2018 Volvo S90 T8 PHEV FIRST DRIVE REVIEW • Polestar 1 PREVIEW (2 of 2)

MotoMan drives the 2018 Volvo S90 T8 PHEV – the first Volvo sedan with the ‘Twin Engine’ Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. However, there is something else different beyond Electrification which yields a surprising result as MotoMan takes the most fancy Volvo sedan to date uptown . . .

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[InexplicableBill]

Almost $80K in 2018... my son just picked up a well maintained 2020 S90 T8 R Design with 54K miles for $32K. 3 years and 46K still left on the Hybrid system factory warranty. Thing is a very well-built ROCKET for Earth travel. He's 6'-5" tall and wanted a car that comfortably seats people even behind HIM as the driver. Even HE is comfortable behind himself, and he's all legs! My wife and I love this car. I drive a Lexus GS 350 F-Sport, and this Volvo is now the nicest car in our family by a longshot! Smooth, silent, FAST, comfortable and efficient. Love it!

[dtasca]

I would only lease this vehicle because of its complexity and the likelihood of it becoming a money pit off warranty. However, I must say that Volvo is killing it design wise.

[daniel_alexander_]

I saw a deep black one with a tan interior at the pumpkin path this weekend. I stared and stated the cliche “is that a… [Volvo]?”

[Conceptcreator]

the front of it looks amazing!!! Rear I am just not sold on..

[IceDree]

That's a lovely interior combination, kudos to who spec'd it.

As always, excellent work, M!

[nox]

Why are people saying this car should be priced lesser than what it retails for when its competition offers far less standard features? Cabin is right up there with the best in class and the design is elegant. Some people just want something different, now I may not be one of those people because a bigger engine just sounds better but I can see why (and the Swedes are not too big on noise anyway, even though Volvo 5 potters sound great. Volvo saved my life, my sister's life and my dad's in an accident. The 3 guys that crashed into us are all lying in a grave being consumed by worms in their coffins (sorry for being graphic). its only in the 90s that Volvo made really fast cars so in essence they have gone back to their roots. These are not slow or underpowered cars even now mind you. I'm a car nerd and have bought Autotrader since I was 10 ( no idea why, just loved looking at them hence dealers don't f%$k me over in prices). My point is, Volvo has never lied about their identity ( even under Ford) and are not now. The reality of the automotive industry is that buyers buy what's in now and this cool person has that car so I want it too. If this car was 70K, I bet my last penny Volvo would still not sell more units because of a badge snobbery mentality. Volvo has brought much more to this industry than just safety, seat design and comfort has been on point since forever. Loud speaker stereo system with an optional upgrade was in Volvos even before S-Class Mercs gave you that option. Pop up navigation screens, etc. They feel they need to go this direction because the other players are far bigger and to a certain extent are also heading in the same direction. (No more V10 in an M5, no more V8 in an M3, those days are over)As car fans we should be thankful that we can still hear the sound of something burning underneath the hood because one day it will all go And then there will be silence never heard before. Damn EVs. *forgive the long comment , just saying....

[Zuhzuhzombie]

Motoman, weird about the infotainment. I test drove a few V90s and didn't see that slow boot time.

[umutozguven]

3:14 - 3:15 Look at the cup holder before armrest.

[laddtryck]

my dad has an v90 cross country and the system boots up directly:/

[norbo]

it is a stunning beauty! just a bit out of my range. unfortunately.

[davidwebster]

no matter what hybrid car, the electric components have been very reliable. There's actually less maintenance on an electric/hybrid car. People get so wrapped up in a potential battery replacement, but that is actually very rare.

[Biskawow]

you may not be the best car guy on youtube, but you are the coolest

[ohara]

In connection to the infotainment system, there have been updates which has now cured the start up issues. My s90 r design is playing my Bluetooth sounds within seconds of starting the car .... I hope this helps keeping your review up to date

[TK-gdtd]

great review! appreciate the look into volvo's recent design changes. also, is that hermosa/manhattan beach/ palos verdes?? thought I recognized the esplanade...

[JD-kfki]

It's not because your "fancy dancy" Bosch charger is able to boost up to 23 miles of range instead of 21 miles of range as the manufacturer claims. It's 23 miles just because the way you drive. Next time, try to floor the acceleration pedal in the freeway and see if that "fancy dancy" Bosch can make it 23 miles again.
—from an EV driver.

[drewschmanke]

That interior. Awesome color. Brown on Brown.

[patricknedrick]

The mechanical craftsmanship of this style vehicle is supremely superb inside out.  'lejd våldsman'

A RWD S90? :s I mean I know Volvo has AWD in almost every model, by option or by standart but they have. But a RWD car? Did u mean the electric engine powers the rear wheels and the gasoline one powers the front wheels? So when u switch to the ev mode vehicle suddenly becaomes a rwd car right?

[haeuk]

Love to see this video! Love Palos Verdes

[zeeshansoc]

Battery size is 9.2kwh and electric motor is 65kw