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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