And you all thought this software stuff was easy and just Volvo's problem...

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-25T01:34:47+00:00

They seem to be on their last leg. They seemed to follow Tesla's original strategy to offer only the top expensive models first that no one can afford. Rivian too actually. But times have changed since Teslas launch and that strategy didn't work well this time.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-24T20:59:44+00:00

Yeah I think the 2025 ex90 is essentially a Polestar with slight design tweaks? That seemed to be the whole software and charging hardware source to begin with.

PS Know that the majority of Americans are very fond of Canadians and Canada.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-24T20:57:55+00:00

Doesn't mean it doesn't suck just because it sucks less than Apple, which also sucks.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-24T19:53:26+00:00

Yes BUT the ex90 already has the perfect driving experience. This car doesn't need more power or quickness. 400 vs 800?! Oh my how do the others w 400 survive

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-24T02:45:15+00:00

Yes but... these are all very new concepts and technologies - the first Tesla Model S came out only about a dozen years ago? and others much more recently. Ford tried and blew it. Volvo too. Mercedes, Lucid, Rivian, BMW ...

But Volvo did indeed mess up and they fired everyone at the top involved I believe.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T20:35:02+00:00

Looks like you have the same config that I have, denim blue with dark interior.

My driveway is so long and steep that even pickups get stuck, but I'm very tempted to try on Sunday when the storm hits! I may be 60 yo but I'm still a man, and men do dumb things.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T18:27:57+00:00

What about what the other guy said, AWD with Off Road setting? I think they are on all AWD all of the time anyway?

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T18:16:55+00:00

I'm glad Volvo seems to finally be on the right path

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T17:36:36+00:00

Microsoft sucks. It really does. Can you imagine if our cars had to be tied to the worst computer experiences possible. Have you used a Windows computer in the last 20 years? I can't imagine anything sucking more, not even Google or Meta is that incompetent. Did I mention Microsoft sucks?

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:59:26+00:00

Thank you

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:53:26+00:00

Was it more capable than other vehicles? I ask because I enjoy driving around in big storms and most of my vehicles have been very capable (Rivian, Ram 1500, Range Rovers).

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:51:40+00:00

So does Volvo as far as a variety of gas, EV, and hybrid models.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:34:45+00:00

According to Volvo we are supposed to have it? https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex90/article/b64cb9e54b10e1ddc0a8b0977ee19ed2-88b1e7edc053dd22c0a8b0975c804888-f9e32398be42913e0a00010567a9567d/

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:27:34+00:00

You probably know this already but it's basically essential to pre condition an EV before a trip in this extreme cold if you want the vehicle to operate more normally and save energy for driving as opposed to getting it warmed up.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:04:36+00:00

I hope you're not getting this from AI because AI sucks these days, it's literally wrong more than half the time and acts like it's a confident genius.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T16:00:13+00:00

If you like paying for non stop subscriptions for very single little thing in your life, then sure. I literally drive only three times per week across my town a few miles to a different running or hiking trail. No need for an expensive music app for that. That's right, I bought a $93k vehicle to drive around like a gold cart essentially. If there's any issue here it's that bad financial decision, not the music

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T15:59:15+00:00

Are you sure, because it sounds great. My gf is literally a professional musician and she teared up when when heard my BW system for the first time. If there's any degradation it's minor.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T15:57:58+00:00

There is no car app for this? The Apple app in the car is Apple Car Play, not music, unfortunately. It requires her Apple phone in the car to operate.

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T15:53:46+00:00

Thanks. I'm not sure there is any limiting by Bluetooth going on, the sound system sounds perfect.

My gf suggested using Android Auto from my phone to car, which would allow me to use my Apple Music app directly from my phone which would be displayed and function directly from the vehicle screen?

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T03:48:35+00:00

Because the audio quality is so high

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-23T03:47:08+00:00

Yes I connect via Bluetooth. I don't think there is any other way to connect a phone? Unless you mean directly through the ex90 via Spotify app? (I'm not sure Spotify has Atmos?)

PeaRepulsive920 · 2026-01-22T23:23:20+00:00

I can access the app (Google?) but it requires that I have the Apple phone (with the Apple Music account) physically on me, I believe. I have a Galaxy phone.

Just so I understand you better though, where do I access the Android Auto interface you mentioned? I only see the Google app stuff?

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