Advantages: Elegant, clean, minimalist design; powerful PHEV powertrain available; Powerful standard safety and driver aids
Defect: While we like the design, it needs to be updated; Upgrading to PHEV is very expensive
The Volvo XC90 2023 is a large three-row SUV that we like for its elegant design, comfortable interior space and excellent safety. For 2023, the standard powertrains become a mild-hybrid design based on the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. The plug-in-hybrid version of the XC90 Recharge increases the price considerably, but offers a huge amount of all-electric range while remaining the most exciting and powerful XC90 to date. It won’t offer the sporty driving dynamics of some BMW and Mercedes performance models, but there’s a lot to like about Volvo’s flagship. intersection.
What Volvo offers is loads of safety, with crash test Year after year results and a robust suite of safety and driver-assist technologies keep you from feeling as if it’s working against you while you’re driving. The XC90 is also comfortable and spacious, seating six to seven passengers in an interior that’s comfortable and fun to look at without feeling too constrained or ostentatious.
The XC90 is a long time coming as it’s already in its eighth year since being completely redesigned, but its sharp, unique design and modern technology hide its age well. However, if you want something all-electric, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Volvo will release its full-size EX90 as a battery-electric successor to the XC90, slated to go on sale in 2023 with an all-new design and safer technology than ever before.
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What is it like to drive? | Pricing & Cut Levels | Fault Ratings & Safety Features
What’s new for 2023?
2023 XC90 switches to mild hybrid powertrain as standard, complete with built-in 48 volts the battery and an integrated starter/generator added to the existing 2.0-litre engines. The new B5 and B6 are gentle crossbred thus replacing the T5 and T6 engines was born. XC90 Recharge is still one Dip into the mixture right to buy.
The XC90 transitions to Google-based infotainment software for 2023, integrating Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant voice control. The XC90 is also capable of over-the-air updates, which means Volvo can send software updates remotely to the vehicle, improving features over time.
Pruning levels are reorganized into Core, Plus, and Ultimate.
How is the interior and technology in the car of the XC90?
Regardless of cutting level, 2023 Volvo XC90’s Cabin is a lesson in subtle minimalism. The vibe is different from any luxury German or Japanese machinery. Where the hallmarks of BMW and Mercedes are celebrated with flourishing design and obvious luxury, the XC90 is reset and dignified. Muted wood inlays grace the classy models, while metal inlays are used on sportier builds. You can get a flash with the Ultimate trim and its Orrefors Crystal shift knob, but even that piece pales in comparison to BMW’s fussy glass-cut gear lever.
The move to Google’s built-in infotainment is a usability improvement over the old Sensus software. We like the familiarity and ease of use of Google Maps, and the Google Assistant is one of the more natural voice control programs you’ll find in a car. All your climate controls are housed in the display, so you won’t have any physical buttons there (though that’s also the case with the Sensus). A few audio playback buttons can be found below the screen, but it’s still a tech geek’s paradise. Volvo’s 12-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, and it continues the minimalist theme with a simple layout and limited customizability. As you’d expect in a full-size luxury crossover, this one can be packed with desirable features like a head-up display and massage seats.
How big is the XC90?
The XC90 is the largest Volvo yet, allowing three rows of passengers to accompany the ride. Its length is comparable to other midsize crossovers such as the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Acura MDX and Genesis GV80. However, not only can you accommodate six or seven passengers in the XC90, chances are all those passengers will be really comfortable. The third row of seats is actually habitable for adults, which is a rarity in luxury crossovers outside of larger, more expensive models like the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
However, the XC90’s boxy shape is great for cargo and similarly better than most of the competition. That is especially true for all raised rows, since Check baggage XC90 shows that it is capable of holding four medium suitcases behind the third row of seats. You’ll be lucky to match two in most of the competition.
What is XC90? energy saving and performance specs?
Volvo has switched to an all-electric powertrain for 2023, going from the “B5” and “B6” mild-hybrid powertrains to its gas-powered XC90, and soldering to the XC90 Recharge with the T8 powertrain if you want. want to add plugs for 35 miles of all electric ranges. All 2023 XC90s come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The B5 mild hybrid is the base powertrain. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 247 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and uses a 48-volt battery that regenerates brakes and a built-in starter/generator to assist the engine. and improve fuel economy. It will go from a stop to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. Its fuel economy is EPA-rated at 22 mph city, 28 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined.
The B6 mild-hybrid can get 295 hp and 310 lb-ft from the 2.0-liter inline-four, both turbocharged and supercharged. That makes it faster to 60 mph, at 6.4 seconds, but it has slightly worse fuel economy at 20/26/22 mpg.
Our favorite powertrain in the lineup is the most expensive, but also the most powerful and efficient. You might have guessed the Recharge’s T8 plug-in hybrid – a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, but paired with a plug-in battery and a 143bhp electric motor on the rear axle. The powertrain is good for 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque, which cuts the 0-60 time down to 5 seconds. Interestingly, with a gas engine powering the front wheels and an electronic motor powering the rear wheels, the XC90 T8 acts like a rear-wheel drive vehicle after using only electric power and driving. required before using only gas. It combines gas and electric power simultaneously to provide all-wheel drive. The EPA hasn’t released range and fuel economy ratings for the 2023 model as of the time of this writing, but Volvo expects up to 32 miles of all-electric driving and the equivalent of 58 combined mpg.
What does the XC90 like to drive?
A little 2.0-liter four-cylinder doesn’t sound like enough for a car as big as the XC90, but it really does a lot to push this crossover away with ease. The new mild-hybrid engines haven’t changed much on paper, and we don’t expect them to feel much different from the upcoming T5 and T6 they’re based on. We still expect the B5 to be noticeably slower than the others, but torque from the turbo should still be enough to keep up with traffic. The B6, with the added power, should make it feel a little more eager to match highway speeds, reducing the 0-60 time from 7.3 to a more respectable 6.4 seconds. Recharging is the fastest of the bunch, as the energy goes strong instantly with the help of the electric motor. Even if the rear axle gets its power from this engine, there’s still enough forward power to spin the front tire up and get the torque to steer.
The handling is nothing short of exciting, but it’s still very responsive for a car of its caliber. Both the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are more fun to drive fast. Volvo’s optional air suspension can stiffen and slightly improve body control, but it will never come close to matching German performance.
The ride is enjoyable when you choose the smaller wheel size, but it can be annoyingly jarring if you opt for the optional 21-inch wheels. As well as a good thing luxury vehicle so the XC90 is quiet on the highway. Its Pilot Assist driver assistance system keeps track between lanes well and makes highway driving much easier.
What other Volvo XC90 reviews can I read?
2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Road Test
Managing editor Greg Rasa owns the ’17 XC90 T5. He explains how much has changed over the years, plus the difference between the base-four turbo inline and the flagship plug-in hybrid.
First drive review Volvo XC90 T8 2020 | Bedroom with a view
We drove the XC90 for the first time after its most recent update. Volvo massaged styling, added technology and reworked its lineup last year.
Interior model Volvo XC90 2020 Driveway test | A lesson in minimalist elegance
Let’s take an in-depth look at the interior of the Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription 2020. Read this to see the inside of this crossover from all angles.
Check luggage Volvo XC90 2020
We see how much luggage fits behind its raised third row.
Notes of drivers Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2020 | With a touch of Polestar
Our team joins the sporty mid-child of Volvo’s XC90 lineup. Our tester was equipped with Polestar Optimization, which boosts power through a tune from the factory.
What is the price of the XC90 2023?
A base B5 in Core edition starts at $57,095, including $1,095 destination fee. It comes standard with all-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshades, Google’s integrated infotainment with display 9-inch, 12-inch dashboard, Volvo’s Pilot driver assistance system, leatherette upholstery, seating for seven, heated front seats and four years of Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play. Upgrading to the Plus or Ultimate version brings a large number of other features to the ride. You can find a full breakdown of features, specs and local pricing for the XC90 here on Automatic log (and here to top up for XC90).
- Core B5: $57,095
- B5 Plus: $60.995
- Core B6: $61,995
- B6 Plus: $64,495
- B6 Ultimate: $70.295
- Recharge Core: $72,995
- Top Up Plus: $74,695
- Last Deposit: $80.495
What are the XC90’s safety ratings and driver assistance features?
Volvo’s reputation for safety precedes itself. So, of course, plenty of driver assistance systems come standard on the XC90. These include lane keep assist, forward and rear collision warning, automatic emergency brakeand blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert/brake. An intelligent adaptive cruise control system with lane-focused steering assistance called Pilot Assist is also standard.
While the 2023 XC90 hasn’t been crash tested by third parties as of this writing, we don’t expect it to change from the 2022 model year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The family awarded the 2022 XC90 five (out of five) stars overall, with a five-star rating for frontal and side-impact crashes, and four stars for rollovers. It also earns Insurance Highway Safety Institute’s highest Top Safety Pick+ designation, with excellent ratings worldwide.
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