Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

Range is a primary consideration in shopping for a plug-in hybrid, so our list includes all 2026 PHEVs currently on sale with at least 450 miles of total (gas and electric) range.

On sale now, both the gas-only and plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 SUVs are available in three trim levels and with three rows of seats.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

Though the criteria for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest honor are more strict, both the Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs have earned the agency’s highest honor, Top Safety Pick+.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

The refreshed 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid is a stunner; from the timeless luxury of its cabin to its seamless blend of gas and electric power, it delivers true luxury and efficiency without compromise.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is tightening its crash-test requirements for its coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, resulting in fewer winners for 2025.

Almost 10 years after the current generation debuted, the three-row Volvo XC90 receives its first refresh for 2025.