Used 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Great for open road
Gary, El Dorado, KS, 08/31/2018
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2017 Inscription for 14 months and just did my 20,000 mile maintenance. I live in Kansas and drive mostly on highways so after learning to use them I really enjoy all the safety features. I have driven it for 8-10 hours at a time and can relax and am not tired at the end of the day. It’s a cruise vehicle. I can carry my children and grandchildren in the car and feel safe and comfortable. I average 23 mpg. My only complaint is the fuel system which does not have a cap thus have had problems with vapor leaks causing check engine lights (I blame government EPA regs). If you want a performance machine it’s probably not for you but if you want a safe cruiser and learn to use the systems it’s great.
Not as good as it looks
DJ, Saint Charles, MO, 06/12/2018
updated 06/14/2021
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a fully loaded 2017 T6 inscription with the bowers and wilkins sound system. It’s now only 6 mo old. Yes, I’m writing a negative review because of my experience with this suv. But buyer should beware: this suv is not assembled and designed to the standards of the other luxury car I own (BMW X5 50i). Even our 2015 highlander was better put together. Yes, this is a beautiful car. And at first glance the inside is also nice. Here are the problems I’ve had 1) leather seats separate from the foam and crease 2) rattling from base from the stereo 3) second row seat siding mechanism broke with routine use!!! 4) infotainment system is slow and frankly it sucks not having jobs or buttons for quick functions 5) headliner was loose upon purchase and made an annoying chirping sound. how about what’s not broken? 4 cylinder is loud, annoyingly loud. Ride is firm without the air suspension (only option I don’t have). Steering is great, better than my BMW and it feels good in the corners. It drivers like a European car. Safety is obviously Volvo’s strong point. Automatic breaking already saved me once. Fortunately I can’t vouch for all the features working in the background. This is an amazing looking car. The inside looks nice till you look up close. It’s a great car to LOOK at but for the cost (north of $65,000 with the option I have) it just doesn’t stack up to my BMW in build quality. I’m really considering taking a loss and selling this thing. Afraid to see what happens at 1 year.
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Not at all what I hoped for, worst car ever.
peachking9, Corona, CA, 08/01/2020
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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Can’t wait to return it
IhatemyXC90 smith, Westport, CT, 02/13/2018
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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Avoid this worst SUV ever
Keo, 12/11/2023
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It just need big money after running 80K. lots of issues engine check lights, costs a lot. Even volvo dealerships can't find out at all. just asking few thousands $ every time visit.
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