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2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid consumer reviews

$63,450 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Volvo
(15 reviews)
46% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 3.7
  • Value 3.1
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.1
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Only One Fully Functioning Key

Love the car, however Volvo has chosen to make the second key (the orange key) a limited function key. So for two adults, we only have one key that programs the car to customize it to our use. The other driver can't customize his key to his preferences. Volvo says this is for safety. This was a solution to a problem that didn't exist.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety comes first

I have test driven the same class of vehicles in Audi, Mercedes and Volvo is exactly the same - and in fact a lot better - the air suspension is superb and makes for an extremely smooth ride. The safety features are the top in the industry - most of them are paid options in other vehicles, but Volvo offers them as standard options. The Harman Kardon premium sound system ($800) itself is better than the top of the line premium audio in many vehicles. The only issue I have noticed so far is the rear-camera which gets fogged up whenever it rains and practically becomes unusable. The Apple Carplay system also requires the phone to remain tethered to the USB cable which is a bit inconvenient. The Volvo XC90 recharge is also extremely helpful as you can simply plug it into an EV station or a standard US outlet (no need to purchase EV charging equipment). Other than these, I can't think of any other issue so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I ever Owned

This car met all my needs. It’s so quiet, smooth to drive and fuel efficient. It has a phone charger plate, where you lay the phone down. I like how the third row has leg room and the fact that you can move the middle seat forward if needed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Problems after owning for 4 days

Not sure if was just my luck or an issue with this new vehicle but a factory new $80K vehicle should not have a check engine light 4 days after driving off the lot. Took it in to get checked and now it needs a part that needs to come from Sweden and is on backorder.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Have only owned it for 1 week

Good and comfortable car. Has lot of safety features for a reasonable price. Drives great and comfortable. Like this car so far. Good value for money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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