2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge

SUV · 2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV · AWD

79/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV
Horsepower	295 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	23 mpg (21 city / 26 hwy)
Range	371 miles
MSRP	$65,000
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Drives on electric power for short trips
Cosseting, beautifully finished cabin
Top-tier crash safety
Seats seven in comfort

What's not

Modest electric-only range
Plug-in system adds complexity
Leans in corners
Thick rear pillars limit the view

The engine

2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV

2.0L Turbo I4 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo's Recharge plug-in hybrid teams a turbo- (and super-) charged 2.0-liter four with a rear electric motor for strong combined output, electric-only commuting, and seamless all-wheel drive.

Part of Volvo's modular Drive-E family, the four-cylinder is both turbo- and supercharged in top tune, letting one small engine do the work of a much larger one before the hybrid even helps.

In top tune the engine is both turbocharged AND supercharged to eliminate lag.
The electric motor drives the rear axle, making the car all-wheel drive without a driveshaft.

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The six sub-scores behind the 79 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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