Volvo S90 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

The Volvo S90 is a Swedish saloon that promises a luxurious experience different to that of established rivals such as the Jaguar XF, Mercedes E-Class and Audi A6? As is traditional, it offers countless safety features, and class-leading test results, but how does this impact the driving experience? Whilst offering a comfortable ride on long journeys, can it also be sporty? Can it pass the fabled carwow flick test? Find out all my thoughts and more in this in-depth review of the Volvo S90.

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[ashleighbowen]

Had this car for 3 months now! Absolute dream to drive, so comfy and relaxing but got the power if you need it! So luxurious as well, never loved a car more.

[stuartyaxley]

Why do all car testers think we want a car that drives and handles like a f1 car

[bunsenn]

I love the redesign Volvo has done. They’ve taken their previous style, and made it sharper and more aggressive without changing too much of the Volvo DNA, except the interior which is a giant improvement.

[kwl]

It's a nice comfortable family car. It's safe and has a great ride. Clearly not designed to be as sporty as a Mercedes or BMW rival. Sounds like Volvo did a great job to me. I never realised they gave so much as standard either.

[roweng]

Mat Watson is one of the best car reviewers I've seen.

[mkkravist]

you cant say Volvo aren't trying. This is a great car, well priced, comfortable, smooth, futuristic and safe. Well done Volvo. I am very tempted to go back to Volvo from my current German competitor.

[Mat.Carvalho]

God, it looks amazing, totally love it.

[baptoufragilise]

I f*cking love that back ! And I hate marmite lol

[Voyager]

I love the look of the S90, elegant, sleek and practical! I’d love one!

[prayerpowersr]

yesterday I 8 a whole medium sized jar of Nutella with warm milk, I feel fantastic, I feel great and I'm never eating Nutella again!

[iot]

I love it. I really do. The new Geely-era Volvos are effing brilliant. The only thing I DON'T love about the XC90, S90 and V90 is the fact that those gigantic bonnets look like they house longitudinally mounted V8s, but in fact only contain a tiny 2.0l turbo four pot. Most of the bonnet is left empty, apparently for a safer crumple zone. I really wish Volvo uses this brand new flexible platform to make a compact crossover or hatchback. Or go bonkers like Tesla and make a AWD electric super saloon with an enormous boot and 'frunk'.

"Maybe not quite as easy to use on the move as a swivel system you get in one of the German rivals.." xD Matt, please. Just say it already.

[Underhills]

I've never EVER had a cup in the car or a bottle in the side door. Yet cup holders and side door compartment seems to be the most important features in many car reviews. Forget about everything else, it has FIVE cup holders! Jiha.

[ChrisMiz]

So why is it okay to use this touch screen while driving, but not your phone? I'm not advocating phone usage while driving, far from it, this just seems a bit of a distraction, perhaps more so than your phone.

[jaypatel]

Your camera and camera man both are truly professional.

[coachkaran]

Your review helped me choose! I've had it for about 2 months now, and i absolutely love it...inside and out! And it drives like a dream

[simonkundi]

Not even a Jaguar XF comes close to the sheer beauty of the S90

[markuslc]

the centre console from the new e -class is fully made of plastics...just 4 the record....

[ahmadwhocos]

Ure sarcasm is always appreciated most other channel reviews are straightforward as if they are on 9 - 5 jobs

[NP-cqvb]

It's a Volvo - it's Swedish. It's designed to work and be comfortable. That's why it's not as sporty as some other cars yet it is one of the safest cars on the road. Hard to say this coming from a Finn but it's actually a good car.

[bttawfiq]

Never thought it would look so good in white!