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Reviews of XC90

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Comfort
9.2
Build quality
9.0
Performance
8.7
Fun to drive
8.6
Practicality
9.2
Fuel economy
7.7
Features and specification
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Overall rating
8.9
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231 reviews

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10 out of 10

Mel

Emsworth GB Motorway driver
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The technology is intuitive, impressive, effortless and helpful
It glides through the miles
Hybrid works like a dream
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Small fuel tank - short range
Middle seat in the second row reported as not comfortable
No CD player on the T8 so had to upgrade my phone apps!
Confirmed purchase: 08 January 2016
Published on: 03 March 2016

XC90 T8 AWD Twin Engine (320+87hp)

10 out of 10

Andrew

GB Motorway driver
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Comfort presence on the road. Great tech sat
−
Sat nav took a little time to get used to
Confirmed purchase: 08 January 2016
Published on: 03 March 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

10 out of 10

Don

BELFAST GB Parent
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the new xc90 is a lovely car to drive,
it handles well and the build quality is great, its a joy to own .
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the voice recognition is a little disappointing , perhaps its the accent .
Confirmed purchase: 06 January 2016
Published on: 03 March 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

8 out of 10

William

Berkhamsted GB Recreational
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Fantastic specification and ease of use.

A very comfortable drive.
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Fuel economy no where near stated.

Too much power through front wheels, so plenty of tork steer
Confirmed purchase: 07 January 2016
Published on: 03 March 2016

XC90 T8 AWD Twin Engine (320+87hp)

8 out of 10

Roy

'West Cheshire' GB Recreational
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Impressive presence on road.
Good solid performance.
Comfortable well supporting seating.
Cavernous boot space with 3rd row seats down. Allowed large custom built dog kennel to be fitted.
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Not so much a bad point, but it quickly became evident to me that mudguards were absolutely essential in protecting the vehicle from road spray and keeping the vehicle very much cleaner than without them.
Not happy that I couldn't have a 'heads-up display and a heated front windscreen.
Need Volvo to supply fitted, airbag compatible, breathable, waterproof , removable seat protectors for the real wet muddy days. (Front seats essential)
If the last two items above were met, I would have scored the vehicle as a 10.
Confirmed purchase: 07 January 2016
Published on: 02 March 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

10 out of 10

Jonathan

Keston GB Parent
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Top car!!
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Reviewer left no comment
Confirmed purchase: 06 January 2016
Published on: 02 March 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

10 out of 10

Dudley

ASHFORD KENT GB Recreational
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all of it is the best car I have ever purchased.
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would have like a full paper driver hand book.
Confirmed purchase: 30 November 2015
Published on: 29 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

8 out of 10

Jeremy

Bury St Edmunds GB Parent
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Comfort and build quality
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Poor economy compared with official figures.
Confirmed purchase: 23 December 2015
Published on: 23 February 2016

XC90 T8 AWD Twin Engine (320+87hp)

9 out of 10

David

Frinton on Sea GB Recreational
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comfort: good driving position: controls are easy.
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passenger heated seat does not work. have reported this to dealer.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 21 December 2015
Published on: 19 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

9 out of 10

Claire

GB Parent
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Fabulous all rounder. Incredibly practical and fun to drive with exceptional safety features.
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Rear seat belt buckles rattle on the plastic fascia. The only way to stop this at the moment is to raise the buckle to the outlet point and tuck it in there, which is incredibly frustrating to have to do when passengers have got out. I have already reported this to Volvo and look forward to a remedy.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 23 December 2015
Published on: 19 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

1 out of 10

Janice

GB Recreational
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Reviewer left no comment
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Absolutely abysmal handbook and advice about how to manage screens and information, e.g. voice control. Appalling.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 18 December 2015
Published on: 19 February 2016

XC90 T8 AWD Twin Engine (320+87hp)

8 out of 10

JP

SUNDERLAND GB Parent
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Great practicality. Interior space excellent and seat configurations very versatile.

Good safety features
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Fuel economy mpg not as good as claimed figures. Only achieving 28-29 mpg combined.
Park assist not easy to use.
Touch screen rather cluttered and fiddly to use.
Voice control very frustrating especially for navigation control
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 22 December 2015
Published on: 18 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

9 out of 10

William

Chelmsford GB Recreational
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Passenger cabin exceptional as is the dashboard and "ipad" feature. Safety is important for a grandchildren carrier, seats very comfortable and seat configuration very flexible and easy to use. Heated steering wheel is now an essential!
−
Perhaps leg room - it is just sufficient and no more.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 23 December 2015
Published on: 18 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

9 out of 10

Chris

Suffolk GB
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general comfort and ride, ability to carry 7 adults and significant luggage
−
Choice of colours for Inscription models
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 15 December 2015
Published on: 18 February 2016

XC90 D5 AWD (225hp)

5 out of 10

Kirk

lymm GB Recreational
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ride is vastly improved on old model. cabin is lovely. ipad really good
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Breaking down twice in 2 months. New technology seems very temperamental. very unvolvo. If it didn't keep breaking down it would be great.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Confirmed purchase: 23 December 2015
Published on: 17 February 2016

XC90 T8 AWD Twin Engine (320+87hp)