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Volvo S90

Mid-Size Sedan

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Volvo S90 is a full-size executive sedan in production from 2016 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a large range of inline-4 engines that displace 2.0L.

The Volvo S90, like all modern Volvo cars, is limited to inline-4, which just a decade ago would be considered inadequate but which is what most have to live with today, thanks to regulations.

Volvo has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. The Volvo S90 also comes with a high towing capacity.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Volvo S90 comes with double-wishbone and multi-link suspensions. While unusual for a FWD vehicle, this setup offers superior handling characteristics than a normal strut setup.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 70%

Pros

Elegant exterior design
Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
Superb offroad capabilities
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Down to very low 1.9L/100km fuel consumption
Good towing capacity

Cons

Only available with small engines

What external reviewers found

External score 75%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Good standard equipment
Gorgeous interior
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment tech

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lackluster handling
Lack of folding rear seats
Not the most comfortable to drive
Not as agile as rivals
Not as sporty as rivals

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Specifications

Variants shown:

D3 Euro6

D3 Euro6d

D3 Euro6 AT

D3 Euro6d AT

D4 Euro6

D4 Euro6d AT

D4 Euro6 AT

D4 Euro6 AWD AT

D5 Euro6 AWD AT

D5 Euro6d AWD AT

T4 Euro6 AT

T4 Euro6d AT

T5 Euro6 AT 2018

T5 Euro6d AT

T5 Euro6 AT 2017

T5 254PS AT

T6 Euro6d AWD AT

T6 Euro6 AWD

T6 Euro6 AWD AT

T8 AWD Hybrid

T8 AWD PHEV

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Volvo S90 is the company's best crack yet at taking on the dominant German brands in the premium executive saloon sector. The real strengths of the S90 are its cruising refinement and, as is often the case with Volvo, the amount of safety kit on board. The driving dynamics aren't on a par with the class benchmark, though.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Good standard equipment
Decent fuel economy

Cons

Not as agile as rivals
Lack of standard equipment

carmagazine^[2]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Every S90 comes with the fancy Sensus touchscreen, sat-nav with lifetime mapping updates, voice control, leather heated seats, twin-zone climate control and a bundle of safety kit. Our entry-level Momentum car had its price inflated to £39,280 by the following extras: The good news is, the D4 feels every inch a quality product, even without lashings of options.

Pros

Stylish interior
Sensus touchscreen
Decent infotainment tech

Cons

No six-pots
No automatic gearbox

carwow^[3]

Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carwow have found:

There's nothing overtly sporty about the S90's high-quality finish and armchair-like seats. If you want a sportier drive, R-Design is the trim to go for. The Cross Country only comes as a V90 estate but gets raised suspension and four-wheel drive to help it cope with the rigours of an active lifestyle or rural living.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Lots of safety features

Cons

Not the most comfortable to drive

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The S90 T8 is a good car, but I'd be happier and much more satisfied saving thousands and getting the mid-grade T6. Infotainment is managed via Volvo's Sensus Connect interface that's a bit busy with its bevy of menus. The S90 -- even the base, front-wheel-drive, 2.0-liter turbo, 250-horsepower model at $48,100 -- offers a stingy 13.5 cubic feet of trunk space.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Sensus Connect infotainment
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of folding rear seats
No folding rear row

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References

^ Volvo S90 review. [autoexpress].
^ Volvo S90 D4 Momentum (2017) review. [carmagazine].
^ Volvo S90 Review. [carwow].
^ 2019 Volvo S90 T8 review: Hold the charge. [cnet].

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autoexpress^[1]

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