Too old or more relevant than ever? Updated Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV driving REVIEW

2025/03/19

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This is our in-depth review of the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV facelift. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 XC90 facelift overview
02:32 Engines
04:27 Interior quality
07:43 Cockpit and updates
11:02 Driver POV
11:19 Rear seats 2nd row
14:17 3rd row 7-seater
15:15 Trunk / boot
17:02 Dog box
18:19 Agile driving acceleration
21:10 NVH, comfort, suspension
27:34 Motorway acceleration and assist
31:40 Autobahn high speed
33:20 T8 AWD snow test
34:08 Consumption B5 vs T8?
35:02 Price

#volvo #volvoxc90

Data & facts:
Volvo XC90 facelift

New front, new Matrix LED lamps standard
Optional dark design pack with black front grill, window frames and side mirrors
New front hood
new mulberry red color
Other colors colors: Denim Blue, Bright Dusk, Vapor Grey
standard suspension with frequency selective damping
optional air suspension 2.400 Euro
Better noise insulation with more dampening foam standard
optional side acoustic windows front and rear
length 4,95 m 195“
20“ wheels standard, optional 21“ or 22“
new rear lamps

12” instruments
Now dashboard with 11,2“ infotainment and CarPlay
new middle console layout
better accessible inductive charger
new interior materials: Nordico leatherette with bio-based materials standard in black or light brown with quilting, optional fabric in herringbone weave in dark blue, optional animal/leatherette mix
updated ambient lighting
7 seater standard now?
Better noise insulation
Trunk / boot 260 l - 640 l - 1820 l

Engines

MHEVs now with miller cycle

B5 2,0 l 4-cyl AWD MHEV turbo 250 hp from 80.000 EUR
0-100 km/h 7,7 s (7,3 s mph figure)

B6 2,0 l 4-cyl AWD MHEV e-supercharger plus turbo 300 hp
0-100 km/h 6,7 s (6,4 s mph figure)

MHEVs 0,2 s quicker yet more efficient, PHEV same acceleration

T8 2,0 l 4-cyl eAWD PHEV Turbo 310 hp + 145 hp (e-motor), from 87.500 EUR
electric motor at rear axle
0-100 km/h 5,4 s
15 kWh net battery, 6,4 kW AC charging, 0-100 % 3h
EV real-world range approx 50-60 km 30-40 miles

VMax 180 km/h 112 mph, pure electric 140 km/h 87 mph

Price
74.000 USD - 82.000 USD
80.000 EUR - 95.000 EUR
Test vehicle Price T8 103.000 Euro

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This is our in-depth review of the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV facelift. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 XC90 facelift overview
02:32 Engines
04:27 Interior quality
07:43 Cockpit and updates
11:02 Driver POV
11:19 Rear seats 2nd row
14:17 3rd row 7-seater
15:15 Trunk / boot
17:02 Dog box
18:19 Agile driving acceleration
21:10 NVH, comfort, suspension
27:34 Motorway acceleration and assist
31:40 Autobahn high speed
33:20 T8 AWD snow test
34:08 Consumption B5 vs T8?
35:02 Price

#volvo #volvoxc90

Data & facts:
Volvo XC90 facelift

New front, new Matrix LED lamps standard
Optional dark design pack with black front grill, window frames and side mirrors
New front hood
new mulberry red color
Other colors colors: Denim Blue, Bright Dusk, Vapor Grey
standard suspension with frequency selective damping
optional air suspension 2.400 Euro
Better noise insulation with more dampening foam standard
optional side acoustic windows front and rear
length 4,95 m 195“
20“ wheels standard, optional 21“ or 22“
new rear lamps

12” instruments
Now dashboard with 11,2“ infotainment and CarPlay
new middle console layout
better accessible inductive charger
new interior materials: Nordico leatherette with bio-based materials standard in black or light brown with quilting, optional fabric in herringbone weave in dark blue, optional animal/leatherette mix
updated ambient lighting
7 seater standard now?
Better noise insulation
Trunk / boot 260 l - 640 l - 1820 l

Engines

MHEVs now with miller cycle

B5 2,0 l 4-cyl AWD MHEV turbo 250 hp from 80.000 EUR
0-100 km/h 7,7 s (7,3 s mph figure)

B6 2,0 l 4-cyl AWD MHEV e-supercharger plus turbo 300 hp
0-100 km/h 6,7 s (6,4 s mph figure)

MHEVs 0,2 s quicker yet more efficient, PHEV same acceleration

T8 2,0 l 4-cyl eAWD PHEV Turbo 310 hp + 145 hp (e-motor), from 87.500 EUR
electric motor at rear axle
0-100 km/h 5,4 s
15 kWh net battery, 6,4 kW AC charging, 0-100 % 3h
EV real-world range approx 50-60 km 30-40 miles

VMax 180 km/h 112 mph, pure electric 140 km/h 87 mph

Price
74.000 USD - 82.000 USD
80.000 EUR - 95.000 EUR
Test vehicle Price T8 103.000 Euro

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