00:00what if i told you this new luxury suv doesn't just match the range rover in bmw x7 it completely
00:11outsmarts them i spent a week with the all-new 2026 volvo xc90 and it did something no other
00:17ultra luxury family hauler has managed to do it made total logical sense from a safety feature
00:24so clever it feels like cheating to a hybrid powertrain that finally balances power with
00:28real world efficiency this isn't just another expensive suv so has volvo just built the most
00:34sensible choice in a category defined by excess so let's get acquainted with the contender
00:40this is the all-new third generation 2026 volvo xc90 for over two decades the xc90 has been volvo's
00:50flagship the suv that redefined family safety and brought scandinavian minimalist luxury to the
00:55mainstream it's the car that made volvo a player in the premium space here in the u.s
01:00but the game has changed the ultra luxury family suv segment is now a gladiator arena dominated by
01:08heavyweights like the bmw x7 the mercedes-benz gls and the range rover these are vehicles that
01:14promise everything imposing presence limo-like interiors and enough technology to launch a
01:19spaceship that's why this launch isn't just a refresh it's volvo's declaration of war the 2026
01:27xc90 isn't playing it safe it's arriving with a completely new platform a more powerful and efficient
01:33hybrid powertrain is standard and a cabin that volvo claims will reset our expectations for comfort
01:38and simplicity the big question we're answering today is simple in a market bloated with options
01:44and outrageous price tags does the new xc90's unique focus on elegant design legendary safety
01:49and now serious performance make it the smart standout choice or does it get lost in the shadow
01:56of the established german and british giants stick around because we're about to break down every angle
02:02from its stunning exterior to its controversial new tech and give you the clear no-nonsense verdict you
02:07need all right let's pop the hood and see what this new xc90 is really made of volvo
02:14calls this design language reduced complexity and from the moment you walk up it works the front end
02:20is cleaner with sharper thor's hammer led headlights that now actually communicate they project a welcome
02:25pattern on the ground the body sides are smoother giving it a more aerodynamic almost coupe-like silhouette
02:32despite its boxy roots and around back new minimalist led taillights wrap into the tailgate
02:38it's less angry robot than its german rivals and more confident sculpture it stands out precisely by
02:46not shouting open the massive door and this is where volvo has always shined the cabin is an oasis of
02:53light oak soft woven textiles and ultra supportive seats the feel is more serene living room than cockpit
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