![]() Safety-wise, the XC90 lives up to Volvo standards with its exceptional crash-test scores and wide range of driver-assistance tech. You’ll want to sit up front, though, where the seats can be heated, cooled, and offer massages-and even wrapped in a gorgeous wool blend in top trim. It’s just as pleasant inside, with good space for passengers in all three rows. The XC90 handles routine driving with poise. These SUVs lack the overt sportiness found in some BMW and Mercedes-Benz models, but then again most of us don’t have race-track driveways. The XC90 can hit 25 mpg combined in base B5 form, which is pretty good for a seven-seat SUV. The Recharge uses Volvo’s T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain good for 455 hp and a 0-60 mph sprint of just 5.0 seconds, plus one-pedal driving to make the most of its electric mode. Either way, both engines benefit from a 48-volt starter-generator system for smooth acceleration and some fuel savings. The base 2.0-liter turbo-4, or B5, engine sends 247 hp to the wheels, but we suggest stepping up to the 295-hp B6 for its extra grunt. It’s even better inside, helped out by wonderful attention to detail. ![]() Unchanged is the XC90’s slick styling, which after eight model years since a full redesign remains plenty appealing. You’ll find newly standard all-wheel drive, and the range-topping T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid gains a bigger battery for a bit more power and an estimated electric-only range of more than 30 miles. Volvo recast the XC90 lineup this year in Core, Plus, and Ultimate trims. We love its subtle style, its gorgeous and spacious interior, and its powertrains that balance frugality with performance. With a TCC Rating of 7.5 out of 10, the 2023 Volvo XC90 is one of our top-rated models. ![]()
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