2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge 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.

Significant powertrain upgrades doubled the 2023 XC90 Recharge’s electric-only range while also bringing an increase in power.

With a longer electric-only range and more power, the updated 2023 XC90 Recharge is a considerably better electrified three-row SUV than the previous model.

IIHS has released its list of Top Safety Picks for 2023, which includes 48 models across both Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ categories — less than half compared to the 101 models that qualified in 2022.