Volvo S90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid 2022 Review - Refreshingly Different Saloon
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
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Volvo has never really cracked the full-sized executive sector and this S90 model hasn't done so either, but it has its charms, especially in the Recharge T8 Plug-in hybrid AWD form that customers now have to have. Based on the brand's well-established SPA platform architecture and 2.0-litre drivetrain format, this electrified Swedish saloon aims to tempt company customers with what Volvo describes as 'elegant and functional' appeal.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Background
02:38 Driving Experience
05:59 Design & Build
12:08 Market & Model Range
16:03 Cost of Ownership
19:56 Summary
Background
If you're thinking of buying a full-sized executive car, then you're probably thinking of a BMW 5 Series, an Audi A6 or a Mercedes E-Class. Other brands have tried and failed to upset German dominance in this segment, Volvo being one of them. The Swedish maker's old S80 never managed to make much of an impact here - but then that was a car from a different era of Volvo ownership.
These days, the Gothenburg marque has huge Chinese investment to drive it forward and the result is a much stronger range of product - cars in fact like this one. Volvo itself reckons that this improved S90 (and its V90 estate counterpart) represent even more of a step forward than the second generation XC90 SUV did - and sure enough, this car showcases the Gothenburg brand's latest Plug-in hybrid tech.
Driving Experience
This S90 uses Volvo's more powerful 'T8' plug-in hybrid powertrain with 455hp on tap. You're certainly never really prompted to exercise all that power, but if you ever did, you'd find that 62mph could be dispatched in just 4.7 seconds on the way to the governed 112mph maximum that all Volvos these days share. Once you've discovered where the drive modes reside (they're buried away in a 'Driving' menu on the centre screen), you'll find that ultimate speed is delivered by a 'Power' mode that sees both petrol and electric units permanently working together. Alternatively, there are three other drive choices: a 'Hybrid' setting that sees the two power sources cutting in and out as necessary: a 'Constant AWD' mode that gives you permanent 4x4 traction: and a 'Pure' setting that only uses the battery power and can take you up to 54.7 miles (way more than most people's daily commuting distance) on a single charge.
That the handling doesn't serve up anything that encourages much driving involvement has a lot to do with the rather vague steering. But if you wanted a sports saloon, you wouldn't have chosen an S90 anyway, so it's best instead to settle back and enjoy the super-smooth 8-speed auto transmission and this Volvo's unruffled poise and exemplary refinement. There's no adaptive damping system - and that's disappointing because you'd ideally want it in this car: the extra weight of the plug-in hybrid powertrain has robbed the S90 of the supple suspension feel we remember it delivered in the un-electrified versions available at the original launch.
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One of the most effortless vehicles you could drive.. you never feel exhausted when you get out..
Workmanship is very good as well through the whole car.
I’ve never had a silly rattle or sound that suddenly pops up like my previous so called luxury brand….
I enjoy my S90 a great deal…
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Got a Magic Blue, Blonde leather S90 T8 in Inscription Pro a month ago (after a C Class) and boy, has this been an upgrade and a half or what. Such a stunning car - unpretentious, understated, and achingly cool. ALL of the additional options are so brilliantly worth it; and I'm so looking forward to the preconditioning function in the winter - entering a warm and toasty car in the mornings! I'm 42, and I feel like instead of joining a Members-only club, I've bought one. Love it! ❤
Brilliant to hear you're loving your Blue Volvo S90 T8!
good review. old style informative and factual. good job
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The 2020 D5 S90 is absolutley amazing.
Love the swedish minimalist exterior look with the Thor hammer headlighs and disctincive rear end design.
The interior is lovely and minimalist,very well thought of.
I am only 18 years old and i do detailing,i have driven one around the village where my house its amazing,the D5 is smooth but jerky at low speeds(sometimes,quite rare)
The interior was the same with that pale leather/cream color and open wood grain,amazing :D
Great review!
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Thanks for very informative review
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I find Volvo to be different and this appeals to me greatly
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Butiful car ❤
Always good detailed reviews. Quite a critical one tho. I am a huge Volvo fan. Shame their reliability is awful these days.
Would love to get a Volvo, just a shame their dealerships are an actual embarrasment. How it's not in Volvo's interest to sort out their dealers cause it's losing them customers is beyond me
I just bought an S90 and already am beginning to get the measure of how utterly abysmal their dealerships and customer service are 😢
I had a Mercedes before this and it was a seamless experience...
Love the styling but hybrids don't do it for me. Seems to be a compromise between mediocre electric range and lower power combustion. There will be a lot of improvements to both in the next decade.
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Is 350 hp petrol lower power combustion to you?Or 4.5 sec to 0-62mph is too slow?
Volvo shows the Germans how to build a luxury interior. Think Lexus has the edge over detailed finish, reliability and customer service.
They got rid of the really nice wood compartment covers in the middle.
Why is an English man saying “station Wagon “