Volvo XC90 T8 Vs Lexus RX L Hybrid SUV Road Test w/ Tiff Needell 

Volvo or Lexus?

I love the fact that Lovecars ACTUALLY READS the comments!!!

I remember the XC90 Hybrid sold in a special Excellence edition. Had special seats at the back & extra sound proof glass to separate the boot area. Ultimate sleeper luxury car

Two of the best personalities in the industry. Tiff is the godfather of automotive journalism and there's excellent chemistry with Paul... keep up the great work guys, and I'll be sure to keep watching!!

Love the volvo line-up these days. Beautiful cars.

0:50 by the way, it’s the first Lexus with seven seats IN THE UK, since the US got the GX (Toyota Prado based) and the LX (based on the Land Cruiser).

3:51 The wheels are rotating at the perfect speed.

Both great looking SUVs and great review and video and keep up the great content

Tiff!!! I bought SAAB 900 in Tokyo about 20 years ago after watching you in Top Gear, thanks.

Great video guys!

Much better audio! Content is always top notch!

Can adjust the distance calibration in the XC90 Tiff. Buttons on the left of the steering wheel

Love the squeaky voice at the end: "Ooh Tiff- you need to slow down!"

I'm loving their chemistry more and more. And, man. I love Tiff. He's like the favourite fun uncle I never had. Or I will never be!

Ex.Volvo owner, love my Lexus now. Sick of keep on sending my car back to fix. It s a dream once changed to my RX, enjoy the smooth driving and quiet. Volvo, never..never. Thanks.

""Look! flying hybrid" rofl Tiff cracks me up lol

Nice closing shot of a flying Lexus RX, never thought I'd see that. But with Tiff at the wheel, anything is possible. He could probably make a lorry fly over a crest without trying.

Many owners of suv do tow, which one is actually worth having if you tow? I suspect they arnt type approved for towing.

Did you get lost driving to the school? You drove through lockerly, then west dean towards tytherley, then west dean again.

Great item as usual lads thanks

Tiff is the absolute best. Class act. Love jumping the Lexus!

Volvo for me, it didn’t punish me for having legs 😂

I’ve got a T8, and the 20mile elec range is surprisingly useful. I drive pretty much every day - so the 20 miles adds up to 7,000 miles per year. I.e. the first 7,000 miles I do each year is elec. And if I plug it in at home that’s less than half the price of petrol driving.

Volvo's have that unpretentious, quality, classy image.

Two fair dull cars, that are absolutely relevant, reviewed in a really engaging way. Thank you!

Ok this is right up my street. I have an X5 and now want to upgrade to a 7 seater hybrid and these are the two options I was considering.

Nice video Hopefully you complete your success to 100M subscribers

What a rubbish review. People looking at these cars are interested in interior space, boot space - which car had the better ride? Economy, reliability, ability to get out of a muddy car park, or drive in the snow. Comparing two cars of different trim specs is also not really that informative. It would be like doing an M4 Vs C63 with the only pass criteria being which had the best cup holders. I have an RX as the family barge, its economical, reliable, comfy, the CVT is transparent when being driven normally, despite being superbly engineered it is BORING, but was it really intended to be not boring? I love the look and feel of the Volvo but don't fancy the cost of a replacement battery pack should that ever fail out of warranty (much like the Cayenne hybrid) and don't think it will be a shining example of reliability.

I’m on my second new shape XC90. What a great place to be, you won’t get a better feeling of relaxation and comfort, it’s over 2 tons so just sit back and relax

Lexus is an hybrid car not a plug-in, so if you want do a good consumption you have to use car in eco mode and use the synergy of the two types of engine (electric and petrol). Don’t use ev mode it drop down the battery really quickly and then car recharge it with petrol, you have to you the regenerative braking for slow deceleration and press the gas peddle gentle for the acceleration!

The power to the weight ratio gets quite bad anyways with the batteries onboard , your thoughts on that?

Yes Noodle is back. I would take the Lexus but I do love the 2nd gen XC90

Could i ask you guys something? I need to pick a new car at work, i'm considering the Volvo S60 or the Arteon. What should i pick? Haven't found a lot of films on these range of cars thanks!

For XC90, kick once under the left side of the bumper, directly under the rear parking sensor

So fun to watch you guys enjoy reviewing family haulers. That Volvo is so so nice on the inside. Looks like a luxury Italian leather bag. Lexus looks like a Rubbermaid box with fancy designs and chrome accents on it, posing as something luxurious. But it will prolly last years longer than the Volvo, I'll give it that.

oh God, Tiff has a point, those Volvo wheel arches look silly

Aaaaaand... Tiff gets air!!!!!!!!!!!! Gold.

tough choice. Great video. The Needels family will struggle choosing...

Volvo offer a screen protector for the screens that are resistant to fingerprints, only about £15/20.

The drone of that Lexus in sport mode drove me crazy, not gonna lie 😂 The Volvo seems like the better car, and it also has a lot of crash safety going for it!

The Volvo's distance alert alarm must be the same system they use in modern F1 cars. Formula 1 technology for the road!

Which would Tiff prefer? 2 seconds plugging in the Volvo, or 5 minutes queueing at the petrol station?

Great video. We’ve had two Lexus RX450h 5 seat versions over the last four years and around 100,000 miles for our business (sadly finishing soon for health reasons etc) and they have been brilliant. We had a Mitsubishi PHEV for a year but didn’t like it. The Lexus made it feel like lightweight with poor build quality. Thanks again. Regards Bob M. South Wales

RX design is strange. The interior is comfortable but the seats are wide so short people will not rest both elbows on the motorway. The trunk space is small in comparison to vehicles in its class. The trunk opens slowly. It is quiet, the seat is comfortable, the leather is good, the infotainment system is livable. The screen is massive and I like that. My wife can`t change the destination, when she is a passenger. That is pathetic form from Lexus - they know there is a passenger from the seatbelt and seat sensors. It is very inconvenient for us. Toyota has already proven the reliability of all hybrid components - engine, trans and e-AWD. Volvo has a turbo&super charged high-pressure 2.0l engine. I would worry to buy that second hand. So the air suspension is proven to be expensive to maintain. The resale value might be small, for those who care about things like that.

I don't think that Volvo will last 12 Years like the X5 did. I don't even wanna think about the repair bills when you have a hybrid engine, with a Supercharger and a Turbo under the bonnet. That being said, the XC90's (and all new Volvos) are stunning. The design is just about perfection.

Volvo ❤️

I have to say, I do like both of these cars, practicality wise, nice boot space. The Lexus boot opening sensors however to me looks a bit of a gimmick as there is a specific way to put your hand. The XC90 seems a bit easier. Driving wise the lexus was droning on when pressing hard on the accelerator pedal and to me it seems its EV mode will be more effective in heavy traffic. Overall the Volvo for me. There's only one small negative I have to say with the XC90. It looks like when you drive behind a car for the front sensors not to activate it seems you have a drive one car length away. Can that be adjusted to at least a metre away. I know driving too close to another car is dangerous. I even get nervous when people drive too close behind my swift. I always get the sense that if I were to suddenly slow down the other car will slam behind my car, but to me a car length is too much.

Tiff I had all the same issues on my RS6 all the electronics telling me what to do and even overruling me, so I switched it ALL OFF!! .. :-) On one occasion it actually scared the hell out of me... I really wasn't anticipating the car to do it's own thing. Other than that it's a great car. On the flip side it can get 40 mpg... which is crazy given it's performance and not that I care. 16 mpg would be more than sufficient.

Volvo includes a really nice cleaning cloth in the glove compartment for the display.

Lexus seems to have a disconnect with its customer base, which is why they continue to use CVT boxes in all their new vehicles. It is like driving a drone. The XC90 is a step ahead and as you said like comparing first class to business class. Don’t get me started on the crappy Lexus infotainement system which is years behind the Volvo. I currently drive a Lexus GS350 but don’t think i will be upgrading to another Lexus in the future

Lexus

Anybody else noticed how the wheels of the Volvo at that speed looks like they are standing still at 3:52 sek 😂

For that price only Land or Lex. Amazing cars 👍. Thank you

What was your favourite out of the two Tiff? There was no conclusion

I like how this channel also covers non sports cars

If you compare Volvo with Lada you might have a winner

Anyone test drove both? Which one has better ride comfort?

Unfortunately there really isn't a self-charging hybrid but it is a gas charging hybrid haha. Nice video as always though!

I have a 2018 Volvo s90 which is the sedan version and I like the car but its had some problems early in its ownership. I don't think I'd want to keep too long past its warranty. The brakes aren't that good, the suspension is way too stiff and it still rolls in the corners. But that interior of that Lexus looks like a 2012 model and the Volvo has ahead of its time tech. I have self driving on mine and it comes standard. All in all I like my Volvo alot.

9:00 on hillarious!

Loved the boot opening technique scene made gave me a real good belly laugh

Love the RX tbh

Tiff is the best.

0:51 “first Lexus with 7 seats” didn’t the GX/Land cruiser have 3-rows?

You want a beautiful car? Take the Volvo! You need a trust car with no visit to the service dealer? Than buy the Lexus!

Can't see how you can call the Lexus a hybrid with CO2 at 134. As a company car owner I'd have been interested but the tax is crippling compared to the Volvo with 52.

I feel sorry for the third row passenger in the lexus 😂 Easily Volvo wins this

Thats true its a lil power or everything its got the in between is horrible

Volvo everyday! I’m buying a new XC90 soon, but the regular one, the T6, not hybrid... That Lexus is just soooo ugly... It is just a Rav-4 disguised as a Lexus, and that exaggerated look will age so, so poorly. The Volvo has been around for a while and it still looks as handsome as it has ever been. A beautiful car! Power to good design!!

I love the Volvo

Volvo 👌

Volvo !

Check this 2 car value, and service cost in the next 7-10 years. We speak again later. 😉😁

Humorous lol

Pedal feel for brake by wire is quite the interesting subject. With ignition on (excuse me, the drive mode selector knob or button) you depress pedal and it is scary as there is very long travel before you find the point where brakes have hydraulic application. With vehicle in driving mode and you move even at a slow pace you depress pedal and the vehicle brakes with regenerative or hydraulic or maybe both, and you think the pedal is hard. Our brains have little actual sense of foot effort. The brake pedal sense all based on the push versus deceleration sensing.

Ha lovely quality that Volvo until it breaks.

I think my driveway is wider than the roads in the UK.

Really bad test of the Lexus. The rear seats are some of the comfiest I’ve sat in. They both slide backwards/forwards and can be reclined almost horizontally. Incredibly comfortable. The 3rd row are clearly for kids anyway, as most 7-seats cars/SUVs are, so that’s not an issue. The PHEV will always win for elec-only driving over a normal hybrid, that’s obvious. The Volvo is lovely as well. All depends on what you want out of the car.

The styling on the front of the Lexus reminds of the Cylon helmets from the original (1978) Battlestar Galactica . All that is missing is the red laser light and the voice synthesizer saying "by your command". Cool looking car, but I wouldn't want to sit in the back of it with such a low roof line - the same reason as to why I don't like the Toyota C-HR . Are all car designers vertically challenged? Don't they realise that the average height of the population is increasing? 6ft+ is the norm for teenagers now! Still, I would love to drive the Lexus.

U want a car sitting at shop waiting for overpriced repairs and parts - volvo. U want worry free car - lexus.

Police officer: Sir, do you know how fast you were going? Tiff: I only touched the throttle! Police Officer: You were going 100 in a 30.. Tiff: I TICKLED THE THROTTLE..!

my old RX450Hybrid still runs perfect with 230000km and first battery and its 3,5ltr n/a engine in Atkinsoncycle runs still smooth and very depressing ! I doubt a turbo+supercharged little Lawnmower-engine will last that long ! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3bSB_TdBA8A.html

you noobs know that the LEXUS RX is the best selling SUV in USA ? its 3.5 ltr. V6 is a engine ....bulletproof since decades now !

Ask Scotty...

Nice house.

Urban legend volvo xc90 👍

Gents, read the manuals before testing... ex - the Volvo has a simple (!) steering wheel mounted control for the distance ahead windscreen warning display. That said, a quick realisation was had in that these two cars are in completely different leagues. Poor test chaps.

3:51 looks like the car is levitating forwards without the wheels rotating!

im more of a Lexus guy than a Volvo guy, but on this one id take the Volvo

Volvo all the way! But only with the 5-pot D5 engine, that's why I'm hanging on to my 2013 D5 XC60 until it dies .. then I'll buy a bicykle.

Absolutely volvo +

If u truly need the third row passenger, should go for x7 or gls instead..why bother with these smallings though? 😅

Volvo and Swedish engineering all the way!

I'll take Volvo, the RX-L was a after thought, so obviously is gonna suck in the third roll. the new 2020 Highlander which the next generation of RX and RX-L are based on, only have slight improvement in third roll comfort, so don't expect too much on next gen RX-L.

You gonna love your Lexus when you take it to service and you get the bill. Volvo will empty your pockets just because it's a Volvo...

Volvo all day!

As a former Volvo owner I got tired of having problems not being resolved by the dealer. So Lexus (Toyota) vehicles are for me. 2017 RX 350 and 2019 Toyota RAV 4. 2001 RX 300 lasted 263,000 miles without many problems. I understand Volvo is A subsidiary of the Chinese automotive company Geely.

Volvo for life

Volvo 👍🥇

Volvo