8.2
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV review
The XC90 is far from the newest kid on the family SUV block, but it still has plenty to offer if you want to haul kids around in luxury.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volvo XC90 vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Volvo XC90
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Volkswagen Touareg
2022 Volvo
XC90
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Volvo XC90 RECHARGE PHEV
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
128 to 582 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$86,790 - $129,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, refined PHEV powertrain
- Scandinavian-chic interior is pretty and practical
- Sharply priced relative to rivals
Misses
- Infotainment technology is due for an update
- PHEV still good... for a specific crowd
- Slightly fiddly third row
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Pack (+$750)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,700)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, S/C & T/C GDi, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 235kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
