New 2023 Volvo XC90 ( Overview ). HIGHS
– Super-Swede styling, masterpiece of an interior, XC90 Recharge is a quick accelerator.
LOWS
– No-adult third row, expensive second-row captain’s-chair option, at these prices pure EV SUVs start to look competitive.
VERDICT
– While every Volvo XC90 delivers on the luxurious end of the business, only its plug-in powertrain will wow SUV shoppers who have a need for speed.
– Pros
Elegant interior and exterior styling
Precise handling
Spacious second- and third-row seating
Available plug-in hybrid powertrain provides strong acceleration and high fuel economy
– Cons
Some touchscreen controls can be hard to use
– What’s new
Trim levels have been renamed and revamped
Engine choices are renamed and receive some revisions
New Google-based infotainment system
Part of the second XC90 generation introduced for 2016
The Volvo XC90 sits on top of the brand’s SUV lineup, which also includes the smaller XC60 and XC40. Its three rows can seat up to seven passengers, and it offers three engine choices, including a plug-in hybrid. The XC90’s combination of a luxurious and impeccably crafted interior, fuel-efficient engines, and many standard driver aids and tech features make it a compelling choice in the crowded midsize luxury SUV segment.
