2025 Volvo XC90 facelift
Overview
- Gets 2.0L turbo-petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid system
- Third-row seating on offer
- Rivals: BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7
Volvo XC90 facelift
Exterior design
- Styling updates mostly on front end
- New grille with slanted streaks
- Slimmer LED headlights
- Revised bumper design
- New 20-inch alloy wheels
Volvo XC90 facelift
Interior
- Revised dashboard; bigger aircon vents
- No physical climate control buttons
- Larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with new Android software
- Wired Apple CarPlay feels dated
Volvo XC90 facelift
Space and comfort
- Spacious second row, but middle seat is slightly low-set
- Third-row access is tight
- Usable boot space behind third row; seats fold flat to expand cargo area
Volvo XC90 facelift
Features and safety
- Four-zone climate control
- 360-degree camera
- Panoramic sunroof
- 19-speaker B&W sound system
- Ventilated, massage front seats
- Level 2 ADAS suite
Volvo XC90 facelift
Performance and refinement
- 250hp, 360Nm
- 0-100kph: 7.96 seconds
- Engine feels strained and vocal under load
- 8-speed automatic gearbox is not the smoothest
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift
Ride comfort and handling
- Firm suspension; more road noise than rivals
- Various drive modes help fine-tune dynamics
- Not the sportiest or comfiest among large SUVs
Volvo XC90 facelift
Price, verdict, and rivals
- Rs 1.03 crore (ex-showroom)
- Less focused on performance and more on luxury and utility
- Rivals offer more exciting engines and better refinement
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