Used 2023 Volvo XC90 SUV Trims Comparison

Within these engine choices, you can select from three trim levels: Core, Plus and Ultimate. Furthermore, you can select one of three exterior themes: Base, Dark (blacked-out trim elements) and Bright (chrome trim), which correspond to last year's Momentum, R-Design and Inscription models, respectively. Seating for seven is standard, but you can select second-row captain's chairs with the B6 and Recharge engines in either Plus or Ultimate trim, reducing passenger capacity to six.

Core
This entry-level trim is eligible for the Base exterior theme with the B5 and B6 engines and Bright for the Recharge T8. Standard feature highlights include:

• 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch for Recharge)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Roof rails
• Simulated leather upholstery (genuine leather for B6 and Recharge)
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats
• Digital instrument panel
• Power-folding rear headrests
• 10-speaker audio system
• Satellite radio
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app

Standard safety features include:

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Lane keeping assistance (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Traffic sign reader
• Automatic high beams

Plus
The midrange trim is offered in the Bright theme as well as Dark (but only with the Recharge). Beyond the Core features, the Plus trim adds:

• 20-inch wheels
• Headlight washers
• Leather upholstery
• Wood interior trim
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated rear seats
• Integrated second-row child booster seat
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Ultimate
The luxurious Ultimate trim is available with the same exterior themes as the Plus, though the B5 engine is not offered. It tops off the features list with:

• 21-inch wheels
• Premium leather upholstery
• Adjustable front-seat side bolsters and extendable cushions
• Ventilated front seats
• Rear seat window shades
• Crystal shift knob
• Harman Kardon audio upgrade
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Many features are available as options on supporting trims. Add-ons exclusive to the Ultimate trim include:

• Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
• Massaging front seats
• Synthetic suede headliner
• Wool blend upholstery (removes front seat ventilation and adjustable bolsters)
• Bowers & Wilkins premium audio