2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

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.

After its last round of testing for the year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded 19 vehicles Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ status.

For 2025, the Volvo XC90 gets a new hood and minimalist front end with less brightwork, thinner headlights and a wider grille featuring a sleek crosshatch design.