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Volvo has revised its plans to move to electric vehicles completely by 2030. This is because others in the industry have been moving in the same way.
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- The XC90 is one of the Volvo core vehicles.
- Prices start from $57,400.
After living with the vehicle for a few days or as the model and model evolves, they share their impressions of the vehicle. This week’s car is a 2025 Volvo XC90 AWD T8.
What is it?
This is the plug-in hybrid version of Volvo’s 6- or 7-seat luxury SUV with three rows. Volvo calls it the 2025.5 model, but US regulations governing the model year are not aware of the semi-model year. (I’m sorry, but Mustang fans. There was no May 1964.)
how much?
I tested the $80,700 XC90 T8 AWD Ultra. Prices start from $57,400. Price excludes placement fees and import duties of $1,295.
How are you?
The XC90 is one of the Volvo core vehicles. We sold 39,492 in 2024 and 39,920 in 2023. The updated 2025 was on sale in December. Volvo has sold 16.744 XC90 so far in 2025. US tariffs may affect XC90 price and availability.
What I liked the first time I drove the XC90
Typical Volvo style and safety. Quiet ride, smooth power.
2025 Volvo XC90 Pricing, Selected Model
- B5 Core: $57,400
- B6 core: $62,300
- T8 Core: $71,900
- XC90 T8 AWD ULTRA: $80,700
Source: Edmunds. All prices exclude placement fees and import duties of $1,295.
What does that compete with?
It competes with the Acura MDX Hybrid, Cadillac Vistiq EV, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9, Lexus TX 550H+ plug-in hybrid and Tesla X EV.
Why do I want it?
Rooms, comfort, sustainability. Volvo says owners around the world drive an average of 48% of their miles on electricity. The 2.0L turbocharged engine and electric motor offer 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. The interior is spacious, attractive and safe – Volvo features. The interior is quiet at highway speeds, while the air suspension offers a smooth ride and admirable handling for a large, heavy vehicle.
Things that require work
- There are no changes to the updated XC90 range for power. The XC90 price is competing with newer EVs like the Cadillac Vistiq and Hyundai Ioniq 9, so the improved range is not painful.
- The lack of wireless connection between Apple Carplay and Android Auto is in the same file. It wasn’t a big deal in 2015, but it constitutes today’s important competitive failure.
- Minimal external change.
Important features
- 6-7 seats
- 33 miles of electric range, 530 miles combined with electricity and gasoline range
- 11.2 inch infotainment screen
- All-wheel drive
- Attractive and sustainable interior materials
- Google Infotainment System
- Bowers & Wilkins Audio
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Configurable 12.3-inch equipment cluster
- Standard panoramic sunroof
Please contact Mark Phelan: 313-222-6731 or mmphelan@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @mark_phelan. Please read more Auto And sign up for us Automotive Newsletter. Become a subscriber.
