2017 Volvo XC90 - Review and Road Test
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2015
- Representing its most ambitious vehicle design program in decades, Volvo's next-generation XC90 has been recast from the ground up. But is it enough to rocket the Swedish automaker back into the hearts and minds of American car buyers? KBB’s Zach Vlasuk finds out in this video.
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I purchased my first car (as I had always been a leaser) in March of 2016. I was very excited and proud to put my 3 small boys (1, 3, 4 at the time) in a Volvo XC90. I had done my research and saved in earnest and had no doubt I would love this vehicle. 2 years later, I have been in to the Cranston RI Tasca dealership 7 times as I write this comment. ALL of these visits have been related to recalls and software updates and NONE have been proactive/I have had to call to report and schedule and take 3 car seats out and wait to hear my fate. Mind you I work full time and my youngest is a special needs child with many appointments I need to coordinate my schedule around. Imagine the experience of having NO ONE from the Tasca dealership or from Volvo corporate get back to you when you call to seek advice and assistance? My most recent turn? There was a "known" recall on the vehicle for a sun roof sealing issue and water was pouring into the onstar console. Also, the check engine light went on (and I assumed these might be related). I was told after I dropped the car off on Monday and was given a 4 seater sedan mind you, we expect to have the car back to you within 48 hours. Yesterday they told me more likely a week--there is a transmission line that needs to be replaced. This vehicle has less than 20K miles on it. I am exhausted at the energy I have expended to get it in and out and the experience has just been TERRIBLE. Worst purchase I have ever made and worst customer experience I could ever dreamed of. Yes--Volvo is a popular "luxury" brand and Tasca is an awarded dealership but every customer experience is what maintains your status. No one at Volvo Corporate (after several emails and phone calls) nor at the Tasca dealership seems to care about my inquiries, pleas for advice and guidance on how to stop this ongoing cycle...and I just barely miss lemon law statutes on time off the road this car has spent. That said, I will NEVER stop telling my story or working to ensure other well intentioned buyers are aware of this egregious experience.
I am sorry to know your experience, I was hoping to buy an XC90 someday for safety reasons but sounds like it is not a reliable vehicle. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks for the information. I was thinking about buying one, and I dodged a bullet. I'll go with the Lexus, dam. I really wanted that suv truck, but I'm don't have time for all them problems .
I'm highly impressed this is a Volvo. It's downright gorgeous. Major props to the designer for blending iconic Volvo design features in a very tasteful package. I can say Volvo is ready for the future.
The interior of that Volvo looks more luxurious than a lot of top brands...
The XC90's interior absolutely EMBARRASSES the Mercedes-Benz GLS even though the latter costs almost twice as much.
DeFy Noah not imu
Been a hater to Volvo but this one has killed it
Why?
Stunning looking car... Also very classy, and safe. Volvo's really know how to build refined/safe vehicles. Nice job Volvo
It looks classy.
I bought one, they're awesome.
+Ceasar Clark lucky
+serge vivier Fast?
Do u need to connect ur suv to any power outlet or it just runs on simple fuel, only.
Rishiraj Singh if you get the T8 plug in hybrid you need to plug it in, and use gasoline. My mom just picked one of those up and that’s how she charges it. Once you plug it in when your home and by the time you’re awake, the car has enough battery for the day.
easily the best infotainment system in North America. Kudos, Volvo!
+Arjun Hindustani Wow where did that come from
No. That would belong to the Q7.
The Audi Q7, if you purchase the high end package has a 19 speaker Bose system. Bose is good, mainstream. The Volvo XC90 has a 19 speaker Bowers & Wilkins system. B&W blew us away. B & W is only available in Volvo, BMW, McLaren and Maserati. It was so impressive we bought mid size high fidelity towers for the house. Volvo also has a tablet quality an and size portrait touch screen in the dash that is so far beyond what others are putting out this year. Plus a modern HUD that only displays the image out over the hood, not with the aircraft green HUD look, and a high quality display for the instrument panel. Didn't get the video system in the rear. So you just enjoy your Audi and we'll enjoy our Volvos.
Vivek Vaidya Kudos,Tesla
I like Tesla's more
Volvo has really stepped up the game with this! Loved the interior and it's elegancy!
When the interior shows up, my jaw just dropped and eyes went starry because I thought it's very pretty, but my wife from the other side of the kitchen sink thought I was browsing naughty things on the internet. Ughhhh Volvo save me!
Its so sad that people have finally took notice of Volvo. Volvo has always built nice original cars. I love my XC90 nothing compares. My second Volvo
not a volvo fan but their styling is so on point now cant wait to see their upcoming lineup is gonna look with this design language... make the concept coupe volvo!
This is my favorite looking SUV. It's so sleek.
Volvo comes out with such a luxurious vehicle and there are still people knit picking the dumbest things. Like really, you need to complain about the badge up front?
I own a 2017 XC90 and the screen doesn't tilt to the driver. Its in the dash, pretty flat. Easy to reach. Have you ever looking at one in person? It is exactly like a tablet, the clarity of image, everything. I am astounded that Mercedes and some others have those screens that stick up above the dash like a digital photo frame. Some domestic models have small ittle landscape touch screens.
I've never liked Volvo interior until now. Simple yet elegant. What a beautiful exterior and interior. What's the price as shown here?
+Tin Nguyen Our test unit was the T6's range-topping Inscription model. MSRP $66,705.
+Kelley Blue Book wow! $66k for a Volvo with a 4 cylinder engine? I'm not sure it will compete.
+Tin Nguyen you dont pay money for the numbers of cylinders..
No kidding! But if I pay $66k I expect something more than a 4 cylinder.
Tin Nguyen lol why would you have more cylinders if it isnt necessary? and again, you sound like youre just paying money for the amount of cylinders a car has
That's a powerful 4 cylinder on an SUV. impressive!
Lol
awesome review! y'all need to get Zach to do more of your videos.
The S60 was one of my favorite cars from when I worked at _________ Rent-A-Car, so I've really grown to like Volvo. The XC90 is a stunner!
The presenter is just the right amount of hilarious. Nice job. Great review.
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW FOR MONTHS!!!
Yes, I'm excited. Just like you.
Great no-nonsense review!!
Wow! Outstanding job Volvo I do believe your back in the biz. With your new sedans and now this! I truly am a new fan, but I would definitely want a TDI variant.
I own an s60 and love it. I would love a XC90 or even a XC60. Volvo suvs are gorgeous.
Amazing car!
wow this volvo looks amazing exterior and interior. at one point it doesn't look too big for a 7 seater SUV, but actually it's also generously spacious for the third row. first I thought it was a 5 seater
Volvos are beautiful, and I'm so glad they're headed in the right direction with their brand; style wise definitely.
I'm a technician for Volvo, not a master certified mechanic or anything special but I PDI these vehicle and repair them and I can say that if they get the software up to par (as in customers aren't constantly dropping their brand new $80k inscription off for warranty repair or brake squeak) this is an awesome car especially the T8 or R design with air suspension, so fun sitting at a traffic light in "off road" mode and clicking "dynamic" mode and it airing out and watching people react. The pilot assist is also super cool, I've yet to drive a tesla with auto pilot but I can see why people would love it. Plus the power of the T8 to the weight is very impressive.
Billy Hays Has your opinion changed since your comment 2 years ago? How is the T8 reliability record vs T6?
Here in Holland you see these on every streetcorner. Best looking Volvo ever!
The Slim Reaper yup
Wow. Sick interior
Best review ever of Volvo xc90. Picture, talk.
Short but full of details , nice review
Excellent Review - and yes you have to take a second look @ the XC90 now with edgey styling excellent fitout interior.
That was a very informative review. This Volvo is a game changer. Motor. Trend just named the Volvo XC90 the SUV of the year. The other manufacturers will have to step up their game in order to keep up with the XC90. Well done Volvo.
I love this volvo Brilliant work
this car has something special no other car has
Excellent and accurate review of the car.
Busted, Tool fan at 0:57. Sweet!
Geely did a great job to support and gave Volvo a chance to turn around after so many unsuccessful years under Ford.
Xc
The company is losing money, Just like TATA is with LandRover and Jaguar.
@@MatrixDiscovery The Gothenburg-based carmaker, which Geely acquired from Ford Motor Co in 2010, reported operating earnings of 5.29 billion Swedish crowns as revenues rose 8.4% to 79.2 billion.
Sales of Volvos rose nearly 10% in 2019 - with growth of 23.4% in the fourth quarter alone - as increases in China and the United States and strong demand for a line of SUVs, its best-selling models, gave a boost.
Volvo Cars today reports that revenue for 2019 rose by 8.5 per cent to SEK274. 1 billion, compared to revenue of SEK252. 7 billion in 2018. Operating profit for the full year 2019 improved to SEK14.
Did test drive this yesterday, really good car though not what im on search for (little bit smaller car) but they have done a good job on this one.
Fantastic vehicle! Very well designed! Dashboard and seats are awesome....
Not only is it the best car in its class, there is an ultra luxury Excellence limited production trim for $100k.
Such a gorgeous SUV. Why buy anything else?
+AdrianC12345 there's a q7 with the same range (better performance, better durability n strangely more economical), but i think this one more demanding (better central console, better interior, and better 7 seater)
+achmad wildan If you compare the gasoline engines, the XC90 4 cyl gets 316 HP and 20/25 mpg city/highway, while the Q7 V6 gets 333 HP 18/27 mpg city/highway. Plus the curb weight on these vehicles is very close. The difference in all these numbers is insignificant.
And while Q7 driving dynamics are a little better, many reviewers have been giving the XC90 high marks in driving dynamics too.
And the XC90 is better looking and is less expensive. :-D
+AdrianC12345 RANGE ROVER
+Riccardo Rossi - Range Rovers are very nice too. Just don't own one without a warranty.
+777Outrigger Well.. I have to agree with that.
Very well done review, KVV & Zach, entertaining personality, too, keep it up!
Thanks, Richard!
nice review, thanks so much
Got to say i liked that the downwards spiral was in the music choices lol
Love it.
Never been a fan of Volvo, but this new XC90 is beautiful! Great work Volvo, you surprised me.
I love the minimalist approach. The exterior is clean, modern, sleek. The interior is rich, yet simple, light, and airy. Volvo has a winner! The crash results recently came out, and unsurprisingly, the XC90 tops the list.
Wish it came with a 5.0l v8 (or at least v6) option with the same supercharger +turbo setup churning out roughly 600hp.
Now that's great great looks and power to match.
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!
One of the best reviews ever seen!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 😁
wow I never even thought about Volvo, the tech features are impressive, best in any car I think
Awesome! Really impressive SUV. If I didn't just buy a XC60 for months ago, this would be the car I'd buy.
I like this channel. So refreshing.
He's listening to
Tool Lateralus, Muse Absolution, Radiohead In Rainbows !! Three of my favorite albums of all time.
I miss Zach !!! Omg where did he go?!!
They hit a home run with this one. Congratulations Volvo!
I enjoy KBB reviews, BTW..this IS the car, I plan to purchase...
We're getting this car in early March. I can't wait. This car is really amazing 😍
Congratulations :) You'll love it!
Love it. Wish I could afford one.
A beautiful place to spend lot's of road trip time!
Really liking the XC90, thinking of making the move and trading in wife's Grand Cherokee.
Fantastic re design
Good job on that Volvo video bro
Congratulations!!! Amazing Car 😉😍
The interior on this Inscription version was stunning, with beautiful cream leather and impressive wood inlays. The quality of the wood reminded me of recent visit to the Bentley factory, where they know a thing or two about luxury.
+Neil Winton - Right Neil. I saw a British review of the XC90 Inscription that put it in the circle comparable to Rolls Royce and Bentley. Elegance. Mines coming with love from Sweden soon!!!!
God, I love this thing!
When are you guys gonna get your hands on the 2018 XC60?? Really looking forward to that review!
Impressive!
Looks nice! The infotainment system looks like the one in the Tesla. Great review!
Great review! Love to see it put against the Audi!
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My dad buyed it 8/7 months ago.It's so good! the engine sound. :o
There is any problem? In usage
Such a nice looking vehicle
I love this
I do appreciate your musical taste. Tool and Nine Inch Nails. Nice!
Wow, never knew about this SUV.
Patience with the foot wave at 5:06 , opening the tailgate, grasshopper.
For some of the commenters here-----Gone are the days when unreliable blowers would destroy weak engines. This isn't the 80s, and no one knows how to build an engine to stand up to the rigors of turbocharging better than Volvo.
And the new XC90 is selling like hotcakes. There's at least a 3 month wait to get one, maybe a 6 month wait if you buy the high-end Inscription Trim.
It's like a year wait right now.
Very nice!
Noise cancelling headphones has made its way to cars, cool idea!
It's side profile looks really great
Looking very nice...
Practical quality!
Looks so great. Definitely better than X5, Q7, GL, etc. Just a pity that even top versions are only 4-cylinder... that sucks.
Impressive interior
Looks smart
Good job volvo..i hope to get some one some day
Definitely a step up from the older generation !
I like the music playlist
This is a beautiful, comfortable & safe family hauler. Driving it you really don't think it only has a 2.0 liter 4cyl under the hood.
My dream suv!
Is the advertised towing capacity realistic? Thanks
I'm a kind of blown away by this XC90. Never saw this coming from Volvo.
Damn this is beautiful!
01:59 "need---or deserve..." lol idk why but I love how u said that hahaha
lindo lindo, me dá 1 meu sonho, seria mais feliz com ele, carro lindo, perfeito
I want to have one of these plus some fast car in the future
I hate the back end but the front and side view is gorgeous
Definitely my next Volvo..