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2019 Volvo XC90: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Volvo XC90 is mostly a carryover, not a redesign. The main change is that navigation and touchscreen equipment on the T5 Momentum moved from standard to optional.
About the 2019 Volvo XC90
2nd generation XC90 (2016-2024 before the later heavy update), last pre-refresh model year before the 2020 styling update.
Volvo positions the XC90 as a large, safety-led luxury SUV with a calm Scandinavian design theme, three-row family usefulness, and an understated cabin that feels more like modern furniture than traditional luxury-truck flash. Its core appeal is the mix of strong standard driver-assistance tech, an easy-to-recognize vertical touchscreen layout, and available electrification through the T8 plug-in hybrid without giving up the XC90’s roomy, upscale feel.
The 2019 lineup ranges from the straightforward, safety-focused Momentum to the sport-styled R-Design and comfort-led Inscription. T6 models use a 316-hp gas engine with AWD, while T8 versions pair a 400-hp plug-in hybrid system with AWD. The four-seat T8 Excellence stands apart with massaging rear lounge seats, folding tables, a rear control screen, and a beverage cooler.
What changed, by category
Tech
On the T5 Momentum, navigation and touchscreen equipment changed from standard to optional.
2019 Volvo XC90 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | ||||
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 4000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft | 85.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in | 37 in | 31.9 in | 31.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Integrated Child Seat | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||
| Massage Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | |||||||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Volvo XC90 redesigned?
No. The 2019 XC90 keeps the second-generation body introduced for 2016 and has no major styling, platform, or chassis redesign.
What changed on the 2019 Volvo XC90 compared with 2018?
The main change is limited to the T5 Momentum, where navigation and touchscreen equipment moved from standard to optional. The powertrains, body, safety suite, and broader trim ladder carry over.
Did the 2019 Volvo XC90 get new engines?
No. The 2019 lineup retains the 250-hp T5, 316-hp T6, and 400-hp T8 plug-in hybrid powertrains, all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2019 Volvo XC90 the last model before the refresh?
Yes. The 2019 XC90 is the final pre-refresh model year; revised exterior styling and broader equipment updates arrive for 2020.
Does the 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 use a plug-in hybrid powertrain?
Yes. Every 2019 XC90 T8 uses a 400-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain with AWD, including Momentum, R-Design, Inscription, and Excellence versions.
2019 Volvo XC90 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Volvo XC90.
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2019 Volvo XC90
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“I consider my XC90 to have all the features and styling of higher end vehicles with a slightly lower price which makes it a great buy for the money.”
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