This Is The Wagon You Want | 2021 Volvo V90
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- Wagons are the ultimate practical people mover. In theory they deliver the practicality of a SUV or CUV with the driving dynamics of a sedan. In practice its a bit more complicated...
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The reason behind the manual adjustment on the steering wheel is to keep it operational in the case of a crash to make it easier for the driver to get out of the vehicle.
It's genius honestly
is that a certain info or just a guess?
@@tayfunturna I saw it in a review of the V90 here on UA-cam. :)
Sounds like something Volvo would do. Quite brilliant
Feels like a cheap excuse, because if they really cared about safety, they'd put physical buttons for climate control, etc, instead of relying on using the touch screen. Something which is far more likely to be a safety problem than motor driven steering wheel adjustment.
I wish wagons were more popular in the states. They are really handsome and practical vehicles
Kinda like an suv. Handsome and practical
@@atl3630 SUVs usually have worse handling capabilities, worse gas mileage and can be more difficult to get in and out of for some people.
@@ken9195 that last one is a little far fetched to be fair
Wagon is life, best regards from Sweden :)
I like that they’re not. More unique since no one has them :)
I have no kids, but something in me wants to own a wagon, that whole practicality paired with the driving dynamic of a sedan is just so appealing to me
It is essentially an SUV but with better mileage.
Thank you for doing this, this car rarely gets coverage anymore with v60 in the lineup. I've been leasing a T5 inscription since February 2018, pleased to say I have been a happy camper these past 2 years. Unfortunately this car hasn't been a hot seller for Volvo but its also kinda nice to stand out in a sea of CUVs.
Volvo always builds their cars clean and elegant!
very minimilaistic and European/scandnavian.
Yes but the engine options are kinda sad for a luxury brand
@@Superfastjellyfish669 But T8 variant looks good.
but they won't put their 5 cylinders in them anymore
hi dad
Alex goes above and beyond what most other reviewers do. Definitely goes the extra mile. Great review!
I had a V90 loaner car from my Volvo dealership and I loved it. A very cool car.
The Subaru Outback will still dominate the station wagon space. While I really like the V90, the luxury station wagon seems almost non-existence in the US. Americans don't seem to be interested in luxury wagons. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy these deep dives.
Sad because this is my dream car. Love me a wagon and would love an electrified version of this in the future! Doubt it would be a smart business decision though 😒
I wouldn’t call the Outback a wagon - it’s really become more of a crossover/SUV. Subaru used to make a traditional wagon, but pandered to the needs of the American market and made crossovers instead.
@@clothestravel I mean I don't think the Outback is really an SUV. It's more like a wagonoid, like a cross between an SUV and a wagon. It still has the classic shape of a wagon, and although it's been enlargened, it still has that almost sedan-like ride and control.
Modern Volvos are sensational. I used to work for Hertz (No, just because I worked in car rentals doesn’t mean it was completely base spec with smallest engine. Most of them were top of the range) and we had tons of these on the fleet. I’d choose it over any German equivalent any day. It’s a stunning car in any form and the drive is beautiful
As a Swede I say - No it's not.
@@johan7577 well that’s you. I think they’re great inside and out across the range.
Wagons are great! Absolutely always the best spec. One reason why they have died is that, contrary to 1970s and 1980s (and even 1990s), modern minivans and crossovers do not drive and handle like dogs, as they once did. A modern CUV is giving up very little to the sedan with which it shares the same platform. In other words, wagons are still HUGELY popular: but now we call them CUVs.
As a Swede this video reminded me that the S90 exists. I saw one on the road in June. Wondered why they didn't get a V90 like everybody else.
Well they are cheaper. Some people also prefer the styling. And rear legroom is better.
Those are Malibu/Fusion folks who simply want a better & safer car but don't want the Euro-stigma that comes with driving German sedans. Most people don't actually use the cargo space of a wagon, and would only have use for bigger cargo space once or twice per year. A simple roof rack sitting in the corner of the garage solves that problem, with the bonus of a quieter drive and larger rear seats.
s90 can use for both family and business, while v90 is strictly for family.
@@yuhufeng5370 not really. Wagon still looks executive
@@aadi8568 I specifically said in China...
Do you think you could add the length figure in inches when you display the - + graphic of the vehicle sizes along the bottom? Maybe just a number at each end, then a midpoint. It'd give a little more visual context to the rankings instead of having to catch your verbal listing of the number.
Love the videos!
Learn the metric system:)
@@duckzrulezswe2354 Uh, he gives the length in inches when he says it out loud. Thanks, I already know it.
Learn the imperial system?
Had mine for a year ,can only discribe its length as boat😀
Great choice Alex! As usual Volvo stands out from the competition with really nice and sober lines with probably the best design interior of recent years. Beautiful designs inside and out!
Love mine. Fantastic, completely reliable, very comfortable. The Subaru sells well because it’s cheap, and built as such.
As someone working in organised crime, I really appreciate your trunk comfort index.
It's amazing how far Volvo has come in terms of styling. They now make some of the best looking cars in the business.
In the U.S, Volvo has only updated the exterior and interior of the 2021 lineup, but not the drivetrain(due to the pandemic and trade war). In other markets, T6 is replaced with the much better B6(details regarding to the difference between the two can be found on xc90 b6 reviews).
A mistake at 6:04. S90 still provides standard wheelbase version around the world, just not in certain countries, including the United States.
Regarding to the s90 wheelbase changes, s90 is only manufactured in Daqing Factory. The factory originally produced only the standard wheelbase, but soon found out two things:
1. s90 is not as popular as its wagon and suv models.
2. The largest sedan market-China, prefers long wheelbase sedans over standard wheelbase models.
So Volvo made the long wheelbase version available in 2018. The long wheelbase version is configured more as an executive sedan rather than a sporty one. Depending on market popularity, Volvo provides either the standard wheelbase version(West Europe, East Asia except Korea and Mainland China), or the long wheelbase version(the U.S, Mainland China, Korea, Belgium, Thailand).
I have one literally on order on its way from Sweden right now, can't wait. It's a 2021, black and black T5 R Design with most the options checked. Only option I didn't get is the awd version (I live in south florida, do not need it) and the air cleaner thing. Everything else was checked, including the bowers wilken audio.
For you the fwd was also smarter choose as it makes the vehicle weigh less and increases its mileage although in my experience that doesn't seem to be a common problem in U.S
This is a gorgeous car, not just a gorgeous wagon. I dare say it’s better looking than it’s sedan counterpart which is often the case but not recognized by the American public.
The Wagon I Want Is The Wagon I Actually Got, it's a 1992 940 (direct ancestor of the V90) which I bought 4 years ago for 400 usd, yearly parts and service 100 usd, it has 400k on the belt but could do that again easily with just a little of tlc. It's an indestructable allround car, from Autobahn to forrest road, and has way more packing space than the V90 and is on the verge of being a cult car (prices rising fast!) with its air of 'cool Swedish mystique'.
Love wagons, especially Volvo wagons. But I have to say, I just saw the new Mercedes E450 wagon in person, and it’s really sleek.
I'm 20 and I just bought a V90 T6 Cross country fully loaded MSRP at 75,245 USD for my first car
I love the reviews, I subscribed
And just like that, the V90 and V60 are gone for 2022. XC only now. I did just find a 2020 V60 T5 today and grabbed it! 45 miles on the clock.
"Trained professional do not attempt" God damnit that is why I love this channel, those little details
I used to have a 1993 Ford Taurus Wagon. I LOVED that car. Did everything I needed and more. That said, I've considered this when it comes time to get a new ride. I have a 2012 Ford Taurus right now.
The wagon selection is very limited in North America. Ultimately, the BMW 5-series touring Diesel would be my choice elsewhere, but in North America... the V90 is a solid choice if you need a big one. I just wish they had a more basic, cheaper trim, with city plaid seats. Ultimately though, if you can afford it, the Merc E-class is the best wagon on sale in America.
The Audi (along with the Volvo) will be about half price in about three years or less, so if you can afford to wait, that's what I'd do. If you can find a clean used one, (and I imagine that most of them will be very clean) with low miles, you'll save a ton of money, and avoid all of the initial owner's break-in issues, which will have already been addressed.
Dude everyone always comes out with these "half price after 2 years" assesments and thats never the reality
The reality is they will always be expensive
By the time theyre "half off" theyre unfixable being that they are the most advanced European cars on the road
In other words...if something is too good to be true (half off after a few years) then it most likely is
Good luck waiting for that 50% discount
@@toh3211 just watched a video about a whole bunch of high end vehicles including Bentleys and AMG Mercedes that are on sale for almost 70% under original MSRP in less than five years, so 50% is realistic.
@@MarkRVillano dude 50% off of a Bentley is still like $100k. A quick look on car gurus show V90’s from 2017 demanding $38-41k depending on trim. that is not 50% from their original 52k+ price.
@@MarkRVillano Yes, if you cherry pick you can find cars reduced that much, but those are often the cars that lack popular options, are weirdly configured, and in unpopular colors. The average depreciation is rarely that high unless the model has known serious mechanical problems, and then even 70% off is no bargain.
I love wagons and this Volvo would be my choice if I could justify spending that amount. Instead, I purchased a fully loaded 2018 Buick Regal TourX last year for $34k. Same size engine & power ratings as the Volvo. AWD. Same transmission. MPG same as well. The Buick is ultra rare. I have yet to see another one on the road. Sadly, 2020 is the last year for the TourX.
I have a 2018 Essence trim, I love it!!
@Live Free Or Die yea they are rare for some reason. I like not seeing my car every where when I go out. Great car though.
@@delinois2011 That’s why I bought a 2016 V60 Cross Country, I rarely see them, and I live in a HUGE metropolitan area!
Love my 2018 Essence. Very rare to see another. Its fast, quite, comfortable and very practical. Buick really failed this car, it had so much potential. Every where I go, people stop to look, ask questions, nothing but positive comments.
Euro wagons are sweeeeet! US doesn’t get all the wagon models that Canada does (sorry Americans). Wagons are coming back as people don’t want to get on the suv bandwagon.
V70R! That`s a indicator of some genuinely good taste!
I understand a ton of the comments saying "Get this...off lease second-hand". But, all that does is perpetuate the idea that we hate wagons. You NEED to buy it new. Also, not a hypocrite. I bought a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack WITH a manual.
Alex is just the facts, and some fun that appears factual. Love his presentation.
if i'm not mistaken then having a manual steering column instead of powered one is because manual one is more safer in the case of accident...
Column collapse in a crash is not depending if it’s power or manual. If done right they’ll perform the same.
Hands down, best car review videos on UA-cam!
They don't sent some variants of these vehicles to the US because Americans have shown year after year that they just won't buy them in numbers significant enough to merit going through the trouble of having them certified.
Best car reviewer on UA-cam! Gorgeous car too.
First time viewer of any of your videos. And what a great video it was you sir have got to be the most thorough car review channel i have ever seen. Keep it up. God bless
Welcome aboard!
The reason Subaru sells so many more Outbacks is that they're much more affordable. My wife's brand new top trim Touring model cost about $37k in 2018. It has all the regular safety features, plus reverse automatic emergency braking. Unless someone is into conspicuous consumption, the Subaru Outback is the most sensible choice. And it really is an excellent winter vehicle here in Alaska.
I'm an Outback guy, but I hate how it keeps feeling like less of a wagon year after year.
This Volvo has my attention.
Agree I have a 2005 Outback and it feels/looks like a wagon. Around 2011, they went full SUV with the styling and shrunk the total length of the cargo area while they were at it.
The Outback outselling probably comes down to better marketing since Subaru's brand is built around the Outback as a key unit mover. Whereas Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi dealerships rarely stock more than one or two of their wagons, sometimes even fewer than that. At a Subaru dealership you'll find an outback at all trim levels and in multiple colors. Also the surface features of the new Subaru Outback appears faux luxury, so it really even bites into an entry level luxury buyer pool who don't care too much about badging. To that last point, maybe it shows that the practical family who buys a wagon (i.e. folks who know about cars more than just what's trendy atm) is so practical that badging matters very little to their purchasing decision.
This car is $56,000! As much as I love wagons there is no way in hell I would pay that much for a car. That alone is why Subaru outsells Volvo.
Volvo’s exterior appearance is far more elegant than the segment competition.
I love a station wagon more then the suv because it has more room but too bad a lot of Americans drivers don’t wanted them . I wished they bring back the wagon .
Nice sled. Some good comparable competitors as well. What am I looking for is a machine that is very dependable. My last Volvo kept the dealership "humming"........ the bills are truly insane when problems occur.
Jesus christ such a beautiful car…😮
Beats the germans in a heartbeat!
Best regards from sweden!😂😂
Nice review Alex. It made me miss my Saab 9-5 Aero Estate.
I still sorely miss our Saab 95 Linear Estate, which was such a class act; but I eventually adjusted to the 2016 V60 Polestar ‘replacement.’ The road noise is awful, but oh what a a bit of fun!
My wife bought an 07 9-5 aero sportcomi brand new. We loved it. 285k miles and still ran great but made a mess in my driveway leaking oil. Did my part and bought a brand new V90 inscription to replace it. Love it!
you see these bad boys all over in sweden, rarely see s90's anywhere
Sweden is station wagon land 😎
Yes wagon land and unfortunitly full of Volvos.
If I would buy a "luxury" station wagon a german would be my choise. NEVER a Volvo! ...and I'm a Swede.
I feel the segment of sedan cars, is gonna make a strong comeback. With this COVID-19, poor job options, little money here and there, might force buyers to reconsider. I was shopping for a small sedan few days back and from what the sales reps were saying , people were looking for 4 door sedans 🚙 instead of SUV. Some say COVID-19 with no jobs and finances being very limited might be the reason. I don’t know how true that is but one can wonder, after all this is 2020 were anything good and bad is very possible. 🙆♂️
I briefly owned a 2009 BMW 328xi xdrive wagon with m sport. Gorgeous wagon and incredible handling. Sadly, it was a maintenance nightmare. I cut my losses and traded it in on a Honda after I started getting transmission issues after spending thousands on other issues. I love the new Volvo designs but I think I’m done with European luxury cars. Our next car will probably be a Toyota, Honda, or Lexus.
Sat in a few V90's at past auto shows. I'm 6'3" and my wife is 6ft. Although we love the wagon, we found the V90 is still too small in the rear with child seats installed.
Your kids are gonna be giants, get an Expedition
Most modern station wagons have less headroom that older models. I think they are trying to maximise the differentiation between these models and related SUVs.
Great video and information! These are difficult to find, especially in a non cross country version.
Beautiful car! None of those fake air intakes that other car manufacturers seem to think are a design revelation. Well done, Volvo!
man wish we could still get these here in NA, but planning to get a older 2017-2018 V90 and know its gunna be a great coast to coast live in camping car & work commuter in the winter lol
I think Americans still remember the image that went with wagons when they were popular in the 60's and 70's. European wagons seemed cooler.
I remember the magnum srt8 - which dodge should bring back, modernize, and put the redeye and 392 engine in it
@@blackice7408 Yeah, but even that didn't sell that well. Cadillac had a cool CTS-V wagon, I was selling Caddies at the time and we'd practically give them away. Americans just aren't big on wagons, me included.
@@weirdshibainu well let them try again. We're in different competition now. Yeah it would cost them money to make the machines and robots to create them. But if they put the same formula theyre using for the charger, challenger, and durando, it will be a good seller and their investments will be returned
@@blackice7408 Perhaps. I think it's just more of consumer taste in the u.s. Audi offers a high performance wagon that is barely selling.
Alex, If I'm not mistaken that is a Polestar Engineered badge on the back. If that is the case your numbers are wrong. That car would have 330hp and 325 ft. lbs. You also didn't mention that as an option when talking about engine selections and associated specs.
Outstanding review, Alex!
The v90 is one of my Favorit new cars..
Except the god awful window on the ROOF. WTH were they thinking?? I never used my moonroof on my Cr 300 once, in 15 years.
One of my favorite daily driver vehicles on sale today is the V90 Cross County T6.
I will keep my 1997 850 estate and just keep on driving/maintaining it forever
Alex, Wagons certainly RULE but with all due respect, I want a RWD 240 or 740 wagon with a manual transmission. As those two are no longer available, I will accept the 50 mpg, AWD, Corolla Hybrid wagon currently produced for the Asian market or the 6 speed manual Corolla wagon produced for Europe. Getting back to Volvo, my neighbor recently traded in his problem plagued, 6 year old XC90. He 'upgraded' to a VW Atlas :-(
That's no upgrade in terms of reliability. I hope Volvo works out their kinks in reliability though, I still have faith in them.
@@keving7940 Deep in the mists of time Volvo made some of the most reliable and safe cars in the world. At least they are still safe.
@@keving7940 At least Volvo tries to get better. It seems to me that the German marques will only continue to come out with more complicated technology just to keep service departments busy. I get the sense that Volvo at the very least wants its customers to have a good experience.
@@benjamindoyle668 as a new volvo owner, I would say that Volvo absolutely delivers a great customer experience so far, and from what I've heard they've made great cars it's just that they may not be the shining star in reliability, but also statistics are truly hard to find a reasonable basis on tbh. Idk if this comment made sense I'm sleepy
Volumetrically speaking, V90 and XC60 might be similar in cargo capacity, but who fills the trunk to the ceiling on day to day usage? Trunk/cargo depth means more than height most of the time, so the V90 is far more practical than the latter. Put a dog cage in the XC60, and then realize that there's no more space left for luggage, grocery bags or a kid's stroller. Then do the same in the V90 and you'll have plenty of space left for other stuff.
I’ve wanted the V90 CC for some time now. These are very beautiful expensive cars with a complex engine. I’m curious to know if owners of the V90’s have experienced any issues ? Reliability ? Excessive brake pad wear ? Tech issues ?
Nope. I’ve had none.
Thank you !
Very sexy looking wagon. I would def get this over a crossover if I needed space for kiddos and their junk. They do lose some points for hiding the exhaust tips - it’s not an EV so there’s no need to hide them. But I doubt most people will care so I see why they hid them.
The hardcore guys who say station wagons/estate cars are the ultimate rides certainly aren't putting their money down.
Seeing a MB/BMW/Volvo wagon in the wild is as rare as hen's teeth.
Doesn't make sense to short change rear seat legroom when the seats fold down to expand the cargo area.
There has to be room for that premium stroller in the back. This is a Volvo with the booster seats and its *not* a minivan or SUV
I think it’s a different prioritization for buyers when compared to the S90. You get the V90 for more cargo, so prioritizing that space does make sense as long as the rear seat legroom is adequate.
The rear seat is quite spacious by international standards. In Europe this is considered huge. The only reason the Chinese prefer longer sedan versions is because the rich there (who own cars like this) have chauffeurs, and the owner wants maximum rear seat room.
The main drawback for us (2020 XC60 owners), from a usability perspective, is the near total lack of practical storage in the center. The glove box is too far away for my wife to conveniently reach, and, even without the wireless phone charger, there’s nearly no storage besides the cup holders.
Yeah xc60 is a usless car. I have no clue how anyone can buy it
Is the S90 considered a compact or mid size sedan? It's a strange size.. seem to compete with mid size luxury (eClass, 5 series, but whenever we look at rear seat dimensions, it's soo smuch smaller, like a 3 series or c class sedan) Oo.
Those integrated booster seats are a great space saver too and wonder why more vehicles (Subaru?) don't use this
It’s the failing Volvo design of a very long car, but mostly due to the front end. The engine compartment is too long. It tries to emulate RWD longitudinal setups in style, but then from the A-pillar to the C-pillar they’re tiny. It doesn’t need to be that way. The Volvo is a FWD setup with a transverse engine. It can be made smarter.
@@afcgeo882 Do you think it has anything with Volvo's tradition of making "safer" cars by making those hoods extra long?
@@MrCarpediem6 somehow the Mercedes E Class/ S Class is rated just as safe as Volvo while the Models S/3 perform great as well. I think Volvo likes to blame some things in the name of safety, but its really just cost saving motivated. The transverse mounted engine is one of those. Mercedes E/S Class have more safety features/ways to protect you than Volvo and they have a longitudinal engine. Tesla Model 3/S crash better and there is no engine up front. Point being is Volvo refuses to have more than two platforms and one engine for all of its models. Truthfully, you get hit by one of those lifted pickups in the road, the way your engine is mounted wont matter when the bottom of the truck is taller than it
@@MrCarpediem6 Nope. For example, the Smart ForTwo has an excellent crash rating with basically zero hood. Hood length is essentially irrelevant. Crash structures are more advanced and complicated than that.
I have an E class wagon (2014) and keep the back seats folded down all the time for my dogs. I tend to think of it as a reasonably big car, but have ridden in the back seat a few times and am surprised at how cramped it is back there. Headroom is great, legroom makes me wonder if I just got in the back of a Corolla. Maybe the wagon configuration is what eats up the space in the back?
I love the Audi, BMW and Mercedes wagons, but I don't love the cost of ownership. So you're not just paying $5,000-$10,000 upfront; you're also paying a lot more after the warranty ends. Volvos (and Subarus) are known for reasonable cost of ownership. Volvo has a strong case, they just don't know how to present it.
Buddy yall should see the t8, 407 whp 4wd its magnifisent
I agree 100% that there is no point in having a wireless charger is you have to plug-in for CarPlay. Would rather have the storage. Great review!
Outside US it’s an option and this is exactly why I didn’t get it, prefer to have the storage.
Volvo is the king of wagons.
I own a 98 V70R, I dream of wagons. No joke.
I love these things, give me a 2017-2019 version in R-Design T6 AWD trim in that beautiful bursting blue color and I would be a happy man.
BTW, I have a new xc40 t5 rdesign and the infotainment isn't laggy at all.
Mean while in Sweden you can choose between, well everything.
S90
V90
V90CC
XC90
S60
V60
V60cc
XC60
XC40 (CMA)
And all of them with the..
D3
D4
D5
T3
T4
T5
T5 Plug-in hybrid (only on CMA)
T6 (not on CMA)
T8 (not on CMA)
And all of them can be had with AWD in some way or another with the exception of the T5 plug in hybrid.
I don't understand since they make them in the same factory we can't get one customed for us if asked. Is their a rule or something?
@@chrism3784 the diesels will never come to the US, not after diesel gate.
And Americans don't really like diesel powered cars anyway, plus they are not tuned to run on American diesel.
But I have no idea why Volvo North America have to make everything so stupidly difficult, if you want to sell wagons you got to give people the ability to find one that makes sense for them.
It’s sad that we can no longer get the V90 in Canada.
Why not?
@@Sebajstard gotta ask Volvo Cananda for that. But I would assume it’ll be because of sales.
I love, love, love my ‘19 V90 R-Design
it's freaking georgous.
I'd expect with a Wagon or Crossover/SUV they should have enough room for a full size spare.. Thats one thing I do enjoy about my trucks. Then again I've never had to use a spare other than on a few trailers. I'm very meticulous about regularly inspecting my vehicle before and after driving for the day.
Good review as usual
Great looking wagon. I had three Volvos in the ’90s/the early ’00s. Sorry but never again. Solid ride and comfortable BUT huge money pit with several major issues that were so expensive to repair. I had to write to Volvo corporation for help and they did not care.
Learned my lesson. Never again.
Nice to see a person who looks and acts like they did 25 years ago!
would be nice to see why Stationwagons are so unpopular in America vs their big popularity in Europe.
Sincerly,
Subaru Levorg owner.
I love station wagons!!! So much nicer, unique, and more practical than ugly SUVs.
I'm definitely looking for a wagon for my next car and I love the look of the Volvo lineup. Disappointed to hear that the legroom is so short. (I'm 6'5" and my kids will likely be in the same range). So while this review didn't turn me off the model or the brand, I'm wondering (hoping) that it's worth waiting a year or two for Volvo to lengthen the wheelbase to match the S90s. I also would love to see the hybrid/electric versions, as well.
V90 will not come as a long wheelbase version.
@@IRollEngineer well damn. Any insight as to why?
@@Eric-zy6et Simple answer (except the technical and the fact S90 and V90 are made in different parts of the world) is that it would look awful! The roof would be too long. Same the reason the hatch is so slanted.
@@IRollEngineer man, I like the long look, but maybe that's just preference. The fact they're made in different plants seems like more of a blocker. Need more people in the US to want a longer wagon without going up to SUVs. It didn't save the Venza, though, so I guess I won't get my hopes up.
I’ll never own another Volvo. Our computer had to be reprogrammed all the time at a cost around $1600. It had a lot of nice features, it was just in the shop too many times for electrical & electronic issues.
I love Volvo wagons. I’d rather have a wagon than an SUV.
Same here, too bad the v90 doesn’t have the 3rd row seats. Love my xc90 for the family but daily my v70
I love station wagons.
I really like the look of this Volvo. The big thing for me is whether or not it will fit with a rearfacing car seat. I currently have a 2016 Mazda 3 HB and I physically cannot get into the seat in front of the car seat. I'm only 5'11" but after all it's a compact car. Do you think this would give enough room to use four seats with one being a rearfacing car seat?
They need to make a polestar version of this thing and sell it here in the states.
Love Volvo station wagons!
ALEX, it's not rocket science! The answer is obvious. Subaru sells so many Outbacks because they are relatively affordable with a starting MSRP of $26,000 vs a starting MSRP for a V90 of $52,000.
I grew up in a Volvo, I learned to drive in a Volvo, and so my affection for the Swedish Sleds runs pretty deep. Once upon a time, Volvos were genuinely affordable family-friendly vehicles, but now I'm basically priced out. Yeah, the delta narrows if you compare a fully loaded Outback to a base Volvo V60, or compare a brand new Subaru to a pre-owned Volvo, but the fact remains, Volvos are expensive.
Although I have been zipping around in my 2015 XC 60 R-D, I have always been curious about their wagons. I just like the ride height of an SUV...and inline 6 engine.
As much safety as it is, hope Volvo respond to the fire incident on xc90 happened on early October.
Alex when you got to the pricing section it was hard to see the small font in white with the grey background.
In Holland station wagens are more popular than sedan but unfortunately the SUV's are taking over. While suv's are silly specially here where roads are as smooth as billiard cloth. BTW i think the V60 is more beautiful.
The lack of a T8/Recharge model kills it for me. The V90s sell in such low numbers, they can’t be a money maker anyway, so why not at least allow us to order a T8? Volvo already sells them in Europe.
Check out the prices of the T8s in Europe.
seems Europe and Asia always get the "better" variants than N.A does.. either a cool hybrid/elecric or turbo versions
@@MrCarpediem6 Europe does. Asia usually doesn’t. Europeans pay A LOT more for their cars.
@notformebeaky Volvo already has a dealer network in the US, and they already sell the V90. That also already sell T8 versions of the XC90, XC60, and S90 that I would think have identical electronic propulsion components.
@notformebeaky yeah I totally get what you’re saying, and it makes a lot of sense. But they will let you special order a regular V90 (non- Cross Country) straight from Gothenburg.
Either way, Volvo will either drop all V90s from America or start giving us electrified variants at some point, per their electrification goals. I’m hoping for the latter.
"Mid-size" - whereas when driving my V90 in the UK, it feels huge!
I wish there is a wagon version of the Kia Stinger and Genesis G80.
Will they catch fire like other Kias
I got an S90 as an replacement car for 2 weeks. Over all I thought it was great, but I think the centre console is a bit outdated now, and I don't think it's nearly as intuitive as current German cars
I have the 17 S90T6 inscription my opinion Volvo should had kept the first size not the long wheel base.
I agree. I think the longer rear door spoils an otherwise great looking car. I hope to buy a used S90 in a couple of years and will be looking at 2017 models exclusively because of the shorter wheelbase. I wish they would at least give customers the option.
@@benjamindoyle668 get them before they all sold out
I love the idea of this car but something about a turbocharged AND supercharged car scares me off. I'd say this is a lease only vehicle
I wish Volvo kept their legendary inline five and inline six engines. That would probably help their reliability. They keep making their powertrains very complicated. Turbocharged+supercharged+plug-in hybrid motors paired with a four cylinder engine does not sound right for reliability. At least they didn't use a CVT.
@@damilolaakanni very true. Lease vehicles all the way. I will say that do look fantastic
Superchargers are simple devices and turbochargers are ridiculously common and basically reliable. Will they run for 500,000 miles? Probably not, but they'll likely last as long as the rest of the car.