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2024 Volvo XC90

2024 Volvo XC90

MSRP Range (USD)

$57100 - $80200

CarBuyGuide Score

8.0

Very Positive

out of 10

Total Recalls

1

Recalls

as of Oct 2024

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Reviews

Car and DriverRaiti's RidesCar ConfectionsSavageGeeseRedline Reviews
Positives
  • Still one of the sharpest-looking mid-size luxury SUVs, despite its age
  • Rich interior design with high-quality materials
  • Multiple powertrain options, including a powerful plug-in hybrid with up to 455 horsepower
  • Comfortable ride with optional air suspension
  • Fuel efficiency up to 66 MPGe with the plug-in hybrid
  • Stylish and unique Volvo design with high-quality materials
  • 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque from the plug-in hybrid powertrain
  • All-wheel drive with regen braking capability and 36 miles of EV-only range
  • Comfortable ride with excellent seats and a quiet cabin
  • Luxury features like Bowers & Wilkins sound system and crystal shifter
  • Strong safety features, including head-up display and Google Maps integration
  • 455 horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive
  • Luxurious interior with premium materials like wool seats and open-pore wood
  • Excellent safety features, including adaptive cruise control with Pilot Assist
  • Air suspension provides a comfortable and refined ride
  • Quiet cabin with very low sound levels even at high speeds
  • Large cargo capacity, up to 85 cubic feet with all seats folded down
  • Classic exterior design that has aged well
  • High-quality interior materials with a refined, luxurious feel
  • Powerful Bowers & Wilkins audio system among the best in class
  • Great cargo capacity with the third row folded down
  • Quiet and comfortable ride, suitable for long trips
  • Multiple powertrain options, including a powerful T8 plug-in hybrid with 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque
  • Class-leading all-electric range of up to 33 miles in hybrid mode
  • Timeless exterior design that still looks fresh
  • Spacious and luxurious interior with high-quality materials and comfortable seats
  • Advanced safety features, including Pilot Assist and adaptive cruise control
Negatives
  • Cramped third row, not suitable for adults on long trips
  • Infotainment system feels middling and cumbersome to use
  • Options add up quickly, making it more expensive with added features
  • Infotainment system feels dated with a smaller 9-inch display
  • Third-row seating is cramped, more suited for children or short trips
  • Some fake vents, including a non-functional one on the driver's side
  • Infotainment system is showing its age, missing features like Android Auto
  • Third row feels cramped and lacks USB charging ports
  • Lacks a strap to fold third-row seats, making it less convenient
  • Outdated infotainment system with poor user experience
  • Inconsistent ride quality, especially with the air suspension
  • Poor fuel economy for a hybrid model
  • Frequent brake issues, including rotor warping on long trips
  • Handling issues, especially noticeable with front-wheel drive bias
  • Infotainment system feels outdated with a small 9-inch screen
  • Third-row seating is cramped and not ideal for adults
  • Ride quality is compromised by the large 21-inch wheels and aging platform
  • High starting price for the T8 Recharge model, with fully loaded models reaching nearly $90,000
Sentiment Score9.58.58.56.57
Reported IssuesNone specifically mentionedOutdated infotainment system and cramped third-row seatingAging infotainment system and minor third-row seating inconveniencesBrake issues, inconsistent ride quality, poor fuel economyOutdated infotainment system, third-row space limitations, ride quality concerns
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2024 XC90 Recharge

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  • Smooth ride, especially with air suspension
  • Good fuel efficiency, averaging 65 MPG for some users
  • Spacious and comfortable for families
  • Issues with wireless phone charging area and infotainment system
  • Frustrating climate control and lack of physical buttons

Convince me to like my 2024 XC90 Recharge PHEV T8 Plus

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  • Powerful and safe, great handling, and smooth drive
  • Good electric range when used properly
  • Strong safety features and plenty of space
  • Infotainment system is clunky, and the camera often malfunctions
  • Poor electric range and bad overall mileage after the battery depletes
  • Climate control is difficult to use, and wipers are poorly responsive

Picking up a 2024 XC90 B6 Plus Today

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  • Excellent safety record, no deaths reported in XC90 models
  • Comfortable ride with good interior space
  • Intuitive Google-based navigation system
  • No compass or direction indicator in the vehicle
  • The vehicle shuts off when stepping out briefly, requiring a workaround to keep it on

Issues with my 2024 Volvo XC-90

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  • The dream car for some owners in terms of design and comfort
  • Recurring A/C issues, including inconsistency in cooling
  • Blind spot sensor malfunctions and unreliable gas range estimation
  • The vehicle's infotainment and key systems are buggy and unpredictable

2024 XC90 Gripes

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  • Decent performance and nice design, coming from a BMW driver
  • Frustrating infotainment system and touch controls
  • The camera system is too sensitive and constantly engages
  • Interior rattles and squeaks after a short period of use

Technical Specifications

Cargo Space12.6 - 85.7 cu ft
DrivetrainFWD or AWD (B5) / AWD (T8)
Engine Type2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (B5) / 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid (T8)
Fuel Tank Capacity18.8 gallons (B5) / 18.5 gallons (T8)
Height69.9 inches
Horsepower247 hp (B5) / 455 hp (T8)
Length195.0 inches
Mpg23
Seating Capacity6 or 7
Torque258 lb-ft (B5) / 523 lb-ft (T8)
Towing CapacityUp to 5,000 lbs
Transmission8-speed automatic
Width79.1 inches

Recalls

Recall DateCampaign NumberIssueAffected UnitsComponentRemedy
2023-12-0623V827000Second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
  • 2015-2024 Volvo XC90 vehicles
Seat belts: Critical fastenersDealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, free of charge.

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