Crashtest Volvo XC90 old vs new 2012 vs 2016

1st gen vs 2nd gen Volvo XC90

[Dwohman]

We have an xc60r, xc70, xc90r, and a volvo vnr semi truck. We had 2 xc90s, but one got destroyed when a dodge durango plowed into it at 40 plus mph. It saved our house from getting hit. The durango left on a wrecker, the xc90, although the rear was pretty torn up, was still able to be driven. And all the side doors still opened normally. Volvo for life!❤

[limpetr]

Lots of people saying it's impressive that a 20 year old design does so well in the test, but Volvo have been doing the whole safety thing since long before it became fashionable, and in a very unique way. Amazingly, Volvo actually has a dedicated crash investigation team that has worked closely with Swedish police over the last 50 years to get access to real world accident scenes involving Volvo cars. They work as an integral part of the accident investigation team, and as such have built up a good understanding of just how Volvo cars perform in a crash based on thousands of real world road accidents in endless combinations of circumstances. This data is then used to address weaknesses and improve safety as models are updated.
Volvos are genuinely one of the few cars not just designed to pass crash tests, but to be safe in the real world, and all safety features are based on real accidents that have happened to real drivers. The fact a 20 year old design acquits itself so well in this test is not a coincidence. I daresay there isn't a way to crash a Volvo car that Volvo themselves haven't seen and investigated first hand, and which hasn't been factored into the design.

[runepedersenDK]

This 2012 car is designed before 2002, and it's P2 platform is even older (1998) - I'm impressed by its performance. Most other cars from that era collapses completely, when you do a test, where you bypass the normal frontal deformationszone like you do here!

[steaksandwiches]

My wife has had our 2013 for nearly 10 years. There’s a reason we don’t replace it. It’s just that safe. Electrically it has not been particularly reliable, but that’s OK

[costisordorin]

Two great car. I see a beautiful future for the Volvo cars.

[georgevavoulis]

I like to see both of these Volvos crash head on into each other to see the difference in safety . Ialso saw a classic Volvo 250 wagon in PERFECT condition today when I was out walking .

[haardkaar]

That's impressive, the old xc90 was designed in the 90's.

[TekkenBones]

Smooth airbags... they got you covered. Volvo for Life (literally)

[superben]

Volvos are the safest cars on the market by far.

[MagicMike]

Not bad for a 16 years old construction, many new cars can't perform like this.

[wisamghalyoun]

Volvo XC90 the best cars in the world

[ivanvranic]

volvos are like "crash test? what crash test?" and continue going :D

[colearcilla]

On the front view of first gen: Right head light and grille be like: not today bitch, bye

[Mindseye]

Admit it Volvo invented the perfect crash vehicle to survive a frontal impact at 35% offset.

[benwilde]

There are so many crash test experts on you tube...amazing

[theodornorden]

So sad to see such an expensive car be crushed.

[sultansofswing]

idk but the older XC90 seems to have done better

[michielhimself]

why are the head supports removed from the front seats? Aren't they part of the safety concept?

[baginatora]

2016 Volvo *loses left front tyre*: "Dis but a scratch!"

[animalloverjulian]

Wow very safe cars some cheap cars will have their floor push up and the whole cab will get destroyed