Volvo XC90 Second generation
Volvo XC90 (Second generation) was built from 2015 to the present, as a 5-door 2-3 row, SUV. Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L Drive-E turbo I4; 2.0 L Drive-E twincharged I4; 2.0 L B4204T27 Drive-E twincharged mild hybrid I4; 2.0 L Drive-E twincharged…. Battery: 48V lithium-ion battery (MHEV); 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery (2014–2018); 11.6 k….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
wheelbase = 2984 mm; length = 4950 mm; width = 1923 mm; height = 1776 mm; weight = 2078 - 2343 kg; designer = Thomas Ingenlath; Robin Page (interior designer) In May 2012 Volvo announced that the second generation XC90 would go into production in late 2014, unveiled to the public in Stockholm on August 26, 2014, with orders being taken in 2014 and the vehicle officially going on sale in 2015. The SUV would be sold in Europe, Asia and North America, with the United States expected to account for at least a third of global sales.
Design
The new XC90 has a redesigned chassis with double wishbone front suspension and a new integral link rear axle incorporating transverse leaf spring of lightweight material. The new XC90 can also be equipped with electronically controlled air suspension with a choice of five modes.
Safety
The Second Generation Volvo XC90 SUV feature (IntelliSafe), including Run-off-road protection package and Auto brake at intersection.
Pilot Assist II 2017 model year
A lane departure warning system includes a semi-autonomous drive technology, Pilot Assist II as standard on the XC90 in selected markets for the 2017 model year.
Trim levels
The second-generation Volvo XC90 is available in three distinct trim levels: Momentum, R Design, and Inscription. Momentum is the "base" design, and does not include features such as full leather-trimmed seating surfaces, woodgrain interior trim, or a GPS navigation system as standard equipment. The R Design features "Nubuck" upholstery and a sports exterior body kit, as well as dark trim accents on the exterior and interior.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)24 mpg = 9.8 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 2 listed variants (23 to 24 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km14.709.8 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1470consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the XC90
- First generation · 2002-2014 (XC90); 2014-2016 (XC Classic)
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Can I import a Volvo XC90 (Second generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Volvo XC90 (Second generation) is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2040); Canada (2030); Australia (2040). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Volvo XC90 (Second generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L Drive-E turbo I4; 2.0 L Drive-E twincharged I4; 2.0 L B4204T27 Drive-E twincharged mild hybrid I4; 2.0 L Drive-E twincharged PHEV I4; 2.0 L D420T2 Drive-E turbo mild hybrid I4; Diesel: 2.0 L Drive-E turbo I4; electric motor: 14 hp B-ISG (B5/B6 MHEV); Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (T8 Twin Engine/T8 Recharge); battery: 48V lithium-ion battery (MHEV); 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery (2014–2018); 11.6 kWh (2019–present); 18.8 kWh (2021–present); 41.2 kWh (2027–present); 41.2 kWh (2026–present).
How much fuel does the Volvo XC90 (Second generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 2 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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