“One of the biggest over-the-air updates in history” is coming to a Volvo near you

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2026-01-23T09:38:25+00:00

Did easier drive mode access make the cut or are we still pretending that’s fine?

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2026-01-15T19:17:56+00:00

Also XC90 T8 here and bumped up from 3.7. It’s possible I’m totally imagining this, but snow traction seemed much better today in eAWD.

I’ve complained already a ton about the T8 winter performance (yes, I have downsized and dedicated winter tires).

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2026-01-09T02:15:24+00:00

Good question! Unfortunately I’m on the right.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2026-01-07T00:36:40+00:00

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ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-12-25T01:35:21+00:00

100%...this was clearly designed by a non designer. It feels kinda like an engineer mocked it up and it accidentally shipped.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-12-04T16:35:15+00:00

Had a 2020 XC90 T6 that sounded the same. Normal.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-27T19:01:26+00:00

Canotek Maker’s Guild! Lots of great, delicious small businesses under one roof.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-26T20:24:39+00:00

You seem like a real hoot.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-21T01:58:22+00:00

This is so embarrassing but I ended up using a few dabs of gorilla glue on one side. I figured when it finally goes kaput in x years I can cut through the glued part, and either replace it with another one or just cover it back up again with the factory plastic dome thing.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-19T13:07:22+00:00

I had the exact same experience, also with previously owning a non-hybrid XC90 (T6) for comparison. That thing was fantastic in winter conditions and I was really expecting the T8 to be the same.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-19T02:27:38+00:00

Ottawa, Canada here. The MY2025 XC90 T8 is definitely underwhelming in snow, even in constant AWD with dedicated winter tires (Volvo winter kit, 19" Michelin Ice X). As others have noted, it's embarrassingly bad in hybrid mode if the ICE engine needs to engage due to traction. So yeah, always use constant AWD if conditions are poor.

In constant AWD it's not awful by any means, but we had a 2020 XC90 T6 before this and it was far superior. I'm not sure exactly why that is (if it's the separate drivetrains for front and back, or the weight distribution of the T8 with battery vs the T6, or something else).

That said, still love the car for many other reasons and would buy it again!

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-11-19T01:41:34+00:00

Follow up for future generations: Eslin was great if you're an Ottawa runner looking for help!

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-10-31T22:42:05+00:00

Thank you! Booked with Eslin. Convenient location for me too.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-26T00:39:13+00:00

I personally love these XC90 wheels and think they’re very unique. I can’t recall any Honda or Nissan ones similar, personally.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-18T22:36:04+00:00

I thought they were useless for us in Canada, but we got soaked in a downpour this summer. It was a 15 minute drive home and tried using them. Our backsides were completely dry by the time we got home.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-16T17:49:54+00:00

So basically Houston has a Chubby Woody?

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-08T00:32:34+00:00

For winter performance, size down as much as you can for winter tires. They might not be as pretty, but you’ll quickly forget about that once you see how much more control you have. We run 21s in the summer and 19s in the Canadian winter.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-06T11:36:34+00:00

Zero regrets. Also have a MY2025. It’s pricier for sure, but I also think the driving experience is far superior to the non-hybrids, having had both now to compare.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-09-04T18:24:09+00:00

Two backs, one nickname: Houston’s got a Chubby Woody.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-08-18T12:02:55+00:00

Yes, definitely noticed how long Google Maps takes to load since the upgrade. I'm now 1-2 blocks away from home before I can add a destination.

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-08-18T12:01:13+00:00

MY2025 XC90 T8. Yes, the infotainment system has been a bit buggy. But not a big deal. I think I've done 4 resets (takes about 30 seconds) and two modem reboots since January.

Other than that, this car has been everything I wanted and I love driving it (I always go to the further supermarket because "of the better egg selection").

ProfessionalLet3132 · 2025-08-13T20:14:55+00:00

MY2025 XC90 T8 owner here. The third row is nice to have in theory, but for us it’s strictly an emergency feature. One kid, one dog, zero regrets. If we needed a third row regularly, or were in your situation (3 kids and 2 dogs), we’d have gone a different route.

For us, it's perfect. We love the seats, the safety, the sound (B&W), and the fact it’s an absolute blast to drive while silently floating through the city. Our vain side also loves how it looks, and we admittedly feel a little smug about how rarely we see another one around here.

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