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The UnCola of luxury cars
Rabbi Mitch, 08/23/2018
2018 Volvo S90 T6 Momentum 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
I have had my S90 for one month and couldn’t be happier with every moment of my experience. After testing other marquis brands, the S90 was suggested and my search was over. It glides under the radar, yet is sleek, luxurious, quiet, powerful and beyond comfortable. It is a drivers car in that I need to participate and I like that. Give it a shot and move over to the UnCola side of life. You will be happy you did!!
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Catbert, 08/17/2018
updated 04/04/2023
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
78 of 85 people found this review helpful
The S90 is a beautiful car. The proportions are perfect, and the styling is classic. The interior is the best place to be of any of the 50 plus cars I’ve owned. The aesthetics are perfect. The performance of my T5 AWD is what I expected, not a killer, for sure. I knew that going in, and if performance with a capital P was totally important, I would have sprung for the T6. My driving is mostly highway, and 250ish HP is a OK. And now the minuses. The corporate 4 cyl. is....well, a 4 banger. It isn’t particularly smooth, and doesn’t sound that great either. It’s obviously a modern motor, but suffers from a cylinder deficiency in a large car application. Sorry Volvo, but one size really doesn’t fit all. It isn’t a horsepower issue, it’s about refinement and smoothness. Lastly, the ride...it’s not that great. Even on a smooth interstate highway, you can feel too way much road. I understand it isn’t a Rolls or Big Jag, but it isn’t an C class either. Volvo would do well to farm out the chassis tuning if they can’t do better. Bottom line the S90 is one or two cylinders and a more compliant chassis away from a World class near luxury sedan. UPDATE. Seems a large part of the road harshness was not one, but three Pirelli P Zero tires that were not able to be balanced, or maybe not exactly round. After replacement the road noise and vibration/harmonics are hugely improved. Second ride update...after replacing the O.EM. Pirelli P Zeros with Michelin Primacy Tour A/S tires, the ride characteristics are excellent. MY GAS MILEAGE. Now that the S90 is well broken in, I can report Interstate mileage of 32.9 MPG on my last long trip. This is at speed limit plus 4 mph, i.e. 64-74 mph. My suburban every day driving is right at 25 mpg. I am not a feather foot. Last update: The Volvo is gone at the end of the warranty period. It was a very good experience, but not good enough to buy another or purchase an extended warranty. The T5 is just not a satisfying motor, even considering it’s the base offering. Another issue is the headlong plunge into electrification by Volvo. I applaud the effort, but I don’t want to own a ICE Volvo when the company is in a mad rush to discontinue my technology. So goodbye sweet S90, hello Lexus.
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Diane, 06/23/2019
updated 06/25/2021
2018 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Updated 6/23/21: I have now owned my S90 for 3 years. This is the second Volvo I've owned, prior to this I owned a XC60. I have owned a Mercedes diesel sedan and a Lexus SC400. The S90 has most of the bells & whistles because there weren't many cars to choose from on the lot. I love how roomy it is and the leather seats. Favorite feature is the heads up display. I'm looking to buy a second car but really hard to consider buying my dream sports car without the heads up display. The reason I didn't give this a 5/5 is because I had to take my practically brand new car in when my turn signal and several other features just stopped working. Also, the tires cost a fortune and a big chuck broke off when I parked...badly. I do love the car for road trips because it's a smooth ride, performance is like driving a jet, and the upgraded stereo is awesome. Update: I bought my dream sports car and I still own my Volvo S90. I use my S90 for my daily driving. I really like all the upgrades my S90 has and I haven't had any problems since the initial glich so I'm updating to 5 stars. I think I'll end up keeping this car even when I buy another car because I really like this car.
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Overall LOVING my 2018 S90 Momentum
PSR, 04/21/2018
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
Silver with the blonde interior; the car looks fantastic! I love the Thor's hammer headlights and the wide stance of the vehicle with the big 19' Pirellis. I've got lots of extras on it, which are functional and work super well. But my only concern with this car is the ride...at times very hard and not as sophisticated as a car at this price point should feel. Excellent gas mileage; great on the road feeling. LOVE LOVE LOVE the backseat legroom and the extra right passenger side buttons that control front right seat and sunroof. The car LOOKS serious, which I love. I've gotten many compliments on it. Pick up on this super well designed 4-cylinder turbo is beyond impressive. Love the stereo (standard) and the 360 camera. At times, the sensors for parking and other safety functions seem a little too sensitive but rather that than the opposite. Seat comfort is FANTASTIC, front and back. Ventilation and climate control are superb. Interior materials on all surfaces are FAR SUPERIOR to many makes of car. No rattles, squeaks or creaks throughout. I'm very happy with my S90, an upgrade from my 2016 S60 Inscription sedan. No regrets. Volvo is ROCKING the automotive world in many ways!
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The S90 is Nice But The Quality Is Poor
Dallas Driver, 03/03/2022
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
As soon as I drove the 2018 S90, I was in love and I received compliments on the styling from strangers. However; within a few months after purchasing the S90, water entered the car in the passenger footwell whenever it rained. I took my car in many times to resolve the issue. After 3 years, 2 tries to replicate the issue with no success and 4 attempts to fix the issue, water continued to enter in the passenger footwell when it rained. The dealer tried many times to fix the issue, but they were unsuccessful. I engaged corporate Volvo but they sent me back to the dealer every time. No one tried to address the issue nor the fact that I was sold a defective S90. At this point, I will never buy another Volvo again. Volvo didn't care about my issue and would not try to resolve the issue.
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Great Car that's actually a car
JohnL, 12/09/2019
updated 04/11/2024
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is one very pleasant and very comfortable vehicle. It's large and quiet and packs enough punch needed to get around as well as easily entering any highway ramp. You get to speed very quickly and it doesn't disappoint. The touch screen is very nice and very similar to an Apple iPad. I have no complaints. My one minor gripe is I wish the rear view mirror dimming feature was more effective. The mirror does not darken at all for night time driving. Rear headlights glare in your eyes and is very distracting. Spoke to the dealer about it and I'm told that's how it works. Other than that it's a great car and have driven it several years without any incident or hiccups other than replace wear and tear items. Expensive to maintain and gas mileage is mediocre due to its large size and weight. It's a car and does what a car should do. I don't do laps and I'm not racing it either. I need it for pleasure as well as for errands and long distance driving. It's a pleasure to drive and absorbs road imperfections with ease. The seats are first rate and have enough power adjustments to satisfy anyone regardless of weight or height. The radio is good and I'm sure the Bowers version even better. A four-cylinder motor that can easily compete with the best and the transmission is the smoothest I've ever experienced. The back seats are limousine spacious and the rear right passenger has all the window and power seat adjustments for the front seat if it is unoccupied yielding more leg room than a la-z-boy. The leather seating is top notch and probably the best out there. I originally was not in the market for a Volvo but after searching and looking at various makes and models this one was a beauty and won me over. It's "stunning" to look at and I get compliments from onlookers who can't believe it's a Volvo. Yet it is! It's now five years of ownership and no "hiccups" just a pleasure to own and drive. I'm quite tall and wish this vehicle had a power adjustable steering column. I always need to move the steering wheel or drop the drivers seat to lowest position so I can get my knees to clear the column. Previous cars including my 1987 Lexus had a power adjustable steering column. I miss that feature but it's my only gripe. I can live with that! I only wish that future models maintain these features and add a "much needed" feature such as the power adjustable steering column with memory features. That would be a blessing as this option would be great for us tall folks with long legs. UPDATE: I absolutely love this car and I am amazed that a 4 cylinder engine can provide such power to such a very heavy vehicle (5,400lbs). Filled with many safety features that boggles the mind and incredibly comfortable. Back seat is so spacious it should be categorized as a limousine. Very dependable and also can be expensive to maintain. Remember this is a luxury car and the price tag is part of that equation. Gas mileage is not great but let's face it, a car this heavy needs plenty of power to move it along so it will burn gas. The T5 allows you to use either premium gas or regular. I've used both and for my needs regular is more than satisfactory and a lot less expensive than premium gasoline. The T6 model is premium only because of the supercharger on the engine. It's a true boulevard carrier and a joy to drive.
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Better than my Audi and Lexus
Greg, 04/28/2018
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is my first Volvo, and I like it much better than my 2018 Audi. The touch screen eliminates all the draw pads and knobs which I thought were a pain. Everything is so simple and intuitive. The auto pilot beats every other gizmo out there. I waited to see th 2019 Lexus ES300h, which I also owned when it first came out and loved the gas mileage. That is not such an issue these days, and, I’m tired of how Lexus keeps making their grill more and more crazy horizontal, vertical, etc. The Volvo has an elegant look, and the back seat has even more room than the Lexus. It drives nicely and has a huge sunroof. The rear seat has buttons to move the front seat forward, and can also adjust the sunroof shade. Both rear seats fold down for extra trunk space. The trunk opens with your foot and closes automatically. In addition to the touch screen, which behaves like an iPad with swiping, Volvo has a great iPhone app that starts the car using On Call. It can also lock and share stats. It’s much better than the Audi app that was created with weird, multiple tabs. I got the T5 for better mileage. The engine is a little noisy, but, that’s ok. I’m very happy with driving this luxury sedan and got a good deal on it. Signing the contract was awesome. Th finance office desk is a actually a 3 x 4 giant screen and all you do is review and click. Completely paperless! I was in and out in minutes and they didn’t push all the extra warranties like Audi. Very pleased!
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S 90 is a Hot Rod in a Tuxedo
Bryan Houchen, 11/16/2017
2018 Volvo S90 T6 Momentum 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
We are very happy with the new 2018 Volvo S90. Been warned, the 2017 is 5" shorter, and it's all in the back seat. We needed a bigger car to carry our infant (car seats etc.) and our S 60 was just too cramped. The S90 is wonderful! The thing rockets around corners when you ask it to, but it's gentle as a bunny when you don't. Our other car is a Dodge Challenger with a 6-speed manual transmission...except for the growl of the American brute, the Swede is as much fun to drive and way better at staying stuck to the road in hard corners thanks to the AWD. This is a good looking car as well. Big and strong.
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Poor quality build
Dallas Driver, 09/10/2021
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I like the look, drive and leg room of my 2018 S90. However, water has leaked in my car every time it rains. My car has been in the shop each year to try and fix the issue. I will never buy another Volvo. Volvo has done nothing to make this right for me.
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Worst AC performance
jmast, 05/24/2019
2018 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 36 people found this review helpful
This is my first (and last)Volvo. I moved from owning 7 Audi cars in a row, The reliability of my S90 is the worst automobile that I’ve ever owned. It’s been to service 0ver 5 times to fix AC not working issues. It’s been at Volvo service in excess of 45 days. I have no confidence in them ever fixing this car’s AC. By the way we live in Florida and trying to travel anywhere without AC is not practical.
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