Ep. 048 After I Listened to this Car, I Was Immediately Sold

Since I loved the Audi Q7 so much, I bought a Volvo instead.


Why?


Here are some reasons why we chose the 2023 Volvo XC90 Ultimate
(non-PHEV) over other 3-row SUVs.


But the car is not perfect (obviously). What do I not love about
this car?


Welcome to Ep. 48 of the Low Traction Show, in which I am going
to tell you all about the good, the bad, and the funny about this
safety-oriented, subtly designed, highly optioned, and greatly
discounted 7-seat family hauler.


The Good:


09:09 New powertrain configuration for MY 2023


11:40 We all love some discount


15:42 The Bowers & Wilkins premium sounds system really sold
the car for us


21:10 The Google OS


25:07 Space & cargo capacity


27:21 The "common sense" design


31:10 Safety


33:11 Cozy cabin


The Bad:


35:35 Auto start-stop that cannot be turned off


38:25 22'' wheels


41:33 Fuel economy


The Funny:


43:33 The mysterious chassis vibration


45:50 The ultra wide/tall hood opening


47:17 2nd row middle seat is also a booster seat


48:18 Hand-washing a full-size SUV


The (Not) Funny:


50:15 Valet already scratched the paint one week in


(Music: Louis Armstrong - On a Coconut Island)