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Used 2021 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews

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Superb RIDE

Van, 06/30/2021
2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful

Has all luxury fetaures plus it is a HYBRID. Gets you the CARPOOL Sticker for 3 years

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Not your fathers Volvo

The PAR, 08/16/2021
2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD w/6 Passenger Seating (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful

Since owned by Chinese, the Volvo has been cheapened to get quality down and profits up. The XC-90 does not have the safety and quality assets as the earlier years under FORD. Heard in 2022, all of the XC-90's will be assembled in South Carolina. We are planning to replace our 2020 in 2022 with a better alternative option.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tow vehicle

Gene in New England, 10/31/2021
updated 11/07/2022
2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression 4dr SUV AWD w/6 Passenger Seating (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very happy with my 2021 XC90 recharge. Very solid inside and out. And excellent tow machine. Already I have launched and pulled out of the water a pretty big pontoon boat, and hauled my snowmobile trailer with two machines on it in and out of the white mountains of New Hampshire. I have steep driveway I need to back up snowmobile trailer and the electric motor made it easier than my Chevy Silverado! All that electric torque right on back tires is game changer. When not towing I am averaging 32 mpg in and out of the mountains, highway, back roads on long trips. Solid interior, high grade leather seats, excellent handling and power right where you need it most is hard to beat combination. Update 2022: towed trailer with 2 snowmobiles all over Aroostock County Maine in snow storms last winter and XC90 handled it like a beast. Good snow tires get lots of the credit but have been very impressed with this car a few years in. Went to Depot last weekend and they loaded a palette of wood ceiling panels right in there from forklift. It was narrow palette 3’ but 7 feet long. About 550 lbs. handled it well. As much as I liked my Silverado, still not finding instances where the XC90 cannot do the job. Except a furniture move in the summer. Everything else the XC 90 does very well. Never mind great ride and handling and power for everyday driving.

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I Roll

Tameka, 09/21/2021
2020 Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I waited for my XC90 for 3yrs ive owned 2 other Volvos the S80 and S40 i loved them both but my 2020 XC90 is everything i wanted and more drive and look unlike any other SUV wouldn't trade it for anything else on the road and the safety features are amazing on this vehicle.

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A notch up in class

Largebore, 05/23/2023
2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription 4dr SUV AWD w/6 Passenger Seating (2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We looked at a number of vehicles when we traded in our Lexus to get a third-row SUV. The Lexus L was too tiny in the back, and the Infinity was a bit boring. This vehicle felt like a step up in the overall look and feel. From beautiful leather to a full range of options, this vehicle just felt good!

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