2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate - Detailed Review

Is the 2024 XC90 the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 3-row SUV? What features does the Lounge Package add to the already loaded Ultimate trim? I explore all the details of this speedy Swede both inside and out, as well as the charging speed, range, power and efficiency. Join me for this deep dive and then we’ll go for a drive and I’ll share my Fabulous Favorites and not-so favorites.
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2024 XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate in Vapour Grey
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $79,600.00
Ultimate Features:
Graphical Head-Up Display
Laminated Glass, Side Windows Sunblind, Rear Side Doors Passenger Memory, Front Seats Power Cushion Extension, Front Seats
Power Adjustable Side Support (N/A with Tailored Wool Blend)
Ventilated Front Seats (N/A with Tailored Wool Blend)
Harman Kardon Premium Sound
360 Surround View Camera
Park Assist Front, Rear and Side Interior High Level Illumination
Illuminated 'Recharge' Tread Plate, Front
Talloren bashroate
Crystal Geartronic Gearshifter by Orrefors
Lounge Package 1,700.00
Backrest Massage, Front Seats Nubuck Dressed Headlining
Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound 3,200.00
Active Chassis with Air Suspension 1,800.00
Destination Charge 1,195.00
As tested price: $87,495 (includes destination charge)
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Vehicle provided for this review courtesy of Volvo Cars USA, Inc. www.volvocars.com/us/
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Specs
00:58 - Powertrains & trims
01:49 - Under the hood
03:08 - Exterior design
06:37 - Cargo area
08:20 - Interior
15:38 - Second-row seating
17:25 - Third-row seating
18:35 - Driving impressions
24:18 - Final thoughts
26:48 - Outtakes

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Interesting to see that there are different leather colors available in different countries... The nice brown leather in this one is not available in Germany, unfortunately. 😕 So I ordered the leather in light brown, because I wanted the combination with the dark roof lining. Somehow strange that a car this pricy does offer so few possibilities of individualization... anyway looking forward to get it by end of 2024.

[@kenth9803]

What type of fuel goes in the tank... regular or do you have to use premium fuel?

[@MichaelDrivesOfficial]

According to the EPA premium fuel is required. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=47505

[@user-tv1le7sw2l]

It's Mister Roger's.

[@Rasyonalist]

Dude, let me give you a little advice.
Post also "driving therapy & watch and relax" videos of the cars you shoot, without commentary. A mix of day and night might be better. So you don't say anything, you don't talk about anything, you just fix the camera on your head and keep driving the car. So the viewer can see it from an angle as if they were driving themselves.
Whenever I'm bored, I turn it on and watch videos like that, like therapy, and I know there are a lot of people who do that. It's just the driving sound on video and at the same time I turn on my favorite road music and I just watch it. It's like therapy. Different brands, different roads, different virtual experiences.
You can make videos like this for 20-30 minutes on average. So two different videos, both "2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge - Detailed Review" and "2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge - Test Drive Therapy". Since it's just a driving video, it won't be too tiring to shoot.
Good luck!

[@MichaelDrivesOfficial]

I’ve never remotely thought of anything like doing that, but I’ll give it a shot!

[@MichaelDrivesOfficial]

So… I’m setting up to produce therapy driving videos in addition to my reviews as you requested but I have a few questions. Do you (and others who enjoy these) prefer uninterrupted/unedited driving? (I.e. not cutting out sitting at lights, etc?) Do you enjoy only back roads or a mix of city/highway/country road driving? Does traffic bother you when watching these?

[@frankshabangu522]

​@@MichaelDrivesOfficial to be honest a nice mix of all of those.
I like to hear what the car sounds like at the traffic light. How quiet it is on the highway.
What it "feels" like on a bit of a back road.
I don't mind commentary on things that you'd only really notice by living with it.
But mostly shut up and just drive the car lol.