The regen to the battery is effective in hybrid mode too. Driving in 'B' model also regens really well, to the point that I doubt many will ever bother plugging this hybrid into a wall socket (it's slow and, by and large, probably not worth it). It doesn't achieve this, mind, but you'll get in the mid 30s with sensible driving. That's because the built-in battery is good for a claimed 41 miles. But once I knew where to go, I was toggling the way in which I drove this Volvo depending on what I was doing. But there are plenty of options: you can select between Power (fuel), Hybrid (fuel + electric), Pure (electric) then there are Constant AWD (all-wheel drive) and Off-road options too. I find the way in which you can dig into the XC90 Recharge's drive settings is a little fiddly, as it resets to default after turning the engine off each time. Go back to row three, however, and it's a fair bit tighter, so one for smaller kiddos rather than fully-grown adults expecting to do long journeys. There's some adjustable aircon back here, just as there is up front, and you'll have no trouble with five leggy adults inside this car. While super-comfortable in the front, the second row also get plenty of room and comfort too. In front of that there's an easy-to-use automatic gear adjustment, making Reverse and Drive easy to select from there's also 'B' for one-pedal driving with auto-braking and enhanced regen (the severity of which can be adjusted via controls on the steering wheel). Starting the car is rather unusual: there's a central rotational square dial to switch everything on or off. Apple user? There's a CarPlay app right on the dashboard of this system, which I didn't test out, but you should be covered in that regard. No, it's not got Android Auto, as you simply don't need it, you just log into Google on the system. I'm an avid user of the best Android phones, so this Google setup is ideal for me. I love it inside this cabin: it's got comfortable seating, including electronic adjustment and heating while the centre console hosts a built-in Google infotainment system. Step up and into the XC90 Recharge – and on these giant 20-inch wheels, it really does feel like a high rider – and you're welcomed by a suite of comfort and tech. That's a fair chunk of cash, of course, but it includes everything: insurance, road-side assistance, warranty, even delivery and car-swap options (the last with due notice). Called Volvo Care, the manufacturer will offer you the XC90 Recharge T8 AWD at £1,069 per month on subscription, no downpayment required. Of course company car fleets are a less common occurrence these days, which is where Volvo's own system comes into play. So the benefit of the Recharge is clear, although what you will pay per month will depend on your income and tax bracket. The straight petrol equivalent XC90 has a massive 37% BIK rate. Because of the plug-in and therefore better CO2 emissions than a pure fuel equivalent, plus the electric-only potential of 41 miles, the BIK rate is 8% at the time of writing. Where I think the XC90 is going to impress anyone who has a company car option attached to their job is in the benefit-in-kind (BIK) rate. No, it's not cheap, but with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 starting circa £65K+ and levelling up to around and even above the six-figure mark, I think Volvo's offering is well balanced considering that competition.īut those are the raw figures. The more powerful T8 AWD model reviewed here is £77,240. The XC90 Recharge starts at £61,990 on the road. Finally, and sure to set your XC90 apart from any vehicle you have ever owned, your eyes can't help but be drawn to the gear shifter, cut from Swedish crystal by the artisans at Orrefors®.But first thing's first, let's talk price. For unparalleled audio clarity and depth, the available Harman Kardon Premium Sound system features 14 speakers including a unique subwoofer that draws air in from outside the car to create deeper, richer bass. Enjoy the convenience of wireless charging, while your rear-seat passengers have easy access to USB-C charging to keep you all connected. A total cargo capacity of 85.7 cubic feet gives you more than enough room for your growing family in addition to all your gear.Ī standard built-in Google touch interface along with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display simplifies access to all of your favorite media. A new optional six-seat configuration saves more space for rear passengers and takes advantage of an even more spacious cabin. Seven full-sized seats allow each passenger to relax in comfort for miles. Spacious, elegant, and surrounded by traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship - the interior of the Volvo XC90 Recharge offers unparalleled luxury.
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