2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV Hybrid PLUS | 455hp, 33mi EV, Harman Kardon, Pilot Assist, 360 Cam, 4 Heated Seats & Wheel

2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 AWD PLUS | 455HP Extended Range | Harman Kardon | 21" Wheels

This is a beautifully configured example of what makes the XC90 Recharge such a compelling family SUV.

Finished in Silver Dawn Metallic over Charcoal Leather, this 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 AWD PLUS combines understated Scandinavian luxury with the desirable Extended Range plug-in hybrid powertrain, producing a combined 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. It's also very nicely optioned, with Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 21" 8-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels, 360° Surround View Camera, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic moonroof and 7-passenger seating. With an original MSRP of $77,515, this is a thoughtfully equipped XC90 Recharge with the options that matter.

PERFORMANCE

• 455 Combined Horsepower & 523 lb-ft of Torque
• 2.0L Turbocharged Direct-Injected Engine
• 312 HP Gasoline Engine
• 143 HP Electric Motor
• Extended Range Plug-In Hybrid System
• 18.8 kWh High-Voltage Battery
• eAWD All-Wheel Drive
• 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
• Adjustable Drive Modes
• Electric Power Assisted Steering
• Dual-Voltage 110V/220V Charging Capability
• 21" 8-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels

The Extended Range T8 gives the XC90 two very different personalities. It can handle much of everyday driving on electric power, with an EPA-rated 32 miles of electric range, while the gasoline engine is always there when you need to go farther.

And when both sides of the powertrain go to work, you have 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque moving a seven-passenger Volvo with considerably more urgency than its appearance suggests.

PLUS PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• 360° Surround View Camera
• Leather Upholstery
• Wood Interior Inlays
• High Level Interior Illumination
• Heated Rear Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Headlight High Pressure Cleaning
• Integrated Center Booster Cushion
• Bright Integrated Roof Rails
• Bright Chrome Grille Bars
• Bright Chrome Window Surround
• Hidden Tailpipes

AUDIO & TECHNOLOGY

• Harman Kardon Premium Sound
• 12.3" Digital Driver Display
• 9" Integrated Center Touchscreen
• Google Built-In with Google Maps, Assistant & Play Store
• Volvo Cars App Remote Services
• Bluetooth Audio Streaming
• SiriusXM Radio
• USB-C Ports Front & Rear

Google Built-In handles navigation and voice control directly through the vehicle, while the optional Harman Kardon system gives the large, quiet XC90 cabin the audio upgrade it deserves.

SAFETY

• Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control
• 360° Surround View Camera
• Blind Spot Information System with Steer Assist
• Cross Traffic Alert with Autobrake
• Collision Avoidance
• Vehicle, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Large Animal Detection
• Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keeping Aid
• Run-Off Road Protection & Mitigation
• Oncoming Mitigation by Braking
• Driver Alert Control
• Front & Rear Park Assist
• LED Headlights with Active High Beam & Active Bending Lights
• Whiplash Protection System

LUXURY & EVERYDAY USE

• 7-Passenger Seating
• Charcoal Leather Upholstery
• Laminated Panoramic Moonroof with Power Sunshade
• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Power Front Seats with Driver Memory
• Power Lumbar Support
• 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Air Purifier
• Keyless Entry & Drive
• Integrated Center Booster Cushion
• Luggage Cover
• Protection Package Premier
• Recharge Illuminated Tread Plates

The XC90 remains one of the rare three-row SUVs that manages to feel genuinely luxurious without sacrificing the things that make a family vehicle useful.

Seven-passenger seating gives you the full second-row bench, while the integrated booster cushion is one of those wonderfully practical Volvo details that reminds you who actually designed this thing.

COLOR & DESIGN

Silver Dawn Metallic gives the XC90 a beautifully understated presence.

It's warmer and more interesting than a conventional silver, shifting between silver, champagne and a subtle warm metallic depending on the light. On the XC90's large, clean bodywork, it feels refined and architectural rather than flashy.

The bright chrome grille, window surrounds and integrated roof rails complement Silver Dawn particularly well, while the optional 21" 8-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels add just enough contrast to keep the whole thing from becoming too formal.

Inside, Charcoal Leather and genuine Wood Inlays bring the cabin back to classic Scandinavian simplicity, while the panoramic roof keeps all three rows feeling open and bright.

Warm metallic outside. Scandinavian simplicity inside. Quiet confidence everywhere else.

THE TAKE

This is where the XC90 Recharge makes a lot of sense.

You have room for seven, the comfort and refinement of Volvo's flagship SUV, Harman Kardon, 360° Camera, panoramic roof and the practical PLUS equipment you'll actually use every day. Then underneath all of that is an Extended Range plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque, with enough electric range to handle plenty of everyday driving without using the gasoline engine at all. Add the optional 21" wheels, Silver Dawn Metallic and an original MSRP of $77,515, and this one hits the XC90 sweet spot beautifully. Seven seats when you need them. Electric driving when you want it. 455 horsepower because nobody said practical had to be boring.

DLR Nordic