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)