2023 Volvo XC90 | 3-Row SUV Family Review

The 2023 Volvo XC90 is a 3-row premium SUV that competes with the Acura MDX and Genesis GV80. In this video, we drive a Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate trim to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.

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00:00 2023 Volvo XC90 Review
0:16 Information Explosion
0:41 Interior & Safety Features
5:56 Arm Rest Test
7:10 Exterior Review
8:42 Driving Impressions
10:32 Evie Drives
12:04 Emotion Factor
13:35 Infotainment Review
15:37 Engine Choices & Fuel Economy
16:07 Which XC90 trim is best?
16:31 Volvo XC90 Competitors
16:58 Synopsis

[teddysdadcory]

Don’t mind me, just sitting here watching a review of my own car and agreeing with everything.

[zndnanty]

The bit about high friction 2nd row seats is spot-on. Potential buyers need to know about this. Especially how it suddenly lunges back into position when you are already exerting a lot of force trying to move it. I was hit in head when learning how to use those seats.

[lmn]

Volvo is a hidden secret....looks great and is one of the last companies that do European delivery...leased a XC90 loved it, and went overseas to buy a V90 CC...love the rarity of the brand, and it does the job! Also, pro-tip if you buy European delivery you get 5% off the MSRP and addtl % off additional add ons...end up saving a lot of money.

[santiagohills]

We had a 2006 and loved it. Actually did the Volvo thing and saved my wife & kids in a very bad collision with an unlicensed driver.

Great road tripper, ski wagon, and Girl Scout bus.

[ahome]

The tailored wool seats are so classy and unique.

[thebusinessend]

i have own a lot of cars around 45+ at this point. The volvo xc90 is the longest car I have kept, its just so good at everything. and i hated volos before I bought it. I tried replacing it several times and thankfully I didn't trade mine in, i just end up reselling the new car I get. I hear people have reliability issues and our t6 we have had zero in 59k.

[kencoleman]

Back in 2016, Jeff Glucker's enthusiasm in his review was so palpable, I was sold! It took 3 years to pull the trigger, but my 2019 T6 Inscription in Magic Blue with Amber Nappa has been perfect for me and my Giant Schnauzers. Show me another vehicle as classically stylish this late in its product cycle. Great job Muzios! 🤚🤚🤚

[TheCJUN]

Great car. I hope Volvo will keep building and improving the XC90 for many years, even after the release of EX90.

[ScoobyFermentation]

My family of four has owned this PHEV for a little over a year and I concur with everything you and "Sweetie" said in this video. My wife loves it (despite a couple of minor check engine lights) and is now a bit of a brand loyalist. We have the lower trim of the PHEV, so I would say that my least favorite thing is the ride quality. Very stiff for a luxury vehicle. Probably should have splurged for the air suspension. The other thing I would like to mention is that in perfect weather (70 degrees) we get about 40 miles of electric range even after a year of battery degradation. We keep it plugged in every night and rarely need gas except on road trips. Thanks!

[naveenthemachine]

One of the best luxury 3 row SUVs. Looks attractively, high level of precision in terms of build quality, fit and finish, materials, lots of luxury, great performance and handling for a fwd vehicle and a great ride for a good value vs bmw or Audi or Mercedes

[topawk]

No one talks about the Easter egg so I’m happy to know it’s still there!!! Thanks for bringing it up

[Crazyuncle]

Access to the third row in most mid size 3 row SUVs can be hazardous at best. However the XC90 does offer a 6 seat option with much easier 3rd row access through the space made available by removing middle 2nd row seat.

[MDKN]

4:20 - I'm so glad someone mentioned the spider in that little cubby, I never noticed it til I was taking the plastic covers off the backs of the third row seats 😂

7:37 - Just to add, Volvo got rid of the Dark Theme for all the XC90s... I've only ever seen two 2023-model XC90 Dark Themes come in to the dealer where I work, so that is likely why they got rid of it. I personally really loved the blacked out look, but Volvo dropped the ball by only offering far too many dull grays and blacks.

14:41 The reason why wireless charging is gone from all the Volvo models except the C40 and XC40 is because they didn't really work well. They just kinda threw it in as an afterthought and your phone would always slide around.

14:44 If anyone hates this clip (don't know why anyone would), you can actually get it removed!

[danielsloan]

I have a 2018, T8 Polestar this car. Great road tripper. the air shocks are smooth exept for harsh potholes, but them nothing helps

[Azureecosse]

Even here in Sweden these are rare, most popular is the XC40, most Swedes would not pay 700k SEKfor this unless they are ultra wealthy suburban dwellers, even then most drive Lexus Hybrids and Mercedes and Teslas.I see a lot of V70s that are ten years or older, many swedes hold onto their cars as long as possible, we don have the outrageous flashy car culture like the USA. Swedes don't see Volvo as a Luxury brand either only countries outside Scandinavia region do.

[justinseth]

I love these reviews and I follow a lot of different automotive channels. But lately, once I see the price ( in this case almost $85, 000 ), I almost always bail out on the video because the vehicle is so far removed from anything most people can afford. Can anyone else relate?

[elementkx]

I think they added friendly spider since the bottom of the lid had those web-like lines (probably to strengthen the lid).

[costamesa]

I like the design I think it’s both elegant and functional.

[maribogukun]

Is the middle booster seat comfortable for a child? It does look like it doesnt have a lot of length to support the legs

[charlescook]

I hit like before I watch the video, because it's Muzio time! You could knock yourself out with those rear seats.