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Not at all what I hoped for, worst car ever.
peachking9, 08/01/2020
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just finished my lease on a 2017 XC90 T6 Inscription AWD with the Polestar Package. After owning this vehicle for three years, I can say with confidence that this car should be avoided at all costs. The amount of times it was in the shop for "software updates" and even a leaking exhaust system was concerning, not to mention the woeful build quality issues my vehicle had. The rear driver's side door was not aligned properly, to the point where excessive buffeting occurred in the car at highway speeds. Moreover, all doors began to rattle in their openings on regular road surfaces around 10,000 miles. The 21 inch wheels on my car looked great, but did absolutely no favors for ride quality, even with the air suspension option. The bad ride made using the Sensus system very difficult unless I was parked, and I have had experience using iDrive, MMI, CUE and Comand/MBUX systems from competing brands. The fact that nearly all of the most frequently used controls (climate control and seat heating/ventilation) were placed in the screen was very frustrating, especially because the screen is so laggy and has small icons. The lack of power folding second and third row seats, and even a power steering column adjustment was insulting, and I wish I had caught those missing features before I signed the lease. Another huge design flaw was the placement of the rear climate controls, which would always be interfered with by the front passenger's elbow when they would rest it on the armrest. The bumping of the said passenger's elbow would trigger the fan to go full blast and create a lot of excess noise in the already loud cabin. The fan speeds in this car are not gradual enough; it's basically full blast or no air flow at all. I also had the joy of dealing with whistling air vents in the front row for the duration of the lease. The Pilot Assist feature was one of the items that sold me on this car, but I lost all trust in it when it nearly pulled me into a division wall on the freeway with no warning. In addition, the front emergency braking activated on its own a few times in the last few months, when there was no imminent threat of an accident. I have grown to not trust this vehicle with my safety, let alone my family's. I am now happily driving a different brand completely.
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Love the XC90
JB, 08/07/2017
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Ride noise is a little more than I would have asked for, but all the other extra's turn a slight negative, into a small deal. Have only owned for a month, but we are thoroughly enjoying it - great road feel, handling, technology, SAFETY, etc.
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Can’t wait to return it
IhatemyXC90 smith, 02/13/2018
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Completely ridiculous controls panel. Constant warning beeps accelerating to hysteria in heavy traffic (have to remember to manually turn off EVERY time car is driven, a lengthy and confusing prospect). Warning symbols appear with no explanation to be found in owners manual, electric socket (used to be for lighter) can’t handle an iPhone, the fuse blows- what’s it for?, only one USB socket so can’t charge more than one device on long road trips, volvo service rips you off on prices for anything not included in routine maintenance, back seat tiny and uncomfortable.
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Love your Volvo, it may save your life!
Travis, 01/17/2018
2017 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As a car enthusiast having owned many cars - including an current model Escalade, Audi RS7, Mercedes CLS 550, BMW650 Gran Coupe, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and many other cars - none blend the styling, comfort, price and safety technology this Volvo has. But this isn’t for those who don’t like technology or struggle to stay centered in the lane - this is made for those who love technology, like safety and design and are proud to drive something a little different. The infotainment system does have a delay when it starts - it takes about 10 seconds. The ride isn’t as plush as a 60’s Cadillac - I wouldn’t recommend springing for the 22” wheels - the 20’s will ride better (but don’t look as snazzy). The 2.0 liter engine has almost 44 bars of pressurized air from the turbo and supercharger (that is a lot of boost) and per liter is more powerful than the Audi RS7 - in a family SUV. With all that boost the engine has plenty of power - but isn’t as smooth as your regular non boosted v6 engine that dominates this segment of SUVs. No, this is an SUV made for someone who enjoys driving, having an experience and can understand that some character is what makes a Volvo unique. If you want a Toyota Highlander or Ford Explorer - go get one. If you want a cool German SUV - get one of those. If your values of safety, technology, being friendly to our planet and having a fun and unique driving experience matter - get the Volvo. Plus - when that other driver runs a red light and moments before the impact are you going to wish you were in an XC90, the safest SUV made? With a zero percent fatality rate according to the IIHS, the results speak for themselves.
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Catastrophic Engine Failure
Carol from Westlake, 12/21/2022
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
STAY AWAY FROM VOLVO. UNSAFE!! I had a coolant hose suddenly break without warning leading to an engine block warp and need for a whole new engine. A five year old hose should not catastrophically fracture. There is a problem with the hoses and there is no way to follow trends in engine temperature until the engine overheats. Poor design and poor customer support. DO NOT BUY A VOLVO!
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