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2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design review
Big and bold, with a spacious cabin to boot. The Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design is lovely, but it's let down by one avoidable flaw.
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About the Volvo XC90
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Volvo XC90 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $89,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Momentum variant and topping out at $129,990 for the R-design.
There are 3 variants of the XC90 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2019.
Engine options include electric motor (294kW/640Nm), 2.0L turbo (177kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo & supercharger (246kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2020 XC90 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.92 - 123.79 kW/t
70.06 kW/t
203.23 kW/t
Boot Space
262 - 314 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.1 - 8.5 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
835 - 1,203 km
593 km
1,351 km
Price
$89,990 - $129,990
$72,856
$330,000
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,750 kg
2,490 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,400 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
23.8°
16°
34°
Departure Angle
23.3°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
238 mm
185 mm
283 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
11.6 kWh
0.5 kWh
95 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.7 kW
2 kW
7 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
43 km
36 km
446 km
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2020 Volvo XC90 Reviews
2020 Volvo XC90 Price
Momentum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $96,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $89,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $94,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $89,990 |
Inscription
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $100,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $94,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $102,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $94,990 |
R-Design
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $129,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $114,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $102,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $96,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $104,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $96,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Volvo XC90 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo XC90
The most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 is the R-Design with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo & Supercharger and uses 2.1L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volvo XC90 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Momentum with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo & Supercharger and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Volvo XC90 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Volvo XC90 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volvo XC90 FAQs
The cheapest Volvo XC90 is the Momentum that starts from $89,990.
The most expensive Volvo XC90 is the R-Design that starts from $129,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC90 is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: Momentum, Inscription and R-Design.
The largest Volvo XC90 is the Momentum which measures 2008mm wide, 4950mm in length and sits 1776mm tall.
The most powerful Volvo XC90 is the R-Design which has 294kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo & Supercharger engine.
The Volvo XC90 is built in Sweden and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC90 is the R-Design which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).
The Volvo XC90 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded or Diesel.