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After a great disappointment with LR Velar
Amarilis Riveron, 08/05/2018
updated 08/14/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
68 of 68 people found this review helpful
I owned 2013 MDX, overall I was very happy. Started looking for new car but I didn’t want to get the same MDX, they are planning to bring back a new one by 2020. So, started my research, I drove the Q7, Atlas, X5, RX, MKT. They are all good cars, all depends what are you looking for. I saw a Land Rover Velar and I fall in love, the futuristic layout interior and exterior was the breaking point, I WAS WRONG, after 3 weeks with the Velar, spent 2 with a Loner. Definitely something was wrong about the car. So I took a hard decision, need a new car now, I will loose money but is better than drive a car that you are not safe. I went back to my list and looked into the volvo xc90, there were mixed reviews but decided to get a test drive, the dealer was very nice and let me drive the car for a day, by the end of that day I had made my mind. I had now my volvo for 2 month, loved. There is not other brand that give you so many safety features for the money, and they actually work very well. The interior is one of the best in his class, sitting very confortable even for the third. Exterior is styling and unique, the ride is good, could be bumpy in some roads, but no far from his other competitor. I got the top trim. Love it.
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3 years and we are still as happy when purchased.
W. Griffin, 12/12/2018
updated 07/06/2022
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
57 of 59 people found this review helpful
After 3 years we are still happy with the car. Runs well on long trips and around town. Plans are to keep this vehicle for a long time. Good Buy.
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Sadly disappointed...
Ryan, 12/16/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
65 of 68 people found this review helpful
I bought a fully loaded XC90 T8 after seeing it at the auto show, primarily because of the 7 seats (for taking everyone in one car), the safety features, and the luxurious interior. I leased the car for 3 years with the intention of buying it after, but sadly after 24 months, I'm paying $5000 to CarMax to get out of my lease and have them take if off my hands. It's a bitter divorce because I do love all the reasons why I bought it. The Auto Pilot is awesome and I love the touch screen and especially love the Bowers & Wilkins audio. But the problems started soon after delivery with multiple service and Volvo On-Call lights coming on that required multiple service apts. Also, in the first year the air suspension went out and needed to be replaced. The second year, the rear transmission broke. It keep jolting the rear of the car like I ran over a huge pothole, but then I would look and there wasn't one. I didn't know what it was until several times that I tried to pull out into traffic and it lost power on me. I had to step on the gas hard to get the car to move. Then it leaked transmission fluid all over the garage. Volvo repaired it, and then it had to go back in 2 more times because they couldn't get the gasket fit correctly to stop the leaking. Upon the last time at Bob Smith Volvo in Calabasas, CA, the service department returned my car with a huge dent in the rear passenger door. Of course they took responsibility, but it took over 2 weeks for them to repair it. Volvo is good about giving you a current model Volvo as a courtesy car, and I've been able to drive every one of their different models. After driving the XC40 for several weeks (of course while paying a lease on a $90K car), I realized how bad the brakes are in the XC90 T8, they do require quite a bit of brake petal force in comparison to all the other cars. In the past 2 months, my XC90 has been in the service dept for 28 days! I can't take it anymore. I didn't want to believe Consumer Reports when they rated Volvo as terrible in Reliability, but they are not so wrong. I have never had more problems with any other vehicle I have ever owned. And It's not like I bought a cheap Volvo, in fact, just the opposite, I bought their best one, fully loaded. And now I understand why more people are not buying these cars. It's really sad and disappointing. I spent over $41K to drive this car for 24 months and now I can say for sure it was the worst car I have ever bought.
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Best vehicle I have ever bought
John Sturdevant, 01/01/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
Was I crazy to pay over $80k for a Volvo? Not at all, it’s absolutely the most incredible vehicle I have ever owned. So powerful, quiet and perfectly put together. Every detail is elegant and functional.
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Trying to <3 my Volvo XC90 but it is not reliable
Stacy, 08/05/2019
updated 02/06/2020
2019 Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
43 of 46 people found this review helpful
I took one look at the XC90 and sent my husband a text with a heart emoji. By the end of the week, my husband picked out the perfect car with the bells and whistles. I got the T5 though because I'm not driving fast in carpool waiting for my kids to get out of school, so why spend the extra $10,000. Anyways, I bought it in February 2019 and it has had several issues. The small activity key failed and died after a month of use. We were left stranded in a parking lot until some friends were able to break into our house to find the regular keys and bring them to us. The sunroof would not close due to a computer sensor malfunction. They could not fix my until the following week, so I had to drive around with a hole in my car. The car completely turned off while moving through an intersection. After restarting, we were able to continue. The fuel injector broke, but at least they gave me a courtesy car. Most recently the auxiliary battery died and had to be released. Reliability is not this car's strength.
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Gorgeous. Comfortable. Reliable. Quick.
Kayjaysr, 02/25/2019
updated 05/03/2021
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
40 of 43 people found this review helpful
This car puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. As they say, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." I'm 6'11", and the room in front and second row are fine for me. The seats are wonderful, and adjustments are wide so my wife (5'7") can get comfortable too. Sometimes I retreat to my car just to sit there... the seats are that good. I have a bad back, and they're therapeutic. The Bowers and Wilkins sound system is stunningly excellent. For a large-ish SUV, it handles well. I'm getting better than the EPA-predicted gas mileage (mostly running it on the "eco" setting). I get a lot of compliments from guests on the look of the exterior and interior. People who complain that the tablet-like center stack is not intuitive haven't tried very hard... I find it just fine. (One niggle: I don't like having to always turn off the default automatic ignition off/on feature). The pilot assist is almost magic... makes long trips a breeze. I've owned some great cars in my day... including most recently a loaded Audi A8L... but not one of them was as special or smile-producing as this XC90. Not even close.
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So Close to Perfect Yet Miles Away.
Scott Stephens, 03/08/2019
updated 09/11/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
54 of 59 people found this review helpful
Updated: 9-11-19. Edmunds sent me an email asking me to update my review now that I’ve owned the car for awhile. I am happy to update it, but I wish I had a more positive update to offer. I am now at 40,000 miles and beyond my 3 free maintenance services, which came with the car when I bought it. Volvo is telling me that is a $750 service - ouch! The car has taken on additional little rattles from when I first bought it. It’s not terrible, but is noticeable. Overall, I don’t have the same level of optimism that this car will last as long as the 2009 Lexus GX 460 I bought new and kept until 2017. I’m not unhappy that I bought this car, but I also don’t think I’d buy it again. The instrumentation cluster alone is enough to cause me to have an accident from it not working the way I expect it to while driving. Overall, while the ride is just ok, the user controlled technology has a lot of room for improvement. This car has everything going for it for a guy who loves the ride and feel of an SUV - a smart bold, masculine look; a super comfortable and well-appointed interior; and decent gas mileage. It even has some pep to it even though it’s a 4-cylinder...AND it’s not outrageously expensive. So why then isn’t this the best selling SUV on the road? I’ll tell you why. It’s that damn infotainment system. The computer that runs it, as well as pretty much every other aspect of the car, is extremely difficult to use and is incredibly slow to respond. In today’s age of technology advancements computer flash memory makes consumer’s expectation on responsiveness to be instantaneous. In this car it’s so slow that I’ve almost gotten into car accidents trying to monkey around getting things to work. Whether it’s my iPhone integration, which is so darn confusing when you turn off the car, or whether it’s just trying to get the right radio station to work correctly in conjunction with the sound, this car becomes a major headache. Again, the car itself is not a bad car, but the inner workings are so hard to deal with my frustration has boiled over a number of times. Knowing what I know now I would have bought another Lexus and I know those cars aren’t perfect either.
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Great car very occasionally glitchy
Ollie C, 09/02/2020
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my Volvo XC90 T8 for 3 years now and it’s been great, over 2.5 years the main gripes were very minor indeed such as software updates and more flat tyres than my previous X5 which had run flats. Eventually I found alternate cheaper tyres with an excellent rating half the price of the Scorpions. The main gripe I have is with Park Assist, it’s incredibly touch and go and the most annoying thing about it compared to the far better version that BMW system 7 has is the fact it can’t factor in the curb location. So on my 2016 volvo you have to control the braking and speed and where you stop to allow for the curb, so volvos park assist on does the steering and therefore 50% of the job. The first time I used it I didn’t know about the fact it couldn’t detect the curb and I scuffed the brand new alloys, which I thought was the whole point of it! So it’s a waste of money in the Volvo but worth it in the BMW system 7 version. The other gripe I have relating to the wheels and parking is the diamond alloys; the tyre wall is not proud enough from the alloy so they scuff far too easily and being diamond cost you a fortune to repair. I would have much rather had steel alloys that were cheaper to repair or alloys that allowed the tyre to be proud by say and inch so you could at least reverse into a curb without scuffing. At 2.5 years I’m so 3.5 years actual on the car it’s done nearly 25k miles and it’s developed some EV fault which it’s in for now. Putting my foot on the accelerator pedal in Pure or Hybrid mode The car just loses power and it’s dangerous pulling away out of junctions for instance so I have had to drive it in Power mode only to avoid it. There were no warning lights and apparently it’s due to the pre-charge system. We’ll see what this ends up costing me! Overall it’s a great car though and I think the infotainment and controls are pretty good actually and simpler than BMW’s system 7 although far less exciting. It’s more obvious how to plugin in your phone and use say Car play. The ride in mine which has the air suspension is really comfortable and the seats are nice. The rear ISO fixes are in the right place so when getting my 3 year old twins in and out I’m not bending in much to get them in their seats, compared to say the 2020 X5 where the isofix bars and seats are further in From the door so you’re bending in which is far less comfortable getting your kids in their seats. The transmission on the car is pretty unresponsive compared to say a n X5, the paddle shifts whilst changing gear have quite a latency and the engine breaking is pretty non existent so the paddles and manual driving option serves no purpose on the Volvo, whereas on the X5 you can do fun hill descents and really get the benefit of semi manual and paddle shifting. In the Volvo you don’t! It’s not a drivers car like the Beamer, it’s just a great family car with no driving excitement bar the odd booting it at lights in Power mode, but that’s as far as the fun goes. The Bowes and Wilkins stereo upgrade I have is epic and I love the sound as a musician. The automatic LED lights are fantastic as well. The windscreen washers aren’t great as there’s not enough juice and power of water hitting the windscreen and mine doesn’t seem to have rain sensor which I had on my previous X5 and loved along with soft close doors which wasn’t an option on the Volvo, I believe. The 2016 door bins are too small for drinks bottles but the centre cup holders are good, ideally would hold various sizes though. The 3rd row seats were far better than the Q7 or X5 and can more easily accommodate adults. I wish they had put isofix in the front passenger seat and even the centre second row seat so you could still get people into the 3rd row, as you can’t without them either climbing in through the boot or trying get around the child seats which is bad news and not possible for teenagers or adults. Plus my wife has to climb regularly through to the back from the front to sit between the twins in the second row and then struggles to get out! Overall verdict, if you have a big family and a large dog, get one. If you don’t and want an exciting large SUV to drive, don’t and get an X5.
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Really great SUV
Run_Forest_Run, 05/08/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is my second XC-90. I had a 2017 T6 Momentum and just swapped it out on lease for the 2019 T6 Inscription. The new one has the air suspension. Absolutely you want that option! Way better than the standard suspension. The vehicle, despite the 4 cylinder, has plenty of power, a little turbo lag, but not much. Put it in "dynamic" mode and it really goes. Don't waste your money on the $3,200 Bowers and Wilkins sound system, the Harmon Kardon system that comes standard on the Inscription is really awesome as is. Two things that you should be aware of: A. the Heads up Display disappears with sunglasses on unless you have gray aviator lenses. B. The IPad like infotainment system looks really nice and works well. But, it is a distraction in traffic when you need to change something. You have to physically touch it or swipe to change something, which requires you to take your eyes off the road. I would prefer if they added a knob to make the changes like Audi or BMW has. If you can afford it I would opt for the Inscription package. Nicer seats with massage and A/C, nicer trim, wheels etc. Better sound system, etc.
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Do NOT buy a Volvo
Unhappy buyer, 02/19/2020
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new XC90 in 8/2019. It has been in for repair 5 times in 6 months of minor to moderate gravity. Very frustrating for a 70,000$ car. I will not be purchasing a Volvo ever again - unreliable. Nor will I ever recommend one.
More luxury for a lesser price
Codyboy, 12/26/2018
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Compared the features and value to the Audi Q7 and found this vehicle superior over all. While the Audi might be a bit sportier, this vehicle is a great fit for someone looking for a luxury ride.
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XC90 - luxury, quiet, relax, powerful
David, 06/02/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
2019 T6 Inscription - Been a Volvo owner for many years. Traded in my wife Mercedes E350 for the T6. Some say the engine is not powerful - it is powerful - yeah its a 4 cylinder and sounds like it but it works well. If you want a better sounding engine look elsewhere but that is not the reason for buying the car. Yes the infortainment system or lets say the Volvo's iPad contains many (most) functions and there is a learning curve but a short one. Once one understands it - it is a breeze to use but if you are one that has trouble with your smart phone then this is not for you. Bottom line the "iPad" works great and it is easy to use. It is QUIET - thankfully it has all the safety bells and whistles because I might fall to sleep as it is so quiet especially with the seat massager on. It is luxurious with its Nappa leather Volvo seats - these seats are the best. I have had many Volvos and every seat was great. I prefer "Zippy sporty" cars however I really appreciate the relax peaceful yet accurate driving XC90. Get the Air Suspension it just smooths out the ride otherwise the ride is very European which I find very nice also but others may find to "sharp" on our american roads. It has great visibility and all the tech that one will need and more. It is worth putting this on your list to test drive.
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Impressive
Norm W, 02/18/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my first foreign vehicle purchase. The safety features and Pilot Assist are amazing. Both the exterior and interior fit and trim are top notch. The interior is luxurious and extremely comfortable. So far I cannot say enough positive about the Volvo CX 90 Inscription, three thumbs up 👍👍👍🤣
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Our first Volvo SUV
New Volvo Fan, 06/25/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
We just love our XC90 T6 R-Design (we've had it for two months now, and my wife and I usually have to fight over who is going to drive it). The vehicle rides extremely well, and the engine (with Polestar) produces excellent power and torque. We test drove a model without Polestar, and both the power and torque are very good. We are still learning all the technology, but if you are using it every day, you'll learn fairly fast. Reading the owner's manual is recommended as certain features are not most intuitive (read carefully the section on automatic car wash, if you plan on using it). Our vehicle came with Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system (worth every penny, although it is pricey) and four-corner air suspension (we love this). I just wished the vehicle came with a CD drive (we are still a bit old school, but learned that one can actually buy a Volvo CD player as an accessory).
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Beautifiul Car... Terrible quality.
Jordan, 07/20/2020
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love our XC90, but I would not buy another one because of the build quality. Everything rattles on the interior, the brakes rotors needed to be replaced 12K miles, and had a check engine light at 3k miles for an EVAP leak. The drive is nice and the handling is incredible for the size of it, but like I said, the overall quality is something I would expect of Kia...
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The Real Deal Volvo Oh Yeah
Domingo Repollet, 01/05/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Driving The Volvo XC90 Was Like Being Young Again it Was an Amazing Unbelievable Experience This Ultimately technology and Performance is On Another Level WoW I Just Love it 😍 Volvo And I For Ever ❤️💪🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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An amazing car
Ramon, 09/29/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
After owning a LEXUS GX460 and enjoying it, I’m thrilled to have this Volvo. It is so much more superior to the GX I’m surprised. In every way. The power, the ride, the technology inside, the safety features. Plus the looks! Well done, Volvo!
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Comparable to more expensive German SUV
Paul b, 09/25/2020
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned 4 German SUV (BMW, MB) prior acquiring the Volvo Inscription. Air suspension and B&W a must. Great quiet ride no technical issue after 2 years. Engine a bit noisy but good torque. I will get another one in 2022. Not a German one!
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Reliabilty: trouble ahead
Jim F, 08/02/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
The chineese own Volvo but the swedish folks still build them. Just last year the first volvo parts disributuon center in America opened. I drove the car hard as an uber driver. Loved the looks and handling when i bought it new in 2016. All services that rate cars have this Volvo near the bottom in reliability. Do not mistake great safety record over the years with reliability. Checking around with owners of Volvo brand, i got a mixed bag of reliabilty issues. But man the garage is always full doing reoairs in two Chicago Volvo locations. I know as i was there often. Volvos have a histiry of being leakers. The sun roof - the pilars specicly. Although i also had drios abivevthe visir. Know that if you put off fixing it thn you could run out of time fir fuxing it on the warranty. You csn get a puddle in the back right corner of vehiclr. Under the bumper is the modular which meaures the oil. Which is done through instrument panrl in car - no popping the hood. The modular gets the rain water ftom roof pillars and it fries out. I had problems with a transmussion line. First probkem with this Volvo in Noryh Ameruca so they were on phone to sweden. Also problems with fuel filter - twice. The has release pressure mechanism on side of car had to be replaced once too. Parts came over on a slow boat from sweden as the first parts facilty in America was yet to open. The rough ride over bumps is truthful reporting. I had problems with ruders breaking or jamming the spring in the track to move the second row of seats - this is not on Volvo though. The traction control switch to sport control is awesome. Realky ferl the difference..i liked the aacceleratiin. Overal i loved the looks but became disenchanted with the car breaking down often and the dealership having to wait on parts. This is a caveat emptor - buyer beware.
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Not for America
Ed law, 08/20/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
Superb build but noisy teeth rattling ride.
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Volvo car technology is not the top
Jemmy Adams, 07/08/2019
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2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
19 of 42 people found this review helpful
The car is running well for the last 18 months. My only concern that the car activates accident prevents and stops suddenly during driving on the highway for no reason which required the driver to act quickly to set his lain from the flow of the traffic. Probably only my car starts to have painting problems.
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Second XC 90 - second Lemon!
Maryland Owner, 08/29/2019
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
22 of 52 people found this review helpful
I’ve been a Volvo owner since 2006. I’ve owned 5 XC90’s. The three older Swedish built/not Chinese owned models were great. Volvo took back by last XC90 after acknowledging it was a lemon. They acted honorably and I was willing to give them a second chance give the history. I should have run for the door after the first lemon... latest XC90 T8 Inscription has been in the shop for a month. No communication - I’m chasing them. Talking to national customer service... it’s terrible. They don’t care. They know they’ve lost a customer, they know their product is garbage... it’s Chinese... Don’t buy the product!!!! Looks good... it’s junk. House of cards like China!
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worst luxury car experience
Jay, 03/17/2023
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2019 T6 CPO in 2022 with 35k miles, mainly due to growing family and great reviews online. My family have owned multiple multiple BMWs, Acuras and Audis, and this has to be the most most unreliable vehicle. Car's been in service more than 2 weeks in the last 10 months of ownership, total unacceptable for a car of this price. The rotors were warped and had to be replaced within the 1st month (known issue with this model), the touchscreen is slow and doesn't start a few times a month which the dealer can't fix.. transmission oil leaking, etc. Lesson learned: Don't pay German luxury brand price for FOMOCO/Chinese quality.
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Luxury economy Pimp Daddy
Puto, 10/13/2018
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric hybrid 8A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
Exceeded all of our expectations
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W R in San Diego , 06/11/2023
2019 Volvo XC90 T5 R-Design 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The ride quality sucks, it feels rickety and unstable over 70 mph. The four banger engine is ridiculously underpowered, and sounds like a joke. The electronics are glitchy, and the infotainment system is so poorly designed, I want to put my fist through it on a regular basis. I'm serious, it's that bad, it is so unusable, it drives me into fits of rage. The build quality is poor, particularly given its price. Parts are constantly failing and unless I want to spend all my time in the dealership, there is always something faulty on the car. I hate this car so much, but apparently so does everyone else, because its value has plummeted. I am so upside down on my car loan I can't get out. I hate this POS with a passion. DO NOT BUY A VOLVO.
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Expensive to buy, expensive to keep
Minnesota Regrets, 10/12/2022
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is pleasant to drive, solid and well finished inside. It is, however, not reliable, which I always took as a given with a Volvo at the top of their line. It is not uncommon just out side the warranty window to have a several thousand dollar repair for failed sensors. this is really unacceptable for a car of this price, and one that touts quality and safety as their brand. In reality, toyota has probably better quality, at a substantially lower price and they are more affordable to maintain as well. Also the touchscreen is several generations behind other manufacturers, in particular the navigation feature is painful. After multiple volvos I think this is my last.
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Great Vehicle!!!
MMF, 05/23/2022
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drives great. Great fuel economy. I just need more cargo area. I tend to haul a lot of “stuff”
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Roro Morales , 05/31/2022
2019 Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have leased this car for the past 3 years. Great ride except for the entertainment system. I really don't like it.
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Pete, 07/11/2022
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The luxury package, B&W sound, and air suspension are must haves for me! Well worth waiting for a vehicle with these options.
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A Beautiful Headache
This car is driving me crazy, 07/22/2023
updated 01/29/2024
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
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It was February 2023 and my old Ford Explorer was on its last leg. Since we were replacing my daily driver, my husband let me get whatever my heart desired (within reason, no Corvette for me...yet). We walked the car lots, read reviews, and I was going to give up for the day when I fell in love at first sight with this beauty in Denim Blue with the Amber interior. I had never considered buying a Volvo until that moment. Perhaps my subconscious was trying to protect me from the aggravation it somehow knew this vehicle would cause. But I threw caution to the wind, and without thoroughly researching this model, I bought it. It was such a step up from the old Ford, I was really enjoying it. Then the honeymoon ended. We live in Tucson, and by the end of April it starts getting a bit warm. After driving it for about 2 weeks with the a/c running, I noticed the driver's side a/c was blowing noticably warmer than the still ice cold passenger side. Odd. That's when I used the almighty Google and found the swedespeed forum. The owners of this model who have had the same problem as I was having had graciously shared their woes. Apparently one of the evaporators (the vehicle has two) can unceremoniously poop the bed. Armed with this knowledge, I was off to the service center! At this point, I wasn't too upset. Used cars can have some issues. The dealership couldn't get the car in until end of May, and we were already having days in the high 90s. I was directed to one of the "partner" repair shops. The service tech diagnosed a faulty Schrader valve (hooray!) and I was on the road again with cold wind blowing. Cut to two weeks later, and the same symptom occurred... Odd. Once again, the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty Schrader valve! The tech assured me the problem was solved despite my insistence to check the evaporators, a known issue with this model vehicle. I returned 10 days later for the dye leak check and they found a leak in the compressor line. The dealership replaced the faulty parts and again I was on the road. Could the issue finally be fixed? Turns out no! By now, it's late June and were well into 100+ degree weather in Tucson. The dealership is able to book a July 5th appointment. Can you guess what they found? A leaking Schrader valve! Again I insisted they check the evaporators. I was told that the Schrader valve that was used was an aftermarket part, not Volvo and this is why it continued to leak... Okey dokey. But 5 days later, I'm sweating bullets in this vehicle. I call the dealership, and set an Aug. 1 appointment. At this point, I am offered a loaner car since I can't drive the Volvo. So on July 14, I parted ways with the beautiful XC90 again. Thankfully, they were able to look at it sooner than Aug. 1 and (drumroll) it's the evaporator! At this point they have sent the car to the local Volvo dealership for repair. It is uncertain when I will be out of the loaner and back into the Volvo. But I am told hopefully by the end of next week. What have we learned from this? 1) Carmax has excellent customer service; 2) Thank God for warranties (the repair will be around $4,000); 3) Swedes don't use a whole lot af a/c or they'd have designed a better system. Also, the sun visors are overall too small and don't slide to extend to cover gaps. The UV protection in the glass on the front windows is pretty much non-existent. I can feel my arms and side of my face slow-roasting in the Arizona sun. Window tinting will be required. Will I keep it once it's finally fixed? Will the new evaporator also fail? Stay tuned for part 2. *Update January 2024 So I've owned the XC90 for nearly a year. I still have trouble with the a/c. It takes forever to get cold. Sometimes if I turn the a/c off & on again it cools faster. This seems like a software glitch? We had the windows tinted which is a great relief, and I found some visor attachments to augment the small, non-extendable Volvo visors. Would I recommend buying this vehicle to a friend? I'm just not sure. It's definitely a love-hate relationship for me.
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Handsome Turd
AngryDoc, 08/26/2023
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
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Paid $51,500 in March 2022 when vehicle had 68,300 miles. $2,000 to fix sunroof and USB port at 76,000 miles, except sunroof still leaks. 80,000 mile service another $432. At 90k mile service was quoted almost $8000 to repair leaking oil trap, and repair a burned out headlamp and power module. Paid $1200 to do oil drip pan and four spark plugs before 90k mile service. Trading this demon in before anything else goes wrong. Volvo used to make solid, reliable, worry free vehicles that would run forever, but not anymore.
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