Used 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) Consumer Reviews
The future of cars
This is a fantastic SUV. Mileage around town hovers around 78 MPG with electric gas combined. On long freeway trips this drops to 35. Incredible for a vehicle of this size. The electric only range is about 18 miles. I would like to see this increased in future models. The interior is very comfortable and the exterior is gorgeous. I had one significant reliability problem with the car battery draining after two weeks of no use. Eventually the dealer found the current leak which fixed the problem. I really like the safety features such as the lane control and the automatic break activation system. This car is expensive but worth it.
Only useful as a city vehicle
I test drove this vehicle. Wonderful interior, nice exterior styling. The electronics and safety are impressive. But... whoever designed and engineered the drive train was misguided. The 14 mile all-electric range is a joke. 8 miles at best. The gasoline powered range is laughable. 13 gallons fuel capacity. The T8 is really a front wheel drive vehicle with an electric rear wheel drive assist. I cannot imagine what the range would be if you were towing a boat or had something mounted on the roof. It is probably well suited for someone who lives in the city, drives the kids to school and goes to the market. With the short electric range, you will find the gas engine is virtually always needed and thus you are just hauling around an extra 500 lbs. of spent batteries. But with a full charge, this vehicle is fast from a standstill. Only two negatives about the rest of the car: The front armrests are too short for tall drivers and the ride with the optional wheels and tires is a bit rough, even with the air suspension. Positives are many, but this is a very expensive vehicle once you start adding options. Many dealers are selling them at or below invoice. The extra $5002 in tax credit would be appreciated, but the T6 is a much better value. BTW. I am probably getting another X5 diesel.
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