Used 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Why did I buy this car?
Terry, Whitman, MA, 12/06/2016
updated 12/06/2019
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
Update: Finally got ride of the Volvo, hated it the entire time I had it. 6.6.18 Update: Still hate my car, can't wait to get rid of it. Waiting for the 2018 BMW x5 to come out..... Have now had 3 app upgrade. Had no choice, my nav system stopped working. Have 12,000 miles and squeaky brakes and I'm told I need new brake pads, really! It is just so hard to even figure out how to properly play the radio system. I've had my car a year and I still can't figure it out. Had 3 recalls also. When they do take my car in for repair it takes them days, days. Just last week they had it 3 days. Should never of gotten this suv. I am not happy at all. Oh it looks great and that's what I fell for. But is not worth the $66,000 I paid for it. DON'T BUY this you will be sorry..... I was!
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Roger, Manitowoc, WI, 12/23/2016
updated 06/26/2019
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY!!! Battery drains constantly and they can't fix it. Software is way too buggy. These cars don't need mechanics, but rather computer programmers. Also getting strange motor/pump sound coming from back of car when car engine is turned off. I was warned not to buy a Volvo because they're constantly in the shop. I didn't listen. I'm an idiot. Update: 6 days until 2018 and same problem still exists. The dealership replaced the battery and then told me told me the only way to fix the battery problem is to keep the car locked at all times, even in my heated garage. Problem not solved, I still get a low battery warning. Can't wait to get out of this car! Update: Cruise control broke; it took them three times to fix it because Volvo didn’t want to pay for the replacement part. Also, software somehow went bad causing the car to lurch every time it was put into reverse. All this before it reached 16k miles.
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It has buggy software, otherwise perfect!
Marc Korody, Pittsburg, CA, 03/18/2016
updated 09/19/2017
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I wasn't a Volvo guy but the new design brought me right into the showroom. Then I drove all three models, and by far the inscription seats stood out at me. These seats are the most comfortable I have experienced. Overall the car has 21" wheels which make the ride a bit rough, but the seats and interior make up for it. XC90 is a family hauler and not the fastest off the line, but it makes up for it in technology, comfort and value. For $62k you get act that in MBZ would cost you $80k, plus it's totally unique looking (I get compliments) :-) Be warned - the sales experience is not as refined as the car, just ignore the idiots and do your own research. Service & Parts department so far has been excellent. UPDATE: 09/16 - Car was down for for a software update (that cured a lot of weird problems). Dealer had to force the download and the process took 4 hours once they got it started. There is another software update due in 10/16 that is rumored to fix a bit more of the AC controls and make the command system boot faster. Mechanically the car has had zero issues, and for $61k has all of the modern technology features of the Bentley Bentyaga for a fourth of the price . UPDATE: 03/17 - A sad day, but back she went to VCNA. Stunning car inside and out but until the software problems continue.
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A True Luxury SUV with Outstanding Technology
Adrian Eckenrod, Thomasville, NC, 08/05/2015
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
109 of 127 people found this review helpful
While we have only had our 2016 XC90 for a week, we truly love this SUV. The vehicle is primarily driven by the wife and on family trips. We were not even looking for a Volvo at first. Previously we had a 2004 XC90 and while an OK vehicle we never loved it, size was good, handling and MPG were not. We downsized from that to a new 2012 XC60 which was also nice (much better handling and MPG). Although nowhere near the same luxury as our prior Mercedes. With two kids it quickly became too small. Was looking to upsize and considered the following 2015/16 vehicles: Acura MDX, Range Rover, Porsche Cayenne (too small), Audi Q7 and Mercedes GL. We have always been partial to Mercedes and loved all our prior MB's so it was looking like that would be our next choice. Took the XC60 to the Volvo dealer for an offer and that's when we saw the new XC90. This vehicle is nothing like the prior XC90, it is easy to see what Volvo has been doing with the $11 billon from Geely. I am not concerned with a Chinese company being the parent owner of Volvo, as the Swedes still design and build the car. Look around these days and you will find many of the high-end items in the world owned by someone else. The luxury from the new XC90 is completely on par with the Germans. The Europeans have mastered the art of that for years but always seem to lag in the technology arena. Even when they do offer technology it is not on level with what high-end Japanese autos offered; not to mention you will easily add $10k to the European vehicles with options and still envy what the Japanese models have. The XC90 is a vehicle exceeding at both. Ours is a fully loaded model (spec'd same as a First Edition) and in no category does it lack. The luxury from the 18-way adjustable (Inscription model) front seats to the perfect balance of Nappa leather, birch wood and metal accents leave no doubt every detail has been thought of. Should you even find a glove box that can also cool down to 40 degrees in a European car, rest assured it will be another pricey option. The place I could see an improvement would be additional USB ports, but plug in one of the adapters that gives you two USB ports per outlet and problem solved. Reading other reviews prior to our purchase that was also one of the few things people could seem to gripe about. If lack of multiple USB ports are the biggest complaints with the XC90, then I think Volvo has succeeded in their goal of making a new iconic flagship for their brand. The all glass instrument cluster and center stack is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. The tablet like interface is extremely easy to use and does respond instantly (was a big concern of mine). Want to test the responsiveness, adjust the temperature slide up and down, it responds as fast as you can move your finger! Looking forward to the upcoming update to include Apple Carplay and Android Auto integration. The heads up display is another feature worth getting, very nice never having to take your eyes of the road. The enormous panorama sunroof is something the backseat and even third row passengers will enjoy. Shutting the doors is a solid thud I haven't heard since our last Mercedes. Again every aspect of this vehicle we just love. The drive is outstanding for this capable 7 passenger SUV, especially for a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine. It has better handling and performance than our prior XC60 with an engine twice the size. While it can't tow as much as the Q7 (the XC90 is rated to tow 5000 lbs) and is not as sporty as the Porsche or BMW, it is certainly a well balanced mix of comfort, performance and capability. The cargo space is seemingly endless (especially when compared to more sporty brands). It does offer four different driving modes which further enhances your driving experience. You certainly feel like you’re driving a luxury sedan, not a heavy truck or large SUV feeling about the drive. My primary car is a Porsche, and this is our first SUV I don't mind driving. Safety is my paramount concern when purchasing a vehicle for the family. That is one reason I was originally looking hard at the Mercedes, but Volvo certainly knows how to build an extremely safe car as well. They further drove that point home with all the advanced safety features this vehicle packs. There is no need for me to go over all of them, you can read all about them for the next hour in other reviews. I will say they are impressive and non-intrusive. I absolutely love the lane keeping aid. A gentle steering nudge reminds you when you are veering out of your lane. I believe that is actually making us safer drivers all around because it brings to point when and how often you were drifting. Having that truly lets you know how attentive you are to the road and your primary task while behind the wheel. If you are in the market for a luxury SUV, you would be remiss if you don't check out the new XC90. This one is nothing like any Volvo of years past for all the right reasons.
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Lemon. They had to take it back
SanibelVolvo, Fort Myers, FL, 11/08/2016
updated 05/16/2018
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
At times the car was horribly unreliable. Other times it was reliably horrible. SERVICE departments were not helpful. They couldn't figure out problems. VOLVO USA was argumentative and in denial. Got a Q7. Everything works. Better performance. FAR better electronics. SUPER reliable. I still miss the XC 90 magic blue color and the seats. (My Q7 has regular, not luxery package seats). Will NEVER buy another Volvo. NEVER.
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