Last week i signed the contract on a 2025 V90 T8(in Norway)and delivery is scheduled late December. Volvo Cars Økern(Oslo)still have cars on order that can be “specked “. Mine is a Denim blue Ultra Dark T8, amber nappa leather ventilated seats, 20” alloys, air suspension, laminated toned windows, bowers&wilkins etc. Still a small window if you really want one in Norway!😊
I have a 2024 V90, T8 recharge ultra trim (WITH the Bowers & Wilkins system) and it's brilliant. They have reintroduced V90's into the UK market in 2024 having withdrawn them in late 2023. According to my app, in my 8k miles since I bought the car from new, the average MPG I've achieved is 140.5 and electricity use 22.9kWH per 100 miles (I'd say most of my driving is on the battery). I reckon on a flat battery, I get 40-45mpg on the open road which is pretty sensational for a car of this size and power. Assuming I got 40 miles per gallon (roughly 7 litres/100km) on the petrol engine, I'm getting 3 miles per kWH from the battery on average (which isn't bad for a 2.5 tonne car). I think those numbers are about right as real world range on the 15kwH useable battery alone is slightly over 50 miles in the summer and approximately 40 miles in the winter. The main niggle (and it's not a big one) - is the issue of accessing drive modes via the screen whilst driving so I agree with Volvo_Kristian on that one. I like to save the battery for city driving and it would be easier to have an easily accessed button to do this. But that's it. The only real niggle.
Got my 2025 v60cc here in the US in Aug., traded in my 2019 to downsize now that the kids are off to college. Not sure how long we will have either wagon here so wanted to get it before they are not available here. Love the driving scenes from Norway, BTW!
we ordered a V90 Ultra T6 with everything specced out as a replacement for the A6 C8 TDI. We wouldve taken another A6 as a Plug in Hybrid but the lease rate was way higher for some reason. Im really interested to see how it will compare to the A6 TDI we had.
@@volvo_kristian so ive driven the first few kilometres and i can say ive got a good understanding of the car now and i thought id write down my thoughts as this could be interesting for other people too: Pros: -very comfortable and extremely smooth ride -very effortless to drive -good assistent systems -very good looks from the outside and very good hifi -seats are amazing -good safety features Mixed: -interior design is a bit of a mixed bag, i like some elements but some are feeling outdated already, but all in all it feels premium -infotainment is fast and intuitive, but also very empty and maybe a little too boring, although android in a car is very cool (im looking forward to the new 2025 infotainment software update) Cons: -interior quality is a bit worse than the audi in comparison (f.e. displays have less resolution and contrast, buttons feel cheaper, touchscreen without haptic feedback) -digital gage cluster isnt really using the potential of being digital, i wouldve liked to have at least some customization options -active high beam is better calibrated with the audi -not possible to turn off traction controle sadly -somehow the 4 cyl diesel tdi sounded better than the 4 cylinder t6 at least from the inside -ambient lighting is honestly a bit of a joke for this price class In conclusion i think the car is amazing to get from a to b in a very comfortable and safe manner and i really start to like its simplicity. But to be fair personally i must say that i miss the little extra sportiness and more futuristic interior design of the Audi A6. My other family members dont like to drive spirited or sporty at all and for them this car is perfect, for me it works great but i think i understand that im not the person that should buy a Volvo for myself as it doesnt suite me as much personally.
Strange that you don't have a storage place for your phone. In my V90 B4 diesel of November 2023 I can put my phone on the wireless charger in the center console.
Volvo UK stop V90 in middle 2023. Sold my V90 cross country in April 2024 to go electric C40 but ended up giving back as not as confortable so ended up with T6 XC60.... Still not as good as V90 in comfort! .... On positive side V90 second hand was so great the Volvo UK have brought them back from late 2024 😂 so who knows you may get them back?
It's hard to replace the V90, so totally see your point there 👍 Well it won't return to Norway since there's no customer demand any longer.. Here's it's 96% BEV cars, and for Volvo's part it's 99% SUV'S 😂 So sadly not space or demand for wagons
With you there my friend....did 100K miles in my V90CC then 50k in a XC60 D5 and went to a V90 T6 lovely lovely cars...the electric part of the V90 convinced me to go all electric-so-Taycan Cross Turismo....still not as good a ride quality as the V90.
I am at the end of my V90 lease, a 23 T6 Recharge Ultimate. Im replacing it with a Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance pack. Only reason, Volvo havent got an EV that I like, I love the look of the EX30 but the interior is lacking!
I love the design, but the front wheel drive on the hybrid Volvos makes it really uninspiring for me to drive. Hopefully, they can improve in the future.
@@volvo_kristian I’ve tried the XC90 T8, and when you give it some throttle, it feels almost exclusively front wheel driven. Also, when it’s slippery, rear wheels will spin slightly before front wheels kick in, it just doesn’t seem that well coordinated imo. But the looks, interiors and feel of these Volvos are 10/10 imo.
There are so many people that should buy a V90 or a V90 CC instead of a XC60. Don't get me wrong the XC60 is great but V90 is just better. Wagons drive better and get better fuel economy. In this case you also get a even nicer interior. And did I mention the V90 IS CHEAPER which is insane.
Yeah definitely agree 👍 I've actually done the same "mistake". Bought a XC60, but missed the 90' interior so went over to a S90 afterwards..But again. Totally agree. A lot of people would probably be more pleased with a V90 CC over a XC60.. For Norway's part the biggest CC drawback was that it wasn't available as a Plug-In Hybrid.
Yeah suvs are just a very bad type of car. I think some people get inspired by american mentality that bigger is better, but wagons are just better in every way. You sit lower, which is much more comfortable. They have better air resistance, so better milage. They look cooler. And have better space.
V60 are also being discontinued now. Same end date as V90.. The S60 and S90 got discontinued last year. So we only have XC60 and XC90 left.. Plus the electric Volvo's..
I dont like the SUV trend. A wagon is superior in every way. And the SUV's people buy are not really made for offroading anyways. So they're just a brick for no reason. There's one exception and that is 7 seater XC90. I'd much rather have that than a minibus.
Go ahead and drive the car because there is still no electric car on the market to match that car. Then you get to drive the volkswagen id7, but who wants that
SUVs are carbage. Real 4x4 are different breed, foe example LR Discovery, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Land Cruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero. Nissan Qashqai hideoua FWD SUV . Volvo made a big mistake
I owned V90cc 2019, a bit of a disappointing car. 1. Adaptive headlight - sometimes works, sometimes car forget to switch off high beam when other car approaching. This is not ok for car that pretend to be premium. 2. Automatic windscreen cleaning. Same situation. Sometimes works fine, sometimes the windscreen are flooded - the wiper does not turn on and did not clean windscreen. 3. The displays backlight. You can adjust it's brightness only when outside is dark. Sometimes when outside is not dark enough, the display stay in day mode and the high brightness burn eyes... 4. Terrible translation, when using language different than English. For example Bulgarian. The translation is terrible. A lot of typos. I talk with local dealer and they said: "You speak English switch to English...." Guys are you joking with me, a premium car? Then I wrote e-mail to Volvo cars, they said we open the ticket, we will fix this. Great. A year and half later they still working... I sent them one more e-mail to remind them a few months ago. The answer is we working on it... I guess maybe someday, maybe after years, after centuries... A premium car with premium service... And many more... In conclusion this is my 4th Volvo, but to be honest it would be the last one.
I love my V90 D3 2018, feels almost like a brand new car, so cosy.
Good to see you Kristian, I'm afraid the world is changing like the colour of the Autumn leaves
Thanks 👌 Yeah we're moving away from wagons, but maybe they will return at some point
Last week i signed the contract on a 2025 V90 T8(in Norway)and delivery is scheduled late December. Volvo Cars Økern(Oslo)still have cars on order that can be “specked “.
Mine is a Denim blue Ultra Dark T8, amber nappa leather ventilated seats, 20” alloys, air suspension, laminated toned windows, bowers&wilkins etc.
Still a small window if you really want one in Norway!😊
Holy moly what a spec you've ordered. Sounds like my dream spec 😍 Huge congrats.. Will keep my eyes wide open when stopping by Økern during December.
Should have had black seats tho. And black interior. But otherwise its amazing@@volvo_kristian
@zpokie123 No.. Amber looks so much better and more luxurious.. So for me it's perfect 👌 Maybe you prefer black, but then it's better to say that.
Haha, on your knees Kristian! 😆Its always nice to have a goal for what you want in life. It sure looks like a V90 for you! Good video as always!
Special cars requires something special 😂 Love this one.. Glad to hear you liked the video
I have a 2024 V90, T8 recharge ultra trim (WITH the Bowers & Wilkins system) and it's brilliant. They have reintroduced V90's into the UK market in 2024 having withdrawn them in late 2023. According to my app, in my 8k miles since I bought the car from new, the average MPG I've achieved is 140.5 and electricity use 22.9kWH per 100 miles (I'd say most of my driving is on the battery). I reckon on a flat battery, I get 40-45mpg on the open road which is pretty sensational for a car of this size and power. Assuming I got 40 miles per gallon (roughly 7 litres/100km) on the petrol engine, I'm getting 3 miles per kWH from the battery on average (which isn't bad for a 2.5 tonne car). I think those numbers are about right as real world range on the 15kwH useable battery alone is slightly over 50 miles in the summer and approximately 40 miles in the winter. The main niggle (and it's not a big one) - is the issue of accessing drive modes via the screen whilst driving so I agree with Volvo_Kristian on that one. I like to save the battery for city driving and it would be easier to have an easily accessed button to do this. But that's it. The only real niggle.
this car feels more premium than BMW and mercedes
Yeah, this feels really upscale 😎 Love the 90 interior.
Love the video and in fact I am driving the V90 in your dream spec platinum gray amber interior with B&W but the bright and not the dark theme
That's a sweet spec 😍
Got my 2025 v60cc here in the US in Aug., traded in my 2019 to downsize now that the kids are off to college. Not sure how long we will have either wagon here so wanted to get it before they are not available here. Love the driving scenes from Norway, BTW!
Yeah, probably cleaver to get it while you still can 👍 Glad you liked it
we ordered a V90 Ultra T6 with everything specced out as a replacement for the A6 C8 TDI. We wouldve taken another A6 as a Plug in Hybrid but the lease rate was way higher for some reason. Im really interested to see how it will compare to the A6 TDI we had.
Hope you will enjoy it 😊
@@volvo_kristian so ive driven the first few kilometres and i can say ive got a good understanding of the car now and i thought id write down my thoughts as this could be interesting for other people too:
Pros:
-very comfortable and extremely smooth ride
-very effortless to drive
-good assistent systems
-very good looks from the outside and very good hifi
-seats are amazing
-good safety features
Mixed:
-interior design is a bit of a mixed bag, i like some elements but some are feeling outdated already, but all in all it feels premium
-infotainment is fast and intuitive, but also very empty and maybe a little too boring, although android in a car is very cool
(im looking forward to the new 2025 infotainment software update)
Cons:
-interior quality is a bit worse than the audi in comparison (f.e. displays have less resolution and contrast, buttons feel cheaper, touchscreen without haptic feedback)
-digital gage cluster isnt really using the potential of being digital, i wouldve liked to have at least some customization options
-active high beam is better calibrated with the audi
-not possible to turn off traction controle sadly
-somehow the 4 cyl diesel tdi sounded better than the 4 cylinder t6 at least from the inside
-ambient lighting is honestly a bit of a joke for this price class
In conclusion i think the car is amazing to get from a to b in a very comfortable and safe manner and i really start to like its simplicity. But to be fair personally i must say that i miss the little extra sportiness and more futuristic interior design of the Audi A6. My other family members dont like to drive spirited or sporty at all and for them this car is perfect, for me it works great but i think i understand that im not the person that should buy a Volvo for myself as it doesnt suite me as much personally.
Its better then the Audi. Its more spacious and so on. The as is so tiny in the back
Strange that you don't have a storage place for your phone.
In my V90 B4 diesel of November 2023 I can put my phone on the wireless charger in the center console.
I love love my car
Volvo UK stop V90 in middle 2023. Sold my V90 cross country in April 2024 to go electric C40 but ended up giving back as not as confortable so ended up with T6 XC60.... Still not as good as V90 in comfort! .... On positive side V90 second hand was so great the Volvo UK have brought them back from late 2024 😂 so who knows you may get them back?
If electric EV90 doesnt come soon or is down grade .... My have to look at Audi or Another prem brand?
It's hard to replace the V90, so totally see your point there 👍 Well it won't return to Norway since there's no customer demand any longer.. Here's it's 96% BEV cars, and for Volvo's part it's 99% SUV'S 😂 So sadly not space or demand for wagons
With you there my friend....did 100K miles in my V90CC then 50k in a XC60 D5 and went to a V90 T6 lovely lovely cars...the electric part of the V90 convinced me to go all electric-so-Taycan Cross Turismo....still not as good a ride quality as the V90.
Hej då volvo kombi 🫡🫶
I am at the end of my V90 lease, a 23 T6 Recharge Ultimate. Im replacing it with a Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance pack. Only reason, Volvo havent got an EV that I like, I love the look of the EX30 but the interior is lacking!
Understandable.. I'm waiting for the upcoming ES90, but would prefer a EV90..
I love the design, but the front wheel drive on the hybrid Volvos makes it really uninspiring for me to drive. Hopefully, they can improve in the future.
@@TheSteinbitt It's just to active Power. Then it's running AWD 👌
@@volvo_kristian I’ve tried the XC90 T8, and when you give it some throttle, it feels almost exclusively front wheel driven. Also, when it’s slippery, rear wheels will spin slightly before front wheels kick in, it just doesn’t seem that well coordinated imo. But the looks, interiors and feel of these Volvos are 10/10 imo.
There are so many people that should buy a V90 or a V90 CC instead of a XC60. Don't get me wrong the XC60 is great but V90 is just better. Wagons drive better and get better fuel economy. In this case you also get a even nicer interior. And did I mention the V90 IS CHEAPER which is insane.
Yeah definitely agree 👍 I've actually done the same "mistake". Bought a XC60, but missed the 90' interior so went over to a S90 afterwards..But again. Totally agree. A lot of people would probably be more pleased with a V90 CC over a XC60.. For Norway's part the biggest CC drawback was that it wasn't available as a Plug-In Hybrid.
I'm one who almost picked the XC60, but I am now driving a V90CC here in Canada. I felt I made the right decision.
Yeah suvs are just a very bad type of car. I think some people get inspired by american mentality that bigger is better, but wagons are just better in every way. You sit lower, which is much more comfortable. They have better air resistance, so better milage. They look cooler. And have better space.
I thought they had stopped building them.
What Geely close his eu brands ?
What happened to S/V60 T8? Why not sell in Norge 😏 better than german rivals. I really dont get it 😢
V60 are also being discontinued now. Same end date as V90.. The S60 and S90 got discontinued last year. So we only have XC60 and XC90 left.. Plus the electric Volvo's..
Wow what year is it?
This presscar are a MY25 👍
@@volvo_kristian that’s cool! Thanks
I dont like the SUV trend. A wagon is superior in every way. And the SUV's people buy are not really made for offroading anyways. So they're just a brick for no reason. There's one exception and that is 7 seater XC90. I'd much rather have that than a minibus.
Definitely agree with both points 👌
Go ahead and drive the car because there is still no electric car on the market to match that car. Then you get to drive the volkswagen id7, but who wants that
Huge mistake by Volvo
Not really. As I've described in the intro there's no customer demand anymore for these. In Norway
SUVs are carbage. Real 4x4 are different breed, foe example LR Discovery, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Land Cruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero. Nissan Qashqai hideoua FWD SUV . Volvo made a big mistake
I owned V90cc 2019, a bit of a disappointing car.
1. Adaptive headlight - sometimes works, sometimes car forget to switch off high beam when other car approaching. This is not ok for car that pretend to be premium.
2. Automatic windscreen cleaning. Same situation. Sometimes works fine, sometimes the windscreen are flooded - the wiper does not turn on and did not clean windscreen.
3. The displays backlight. You can adjust it's brightness only when outside is dark. Sometimes when outside is not dark enough, the display stay in day mode and the high brightness burn eyes...
4. Terrible translation, when using language different than English. For example Bulgarian. The translation is terrible. A lot of typos. I talk with local dealer and they said: "You speak English switch to English...." Guys are you joking with me, a premium car?
Then I wrote e-mail to Volvo cars, they said we open the ticket, we will fix this. Great. A year and half later they still working... I sent them one more e-mail to remind them a few months ago. The answer is we working on it... I guess maybe someday, maybe after years, after centuries... A premium car with premium service...
And many more... In conclusion this is my 4th Volvo, but to be honest it would be the last one.