The all-wheel drive Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid benefits from a handsome, sculpted look that goes much deeper than the sheet metal. Nowhere is this more obvious than under the hood, where the goals of improved fuel economy and improved power are seemingly at odds with one another. Power comes from a 2.0L turbocharged engine that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The result is an almost unbelievable 312 horsepower which increases to 455 with the addition of the electric motor.
The 2023 XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid is offered in several trims T8 Core Bright Theme, T8 Plus Bright Theme, T8 Plus Dark Theme, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme, T8 Ultimate Dark Theme, T8 Plus and T8 Ultimate. The T8 Plus and Ultimate are 6-seaters while the rest of the lineup are 7 passenger models. The base XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid comes with plenty of luxury features, as is generally expected in this class. Standard items include heated windshield washer nozzles, four-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power adjustable and heated front seats, power rear headrests, a panoramic power sunroof, a navigation system, a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors, 20-inch wheels, and satellite radio with a 3-month subscription.
The Ultimate trim features chrome accents, 21-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, 16-way front seats, leather seats, driver and passenger seat memory, ambient lighting, 14-speaker sound system, head-up display, surround view camera, and a heated steering wheel.
The XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid wouldn't be a Volvo if it didn't offer world-class, innovative safety systems. In addition to features like lane keep assist and blind spot warning, Volvo's Pilot Assist II driver assistance technologies allow the XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid to steer and brake autonomously at speeds up to 80 mph, while its City Safety suite provides features like run-off road mitigation and large animal detection.
Volvo's Well-deserved Reputation For Safety
Seating For Seven People
Go Anywhere Utility
Clean, Attractive Styling
Efficient Engine
Innovative Plug-in Hybrid
The XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid gets a refreshed trim lineup and new engine configuration for 2023.
The Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid is a mid-sized luxury SUV, competitive with vehicles such as the BMW X5 PHEV, the Lexus 450h and the Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The XC90 though, offers a little bit more interior room than many of its competitors, as well as 3-row seating. The XC90 is priced competitively, while the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX are both cheaper, both vehicles are significantly less powerful in base form than the Volvo XC90 and neither has seating for seven people. A truly innovative, hybrid design provides impressive fuel economy for this vehicle size.
