BTW it does recognize your foot waving underneath it instantly. It has 'n few seconds delay so that you can step back and not get hit in the face by the tailgate.
***** +Kar Wai Wong +Liang Yan That's right - we endeavour to review the most popular and best-value models, the kinds of cars that will be most popular. You can spend £80k+ on an XC90, and Volvo would love to show off their range-topping model, but we reckon the Momentum spec will attract most buyers!
it's a handsome car. hope the new xc60 looks like a smaller version of this when it comes out. I don't really need a 7 seater. but I'm in love with this car.
I have been waiting for this car to be reviewed by you guys for ages. I think this is one of the few cars that could touch the range rover in terms of its luxurious. This is just the best family car to be released this year.
You seem to have done the only review that shows how to use the seats etc! Excellent review as usual, love this car...... will order it as my new lease car
Many are confused now when Volvo is owned by a Chinese company, some think that Volvos are built in china and stuff. But really, this Chinese company helps Volvo make fully Swedish cars, with no Ford parts. The other cars Volvo build now have Ford platforms, that's about to change, soon they will replace the V70/S80 with their Scalable Product Platform they recently designed.
***** I bet the Chinese made Volvos are good to, Volvo have to train them and use the same materials so in the end it's gonna be fine i guess, the Chinese wont mind atleast and thats the main target, the Americans are a different story.
finally! ty, i´ve been waiting so hard for the rewiev of this new volvo. I would really appreciate a review of the hybrid version, which has the highest trim level and must give (i think) a totally different driving feeling, performance and fuel efficiency.
Foot waving is slow because you're doing it wrong... how about learning before complaining. The sensor is just under the left exhaust tip and your foot should be led forward/backwords, not to the sides. Thank you.
It's a nice car! Volvo have really improved their image in the last few years IMO. Though if I was in the market for s car this size I'd get a Range Rover Sport. My dad has one and it's an amazing car, very capable indeed. It's also extremely quiet, comfortable and surprisingly good on fuel!
The sensor to wave your foot under is more to the left than the center. It's nice to see a "cheaper" trim level for a change and a D5. Until now most of the reviews were those of T6 Inscriptions.
why do you only review base model volvos and other cars with a bunch of upgrades, this really makes it hard to pick between cars.. please review cars that are representable in the real world
Really like this car, a real nice, classy alternative to the X5 or Mercedes ML. I think some buyers may even move from their previous gen Range Rover to one of these
I come from a family where German cars are king, we've had a lot of Mercs over the years including a 64 reg ML but I would have one of these XC90s over an ML, Q7 or X5 any day of the week.
Hired this car, and was quite impressed, however in the corners your body moves with car, which was not very comfortable. The set-up was not very stiff
I have a burning question. How does the 4wd on the the T8 work? Is there always 4wd all the time? Are the front wheels powered by the 2 liter upfront and the rear wheels powered by the 80hp electric motor in the rear? What happens when the electric motor runs out of charge? My understanding is that there is no mechanical linkage between the front and rear. So i am not clear on what happens when the electric motor runs out of charge
I don't know why but I really like SUVs, especially this one. Because some of these are just really practical, something you won't hear in many sports cars. Don't get me wrong, I love supercars, hypercars, muscle cars. But they should stay in the virtual world for me. Also, before this review I had a goal of buying the Land Rover Evoque (or something like that, I forgot the name :/) but now it got blown away by this XC90! Good job Volvo!
A bit uninspiring for car enthusiasts perhaps, but a very good premium people-hauler overall, packaging and interior being the strongest points. To me, this is much more successful generation change that Audi Q7.
Maybe it's just because I'm a slight technophobe but I really don't like that huge touch screen in the middle of the dash. I would worry about people being distracted by it.
Probably one of the most beautiful SUVs on the market today. It's just so elegant and modern. I love it. The interior is also very refined. I would love to try out the new XC90. The only thing that seems to bug me is the power... I'd say that such a big SUV needs at least 250hp to drive properly.
I really like the XC90 as I could try it out already. Funny thing is, how people still complain about certain features and compare it to BMW, Mercedes etc. saying 'German' brands are still superior. I just don't understand it, because it simply is not true. I mean, I am German myself, but how can one be this stubborn? For example I've seen a test where the safety systems of certain brands were tested. Despite being compared to the newest cars from BMW, Mercedes, VW and Renault, the new Volvo XC90 was the only(!) car that managed to warn of an obstacle in front AND break in time to avoid a collision. The other cars as well saw the obstacle but could not avoid a collision. Grow out of your brand fetishism people... AND STOP FUCKING CRYING ABOUT THE ENGINES!
OK then, there is a 2.5 D5 (alu block five cylinder), a 2.9 T6 (straight six) and the only 2.0 is the T8, which is a 5-cyl again. How are these 3 choices limited to a 2.0 4-cyl engine because I don't see a single one matching the type?
I don't get why manufacturers insist on making big ass SUV's with tiny 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engines. They just can't cope with the bulk of the car. Put a 3.0 V6 diesel in it, this would make it a much better car and it would also not effect the fuel economy, because a bigger engine would be under much less stress.
+TheCocaColaManiac Power is Power... doesn't matter how it is generated. Althought I would prefer at least a 5 cylinder for smoothness and better engine noise.
Firemarioflower In case you didn't realise, I wasn't bothered by your reply. If anything, I was condescending towards it. I can't take you seriously the longer I argue with you. And when did I ask for it?
***** Please go to the Volvo website and build one for yourself so you can see. In order to get LED headlights you have to get the momentum package. Thanks for your info but I work at Parkway Volvo and my mom bought an XC90. Seems like you're wrong. :/
Water Man Because if you actually pay for it you shouldn't have to deal with trolls. I can imagine Carbuyer's price plan having "No troll option" with disabled comments for just $499, lol.
LOL. Thanks for the response. I can understand as to why people might feel indifferent towards a sponsored video. You do have to wonder if such tactics actually benefit or do more harm to a brand.
If Ford had patented that foot wave to unlock the trunk feature, they would be rolling in money. Look how many companies copied them on that. Then the automatic rear folding seats with a push of a button that first appeared on the 2004 expedition, another they should have patented
Gotta love Volvo designers. "We kept the same design for zillions of years, and when updating comes, we just change the lights, fascia, stick an Ipad in the dashboard and tell people we have changed totally the car. Now we can go back to sleep for other 12 years..."
Sirion 4 cylindres are usually very bad choices in 3 row suvs, like the toyota highlander, if you get the 4 cylinder its very hard to live with around highways and hills. Because of this, most people expect a v6 at the least in a suv. The commenter above does not seem to realize that this suvs 4 cylinder is extremely high output and capable of over 400 hp from the factory before an aftermarket tune, this suv will have no issue keeping up with traffic.
This is the sweetest SUV on the market right now.
BTW it does recognize your foot waving underneath it instantly. It has 'n few seconds delay so that you can step back and not get hit in the face by the tailgate.
But if you buy polestar software car becomes a race car. Trust me. I have 2010 XC90 and stil 3.0 tdi audi q7 cant beat me. :D
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I orderd a Volvo XC90 today with a T6 engine and 21 allow wheels. AMAZING CAR !!
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Are satisfied with your XC90??
I want to buy xc90 model 2017.
Oh man , why not review the inscription.... With the B&W sound system and beautiful wood trim, it is one of the best looking interior on the market.
The car he was reviewing, the Momentum it seems, didn't have it.
And Carbuyer never seem to get the top of the range models IMO
Kar Wai Wong But thats a good thing. Most people go for mid level trimmed cars. The reviews are more 'real world' ones imho.
***** +Kar Wai Wong +Liang Yan That's right - we endeavour to review the most popular and best-value models, the kinds of cars that will be most popular. You can spend £80k+ on an XC90, and Volvo would love to show off their range-topping model, but we reckon the Momentum spec will attract most buyers!
Carbuyer 8speed shifts faster in dynamic mode he must have been in Eco mode that mode is for maximum fuel economy
I've waited all my life for this!
it's a handsome car. hope the new xc60 looks like a smaller version of this when it comes out. I don't really need a 7 seater. but I'm in love with this car.
If you would like i can link you the pictures of the new xc60
ray britton teknikensvarld.se/nya-volvo-xc60-med-ny-design-och-teknik-253161/ its in swedish but you got pictures right there
5:54
Damn that noise is satisfying
I have been waiting for this car to be reviewed by you guys for ages. I think this is one of the few cars that could touch the range rover in terms of its luxurious. This is just the best family car to be released this year.
Geely did a great job to support and gave Volvo a chance to turn around after so many unsuccessful years under Ford.
not to mention this is probably the safest car to be crashed in
boy638 But I bet its not a funny car to crash in to.
But atleast it got cupholders :)
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+Shardedge yep they invented the seat belt did you know?
+Jam Bear Studios They invented the 3 point seatbelt not the actual seatbelt.
Hikinit oh well...you learn something new everyday!
Matt's reviews are the best!
Hang on, in the Astra review Mat was 5 foot 8 inches... now he is 5 foot 11
Is he wearing his platforms in this review?
You seem to have done the only review that shows how to use the seats etc! Excellent review as usual, love this car...... will order it as my new lease car
It's amazing how the XC90 had one of the most dated interiors on the market, but now has one of the most modern
And now, six years later, it again has one of the most dated interiors on the market :)
@@lyubohar Not at all.
@@SlashCampable yeah it kinda does. Would probably still buy one though.
Yeeeeeeeeeees I was looking for this car to be reviewed by you :)
I was waiting for this review. too bad it wasn't the T8 inscription though.
Many are confused now when Volvo is owned by a Chinese company, some think that Volvos are built in china and stuff. But really, this Chinese company helps Volvo make fully Swedish cars, with no Ford parts. The other cars Volvo build now have Ford platforms, that's about to change, soon they will replace the V70/S80 with their Scalable Product Platform they recently designed.
***** I bet the Chinese made Volvos are good to, Volvo have to train them and use the same materials so in the end it's gonna be fine i guess, the Chinese wont mind atleast and thats the main target, the Americans are a different story.
Brunlera why is it a different story for Americans?
Volvo will import Chinese built cars into America, something that hasn't been done before.
David Belknap Like Lucas Kroon wrote it's never been done before and the US don't like Chinese made stuff even though almost everything is lol.
Interesting. I live in the US so I was just curious
someone has been hitting the gym :D
011Srbija That's completely irrelevant.
Tuppoo94 yeah, yeah go comfort yourself
+RL R just a cheer for mate ;)
Polestar upgrade and box in sport mode im sure will cure some lag problems
i would liked more if you tested xc90 with its full equipment so we can see all the luxury inside, but it doesn't matter because it is still the best
finally! ty, i´ve been waiting so hard for the rewiev of this new volvo. I would really appreciate a review of the hybrid version, which has the highest trim level and must give (i think) a totally different driving feeling, performance and fuel efficiency.
best suv ever created
Matt, so how good is the standard leaf spring suspension? Is it good enough to not warrant the extra cost of the air springs?
Foot waving is slow because you're doing it wrong... how about learning before complaining. The sensor is just under the left exhaust tip and your foot should be led forward/backwords, not to the sides. Thank you.
It's a nice car! Volvo have really improved their image in the last few years IMO. Though if I was in the market for s car this size I'd get a Range Rover Sport. My dad has one and it's an amazing car, very capable indeed. It's also extremely quiet, comfortable and surprisingly good on fuel!
Great thorough review!
The sensor to wave your foot under is more to the left than the center. It's nice to see a "cheaper" trim level for a change and a D5. Until now most of the reviews were those of T6 Inscriptions.
lol Matt, you should sign off like that for every video haha
He's grown half an inch since the Disco Sport!
why do you only review base model volvos and other cars with a bunch of upgrades, this really makes it hard to pick between cars.. please review cars that are representable in the real world
Great review and great guns too ;)
What's the point of a space saver spare wheel? With a full car, where do you put the standard size punctured wheel you've taken off?
I like New Volvo XC90 2015 review - Carbuyer
How do you find the interior stylish? It has as much style as my fridge.
Str8representing Look at the Inscription package...
If you don't like swedish design, don't buy a swedish car. It's clean and simple.
Btw: Congrats to your obviously wonderful fridge ;-)
+Str8representing music channel Carbuyer reviewed the entry level of the XC90.
do a review of the new 2015 VW sharan!
You could just put the parcel shelf in the "secret storage" section in the boot
Really like this car, a real nice, classy alternative to the X5 or Mercedes ML. I think some buyers may even move from their previous gen Range Rover to one of these
this version has an amazing little diesel engine which delivers terrific performance.
Wow,very nice suv,volvo rules!
Perfect car
well, not for me these car has 2 imperfections.... go check it for your self 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Yupp exactly.. 40s mom.. Needs this for the schoolrun.
Well done Geely!
I come from a family where German cars are king, we've had a lot of Mercs over the years including a 64 reg ML but I would have one of these XC90s over an ML, Q7 or X5 any day of the week.
Very nice elegant design for a suv
This is probably the best family suv around
I have a 2012 ONE ITS AMAZING
This is just tank or panzer. It is a compliment who needs such a vehicle. If I have such a big family, a Ford galaxy would be a very sporty car.
This looks like a perfect family car
Hired this car, and was quite impressed, however in the corners your body moves with car, which was not very comfortable. The set-up was not very stiff
So,is it a good off roader?
The right front door is not aligned with the one in the back. Notice que door trim from outside... In such an expensive car is a shame...
I have a burning question. How does the 4wd on the the T8 work? Is there always 4wd all the time? Are the front wheels powered by the 2 liter upfront and the rear wheels powered by the 80hp electric motor in the rear? What happens when the electric motor runs out of charge? My understanding is that there is no mechanical linkage between the front and rear. So i am not clear on what happens when the electric motor runs out of charge
Ralph It never runs out completely, theres always electric for the AWD which is electrical.
Amazing car
Carbuyer Why doesn't the XC00 have manual transmission?
I don't know why but I really like SUVs, especially this one. Because some of these are just really practical, something you won't hear in many sports cars. Don't get me wrong, I love supercars, hypercars, muscle cars. But they should stay in the virtual world for me. Also, before this review I had a goal of buying the Land Rover Evoque (or something like that, I forgot the name :/) but now it got blown away by this XC90! Good job Volvo!
A bit uninspiring for car enthusiasts perhaps, but a very good premium people-hauler overall, packaging and interior being the strongest points. To me, this is much more successful generation change that Audi Q7.
It's in between the price of a disco5 se & hse, so I would say good value
Maybe it's just because I'm a slight technophobe but I really don't like that huge touch screen in the middle of the dash.
I would worry about people being distracted by it.
T6 is one of the absolute best engines out there at the moment.
Does rear seat still do that thing to become a booster seat?
Zachary Blanchard Yes :)
The back lamp is the same with Pajero Sport.
Matt's getting pretty pumped eh?
This Volvo is 4.000 Pounds cheaper then a BMW X5, and 16.000 Pounds cheaper then a Range Rover Sport.
Dodo M its £5,000 more expensive than a bmw x5
@@cameronfindlay4541 now it’s cheaper lol
Probably one of the most beautiful SUVs on the market today. It's just so elegant and modern. I love it.
The interior is also very refined. I would love to try out the new XC90. The only thing that seems to bug me is the power...
I'd say that such a big SUV needs at least 250hp to drive properly.
5 years later but... The T8 has 380ish horsepower. Sorry for the late answer :-)
@@WellspicedchaffinchMy dad has a 2018 T5, it’s absolutely amazing; never broke down once, and has the most best coil suspension i’ve ever seen….
Hey mait the steering is on the wrong side.
Great bowe at the end there arise sir mat of cars lol
Who else thinks Mat is a real cutie? :)
simply beautiful
Yeah, it looks good and worth the price.
If only I had one...
Should come hi vis safety yellow as standard
This is the SUV to own in 2015.....
Lot of people in the uk complaint of very loud tree noise
looks a good big volvo
I really like the XC90 as I could try it out already.
Funny thing is, how people still complain about certain features and compare it to BMW, Mercedes etc. saying 'German' brands are still superior.
I just don't understand it, because it simply is not true.
I mean, I am German myself, but how can one be this stubborn?
For example I've seen a test where the safety systems of certain brands were tested.
Despite being compared to the newest cars from BMW, Mercedes, VW and Renault, the new Volvo XC90 was the only(!) car that managed to warn of an obstacle in front AND break in time to avoid a collision. The other cars as well saw the obstacle but could not avoid a collision.
Grow out of your brand fetishism people...
AND STOP FUCKING CRYING ABOUT THE ENGINES!
OK then, there is a 2.5 D5 (alu block five cylinder), a 2.9 T6 (straight six) and the only 2.0 is the T8, which is a 5-cyl again. How are these 3 choices limited to a 2.0 4-cyl engine because I don't see a single one matching the type?
En Vi you will have to check that up again! Because there are only 4-cyls for the XC90 :)
lovely car!
Not a word about the handling?
How come It looks much lower quality than the one im used to no rear controls no sunroof what's up with that
An excellent family SUV in terms of design and performance.
No climat control in the back? Even a Golf has this :D
Hunter178 Look closer.
***** aaaah! :D I checked it twice but only looked at the transmission tunnel in the middle :D thanks!
Hunter178 door pillars
Yeah Volvo has had them there for the past 15 years.
It has one , but it's in the full option model
i find the interior very nice but i think the outside is a bit on the weird side
It's typical Volvo affair. Super comfortable, safe but IMO a bit boring on the outside.
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I don't get why manufacturers insist on making big ass SUV's with tiny 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engines. They just can't cope with the bulk of the car. Put a 3.0 V6 diesel in it, this would make it a much better car and it would also not effect the fuel economy, because a bigger engine would be under much less stress.
the 2 liter is turbo charged and supercharged making 316 HP if I'm not mistaken. mpg is 20/25
+TheCocaColaManiac Power is Power... doesn't matter how it is generated. Althought I would prefer at least a 5 cylinder for smoothness and better engine noise.
Brilliant car, one of the few SUV's I truly like. Which doesn't diminish the fact that I still prefer the estate alternative, the upcoming V90.
Firemarioflower Thank you for stating your opinion in such a humble, likeable, non-entitled way, appreciate it.
Firemarioflower In case you didn't realise, I wasn't bothered by your reply. If anything, I was condescending towards it. I can't take you seriously the longer I argue with you.
And when did I ask for it?
Firemarioflower That's not asking for anger-fuelled replies from people who think their opinion equals facts.
Firemarioflower wtf is your problem
Wow!! Jessica has changed!! A LOT!! ;))
I love Volvo but by now I think they should make LED's standard on their top of the line SUV
They do.
They do.
Donny Ayye No they don't you get halogens on the base
***** Please go to the Volvo website and build one for yourself so you can see. In order to get LED headlights you have to get the momentum package. Thanks for your info but I work at Parkway Volvo and my mom bought an XC90. Seems like you're wrong. :/
Getting big brah
mat won't review one on carwow
It's looks very big. Well aren't all Volvo cars Massive.
And I saw one with Rear screens. Cool
Many large suv these days reminded me of jacked up minivans. I still prefer Land Rover and Jeep as proper true suvs.
Why do they disable comments on sponsored videos?
Water Man Because if you actually pay for it you shouldn't have to deal with trolls. I can imagine Carbuyer's price plan having "No troll option" with disabled comments for just $499, lol.
LOL. Thanks for the response. I can understand as to why people might feel indifferent towards a sponsored video. You do have to wonder if such tactics actually benefit or do more harm to a brand.
I find it very annoying all most all 7 seater mpvs don't have any space for a spare wheel
Still no Polo shirts in your size then Matt ?
+Tim Ash someone is jelly...
Shame you only get 3 engines, in portugal we have a great D4 AWD with 190HP and its arround 22 thousand euros cheaper than the D5. =D
i would like this car if it has a panaramic sun view ... just a personal preference😃😃😃
If Ford had patented that foot wave to unlock the trunk feature, they would be rolling in money. Look how many companies copied them on that. Then the automatic rear folding seats with a push of a button that first appeared on the 2004 expedition, another they should have patented
Awesome!
Gotta love Volvo designers. "We kept the same design for zillions of years, and when updating comes, we just change the lights, fascia, stick an Ipad in the dashboard and tell people we have changed totally the car. Now we can go back to sleep for other 12 years..."
A big car like this needs a 3litre v6 diesel.
tavi921 has a twin charged engine i think, supercharged and turbocharged.
Why?
Sirion 4 cylindres are usually very bad choices in 3 row suvs, like the toyota highlander, if you get the 4 cylinder its very hard to live with around highways and hills.
Because of this, most people expect a v6 at the least in a suv. The commenter above does not seem to realize that this suvs 4 cylinder is extremely high output and capable of over 400 hp from the factory before an aftermarket tune, this suv will have no issue keeping up with traffic.
tavi921 No...my friend got a Volvo V40 XC with the 115hp engine and it feels nippy enough so i bet 230hp in this is enough.
You might as well say it needs a 6.8 diesel. It has enough poke from the D5, even better from the 400hp T8 hybrid.