History/Overview
Volvo's XC90 was the brand's first entry into the world of the crossover back in the early 2000s and the model's popularity has been massive ever since. The second-generation of the three-row model, Volvo's largest, was introduced in 2016 and the automaker has continued to make small changes every year since then.
What's New
After enhancing the range of the T8 plug-in hybrid model and adding a new grille last year, for 2021 Volvo offers new interior materials like a wool blend. Wireless charging is also included on all models.
Available Trims
The Volvo XC90 is offered in Momentum, Inscription, and R-Design trim levels. Momentum is available with both 250 hp T5 and 316 hp T6 models (all XC90s have all-wheel drive), with Inscription and R-Design offering the T6 driveline or T8 400 hp PHEV with 29 km electric range.
Standard Features
Momentum offers four-zone climate control with the ability to bring in outside air for 15 minutes after engine-off to help keep the vehicle comfortable. A Panoramic roof is standard as are heated and power driver and passenger seats (memory for the driver), power-folding second-row head restraints, wipers with integrated washer jets, 12-inch digital dashboard display, a portrait-oriented infotainment screen with navigation, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Standard driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control, slippery road alert, front and rear park assist, road sign information, lane-keeping aid, and oncoming lane collision mitigation. It also includes blind spot information with steering assist and cross traffic alert.
Inscription adds Nappa leather and unique interior trimmings including colour-coordinated seams, 20-inch alloys, and an Inscription front grille. The front seats have power bolsters and ventilation. Harman Kardon premium audio is also included.
R-Design is meant to look more sporting and adds gloss black exterior details, special wheels, sporty chassis tuning, and a unique interior with Nubuck and Nappa leather. It adds an electric cabin heater for faster heating on a cold morning.
Key Options
Packages for Momentum include Climate with a heated wheel, heated wiper nozzles, and heated rear seats, and Advanced with head-up display and 360-view camera. Polestar Optimisation offers engine mapping, gear shifts, and throttle response tuned by the firm's high-performance arm.
Inscription offers Climate and Polestar Optimisation as well as Lounge 1 with head-up display and 360-view camera, Lounge with front seat massage and Nubuck headliner, and Active Chassis air suspension. R-Design offers Climate, Advanced, Polestar Optimisation, and Active Chassis air suspension.
The T8 Inscription also offers a Refined and Exclusive package with a specially crafted interior including crystal gearchange by Orrefors, maroon brown perforated leather, tailored dashboard, and other more luxurious add-ons.
Fuel Economy
T5 XC90 models return an estimated 11.5 L/100 km city, 8.4 highway with 12.1/8.5 for T6. T8 PHEV offers a 29 km EV range plus 9.1/8.4 L/100 km.
Competition
The Volvo XC90 is the only PHEV model in its class but also competes with the Lexus RX, Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Mazda CX-9, and Land Rover Discovery.
