Volvo S/V90 is more premium than germans IMO as you can barely see them on the streets while 5 series, E series, A6s are totally everywhere especially here in London. Volvo simply stands out, excellent design, beautiful and fresh interior. Only thing I miss here is V6 engine. Just not sure why they do not offer the T6 model over here.
To be fair it depends where you are. In finland and im sure in sweden as well there are more volvos. I do still obviously like the volvos better than the germans
@@nshprd The volvo v90 is probably the most common car in sweden now lol. The V60 is also very popular
@@sondersonics7534 in finland if you were to tell me that there is a car around the corner it would most likely be a toyota, nissan, wolkswagen or volvo
you forgot to give it a doug score
No mention of the automatic driving functions? :(
Will we get to see any Volvo R-Designs?!
Word of advice: never order a Volvo with a black interior. The light ones are so much better and breathe scandinavian design
Selleswiet u also gotta think about practicality. We got a v90 cross country with black interior and black wooden trim and its beautiful
Light interior is almost always cheap looking.
Selleswiet Light interiors just smudge and stain.
I agree. I generally don't like light interior very much, but Volvo's light interior is really neat! I have an S60 from 2001 with the beige interior and it just wouldn't be the same with the black/grey interior.
Black interior is boring and depressing. In the winter you never see whats in your car. Plus it reminds me of uber cars. Always with black interior.
such an amazing car
can't wait for a test of 2018 V60!
I had that box on a wheel :/ :D It was still an amazing car to drive and still better looking than previous Volvos
I loved those boxes on wheels,
Great sw, my favourite in segment ! I would take the rdesign with 21 rims, carbon fiber and nappa leather inside, and if i have the money, THE T8 VERSION !
Looks like the large estate market has changed, it used to be all about the executive car with the load capacity of a van. I remember my 1st MD had a 244 then a 264 V6 wagon. A boxy rear that would carry huge amounts, even wardrobes (antique shop owners loved them) but still be luxury up front. I bought a Skoda estate because we transport dogs, inflatable dingy & outboard and all the other stuff we too and fro boating. I guess i'll be called old fashioned but I like practical these days.
I prefer the 850 myself. Easy to service and has more usable space in the rear - amazingly. I'm a little biased though as I've owned the same Volvo 850 now for almost 30 years.
I'd take this over the German rivals any day
This thing costs €70000 in my country lol i would rather buy a audi rs3 or something
Renault Toyota where do you live
Finland.
Costel Muian it was a cross country but if you think my comment is a little sassy imma delete it right away
@@renaulttoyota6794 70k euros of full luxury! I wish I had this car
one of the best cars in the class!
I absolutely hate delayed acceleration, I avoided buying a really nice Holden Calais back in the day because of its delay compared to the Ford Falcon I bought which is instant. I feel the delay is dangerous especially when going to overtake or worse, to get you out of an unexpected dangerous situation.
Best reviewer ever.
You got OnePlus 3, nice :D
im 13 and will never be able to afford this car but im still watching because its carwow....
Kyro there's no age to be a car enthusiast, even if you can't drive on the roads yet you will be able later and knowing about cars before driving is a good thing 😉
When you unfortunately live in the states, at this point in time, i reckon this is the best estate on the market for the U.S
Nice review
Are the front seats all the way to the back or front when you test the backseats
It is an astonishingly beautiful looking car
I feel the Volvo interior more solid and robust over the Mercedes
i mean you shouldnt judge if you havent been in one
@@samuelurb2214 and what if I been LMAO
@@thruthegalaxy6660 i sat in one v90 and the wood trim that rolled to open on the center console didn't move very well. but really the quality is very good, same or even higher than e class pre facelift but lower than e class face lift. already compared e class pre fl and fl and there is a step up in the quality btu overall both are great and nothing to worries about something to break in the interior during the lifetime, those luxury car are build in way more higher standard than any other cars
It's so pretty
i wish i had this
You're wrong Mat! The interior quality is definitely on pair with BMW!
Volvo is better than BMW
I've owned an x5 and now have the v90.The Volvo interior is far better
my FAV volvo among all
I prefer it when cars don't have just a touch screen... a few shortcut buttons or dials for the a/c are pretty handy
Review the mini convertble
Oh I'm soooo bored of this constant comparison with German bloody plastics. For gods sakes we don't drive around fondling the dash do we? Ive been in newish Audis recently and some of their plastics are certainly nothing to write home about. Is it really that sad that new car tests can only gripe about interior plastics because pretty much all new cars are of a high standard now.
The main selling point for me is that a Volvo is an informed, stylish alternative to the tedious, dark and miserable over sporty German brands, which are no longer 'posh' nor exclusive anymore because they dominate the British roadscape to the point where everyone has one! It's almost an occasion to see a Jag, Volvo or Lexus these days and think "oooo thats different" This obsession to one-up and be like everyone else with German brands has reached fever point to the point where it's pretty tragic.
Volvo are going for the non-sporty approach which makes a refreshing change. I love driving a fast car, but comfort is more enjoyable on our potholed, crappy roads and endless traffic jams. Well done Volvo for continuing to be different and gives that fresh Scandinavian approach.
RichieRouge206 Hater alert 🚨
Michael H no, he it's right ! I love german cars, but i would really see more volvo, jaguar, lexus or infiniti in the streets, just to see something different !
RichieRouge206 Audi quality is the best in the business I would say for cars under £100,000. And jaguars are just as common. If you buy something you don't want poor quality. I assume you haven't ever bought one before if you think it's not important at all.
RichieRouge206 I am on my first german car ( a 2009 C180 Estate) but I had a Volvo 850 and a S60 and loved them. I will go back to Volvo with these new models when they get couple of years old and 80k miles on the motorway:P I am a japanese car fan but I do love Volvos.
RichieRouge206 Audi interior is fucking amazing
This is simply gorgeous ❤️🔥
Beautiful looking estate! I would love to see how it compares to the new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer!
Andreas its not even close to the same class.
Any T8 reviews coming up?
the integrated wiper fluid thing is so clever, can't believe i've never seen it before now.
Been on jags for years
the steering on like the second gen. s60 and s80, v40 and so on look better to me. cleaner and just nicer...
If this interior is pretty minimalistic what is the intetior of the Tesla midel 3 then?
How about the Pilot Assist which is great
We have the black version!
It may look nice, but you can't get it with the lovely, silky smooth T5. My dad used to have an 850R and the engine was lovely.
Ben Mayall hell yes it was
True. Volvo 5 cylinders were the best.
Ahhh, the old inline 5. I had that in a Ford S-Max. It used to terrify boy racers and rep-mobile drivers, and it sounded fantastic.
850 T5 was the best car I ever had. Chip it, full stainless system and gain 75bhp. 310bhp was mental for back then.
And about the digital display, it is there on the Momentum too, but a smaller size unit. I believe its 8 inch where the Inscription/R-Design get 12 inch as standard. This means that in Momentum you have only one digital dial in the middle with fuel and temps as analog lights left and right. It gets a bit overlooked, since Volvo seems to only lend Inscriptions for reviews (but it is important since D4 Momentums are probably the most sold / leased). Momentums also don't get the 230v AC as standard, nor the Linear Wood trim on this model.
MPC007_EXP smaller screen on Momentum ....lol....What are you talking about....
I think you got the V40 and the V90 mixed up.....
Hi Matt, Can you please review Suzuki Baleno petrol specially 1.2 ltr engine.
No. No suzuki in the uk. And noone wants to buy them.
750 litres in a door pocket is not bad going! Good video - love the car :)
"Box on wheels" that was shown in the beginning is actually looks much better than new car
Can you change gear semi manual in this V90 like a Volkswagen DSG?
8:39 As close as a Volvo can get to a Lamborghini. Still love Volvos though :)
can u review the ford kuga
Mat I'd really like to se your review on some new Renaults(Koleos and Talisman)
Got a Volvo V60 ad before this! :P
Saw this car when I was servicing my XC70 at the local dealer, yes it looks a lot better than my car but, I can fit a lot more stuff in the boot of the xc70 and more importantly for me, the XC70 takes three child seats across the backseats.
The digital instrument it’s a little bit sensitive??
that acceleration though..
Head bang for the passengers when folding rear seats down. Volvo's new safety feature?
So close to 2 mill subs
Has Carwow not yet done a review of the Mercedes E-Class estate?
nice pink sox matt :)
Can you fit a packet of crisps in the glovebox?
I like Crisps and I can fit a bag of Crisps into any glovebox on any car - When I´m finished eating the Crisps that is.
always the room for crisps.
I’ll list off some odd accessories you can buy with the Volvo: child seat, dog harness, sport roof box, headrest pillow, and ski/bike roof harness
I thought the eater egg was the Volvic bottle @5:24
lovely 855. Have one myself :)
it's like a dentists waiting room, but you get to control the temperature.
Want a nice big wagon? Try the Aussie ford falcon.. Very good huge practical car.
Love it.
@0:10 yeah but at least those boxes on wheels were reliable, we have an 03 Volvo XC70 with 400,000 kilometers, and just now we are starting to get into the ball joints and wheel bearings but much cheaper to repair than my previous Audi.
New Volvos are so gorgeous.. I'd only own one with a very good warranty.
the mjolnir headlights