Volvo XC90 2020: Detailed review of Volvo's supercharged AND turbocharged SUV

Like a good wine, the 2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design still looks as good as the day it was revealed. But, with time Volvo's competitors have revealed a stack of new models and new technologies. Does this big Swedish bus still have the goods to take on Germany's best? Paul Maric gets behind the wheel of the Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design for a review, watch and find out if it's any good!

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:46
Interior: 02:50
Infotainment: 04:04
Features: 05:25
Practicality: 07:16
On the Road: 13:45
Verdict: 19:02

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[podge]

Despite being 5 years old it’s still one of the best looking SUVs... timeless!

[simonpedretti]

Awesome job. I seriously believe you do the best reviews in Aus!

[davidallan]

I have a MY20 XC90 R Design after selling my Golf R Wolfsburg wagon. I have been pleasantly surprised at how good this big car drives.
I have been using the pop up compartment in the boot for securing shopping bags to stop them rolling around in that huge space - works a treat.

[irpagett]

Hi Paul the divider in the back is for shopping. Stops things sliding all over the boot space in car.

[CarExpertAus]

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:46
Interior: 02:50
Infotainment: 04:04
Features: 05:25
Practicality: 07:16
On the Road: 13:45
Verdict: 19:02

[SuperTony]

Bang on review. Still waiting for that durometer table Mr. Motoring Journalist.😉

[junayedchowdhury]

Great review Paul! I picked up the MY20 Inscription 9 days ago in this same Thunder Grey colour. 600km later, it’s such a comfortable, serene ride on 21inch wheels even without air suspension. PilotAssist on both city and freeway driving is very impressive as the Bowers and Wilkins 19 speaker sound system is insanely good. Extremely happy purchase!

[_CasualJan]

@carexpert Friends picked up a black XC90 demo with the wood grain trim interior and the Bowers and Wilkins sound system specced. Finally got to have a look and a drive in it after lock down, and I found myself really liking the wood trim. Looked and felt really nice.

The Bowers and Wilkins system sounded *awesome*.

Had a quick drive in it and as you said, the engine is responsive and the driveline and chassis seems to be very well sorted.

Thanks for another great review. Really appreciate how many of these CarExpert is producing too, so thanks to you and your team for the hard work putting them together.

[Destroyah]

Hey guys, lovin ya work! Genuinely enjoyable to watch yet informative. Would you guys consider doing used car reviews? Not a lot of channels do that and for those in the used car market it could help a lot. Cheers :)

[jdmmeister]

Another great video, also 👍 for that RW jumper.

[mattdrayton]

Love what you guys have done with the channel. Also that storage space to the right of the steering column, perfect for garage remotes

[inderpreetsingh]

Hi Paul, love your car reviews. I am looking forward when you are going to review BMW X7. Good work mate, keep it up.

[villanelle]

The back flap in the boot is for grocery/shopping bags. It’s really nice to have. I had it in my 2016, but not in my 2021. I will miss this feature.

[PrashantKhanolkarUSA]

Best most detailed review of the Volvo.

[nikunjbelwalkar]

Great review Paul! Drove one of these recently. Absolutely loved it.. but being a Volvo owner myself, I am probably biased😄

[xerxes]

as a owner of 2019 XC90 i confirm that this is the best car i ever had compared to the other SUV that i had which was from long time ago Porsche Cayenne Turbo first generation. The XC90 is exactly as you described it and i love driving in as a daily driver with no complain whatsoever.

[peterclifton]

Love that colour in the UK it’s called thunder grey and that small pop-up panel in the boot is for your shopping so you don’t have to reach so far into the boot

[professorgimsara]

13:19 it's used to hang shopping bags in the hooks of that thing

[SamGiles]

No doubt, one of my favourite luxury SUVs. Ridiculously stylish (both inside and out), high levels of safety, and utterly unique. The XC90 might be ageing, but it's doing it beautifully! Great work, Paul.

[scotiajinker]

I bought my first Volvo last September, an xc90 inscription B5 diesel as I’m in the U.K. on a run on the motorway I can get up to 49mpg (5.76 l/km)but on average I get 45mpg, in the town it’s a bit thirsty. Absolutely love the car apart from a couple of things, only 2 USB ports & no Amazon music.
The cubbyhole next to your knee on the right is for sunglasses.