All New XC90 - any first hand feedback?

Post by **songzunhuang** » 07 Dec 2016, 21:38

So you have probably started seeing these beautiful cars driving about. Like me, you may even be considering the purchase of one.

This is a message to anyone that has taken the plunge. How is it really? Is it as gorgeous and nice and the reviews? Can a 4 cylinder engine really move a 7 passenger car in a reasonable way? Chime in and let us know.

Thanks!

Post by **oragex** » 08 Dec 2016, 11:48

Not sure if it's allowed to post a link, but quite a few discussions here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=201

Post by **cuhfs** » 08 Dec 2016, 12:05

Oragex, Thank you

Post by **cuhfs** » 18 Dec 2016, 13:41

Just got the 06 with a V8. Lots of accessories not in the older 850 and 70 series cars. Radio can be adjusted from steering wheel, side mirror defroster/defogger, rear seats can watch dvd. . Any much much more. So far great car.

Post by **June** » 18 Dec 2016, 14:49

Yes, it is. On my last service on my S80 my dealer put me in a brand new XC90 for about 10 days and I really loved it. I found the engine moved the car just fine and it was only a T5. I am sure that the T6 would be more to my liking enine wise. In the back floor is a flap that lifts with binders to secure plastic bags of groceries, the transmission seems smoother than the same engine in the XC60 my dealer also loans out. The engine must be mounted with better mounting system than the 60's. It just all around felt better and was quieter than the same engine in a 60. The engine is still noisy compared to my 2004 S80 T6 which whispers in comparison. The touchscreen is really easy to use, but the screen must be switched to turn off that stupid autostart feature. No push button start, but a dial on the console which seems weird to start the engine. I have been waiting on the S90, but after driving that brand new XC90 I have really been thinking hard about buying one. I want the up to 80mph simi-automatically driving feature that the S90 has though. Maybe the 2018? The autostart feature is a real pain in the rear and in my opinion Volvo should allow the dealer to disable it upon customers request. Autostart and no 6-cylinder turbo has kept me from trading my T6 off for the last several years. Oh, the seat is as good as the S80, the stereo is exceptional, and the touchscreen made changes to settings a breeze even for a older person like me. I hate the dash screen system on all other new Volvo's, but love the 90's touchscreen. It is very friendly and simular to a smartphone to use. Also the ride quality is quite good. Anyway those are my thoughts from my own experience with the week and a half I drove one last month. June

Post by **songzunhuang** » 19 Dec 2016, 15:39

June wrote:Yes, it is. On my last service on my S80 my dealer put me in a brand new XC90 for about 10 days and I really loved it. I found the engine moved the car just fine and it was only a T5. I am sure that the T6 would be more to my liking enine wise. In the back floor is a flap that lifts with binders to secure plastic bags of groceries, the transmission seems smoother than the same engine in the XC60 my dealer also loans out. The engine must be mounted with better mounting system than the 60's. It just all around felt better and was quieter than the same engine in a 60. The engine is still noisy compared to my 2004 S80 T6 which whispers in comparison. The touchscreen is really easy to use, but the screen must be switched to turn off that stupid autostart feature. No push button start, but a dial on the console which seems weird to start the engine. I have been waiting on the S90, but after driving that brand new XC90 I have really been thinking hard about buying one. I want the up to 80mph simi-automatically driving feature that the S90 has though. Maybe the 2018? The autostart feature is a real pain in the rear and in my opinion Volvo should allow the dealer to disable it upon customers request. Autostart and no 6-cylinder turbo has kept me from trading my T6 off for the last several years. Oh, the seat is as good as the S80, the stereo is exceptional, and the touchscreen made changes to settings a breeze even for a older person like me. I hate the dash screen system on all other new Volvo's, but love the 90's touchscreen. It is very friendly and simular to a smartphone to use. Also the ride quality is quite good. Anyway those are my thoughts from my own experience with the week and a half I drove one last month. June

Thanks for the details.
I hadn't thought of loaner cars... Next time I take my XC90 in for service, I'll request a new XC90 as a loaner. That'd be a great way to check it out.

Post by **June** » 19 Dec 2016, 16:19

songzunhuang wrote:
June wrote:Yes, it is. On my last service on my S80 my dealer put me in a brand new XC90 for about 10 days and I really loved it. I found the engine moved the car just fine and it was only a T5. I am sure that the T6 would be more to my liking enine wise. In the back floor is a flap that lifts with binders to secure plastic bags of groceries, the transmission seems smoother than the same engine in the XC60 my dealer also loans out. The engine must be mounted with better mounting system than the 60's. It just all around felt better and was quieter than the same engine in a 60. The engine is still noisy compared to my 2004 S80 T6 which whispers in comparison. The touchscreen is really easy to use, but the screen must be switched to turn off that stupid autostart feature. No push button start, but a dial on the console which seems weird to start the engine. I have been waiting on the S90, but after driving that brand new XC90 I have really been thinking hard about buying one. I want the up to 80mph simi-automatically driving feature that the S90 has though. Maybe the 2018? The autostart feature is a real pain in the rear and in my opinion Volvo should allow the dealer to disable it upon customers request. Autostart and no 6-cylinder turbo has kept me from trading my T6 off for the last several years. Oh, the seat is as good as the S80, the stereo is exceptional, and the touchscreen made changes to settings a breeze even for a older person like me. I hate the dash screen system on all other new Volvo's, but love the 90's touchscreen. It is very friendly and simular to a smartphone to use. Also the ride quality is quite good. Anyway those are my thoughts from my own experience with the week and a half I drove one last month. June
Thanks for the details.
I hadn't thought of loaner cars... Next time I take my XC90 in for service, I'll request a new XC90 as a loaner. That'd be a great way to check it out.

Glad I posted a answer, I have been given XC90 as loaners in the past. This time they kept my car for a extended period of time which gave me the opportunity to get familiar with the loaner XC90. My dealer knows I won't drive, ride, or place myself in a non Volvo vehicle so they always have one for me rather than a Avis rental. I understand each dealer only keeps so many loaners, then it's Avis so I would if I were you I would request a XC90 when you schedule your appointment with your advisor. You will love it I and likely not want to give it back. June