How Volvo Secretly Have Improved The 2018 Volvo XC90!

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Today I reveal some major improvements Volvo have made to the 2018 Volvo XC90, that they haven't told anybody about.

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Kris, I agree with you totally. The S90 2018 model year is also quieter and more refined. The gearbox also responds very quickly even in comfort mode. Nice review on improvements.

TC.C

Volvo is great at improving there products. My Polestar is a older platform but you'd never know it because of the constant improvements. It also has the laminated windows that keeps the cabin quiet but the 20 in PSS tires produce some noise though. Volvo4life

vpolestar

Excellent video, I am so pleased that Volvo have been working hard in the background improving the cars problem areas ! and to be fair to them, they haven't hung around in sorting out these highlighted design faults.
I was so impressed with the electric v gas engine comparison :-) maybe they have not only improved the sound insulation, but it is possible they have done some engine tweaks to smooth out the running, especially at higher revs !! either way the car is so much more desirable as a result ! especially when you add in the suspension improvements, making the car far more refined overall.

Thank you for that insight Kris, loved it, and so happy Volvo are moving in the right direction :-)

Colin

I have a 2016 T6 and recently drove a 2018 T6, both air rides ... there isn't any difference in noise level . Perhaps it is only your perception fue to D series to T series transition, that you feel ther is one. For a beter soundprofing of the car you can always use some sheets of Dynamat deadening foil on the doors and wheels passage - it costs peanuts,
The newer interface can be changed agt anytime through a simple firmware update at local dealer shop after paying the a fee for the actual manhours - with the changes of it you will also see the bootloading of the safety services while starting the engine. I have watched 14 minutes this video, learned nothing unfortunatelly. Anyways, congratulations for your new ride!
(btw, some of the comments are pretty good, there really is some new stuff of there to be considered)

mihaicodreanu

Here she is again :D Always good to see the new XC90
Btw, can you check if it's true that the 2019 T8 has a 70l petrol tank now? I read somewhere that the new 2019 modelyear gives the T8 a 70l tank compared to the 'old' 50l tank

olihori

Great video. Very excited have my new T8 R Design Pro arriving in approx 3 weeks. Really helpful - thanks

richardburnley

According to the 2018 Volvo XC90 website configurator, Volvo has eliminated several options and packages in the U.S./North American market. The heated windshield option doesn't seem available anymore and heated rear seats are now part of a luxury package vs the previous cold weather package. The exterior appearance styling package which included skid plates and body cladding is gone as well. My XC90 R-Design has the heated windshield which is a very underrated option in my opinion. I've used it many times in warm weather to clear condensation from my windshield when it rains. I thought the aggressive exterior styling package looked great on lighter colored Momentum trim XC90's.

ivanlowjones

haha I see you commented on the improved air suspension here. Thanks for reading my mind! I wonder what the actual technical improvement was to make such a big difference? I did test drive a 2016 XC90 on steel springs and it felt like driving a bus! It was horrible and put me off XC90s for ages!

aerotus

I had a 2016 that was bought back, 24K miles and into brand new 2018 with air suspension. That was rear ended and into Q7 with adaptive chassis and four corner steering. MAJOR difference.

christophermoorman

Kris no offence but I honestly think you are noticing some of these improvements because you have jumped from a rattly diesel to the top of the range super smooth T8 Hybrid.
I think the Audi is the more refined car but purely because of better sound-proofing and better engines.
Having said that no car in this class can match the Volvo interior and design.

munirshafi

Awesome presentation Kris, are you Swedish?

albaraq

Great video, what package does the leather dashboard come with, just ordered my car, I didn't see any package for the leather dashboard.

xinyuwang

I would love for some of this to be true, having struggled somewhat with ride and road noise on an early second gen XC90, but I am concerned that it's a flawed analysis. The extra weight of the batteries in the hybrid version will flatter the ride. And does the T8 not have noise cancelling technology?

carlcropper

Does this T8 have the updated powertrain with only 390hp? I still have no idea why Volvo reduced the power output from 407hp to 390hp???

myvolvoforlife