Volvo has nailed their design language recently. Would buy this over any of the German marques. First time i've ever said that. We done Volvo, well done!
I think they could immediately improve that by dropping the badge letters to the middle panel, so the line of the upper part of the lights would angle toward the name in the center.
The design of the front of the car is some of the best looking things i have seen on a saloon in a while. Same can't be said for the rear I'm afraid :/
For me, the rear view of the S90 looks the best of any car in its segment. The V90 and XC90 also look great from that angle. Not sure about the Thor hammer LED running lights, though.
You know how I can tell this was well shot and generally extremely well made in all areas? At 6:28 when it fades to black I was expecting ( no joke) to hear applause, a camera panning in on Jeremy Clarkson saying "Well! That's volvo blah blah blah blah".
Fantastic review!! At first I was in absolute awe because of the design but later on I started to see a blend of a mondeo, xj, a4, superb, xe/xf. Not that's a bad thing. The interior on the other hand is incredible!! The integration of the headrests is beautiful. Anywyay, great review and beautiful camera work. Thank you!
Here are a few good looking ones from SAAB: www.carsbase.com/photo/Hirsch_Performance-Saab_9_5_Wagon_Aero_mp554_pic_26792.jpg s.images.boldride.com/saab/2006/Saab-9-3-SportCombi-1306197524-408.jpg pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201103/2011-saab-9-5-sportwagon-1_600x0w.jpg
+notformebeaky c class wagon has better looking dan sedan? Its funniest thing ive ver heard lol mercedes just doesnt know how to make nice wagons. cls sb looks like funeral cars, e class and c class alwalys the sedan is much more beautiful. Only one germans that make nice wagons are audi vw and opel. Bmw 3 series is nice too
notformebeaky except the new ones mercedes alwalys made sedans and then a wagon of the sedan and not kinda new car. Now they are getting it and making kinda new wagons
volvo always had small engines i remember the 90s they got only 2.3 2.4 2.0 engine but with as much power as a 90s bmw series 7, i remember volvo 850 with 250hp and a 2.4 turbocharged engine
thanks for the review the first live driving review i could find on the net for this car, but i wished if you gave the S 90 more time in a seperate video. and also its better if you gave your personal over all openion about this car comparing with other competitors the audi A6 and E class mercedes. but thank you again for the effort , cheers
These are what we call our Halo videos - something a bit different for a bit of fun and just entertainment. The normal buying guides we shoot in the UK will remain the backbone of our offering. So win win!
whoa! I have been waiting for the reviews of this new Volvos and am glad one of the best reviewers and my Favorite Mat just reviewed it.. Sadly we might not be getting the V90 IN THE USA.
Being designed for the US market it does give me cause for concern. I believe it exceeds 2m in width and you'll find many lanes in the UK are limited to "access only" for vehicles of that size.
my gosh all of the 90 series of Volvo is breathtakingly handsome. Forget about the germans, this is the new king of executive suv, saloon, and estate...at least for the look
You just got a subscribe from me , I like the review and the car is absolutely amazing ! I can't describe how much I like the v90 ! In my opinion, this car is better than the other 3 german competitors !
The V90 should be very welcome in the US, as it will be one of only two full-size wagons available, along with the E-class. We haven't had the A6 avant or 5-series sportwagon for years, and have yet to see a Jag estate. Ditto no Mazda 6 or Fusion (Mondeo), both highly rated where they are sold. Perhaps the ubiquity of SUVs on North American highways will mean these larger wagons will be appreciated again, for their novelty as well as practicality and handling. And many of them are simply better looking to my eyes than their sister sedans. (Well done, Mat and team.)
I don't know if somebody said it already, but he alone could replace matt lebanc and that other blond dude's place on top gear. He's got the acting, the knowledge and the excitement. Basicly the whole package.
The T6 version of the saloon you drove has 320 horsepower, I think the 235 that u said is for the D5 engine! :) Btw, I would like a head to head comparison of the v90 estate and the german rivals :)
They had the same kind of leaf springs on the first s90 and i have it too in my 1996 cadillac deville which also has active suspension. And yes thos Advanced leaf springs nakes the ride very comfy. Looking forward to try the new. S90 but not gonna buy one cuz i love my cadillac and first gen s90 and the caddy has much power without any turbos and decent fuel economy with 0.7l 10km and a vibratiom free v8 is just smoother
I like your videos, but just a tip. Even though you are based in the UK you should try and test drive more petrol cars as in other parts of the world the petrol models are more readily available and more often bought.
I feel relaxed just by looking at the S90, V90 and XC90. I hope their lower cars will follow !
I hope so too. I'm curious about the v60. I've heard it will follow the same design language as the v90 :)
+MrBasinator yeah there are leaked pictures of it, if i can find them i will try and link them to you. :)
teknikensvarld.se/nya-volvo-v60-kommer-2017-151390/ here it is, you even have what will probably be the specifications of the engines and such.
+MrBasinator yeah might be :P probably not the complete but yes we can surely expect something in the same style like you said :)
they are renewing all the cars and something was also told about a xc40 but it might just replace v40 cc
Volvo has nailed their design language recently. Would buy this over any of the German marques. First time i've ever said that. We done Volvo, well done!
Daniels30 I was thinking along the same line.
I love the rear light design on the estate, but not that saloon :o(
Amen to that, looks like a Skoda Superb :(
Do not insult Superb.
I think they could immediately improve that by dropping the badge letters to the middle panel, so the line of the upper part of the lights would angle toward the name in the center.
It looks awesome IRL.
It looks copied from Audi with some volvo traditional vertical bits added on top.
The design of the front of the car is some of the best looking things i have seen on a saloon in a while. Same can't be said for the rear I'm afraid :/
Personally, I give a 9/10 to the V90's rear and a 5/10 to the S90's.
my thoughts exaclty Kian
For me, the rear view of the S90 looks the best of any car in its segment. The V90 and XC90 also look great from that angle. Not sure about the Thor hammer LED running lights, though.
Finally a CarWow video in sunny weather !!
And to think, all we had to do was fly hundreds of miles away from the UK...
+carwow haha good one))
Where was it filmed?
i would really Like to see mat instead of Chris evans on Top gear
Me too
and me
I would really like to see Mat instead of Chris Evans as Captain America.
+Sandouras I am sure Mat blushed when he read this.
WTF I've never thought about that 😂 You're very right though
Now this is the definition of a classy car!
That S90 looks gorgeous
I agree
You know how I can tell this was well shot and generally extremely well made in all areas? At 6:28 when it fades to black I was expecting ( no joke) to hear applause, a camera panning in on Jeremy Clarkson saying "Well! That's volvo blah blah blah blah".
"...and now we will hand it over to our tame racing driver, some say....."
God I miss that show
Can't really ask for a better complement than that!
Funnily enough, Mat has a nice hot steak before every shoot...
Best review on YT 100%, and video quality is great :)
Fantastic review!! At first I was in absolute awe because of the design but later on I started to see a blend of a mondeo, xj, a4, superb, xe/xf. Not that's a bad thing. The interior on the other hand is incredible!! The integration of the headrests is beautiful.
Anywyay, great review and beautiful camera work. Thank you!
The back is a bit weird, but the front and interior are soooooo pretty! I love this car!
The designer of the Volvos comes from my hometown in germany :D And I think that besides the rear the new Volvos look awesome!
This is one of the few cars that look even more impressive in real life than on screen. It really grabs your attention.
Estate cars are usually ugly but Volvo have had the designs nailed on for decades now, their estates are beautiful.
Audi RS6
notformebeaky A6 is okay, BMW and Mercedes estates are ugly
Here are a few good looking ones from SAAB:
www.carsbase.com/photo/Hirsch_Performance-Saab_9_5_Wagon_Aero_mp554_pic_26792.jpg
s.images.boldride.com/saab/2006/Saab-9-3-SportCombi-1306197524-408.jpg
pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201103/2011-saab-9-5-sportwagon-1_600x0w.jpg
+notformebeaky c class wagon has better looking dan sedan? Its funniest thing ive ver heard lol mercedes just doesnt know how to make nice wagons. cls sb looks like funeral cars, e class and c class alwalys the sedan is much more beautiful. Only one germans that make nice wagons are audi vw and opel. Bmw 3 series is nice too
notformebeaky except the new ones mercedes alwalys made sedans and then a wagon of the sedan and not kinda new car. Now they are getting it and making kinda new wagons
volvo should make a sports car
Well Volvo is rumoured to release a successor to the P1800. Its supposed to have a electric engine and a petrol engine with over 500hp combined.
+Agilitymind holly shit! 😲🔥
They should start making motorbikes too! .. and wouldn't that be exciting 😎
why the F no!? i bet they would be the coolest looking bikes ever :)
and the safest
100% Matt for Top Gear.
Anyone can review a car but no one can make it as fun as Mat!!!
Yes. Wouldn't own anything but a Volvo.
👌😁
No XC70 owner from the early 00s has ever said that. Hint: they were pieces of crap.
+carwow @ 8:04 I'm sorry Mat, but you've just stated the horsepower of the D5.. The T6 petrol has 320 PS, and not 235 :)
yup, went and read out the KW figure... 320hp is correct.
True, but we love him anyways
that makes a bit more sense.. I was just going "what.. 235 hp in top spec?"
+Butcheren0 Top spec will be the t8 but that car releases a couple of months later.
Ah, I didn't know! :) that will be "the beast" then
Great job Matt!
One of the best car reviewers out there.
Mat is the best car reviewer by far
Really good looking well done Volvo
This is just stunning. Enough said.
amazing video. Volvo Is always stepping in with technology.
Wow! Didn't expect so much tech and luxury in this Volvo. Great car!
Great tomy. I also agree.
Looks beautiful from any angle, I hope they make a coupe version, it would be stunning!
pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201308/volvo-concept-coupe-41_1600x0w.jpg
www.automobilesreview.com/gallery/volvo-concept-estate/volvo-concept-estate-01.jpg
Ying Zhang It is only a prototype, I read that Volvo has no future plans for any coupes
Look at the polestar 1
They both look brilliant! The back lights on the V90 looks better than the S90 lights though.
Christ this car is good looking!
Love the V90- very practical and yet sporty too. A real Sport Utility Vehicle!
I do agree Mat would do a great job as a car reviewer on top gear
I'm Nigerian living in Nigeria and I love Mat's Videos. The Video reviews are hilarious.
Man idk what happened but these new Volvo's look STUNNING.
That ending scene was absolutely gorgeus!! You sure it wasnt from a volvo commercial? :P
+ICcreepers well our end card is wonderful, but I wouldn't go that far... ;)
+carwow Mat the videos are amazing quality! Better than Zlatans new commercial seriously! Love it
Mat, I am glad you are back to doing car reviews.
Does the Dinosaur come standard in all models?
It's part of the prehistoric driving companion package. Great for using carpool lanes…
If only the car could fully drive itself. I'd place the dinosaur in the driver seat. See how people react to that :D
this car makes the audi a6 look like some outdated hyundai
volvo always had small engines i remember the 90s they got only 2.3 2.4 2.0 engine but with as much power as a 90s bmw series 7, i remember volvo 850 with 250hp and a 2.4 turbocharged engine
Can't believe this video is 7years old
From 2023
The way mat explains haven't changed at all...👍
Best review for the S90/V90 yet.
thanks for the review the first live driving review i could find on the net for this car, but i wished if you gave the S 90 more time in a seperate video. and also its better if you gave your personal over all openion about this car comparing with other competitors the audi A6 and E class mercedes. but thank you again for the effort , cheers
the rear from the s90 has grown on me
Can you review the facelift A-Class Please
you are so much better than top gear..!!
best practical car reviewer in the world - Mat Watson
When will you review the infotainment system?
Am I right in thinking that the V90 is an Estate version of the S90?
This is one of the best reviews so far from Carwow. The V90 is beautiful! Were you guys in Portugal?
Your car reviews that are filmed in Britain are a lot better, Mat! They seem more objective and to the point (e.g. practicality) than these last two!
These are what we call our Halo videos - something a bit different for a bit of fun and just entertainment. The normal buying guides we shoot in the UK will remain the backbone of our offering. So win win!
+carwow Thanks for clarifying! I'm very curious about the boot space in the V90 though!
+carwow Where did you shoot this one???
+GeorgeΧ. This was Malaga
whoa! I have been waiting for the reviews of this new Volvos and am glad one of the best reviewers and my Favorite Mat just reviewed it.. Sadly we might not be getting the V90 IN THE USA.
this car is amazing!!
i saw one in person and it really stands out
Being designed for the US market it does give me cause for concern. I believe it exceeds 2m in width and you'll find many lanes in the UK are limited to "access only" for vehicles of that size.
Even the audible alerts sounds beautiful.
3:36 beautiful
Congratulation!!
Carwow just got themself a excellent presenter !!
my gosh all of the 90 series of Volvo is breathtakingly handsome. Forget about the germans, this is the new king of executive suv, saloon, and estate...at least for the look
Volvo is killing the game right now. Amazing looking cars.
The next gen S60 should be class leading!
You just got a subscribe from me , I like the review and the car is absolutely amazing ! I can't describe how much I like the v90 ! In my opinion, this car is better than the other 3 german competitors !
Thanks for subscribing! We're huge fans of the V90 too
The V90 should be very welcome in the US, as it will be one of only two full-size wagons available, along with the E-class. We haven't had the A6 avant or 5-series sportwagon for years, and have yet to see a Jag estate. Ditto no Mazda 6 or Fusion (Mondeo), both highly rated where they are sold. Perhaps the ubiquity of SUVs on North American highways will mean these larger wagons will be appreciated again, for their novelty as well as practicality and handling. And many of them are simply better looking to my eyes than their sister sedans.
(Well done, Mat and team.)
What an stylish look,,,interior is very attrative & with AWD it is probably the best car in its class...
I don't know if somebody said it already, but he alone could replace matt lebanc and that other blond dude's place on top gear. He's got the acting, the knowledge and the excitement. Basicly the whole package.
So happy a minivan is not my only option for a former coupe owner dreading something bulky and ugly. Such a beautiful car!
The first really good looking Volvo for years
mad juggling skills!
The T6 version of the saloon you drove has 320 horsepower, I think the 235 that u said is for the D5 engine! :) Btw, I would like a head to head comparison of the v90 estate and the german rivals :)
+Aman Johal I quoted kw figure by mistake. All the confusion of metric and imperial in this review!
+Aman Johal I quoted kw figure by mistake. All the confusion of metric and imperial in this review!
+carwow Maybe UK should line up with the rest of the Europe...
they surely hired a highly talented.car designer, i love all their cars line up today
Rear of the sedan is so ugly
+Emmanuel Wang hmm i agree with you Noel with that particular model..
bimosalexandres Side profile looks awesome though, clean but not boring like some of the Germans
Nice!. What color is the S90???
All three look gorgeous
Great review Mat - as always!
These cars look amazing.
I expect the V90 will be used as police motorway cruisers
This time,your video is beautifully shot and I think you need to do others video like this one not like typical carbuyer video.
I am impressed with Volvo
the best car interior in the world .. good job Volvo (y) can't wait to get one ..
I am in love with this car
Great review Mat! As usual, the best :D
Wow what a nice Volvo.
And a great review.
That Estate would definitely be my pick.
Just looking at it makes me calm.
We read that like a poem. Thanks for the kind words!
With a 5cyl. Engine - a Dream car
Will it have right hand drive?
They had the same kind of leaf springs on the first s90 and i have it too in my 1996 cadillac deville which also has active suspension. And yes thos Advanced leaf springs nakes the ride very comfy. Looking forward to try the new. S90 but not gonna buy one cuz i love my cadillac and first gen s90 and the caddy has much power without any turbos and decent fuel economy with 0.7l 10km and a vibratiom free v8 is just smoother
Latest Volvos are sooo sexy
Mat you or the best 😃
Great review Mat! How did you like Spain?
beautiful looking machines
Great reviews, Carwow! Your channel deserves more subscribers :)
Please send them our way, we'll be happy to have them ;)
Amazing Car.. i hope its gon switch up the game
6:55 what with that terrible stitching?
Both look awesome, maybe a bit dissapointed on S90 rear. good job volvo!
Fantastic job yet again Mat! Keep it up :)
Mat we would love to see the SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE. Thanks !!
What real life mileage did you get with the T6, Matt?
Is the headrest adjustable?
I like the V90 Estate as I like the rear light design more than the S90 Saloon
Genuinely amazed that Volvo have made such beautiful cars with the V90 and S90 that outmatch the German counterparts. Kudos to Volvo!
Which is better according to you ? MercB E Class or S90 ?
Two of the Best new cars 2016! The v90/s90
The V90 with T4 motor is AWD or FWD?
An too unknown "number One car" !!! Fantastic to drive, fantastic for Life ❤️👍🏼
What colour? Mussel blue on wagon and electric silver on sedan?
I like your videos, but just a tip. Even though you are based in the UK you should try and test drive more petrol cars as in other parts of the world the petrol models are more readily available and more often bought.