THE 2025 VOLVO EX90 TWIN MOTOR PERFORMANCE IS HERE - HERE'S OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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The 2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance offers a compelling blend of Volvo's traditional safety ethos with modern electric SUV capabilities. The reviewer highlights its advanced safety features, including standard LiDAR, and a refined interior that feels unmistakably Volvo, albeit with a significant shift towards software-defined controls, including a minimalist approach to physical buttons for seats and mirrors. Performance is adequate, with the Twin Motor Performance variant producing 510 horsepower, but the reviewer notes a significant delay in power delivery when in the default 'Standard' mode due to a clutch system designed to prioritize efficiency by disengaging the rear motor. Engaging 'Performance' mode resolves this, but at the cost of range. The air suspension and adjustable steering offer comfort and a degree of sportiness, though the vehicle's weight is noticeable during spirited driving. Key criticisms include the slow engagement of the rear motor in standard mode, the lack of a physical sunshade for the panoramic roof, and the reliance on the touchscreen for essential controls. While praised for its safety, innovative battery passport, and use of sustainable materials, the EX90 is positioned as a premium offering that, despite its strengths, may not be the most compelling choice for all buyers in its segment, with the reviewer suggesting a wait for kinks to be ironed out or considering alternatives like the Kia EV9.