The 2017 Volvo XC90 Plug In Hybrid T8 Excellence was billed as the most expensive Volvo ever sold, and it was, with an MSRP of $106,000. It was and is the most opulent Volvo you can buy.  Only 200 or so came to the USA, and it’s a real unicorn. That said, I’m seeing info from back then that dealers were offering over $20,000 discounts to move the 2017’s to make room for the 2018’s. And this one is selling for “only” $54,000. Thanks to reader Mustafa Gardezi for spotting this rare beauty.
Barron’s reviewed the car here, and described the interior……“On the inside, the news is clearer. The Excellence replaces the five or seven seats of plebeian XC90s with four very plush, heated, and ventilated nappa-leather buckets, equipped with massagers. Surprisingly, even with fewer seats, leg and shoulder room isn’t greater than in other models. Thirsty? Just reach for the midcabin cooler and pour a beverage into one of the two Orrefors crystal glasses that come with your ride. Then, if you’re sitting in back, plunk your glass down on a folding tray table. Bored? Use one of the video display tablets to play a game or catch up on some fake news. In all, the passenger compartment is a welcoming cocoon of fine materials and tasteful understatement, although the Orrefors-inlaid gear selector is a bit cheesy.”
The current generation XC90 was eye catching when new, and still is. The interior is damned nice, especially for a $54,000 SUV. This XC90 is powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder hybrid good for 400hp, and the SUV is perhaps fast but not frugal. Car and Driver estimated a 0-60 mph in a respectable 5.3 seconds but road tests averaged around 25 mpg. Maybe that’s not so bad for a 5,000 pound AWD luxo barge.
This vehicle was meant for comfortable cruising and not cornering hard. I would definitely absolutely certainly spring for MaxCare as repairs will not be cheap. However, since the car is still under Volvo manufacturer warranty, hopefully MaxCare will not be too pricey. This single owner 2017 Volvo XC90 Plug In Hybrid T8 Excellence spent the last two years in Burlington, Vermont, and can be found here in Newark, New Jersey.
Awesome. Had no idea they made these.