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significantly re-engineered. The more extensive or complicated the redesign, the higher the risk of reliability problems.
2017 Model Redesign Year
The redesign year indicates that the car is either introduced for the first time or an existing model has been
significantly re-engineered. The more extensive or complicated the redesign, the higher the risk of reliability problems.
Though the S90 is well appointed inside, it falls short of the refinement expected of a midsized luxury sedan, mostly because of the car's too-stiff ride.
The standard engine is a 295-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder with a mild-hybrid setup.
All-wheel drive is standard.
Handling is secure but unexceptional.
The roomy cabin is gorgeous, with supportive seats, but the iPad-like touchscreen proves to be frustrating to use.
The V90 Cross Country is a wagon version of the S90.
Volvo's standard active driving assistance system combines steering assistance and adaptive cruise control to ease highway driving.
The plug-in hybrid version, with 38 miles of electric range, is now called the T8.
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
Road Test Score
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
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Destination Charge
This charge covers the cost of transporting a vehicle from a carmaker’s U.S. factory or port of entry to its dealerships. Destination charges are typically not negotiable. Occasionally some select model trims will have a slightly higher fee than others.
This charge covers the cost of transporting a vehicle from a carmaker’s U.S. factory or port of entry to its dealerships. Destination charges are typically not negotiable. Occasionally some select model trims will have a slightly higher fee than others.
Destination Charge
This charge covers the cost of transporting a vehicle from a carmaker’s U.S. factory or port of entry to its dealerships. Destination charges are typically not negotiable. Occasionally some select model trims will have a slightly higher fee than others.
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
Road Test Score
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
Predicted Reliability
Predicted Reliability
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the reliability of new and redesigned models.
Predicted Reliability
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the reliability of new and redesigned models.
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the owner satisfaction of new and redesigned models.
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the owner satisfaction of new and redesigned models.
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
Road Test Score
Road test score is a composite based on more than 50 tests and evaluations at our 327-acre test facility in
Colchester, Conn., on cars that Consumer Reports has purchased. Among the many tests are assessments of emergency-handling, braking capabilities,
fuel economy, ride, seat comfort, headlights, and controls.
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Predicted Reliability
Predicted Reliability
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the reliability of new and redesigned models.
Predicted Reliability
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the reliability of new and redesigned models.
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Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the owner satisfaction of new and redesigned models.
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the owner satisfaction of new and redesigned models.
The redesign year indicates that the car is either introduced for the first time or an existing model has been
significantly re-engineered. The more extensive or complicated the redesign, the higher the risk of reliability problems.
2017 Model Redesign Year
The redesign year indicates that the car is either introduced for the first time or an existing model has been
significantly re-engineered. The more extensive or complicated the redesign, the higher the risk of reliability problems.
Though plush and ornate, the S90 falls short of the refinement expected of a midsized luxury sedan, due to the stiff ride and gruff-sounding engine.
Only four-cylinder engines are available.
The 316-hp supercharged and turbocharged T6 pulls strongly, but acceleration falls below class expectations.
We measured a respectable 23 mpg overall in our tests.
The base T5 version uses a 250-hp turbocharged four-cylinder.
All-wheel drive is available.
Handling is sound but ordinary.
The roomy cabin is gorgeous, with supportive seats, but the iPad-like touch screen proves frustrating to use.
Automatic emergency braking, including pedestrian and large animal detection, is standard.
The Pilot Assist system combines steering assistance and adaptive cruise control to try to make driving easier.
The V90 is the wagon version.
As of 2018, the S90 comes only as a long wheelbase version with a roomy backseat. Changes for 2020 included a new 12.3-inch display in the instrument panel showing information such as navigation directions, telephone and road signs.
Also, the battery size for the plug-in hybrid increases to 11.6 kWh, and a sporty R-Design model joined the line.
The V90 wagon was discontinued after the 2021 model.
For 2022, the S90 has a 295-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder mild hybrid dubbed B6. The plug-in hybrid was discontinued for 2025.
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