Volvo XC90 2021 vs these other options?
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Anonymous
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The discounts available are what put it in my range. A redesigned one would make it too expensive for a few years. Also looking at new 2022 MDX that’s already out (but waiting for the price to come down a little) or alternatively looking at fully loaded Highlander or Ascent.
Family of 4, 2 tweens/teens, limited carpool. Need to fit thought my garage door. Currently coming from an old minivan. What would you choose among these or other similar options? Thanks. |
Anonymous
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I'd go for the MDX. It has the reliability of a Toyota/Subaru but nicer interior and styling. I have lots of friends who have a Highlander who love it.
The Volvo XC90 is a great car. I know a few families that have one but I heard maintenance is annoying and I couldn't deal with that. |
Anonymous
| Would you get a Highlander Hybrid that also includes a 360 camera? I would do that. Saves you time on going to the gas station and the camera is really convenient if you are doing a lot of driving for kids or parking in a downtown garage where the spaces are really small. |
Anonymous
| I was considering those cars as well, and I ended up with the Ascent. I very much liked the Volvo, but it’s about $65k, and the Ascent (loaded) was just under $50k - so that’s a big difference. They’re different classes. I strongly considered the MDX, but in the end, the third row wasn’t great and we wanted captains seats, which the MDX was not offering in 2021. |
Anonymous
| No advice but I am in the exact same situation. Looking at XC90, MDX and Highlander. I currently have an older MDX but it's a bit tight with 2 kids and a dog. I am curious if the new MDX has more room? |
Anonymous
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I was also considering all of these and ended up with the Ascent back in 2019–so comparing older designs on Acura and Toyota.
I still wouldn’t get the new Highlander because the 3rd row is a joke, although the hybrid would be nice as the Ascent goes through gas. Honestly, I still look at the Volvo and wish I was driving that, but the practical side of me is happier with the lower payments and increased reliability. If I were doing it today, I’d look closer at the Acura and likely make my decision between Ascent and MDX. |
Anonymous
Yep these were the two cars we were deciding between as well. It came down to space for us, and the Subaru won easily on that. I found the interior to be really attractive, as well. The MDX is very popular and a great car for the right family. |
Anonymous
| Have the XC90 and love it. It leases better than the other options, if you are looking at that. |
Anonymous
OP here. It’s technically an inch bigger here and there but I don’t think anything noticeable. I really want to like the Subaru but I don’t know why I don’t like it that much. |
Anonymous
| I got rid of my highlander for an xc90 hybrid and couldn’t be happier. Overall so much nicer. |
Anonymous
Same feeling re: Subaru. Can't get excited about it. |
Anonymous
I’m loving my Subaru. But...if you’re comparing it to a Volvo or amount luxury car, of course the luxury car will be more attractive. The Subaru competes against large 3rd row SUV’s...VW Atlas, Palisade, Kia Telluride, Highlander, Pilot. |
Anonymous
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MDX, the largest of the cars you named, and Highlander would give you more space if you need that.
Volvo XC90 cargo space is really small. |
Anonymous
Have you looked at consumer reports for the MDX? It actually has a projected reliability of 1/5. I would not get an mdx. If you don’t care about the design change for the XC90, get that. It’s soooo much nicer than a highlander. |
Anonymous
For the 2022? It’s a full redesign? what could they know about reliability yet? And FWIW There are several on our street in the 3-10 year old range and all the owners love them. |