Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine review – DrivingElectric

Volvo's S90 T8 is a comfortable and classy plug-in hybrid with a 28-mile electric range and very smart looks. But is it worth the extra it costs over rivals from BMW and Mercedes?

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[vxs]

Got a Magic Blue, Blonde leather S90 T8 in Inscription Pro a month ago (after a C Class) and boy, has this been an upgrade and a half or what. Such a stunning car - unpretentious, understated, and achingly cool. ALL of the additional options are so brilliantly worth it; and I'm so looking forward to the preconditioning function in the winter - entering a warm and toasty car in the mornings! I'm 42, and I feel like instead of joining a Members-only club, I've bought one. Love it! ❤

[stevecooksley]

I've been driving the T8 R Design Pro for three weeks now - the suspension is excellent and not at all harsh. I wonder if she had even bothered driving that version.

[Musicmedstudio]

It might be just me, but after owning an Volvo S80 which wasn't ''the best car of it's kind'', 135.000miles and 15 yrs later I'm still cruising comfortably and blasting music, while most of the best in class BMW 5 series at the time are resting in peace at a scrap metal facility most likely, cause for sure they are not on the streets as I don't see many around

[borinvlogs]

Had this car for a week from insurance company as loan car and absolutely enjoyed it. It is quiet. comfortable and quick when you want it to be. Also being a PHEW is a great bonus.

[MrQuonker]

I’ve got exactly the car she reviews and I absolutely love it, yes it is more expensive than the 530e but it’s a lot faster and unique. I’ve never seen another S90 T8 on the road.

[shingnosis]

You have to compare prices with the specs you would personally buy the car with, the accessories on the German luxury cars tend to cost a lot extra. To say that the Volvo is more expensive than the Germans is a very broad statement to make and probably incorrect.

[ohara]

i have the R Design with air suspension and i can confirm not to avoid the R-Design

[baryonyx]

You guys seems to film in the same area as Watson from Carwow..

[funkymonkey]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the BMW is not 4wd?

[DavidKent]

Here in New Zealand the Volvo S90 T8 is about NZ$9000 cheaper than a BMW530e. Neither sell that well unfortunately as sadly we haven't any government incentives to buy plug in hybrids or electric vehicles.

[alexgrazie]

The chassis on Volvo is more safer in a crash than BMW and besides BMW is mostly RWD which during high snowy roads its useless

[marcing]

How can you say that the bmw is cheaper if for the volvo price you'll get basic spec ?

[Grant]

Is a similarly specced BMW 530e not more expensive than the Volvo?

[sea_]

What’s the name of the song that’s playing in this video please

[mariom]

It IS beautiful but three hours of minimum charging time is just ridiculous.

[Chriswales]

Why don't they make diesel hybrids? Best of both worlds, good fuel economy on the motorway and less pollution in the city.

[elliex]

What is the fuel consumption in hybrid mode only?

[s.n.]

Volvo is the Best Premium Sports Wagon!

[lewisannis]

What is the electric range like ?. My office is 30 miles away. All comments welcome

[Edvard.Munchkin]

Genuine question, if you don't plug this car in to charge it, and you use the engine to charge it, will that reduce the power once you accelerate or will the battery always keep enough in reserve for the power?