2013 Volvo XC90 consumer reviews

Really good car, extremely comfortable, and rides very smooth. Before this I had the 2007 model, and traded up to the 2013 for the extra amenities (bluetooth, satellite, USB port etc.). It has a quick ride, for an SUV, whereas some other SUV's are a little sluggish. Really good in the snowstorm we just had, which is definitely important. Overall, I wish they would add a little extra and maybe change the interior a little bit, but it's well worth it for the reliability and comfort level it offers.

Technology is very outdated. There is little storage for the driver. Bluetooth phone connection: volume can only be controlled by steering wheel. You are listening to the radio pretty loudly and then a call comes in...LOUD. My kids start screaming and covering their ears and I can't turn it down fast enough. It is constantly looking for your phone and if I have disconnected bluetooth, I cannot operate the radio without pressing exit for the phone first. VERY annoying. The ac/audio panel is outdated so badly. My coolant low, stop immediately light falsley alerts and they say it's normal because the outside temp is changing. The leather seats look worn quickly. The leather looks stretched out and I weigh 115lbs. My son is 100 lbs. The seats also stain very easily, even with the $500 stain prevention. That was a waste of money. I should have just stain guarded it myself. It was supposed to be applied to the exterior too but I see no difference. The engine fan turns on by itself when it doesn't seem like it should be needed. I've gone out to my car many times and it's just blowing all on its own. When the 3rd row is up, the headrests must also be up and you cannot see out of the back. There is no way t take these off. I'm sure that's for safety but still. How about the safety hazard of not being able to see out of the back window? The all weather mats do not cover the middle part of the 2nd row and you know those little feet get all over that hump! To unlock the car from the inside, you must press the lock button THREE times. Meanwhile, your passenger in waiting is rolling their eyes. It takes 5 seconds to do this. Try it in your car and count to 5 and you'll see what I mean. When you lock it with the FOB, it WILL NOT beep. You cannot program it to do that and service cannot do it. WHY??? That is so annoying. I have to go back close to my car so I can hear the locks thunk down. Otherwise, there is no way to tell if it's locked or not. There is just enough room between the seat and the console that stuff is constantly falling down there. My phone, for example. I constantly have bloody scrape marks on my knuckles from trying to reach down there to retrieve something. The inside door panels are covered with fabric that snags easily and is hard to get dirt off of. There is no auto trunk open/close button. There is a usb port in the tiny glove compartment but doesn't leave room for much else. No compass. I got the one without the nav system because I think they are a waste of money. I didn't realize there was no compass although I wouldn't have paid 4 grand for it. The clock is hidden from view next to the odometer. Only I can see it if I haven't put something in front of it. The odometer reads in 20 mph intervals. Am I doing 45, 50, or 55? It should be easier to read. There is a one touch for the window to roll up or down. I stop the car, one touch to put the window up, turn the car off, and the window goes back down on its own. It's so annoying. The cup holders in the backseat have arms that swing out to hold the cups. If they aren't pushed all the way back in before pushing the whole cup holder apparatus in, they'll get stuck inside. OTHERWISE: The ride is comfortable. The car feels sturdy and stable. It's nice to look at. The ride is smooth and not truckish like the other suv's I test drove. Volvo seems to be too comfortable with the "old reliable" reputation. They can be "old reliable, updated".

If you are tired of all the firm seats ( being put out by Toyota, Honda, Ford, etc.), try the XC90. The seats are so comfortable with more cushion and made with great quality. The XC90 rides nicely and absorbs the nasty New England road bumps well. The sitting position is a bit higher than the 3rd gen Lexus RX350, which I like better. With the 5 yr 50 safe and secure package, it's a great buy.

The ultimate driving vehicle. We drive it to work daily and love the excelleration when entering traffic. On weekends we cruise it around town.

it is a nice car but for 2013 its the same xc90 my mom just bought a 2012 i dont get why they came out with the 2013 when they havent selled a lot of 2012