Had this car for 3 months now! Absolute dream to drive, so comfy and relaxing but got the power if you need it! So luxurious as well, never loved a car more.
I love the redesign Volvo has done. They’ve taken their previous style, and made it sharper and more aggressive without changing too much of the Volvo DNA, except the interior which is a giant improvement.
It's a nice comfortable family car. It's safe and has a great ride. Clearly not designed to be as sporty as a Mercedes or BMW rival. Sounds like Volvo did a great job to me. I never realised they gave so much as standard either.
@@ianhuds2206 BMW and Mercedes Benz cars are so common and basic especially in the UK. People will gloss over them unless they are an AMG or proper M badged car. The S90 is unique in that regard and perfect for someone desiring exclusivity.
@SwedenCam yep all true. German cars are highly sophisticated but require so much maintenance and have been over engineered, its beyond a joke. Japanese cars and Volvo are solid cars that can take a beating and keep moving forward. Volvo cars can be expensive though and if they’re mistreated or a bad egg, then be prepared to have to go to specialists rather than your average garage to get them properly sorted, at least in the UK. Can be expensive to put right and repair because support isn’t as common as German cars.
@SwedenCam Japanese cars are pretty good. Easy to work on, not over-engineered to an inch of their life like German cars. Obviously I can only comment on cars in the UK and LHD models. All the German cars like BMW, Audi and VW will struggle when it comes to knowledge. See it in the UK here all the time. You know more about the cars then the people selling them! But to be fair this can be said across all of the dealerships we have in the country for all brands. Mechanically speaking experiences vary. Some are good and decent and a lot are rubbish that use third party parts the same that independent garages use.
you cant say Volvo aren't trying. This is a great car, well priced, comfortable, smooth, futuristic and safe. Well done Volvo. I am very tempted to go back to Volvo from my current German competitor.
That cubby space in the back is where the rear AC controller would sit when the car is equipped with 4-zone AC. Also, the Nappa leather seats come ventilated as well. I think these are the nappa contour seats.
GongoLongo that’s got to be one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever read. It’s still a Volvo it’s only assembled on China. More than half the shit you own is probably made in China. Again, idiotic comment from you.
I love it. I really do. The new Geely-era Volvos are effing brilliant. The only thing I DON'T love about the XC90, S90 and V90 is the fact that those gigantic bonnets look like they house longitudinally mounted V8s, but in fact only contain a tiny 2.0l turbo four pot. Most of the bonnet is left empty, apparently for a safer crumple zone. I really wish Volvo uses this brand new flexible platform to make a compact crossover or hatchback. Or go bonkers like Tesla and make a AWD electric super saloon with an enormous boot and 'frunk'. "Maybe not quite as easy to use on the move as a swivel system you get in one of the German rivals.." xD Matt, please. Just say it already.
Bought 2019 S90 inscription d4 last month couldn’t be more happier comfortable relaxing luxury comes with tons of specs front and rear seats heating massage feature front seats head up display Harmon Larson sound system adaptive led cornering lights reverse camera Apple car play android auto too many features to list been buying BMW’s for over 15 years first time ever a Volvo and I am in love with it highly recommended !
***** so anybody who has a different opinion than you is a hater?!?! lol, look at the wagon version of this (the Volvo s90) and tell me the volvo in this video looks better than the s90 wagon tail lights. The wagon tail lights look stunning and gorgeous, what a real Volvo should look like........ this Volvo (the video one) looks like they spent so much time on the front but forgot about the back and rushed it. This is an image of the s90. (Tail lights) static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2016/volv-v90-nieuw.jpg Tell me which one looks better, the s90 wagon or sedan (tail lights in particular)? Which one looks more like a real volvo? Be honest!
@@Jonathan-gl6iv I know it. Volvo is good car. China is now world super-power. I love and like China how country and products who coming from all yellow race. All techology cooming from China & Asia. Parts and components for all car brands coming from worldwide autoindustry factories.. In my country Macedonia, are produced parts (cablles & small windows) for Audi, VW, Skoda (VAG) and Mercedes. Soon will be produced parts for Toyota and maybe Honda, Kia and Hyundai.
£30,000 for a car in this segment is crazy. I have driven a Volvo last year and one thing that experience taught me with cars was to to never judge a car by the brand name. I drove the V40 and it was one of the most refined and comfortable cars I have driven.
I've never EVER had a cup in the car or a bottle in the side door. Yet cup holders and side door compartment seems to be the most important features in many car reviews. Forget about everything else, it has FIVE cup holders! Jiha.
If you can't afford a BMW 7er, Mercedes S Class or Audi A8, this is a great option, it won't have the ventilated or reclining rear seats but Volvo will eventually come out with a hybrid and Excellence as well to compete better with the German full size executives. So this is currently worth the price...
So why is it okay to use this touch screen while driving, but not your phone? I'm not advocating phone usage while driving, far from it, this just seems a bit of a distraction, perhaps more so than your phone.
You do not need to use a touch screen while driving. It's not possible to write or read SMS while driving. AC, navigation, a telephone can be used with voice.
Because it's a stupid law. In Sweden they've actually expanded it to prohibit any use of electronic device while driving. Probably were thinking of Ipads and the sorts but what about the touch screens! From now on almost every new car owner will become a criminal! Ha, ha, politicians...
The S90 has a talk button on the steering wheel that allows the driver to accomplish most tasks WITHOUT touching the center screen. Reviewers usually fail to point this out.
As far as I can tell, that rear seat cubby is where the display for the rear seat climate control panel goes. I've yet to see on here in Canada without it, but we don't get the D4. Only the T6 and T8.
It's a Volvo - it's Swedish. It's designed to work and be comfortable. That's why it's not as sporty as some other cars yet it is one of the safest cars on the road. Hard to say this coming from a Finn but it's actually a good car.
Had one on these for 2 years and really liked it only thing stopping me getting another is the laggy gearbox over time it gets more and more frustrating
Paramount Design.........ive a v40 d4 R Design auto and the autobox is a bit laggy but in sport mode its like a rocket and no lag....im assuming s90 will be same.....hoping to change this summer and thinking of a v90 if price is right......owned volvos for nearly 30 years :)
I hired this car and went on a long journey on the motor way with my wife I have to admit I've owned a BMW m sport and drove a Mercedes as well but this car was amazing seriously the cornering is really good and the digital aspect is really good but driving and using it can be a pain but you get use to it
About to buy a black S90, T8. Test drived it yesterday and picking it up next week, 2018 model sadly but wallet has it's say :) Good review. Don't agree with all, but very nice car to drive and my god it moved with an elegant appeal
Try putting it into "Sport Mode" and you'll find that it will change down instantly !! you obviously had it set to " Eco mode " or "Comfort Mode" think you should consider adding this to your video, many other testers on UA-cam have shown the difference it can have on the driving experience, not only that but you failed to mention that a 235BHP version is also available (diesel) and probably in the near future the T6 with a 320 bhp petrol engine should be available in the UK, if that's not enough get up and go for you ? try the T8 version with 408 bhp, again due in the future, but available in other countries right now.
It has exactly the necessary features of a good luxury car. Not unnessary features like remote parking, reclining seats, gesture control etc. adding to the price.
Why you always review diesel engines? Is Diesel more common in the UK? I test drove the T6 here is the US, and I was really impressed, specially the interior.
You can lease one for £250 a month over 36 months based on 8,000 miles p.a.Leasing looks great value as a large Volvo will depreciate heavily if bought new.
Great video Mat i have been your fan since carbuyer , would you consider making a review about the new audi A7? I've seen your carbuyer and auto express videos but i feel like you havent really gone through the options and full deapth of the car. Keep up the good work cheers from Finland
Any S90 drivers out there keep getting flashed by others when they think you have the main beam on but in fact it is just the standard dip headlights. Have they not heard of LED headlights, which are brighter and safer?
Had this car for 3 months now! Absolute dream to drive, so comfy and relaxing but got the power if you need it! So luxurious as well, never loved a car more.
Been 2 years since your comment, was wondering how it’s holding up now? Is it a diesel or petrol you have and how’s the insurance on this
Been 2 years since your comment, was wondering how it’s holding up now? Is it a diesel or petrol you have and how’s the insurance on this
Of course the touchscreen gets covered in sticky when you use marmalade same time.
MS It's Marmite which bizarrely went up in price by 28% today!!!
😂😂😂
Baritone Saxophonist I-
Why do all car testers think we want a car that drives and handles like a f1 car
Cuz they know us well!
Why not?
Absolutely agree with you! A plush, comfy ride ranks much higher in my books.
I am looking at s90 vs60 t5 but d4 s90 not sure which
You compare it to rivals you dumbass
I love the redesign Volvo has done. They’ve taken their previous style, and made it sharper and more aggressive without changing too much of the Volvo DNA, except the interior which is a giant improvement.
Mat Watson is one of the best car reviewers I've seen.
no
True , but I like Doug DeMuro more
@@imnithinpaul05 THIS IS QUIRKS AND FEATURES 😂
@@imnithinpaul05 I doo like his reviews it's like I like both of their reviews anyways they both have different accents Doug American and mat german
Yeah Doug IS dope
It's a nice comfortable family car. It's safe and has a great ride. Clearly not designed to be as sporty as a Mercedes or BMW rival. Sounds like Volvo did a great job to me. I never realised they gave so much as standard either.
R Design version is sporty
@@geoffdundee from body yes.
@@ianhuds2206 BMW and Mercedes Benz cars are so common and basic especially in the UK. People will gloss over them unless they are an AMG or proper M badged car. The S90 is unique in that regard and perfect for someone desiring exclusivity.
@SwedenCam yep all true. German cars are highly sophisticated but require so much maintenance and have been over engineered, its beyond a joke. Japanese cars and Volvo are solid cars that can take a beating and keep moving forward.
Volvo cars can be expensive though and if they’re mistreated or a bad egg, then be prepared to have to go to specialists rather than your average garage to get them properly sorted, at least in the UK. Can be expensive to put right and repair because support isn’t as common as German cars.
@SwedenCam Japanese cars are pretty good. Easy to work on, not over-engineered to an inch of their life like German cars. Obviously I can only comment on cars in the UK and LHD models.
All the German cars like BMW, Audi and VW will struggle when it comes to knowledge. See it in the UK here all the time. You know more about the cars then the people selling them! But to be fair this can be said across all of the dealerships we have in the country for all brands. Mechanically speaking experiences vary. Some are good and decent and a lot are rubbish that use third party parts the same that independent garages use.
WOW! That Volvo looks amazing!
The fact that it can drive itself partially as standard is amazing
you cant say Volvo aren't trying. This is a great car, well priced, comfortable, smooth, futuristic and safe. Well done Volvo. I am very tempted to go back to Volvo from my current German competitor.
God, it looks amazing, totally love it.
Matheus Carvalho I don't even like sedans and I think this is gorgeous.
Matheus Car
acchaladka What you prefer fat SUV's instead?
Hatches baby, powah powah zoom zoom. Would love a Polestar hatch of some kind.
acchaladka You can order any volvo with polestar upgrades
That cubby space in the back is where the rear AC controller would sit when the car is equipped with 4-zone AC. Also, the Nappa leather seats come ventilated as well. I think these are the nappa contour seats.
I love the look of the S90, elegant, sleek and practical! I’d love one!
One of the best cars ive ever driven
Drive more cars... Lol
This piece of shit is made in China. No way its a good drive.
GongoLongo that’s got to be one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever read. It’s still a Volvo it’s only assembled on China. More than half the shit you own is probably made in China. Again, idiotic comment from you.
philip kemp bell I’ve driven plenty. S90 is very good.
Hyundai sonato copied the back design
I love it. I really do. The new Geely-era Volvos are effing brilliant. The only thing I DON'T love about the XC90, S90 and V90 is the fact that those gigantic bonnets look like they house longitudinally mounted V8s, but in fact only contain a tiny 2.0l turbo four pot. Most of the bonnet is left empty, apparently for a safer crumple zone. I really wish Volvo uses this brand new flexible platform to make a compact crossover or hatchback. Or go bonkers like Tesla and make a AWD electric super saloon with an enormous boot and 'frunk'.
"Maybe not quite as easy to use on the move as a swivel system you get in one of the German rivals.." xD Matt, please. Just say it already.
Good news, they just came out with a compact SUV, the XC40, a couple years back
Bought 2019 S90 inscription d4 last month couldn’t be more happier comfortable relaxing luxury comes with tons of specs front and rear seats heating massage feature front seats head up display Harmon Larson sound system adaptive led cornering lights reverse camera Apple car play android auto too many features to list been buying BMW’s for over 15 years first time ever a Volvo and I am in love with it highly recommended !
Your review helped me choose! I've had it for about 2 months now, and i absolutely love it...inside and out! And it drives like a dream
Hi, do you still have the car? If so, are you still happy with it?
I just purchased s90 ‘18, and I love it. Rides so smooth
Hey, looking to buy s90 as an upgrade to my mazda 6. Is it worth it? How reliable is s90 in your opinion
I f*cking love that back ! And I hate marmite lol
Baptiste DL best looking rear
I love the back too, but the front just looks like an audi with those headlights.
it looks horrible and hidoous IMO
***** so anybody who has a different opinion than you is a hater?!?! lol, look at the wagon version of this (the Volvo s90) and tell me the volvo in this video looks better than the s90 wagon tail lights. The wagon tail lights look stunning and gorgeous, what a real Volvo should look like........ this Volvo (the video one) looks like they spent so much time on the front but forgot about the back and rushed it.
This is an image of the s90. (Tail lights)
static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2016/volv-v90-nieuw.jpg
Tell me which one looks better, the s90 wagon or sedan (tail lights in particular)? Which one looks more like a real volvo? Be honest!
***** ya but which one is better, don't you think the wagon tail lights look better than the sedan's tail lights?
well, if you don't like the rear end of this car, you can always get the V90 which is a modern masterpiece
Henry Rahardja oor new xc60
Or v60 which looks better than the v90
yesterday I 8 a whole medium sized jar of Nutella with warm milk, I feel fantastic, I feel great and I'm never eating Nutella again!
well, that was anti-climatic
John Kyon .......until next week.
I love this car
Nice big car, very elegant inside.
TestAutomobila Tako je Zlajo, svaka ti Njegoseva !!!
Made by China je ovo Zlatko nije ti ovo Nemac :D
@@jdm3779 dont know what you said means but its not actually made in china its assembled in china the parts are from sweden and japan
@@Jonathan-gl6iv I know it. Volvo is good car. China is now world super-power. I love and like China how country and products who coming from all yellow race. All techology cooming from China & Asia. Parts and components for all car brands coming from worldwide autoindustry factories.. In my country Macedonia, are produced parts (cablles & small windows) for Audi, VW, Skoda (VAG) and Mercedes. Soon will be produced parts for Toyota and maybe Honda, Kia and Hyundai.
Apparently owners rave of comfort as well
Never been so excited to watch a review about Volvos!
I love this car, much better than its rivals
Ure sarcasm is always appreciated most other channel reviews are straightforward as if they are on 9 - 5 jobs
Eww Mat, you were basically rubbing the nutella and marmalade on the dashboard when you did the soft touch material test.
Marmite*
£30,000 for a car in this segment is crazy. I have driven a Volvo last year and one thing that experience taught me with cars was to to never judge a car by the brand name. I drove the V40 and it was one of the most refined and comfortable cars I have driven.
I've never EVER had a cup in the car or a bottle in the side door. Yet cup holders and side door compartment seems to be the most important features in many car reviews. Forget about everything else, it has FIVE cup holders! Jiha.
Never thought it would look so good in white!
Finally a gr8 looking car
@4:05 IKEA magazine. Just lovely 😂😂😂
If you can't afford a BMW 7er, Mercedes S Class or Audi A8, this is a great option, it won't have the ventilated or reclining rear seats but Volvo will eventually come out with a hybrid and Excellence as well to compete better with the German full size executives. So this is currently worth the price...
FUGL_S60 There is a hybrid version of this car
The T6 has optional ventilated seats and yes there is a hybrid version.
I'd rather buy a Volvo than be another mindless BMW normie
I can afford all but I’d rather buy the S90 even if it did cost as much as the S Class anyway
it does look great
So why is it okay to use this touch screen while driving, but not your phone? I'm not advocating phone usage while driving, far from it, this just seems a bit of a distraction, perhaps more so than your phone.
You do not need to use a touch screen while driving. It's not possible to write or read SMS while driving. AC, navigation, a telephone can be used with voice.
Because it's a stupid law. In Sweden they've actually expanded it to prohibit any use of electronic device while driving. Probably were thinking of Ipads and the sorts but what about the touch screens! From now on almost every new car owner will become a criminal! Ha, ha, politicians...
The S90 has a talk button on the steering wheel that allows the driver to accomplish most tasks WITHOUT touching the center screen. Reviewers usually fail to point this out.
the centre console from the new e -class is fully made of plastics...just 4 the record....
Its hard to make out the car's interior outlines because of the full-black.
Can somebody remind why I recognize the background music starting @ 6:22? It's right at the tip of my tongue. Who is the musician?
As far as I can tell, that rear seat cubby is where the display for the rear seat climate control panel goes. I've yet to see on here in Canada without it, but we don't get the D4. Only the T6 and T8.
It's a Volvo - it's Swedish. It's designed to work and be comfortable. That's why it's not as sporty as some other cars yet it is one of the safest cars on the road. Hard to say this coming from a Finn but it's actually a good car.
I’m a Finn and absolutely nothing hard for me here. Volvo is amazing and so is Sweden.
Your camera and camera man both are truly professional.
Its like the designer spent all his time creating the front and ran out of time for the back
Or spent too much on the back, but i think it looks good
New ads show the car at night, and the rear lighting has a great look - a step apart from the crowd.
Not nearly as little as the time spent on rear of the coupé Mercedes', or the Audi A7! lol
I LITERALLY GOT MY SCREEN SCRATCHED IN ORDER TO KILL THAT FLY ON MY SCREEN !!!!
Not really the back is unique, designer could have been really boring and made it look like a generic german coupe rear
Mat Watson gotta be the best car reviewer bar none
Had one on these for 2 years and really liked it only thing stopping me getting another is the laggy gearbox over time it gets more and more frustrating
Paramount Design.........ive a v40 d4 R Design auto and the autobox is a bit laggy but in sport mode its like a rocket and no lag....im assuming s90 will be same.....hoping to change this summer and thinking of a v90 if price is right......owned volvos for nearly 30 years :)
Put in on polestar mode and it's good
Seen one parked here in my neighbourhood about half an hour ago, quite handsome.
Volvo very underrated yet some of the best cars out there.
I bought mine this week. It’s a monster on the road. Cosy car I love it.
That's one nice place to be when roads are so stressful. amazing
Not even a Jaguar XF comes close to the sheer beauty of the S90
Great review Mat !!! Did you fix your 911's roof ???
IKEA brochure in the boot LOL
I hired this car and went on a long journey on the motor way with my wife I have to admit I've owned a BMW m sport and drove a Mercedes as well but this car was amazing seriously the cornering is really good and the digital aspect is really good but driving and using it can be a pain but you get use to it
Saw one on the road today and it looked goood. Never really noticed them Before today
Awesome. Please show us more of the driver assistance systems in the cars that have them.
Mat that Rival like a: BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Mercedes S Class, Toyota Avalon, Tesla model s,Jaguar XF,Lexus Es
best car review channel on UA-cam
Man i love thos rims. Size is on point for looks and comfort plus they're nicely designed too. If I'm in the market for an S90 i'd want those.
Glad I was able to find you again! Love you vids!
That last 'bad point' is actually a good point in my opinion haha very nice car
I like it when he closes it with should you consider, shortlist... Also, Matt would be great for Top Gear.
I like how did made a review but than has sub reviews on the same year and model car super cool!!!
This guy always good 👍👏👌 from Kenya 🇰🇪
Why did you test it with the momentum trim? The car was created with the inscription trim in mind, so why not just review that instead?
Why no front parking sensors as standard??? You get the back but not the front ?
I would buy this car if I ever had the money because of the simple fact that nobody drives it in my country,it would be unique.
About to buy a black S90, T8.
Test drived it yesterday and picking it up next week, 2018 model sadly but wallet has it's say :)
Good review. Don't agree with all, but very nice car to drive and my god it moved with an elegant appeal
He finally reviewed it!!
Try putting it into "Sport Mode" and you'll find that it will change down instantly !! you obviously had it set to " Eco mode " or "Comfort Mode" think you should consider adding this to your video, many other testers on UA-cam have shown the difference it can have on the driving experience, not only that but you failed to mention that a 235BHP version is also available (diesel) and probably in the near future the T6 with a 320 bhp petrol engine should be available in the UK, if that's not enough get up and go for you ? try the T8 version with 408 bhp, again due in the future, but available in other countries right now.
YES! The fact that the reviewer missed this is seriously embarrassing.
7:37 The auto park facility can steer the car out of the lot 1.2 times the cars length and not 1.2 metres longer than the car as 1.2 metres is huge
It has exactly the necessary features of a good luxury car. Not unnessary features like remote parking, reclining seats, gesture control etc. adding to the price.
The way he pronounced "mjölnir"... fantastic
Why you always review diesel engines? Is Diesel more common in the UK? I test drove the T6 here is the US, and I was really impressed, specially the interior.
Thinking of buying 2017 one for uber exec in manchester , what y’all think?
I can now say, for the first time in my life... A life that covers many decades, I've seen a great looking Volvo!
👍🤓
Do the review of the new s90
You should do a review on the 455Hp version now
Looks good but the depreciation of S90's makes more sense to buy them used.
You guys better try it's seat!! Sooo brilliant!!!! the best leather seat in class
You can lease one for £250 a month over 36 months based on 8,000 miles p.a.Leasing looks great value as a large Volvo will depreciate heavily if bought new.
The product placement is perfect, just like the car!
if this thing was rear wheel drive i would buy one now. i'm 21 and i love volvo specially the back of this one
Wait, a rear parking camera is standard?
Doesnt the review usually end with shortlist, buy, avoid, consider?
This car looks like a mix of every saloon there is
6:56 Sweden: VOLVO FOR LIFE !
mat is a legend
Love Volvo S90
Does anybody know if the single dashboard shows somewhere RPM? I do not see it here.
Why was a 2018 model year car posted in 2016?
Great video Mat i have been your fan since carbuyer , would you consider making a review about the new audi A7? I've seen your carbuyer and auto express videos but i feel like you havent really gone through the options and full deapth of the car. Keep up the good work cheers from Finland
Great review... Plz do a comparison between BMW 7 series vs Mercedes S600 vs audi A8
Faisal Muhammad it doesn't compete with them
semahj lamons you are kidding right?
Faisal Muhammad she don't compete with them! she stay with eclass, 5series, a6, xf, q70 and gs
Lorenzo Emili yes.. you were right.
I am so confused in the video the car plate is 2016 but the video title say is 2018 .....I think they got exposed😅
cool you convinced me! now where should i go to get better prices ?
errr carwow.co.uk maybe
Alric8 blasphemy! what is that ?
Ottavianus Augustus autotrader.com/oversteer
Visit my column at oversteer.com/carwow
Try carwow.co.uk/vehiclevirgins
I love volvos so much I have red s40 2007 and I will never sell it I am keeping for ever
Any S90 drivers out there keep getting flashed by others when they think you have the main beam on but in fact it is just the standard dip headlights. Have they not heard of LED headlights, which are brighter and safer?
Why are all the of steering wheels on car wows car on the right side?
hey Mat its gone be really helpful when you use dose app for noise (db) how quite its really evry cars you make a review or tell us...
Be interested to know what driving, or honing, you have done when you check the MPG.
I would take this anytime over E class or 5 series, very stylish and unique indeed. I think the only better car would be S class!
The seatbelt tightening basically saved my ass before, kept me in my seat and helped me keep control of my car
So what’s your verdict Mat? Shortlist it? Buy it?
Have they improved the poor turning circle?
Our 12 mth old v40 has a very very poor turning circle