2018 Volvo S90 T8 Review / Comparison - In 4K
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Mr. B
You have the best reviews. I purchased a 2018 S90 Momentum T5 a couple of months ago. I absolutely love the car. Ive seen a lot of reviewers and comments that the engine isnt powerful enough for a vehicle this size. Im not so sure about that. I guess it boils down to what the car will be used for. I dont race down roads, and didnt want a sports car. I wanted a nice looking upscale sedan to cruise a little and the S90 fit the bill perfectly. My only real disappointment is in the basic sound system. 3200 seemed a bit steep for the BW upgrade. The basic sound system needs a little more bass and adjusting the sound balance to have a little more towards the rear passenger area almost sounds like its missing a lot of mid range. Im still shopping around for a small self powered subwoofer that I can hide somewhere that would fill the void and not interfere with the Sensus control. If I had to do it over again, I would probably spring for the BW upgrade. Also, all cars in this class should have fold down rear seats for greater trunk space as a standard feature. Even some cheap cars have that feature. Anyhow, the S90 looks classy without too much bling; I believe thats called elegance. Im in Phoenix and I dont see many Volvos driven here, so I get the occasional stare. My first VolvoI hope it lasts a long time.
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You have the best reviews. I purchased a 2018 S90 Momentum T5 a couple of months ago. I absolutely love the car. Ive seen a lot of reviewers and comments that the engine isnt powerful enough for a vehicle this size. Im not so sure about that. I guess it boils down to what the car will be used for. I dont race down roads, and didnt want a sports car. I wanted a nice looking upscale sedan to cruise a little and the S90 fit the bill perfectly. My only real disappointment is in the basic sound system. 3200 seemed a bit steep for the BW upgrade. The basic sound system needs a little more bass and adjusting the sound balance to have a little more towards the rear passenger area almost sounds like its missing a lot of mid range. Im still shopping around for a small self powered subwoofer that I can hide somewhere that would fill the void and not interfere with the Sensus control. If I had to do it over again, I would probably spring for the BW upgrade. Also, all cars in this class should have fold down rear seats for greater trunk space as a standard feature. Even some cheap cars have that feature. Anyhow, the S90 looks classy without too much bling; I believe thats called elegance. Im in Phoenix and I dont see many Volvos driven here, so I get the occasional stare. My first VolvoI hope it lasts a long time.
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Mgoblagulkablong
I just recently drove this car- i immediately was shocked at how bad the NVH was - sure, in db numbers it may be quiet, but what you hear sounds really bad. 400 hp, but sounds and vibrates like a subcompact. 400 hp but feels strained going 30 mph. I dont understand how anyone would buy expensive Volvos after test driving them for just 1 minute. At this price point the powertrain comfort is absolutely unacceptable, makes the whole car feel cheap. I also dont understand why Alex doesnt citizise the rough drivetrain more. During my drive there also were 2 false alarms from the driver assists (one time without any reason, the other time because of a train driving by at around 20m distance)
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I just recently drove this car- i immediately was shocked at how bad the NVH was - sure, in db numbers it may be quiet, but what you hear sounds really bad. 400 hp, but sounds and vibrates like a subcompact. 400 hp but feels strained going 30 mph. I dont understand how anyone would buy expensive Volvos after test driving them for just 1 minute. At this price point the powertrain comfort is absolutely unacceptable, makes the whole car feel cheap. I also dont understand why Alex doesnt citizise the rough drivetrain more. During my drive there also were 2 false alarms from the driver assists (one time without any reason, the other time because of a train driving by at around 20m distance)
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William Zhao
Hi Alex, would you consider give some quality comments on rear seat comfort level instead of solely on legroom statistics. I am a Chinese and I know these manufacturers tricks of extending wheel base. For example, I can assure you an Audi A4L has a similar rear seat leg room of an A8 but the comfort level is certainly unparalleled. Dont you find the rear seat bottom cushion is too short and too hard in the long wheel base S90? I strongly recommend you to take consideration of the rear seat ride comfort on reviewing these luxury mid size sedans. Finally, thank you for keeping bringing great videos to us
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Hi Alex, would you consider give some quality comments on rear seat comfort level instead of solely on legroom statistics. I am a Chinese and I know these manufacturers tricks of extending wheel base. For example, I can assure you an Audi A4L has a similar rear seat leg room of an A8 but the comfort level is certainly unparalleled. Dont you find the rear seat bottom cushion is too short and too hard in the long wheel base S90? I strongly recommend you to take consideration of the rear seat ride comfort on reviewing these luxury mid size sedans. Finally, thank you for keeping bringing great videos to us
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mkotrba2
I have the feeling that the redesigned S90 will have a negative impact on their S60 sales (at least this year. Their more affordable sedan is looking more dated compared to its big brother. However their bread and butter is the XC60 which did get the updated design and the S90 and XC90s are driving up sales. Love your reviews - listening to the comps to others in segment makes me realize that these manufacturers are competing at such a level that no matter what you pick you are getting a great car. You are talking about a luxury sedan with 400hp and 29mpg My 1990 self would think you are a joke.
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I have the feeling that the redesigned S90 will have a negative impact on their S60 sales (at least this year. Their more affordable sedan is looking more dated compared to its big brother. However their bread and butter is the XC60 which did get the updated design and the S90 and XC90s are driving up sales. Love your reviews - listening to the comps to others in segment makes me realize that these manufacturers are competing at such a level that no matter what you pick you are getting a great car. You are talking about a luxury sedan with 400hp and 29mpg My 1990 self would think you are a joke.
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ast5515
Im a bit confused as to why these cars exist. Your head is touching the ceiling if you sit upright in the back, but you give it 10 points. But this is the way you are supposed to be sitting in general. In any car. That means you gave 10 points to a car that you dont fit in. I understand these scores are relative to their categories, but in my opinion this is a gloriously oversized 2 seat vehicle, since an avarage person doesnt fit in the back. Might as well make it a coupe and give it super soft suspension. Land yacht in the house.
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Im a bit confused as to why these cars exist. Your head is touching the ceiling if you sit upright in the back, but you give it 10 points. But this is the way you are supposed to be sitting in general. In any car. That means you gave 10 points to a car that you dont fit in. I understand these scores are relative to their categories, but in my opinion this is a gloriously oversized 2 seat vehicle, since an avarage person doesnt fit in the back. Might as well make it a coupe and give it super soft suspension. Land yacht in the house.
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Trades46
I like the overall styling of Volvos, but honestly I think the V90 back end looks better resolved than the S90. Perhaps that shouldnt be a surprise as Volvo has always been known better for their wagons than sedans. I like the T8 PHEV variant, but the pricing is a bit steep. Also I find the S90 & V90 a bit big. I anxiously wait for the V60 which seems to be a perfect size & keeps the same great styling, and comes in the cheaper T6 Twin Engine PHEV which is cheaper as well.
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I like the overall styling of Volvos, but honestly I think the V90 back end looks better resolved than the S90. Perhaps that shouldnt be a surprise as Volvo has always been known better for their wagons than sedans. I like the T8 PHEV variant, but the pricing is a bit steep. Also I find the S90 & V90 a bit big. I anxiously wait for the V60 which seems to be a perfect size & keeps the same great styling, and comes in the cheaper T6 Twin Engine PHEV which is cheaper as well.
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patty109109
Great review as usual. Really wanted to get some deets on the T8 because there isnt a lot of info about the T8 S90. That center console really is smallIn my opinion the 5k (and any state credit) makes the T8 compelling. With the slightly better gas mileage and plug in availability your total cost could end up only very slightly higher than a T6, yet you have an extra 84 horsepower, and dump the 0-60 from 6 seconds to sub-5.
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Great review as usual. Really wanted to get some deets on the T8 because there isnt a lot of info about the T8 S90. That center console really is smallIn my opinion the 5k (and any state credit) makes the T8 compelling. With the slightly better gas mileage and plug in availability your total cost could end up only very slightly higher than a T6, yet you have an extra 84 horsepower, and dump the 0-60 from 6 seconds to sub-5.
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General Zirkobi
Really god review, unbiased and very factional. Beautiful, however I will say that in the end Volvo has the edge over all the competitors, because it in the end is the safest car. Like even if the German cars handle slightly better, turn slightly better and do other things slightly better, that still wont save you in a crash, but a Volvo will.
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Really god review, unbiased and very factional. Beautiful, however I will say that in the end Volvo has the edge over all the competitors, because it in the end is the safest car. Like even if the German cars handle slightly better, turn slightly better and do other things slightly better, that still wont save you in a crash, but a Volvo will.
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Travis Waldrep
Love your videos Im a loyal fan. I use your videos as reference when I purchase new vehicles. :) so comprehensive, personable, and professional. I was curious about your Exclusive Trunk Comfort Index have you stopped performing that particular comfort test? It was always one of my favorites. I looks forward to hearing from you. -Travis
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Love your videos Im a loyal fan. I use your videos as reference when I purchase new vehicles. :) so comprehensive, personable, and professional. I was curious about your Exclusive Trunk Comfort Index have you stopped performing that particular comfort test? It was always one of my favorites. I looks forward to hearing from you. -Travis
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Jimmy jeanpaul
Like a robot. wow. not an ounce of soul in the guy. Make a metaphor or a personal observation. like a human being. Or show the driving stuff the car can do instead of you just telling about it while you just drive. why couldnt you cycle through the driving modes while driving? Its like a 30 minute run-on sentence
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Like a robot. wow. not an ounce of soul in the guy. Make a metaphor or a personal observation. like a human being. Or show the driving stuff the car can do instead of you just telling about it while you just drive. why couldnt you cycle through the driving modes while driving? Its like a 30 minute run-on sentence
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