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.” Continue reading “1 of 200 – Half-Price Highest-Priced Volvo Ever; 2017 XC90 Plug In Hybrid T8 Excellence”