Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Fuel Economy Rating
9 Km/L - 27 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
249 BHP - 462 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater - 7 seater
Engine Assembly
2 L
Odometer Mileage
9 Km/L - 27 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
249 BHP - 462 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater - 7 seater
Engine Torque Output
350 Nm - 709 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1998 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
5.3 sec - 7.7 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
Single Turbo
cylinders
4
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The XC90 is the seven-seat Volvo, and the car that rebuilt the brand's image a decade ago. It is still the calmest way to move 7 people in this class, and the third row is usable by adults rather than nominal. Volvo has facelifted it twice rather than replacing it, so the silhouette is a decade old and the interior technology is not.
How much does the Volvo XC90 cost in the UAE?
The spread here is unusually wide because one model line covers mild-hybrid, plug-in and fully specified seven-seat versions. AED 269,900 opens the 2026 range with the B5 Core; the 2.0T B6 MHEV Inscription AWD (7-seater) at AED 620,000 is a different proposition rather than a better-equipped one. Most buyers land in the lower half.
Which XC90 trim is the one to buy?
One of the Plus or Ultra mild hybrids. They carry the same 2 L four-cylinder and the same body as the entry car but add the audio, interior materials and chassis equipment that make this car what it is. The plug-in only pays back if you can charge at home most nights.
Volvo XC90 or BMW X5?
Choose the XC90 for the third row and the interior. It is the more usable seven-seater of the two, the quieter cruiser, and its safety equipment is fitted rather than packaged. The BMW X5 is the better drive and the stronger seller second-hand. The Audi Q7 is the closest match to the Volvo on space.
What does an XC90 cost to run in the UAE?
Expect about 9 Km/L — a two-litre engine hauling a large SUV works hard in traffic and the consumption shows it. Anything under warranty goes through Trading Enterprises in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and on a car carrying this much electronics the extended warranty is worth pricing at purchase rather than at year three.
Does the XC90 hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?
Softly — about 36% after five years, against roughly 48% for European premium here, which is the price of a big, technology-heavy SUV. Durability is not the issue: inspected cars run to a median of around 119,000 km with nothing concerning showing up at that distance, a strong result given how much equipment is on board. What varies is service history and accident repair, which is what the report on the individual car is for.
Is a used XC90 the better buy?
For most families, yes. A nearly new example generally runs around AED 175,000 to AED 195,000, about 35% below the new entry price — roughly AED 95,000 saved on a car whose depreciation curve has already done its steepest work.
Sit in the third row before you decide anything else, then compare the used XC90s listed now.