2025.5 Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra: A Refreshed Midsize Luxury SUV

Exterior Redesign and Updates

• 💡 The 2025.5 Volvo XC90 receives a redesign with a new grille, front fascia, wheels, and color options.
• ⚡ Features include signature Thor's hammer daytime running lamps, full LED headlights, and a crisscross grille design with the iconic Volvo badge.
• ⚠️ The front fascia incorporates decorative fake vents, but also functional elements for airflow to the turbocharged and electrically supercharged engine.
• 🚀 New 21-inch machine aluminum wheels with a gloss black design are paired with 275-width tires and active adaptive airride suspension.
• ✨ The rear design is clean, featuring a long roof spoiler and subtle chrome trim, though the rear wiper placement is noted as a minor aesthetic drawback.

Powertrain and Performance

• 🔋 The XC90 T8 is a plug-in electric hybrid featuring a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine paired with an electric motor and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
• 📈 It boasts an impressive 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in approximately 5.1 seconds.
• ⛽ With a 58 MPG combined rating, it can travel 33 miles on pure EV power and tow up to 5,000 lb.
• 💨 The vehicle utilizes a 18.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and offers the flexibility to charge the battery while driving or by plugging in.

Interior Luxury and Technology

• 🛋️ The interior features soft-touch materials, contrast stitching, and a premium Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
• 🪵 Notable design elements include white wash wood, open-pore wood accents, and Alcantara on the headliner and A-pillars.
• 📱 A new 11-inch portrait-style infotainment system powered by Google offers a full suite of apps, including navigation and voice assistant.
• 💺 Front seats offer three stages of heating, ventilation, and massage functions, alongside three memory seat settings.
• 🔊 Laminated glass and extra sound-deadening material contribute to a quieter cabin environment.

Seating and Cargo Space

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The mid-row features comfortable captain's chairs with integrated cup holders and armrests, offering recline and slide adjustments.
• 🧒 The third row provides usable space, more than the Audi Q7, with AC vents and small cubbies, though it lacks recline functionality.
• 📦 With the third row up, cargo space is 12.57 cubic feet, expanding to 65 cubic feet when the second row is folded down.
• 🛠️ The cargo area includes AC vents, an air purifier, and controls to raise or lower the rear of the vehicle.

Driving Experience and Features

• 🕹️ The 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is customizable, and a large head-up display enhances visibility.
• 🅿️ Parking is aided by clear, high-resolution backup cameras and parking assist features.
• 🔋 The plug-in hybrid system allows for driving in pure EV mode (up to 19 miles range noted) or switching to full power for maximum acceleration.
• ⚙️ Regen braking is available by pulling back on the shifter, offering flexibility in the driving experience.
• 🎶 The infotainment system allows for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and even YouTube playback.