Volvo XC90 wins family SUV vote

The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid has been named Best Seven-Seater Car 2026 at the Auto Trader Drivers’ Choice Awards in the United Kingdom.

More than 160,000 UK motorists took part in the survey, which draws its results from the experiences of vehicle owners. The recognition places the XC90 ahead in a category where cabin space, comfort, safety and everyday usability carry as much weight as performance.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc., the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, welcomed the award as recognition of the flagship SUV’s appeal to families.

The XC90 has three rows of seats and a flexible cargo area that can adapt to different passenger and luggage requirements. Its cabin follows Volvo’s restrained Scandinavian design, with an emphasis on space, comfort and controls that are easy to understand.

Safety equipment under Volvo’s Safe Space Technology system includes collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and Run-off Road Mitigation. These features support the driver in city traffic and during longer journeys.

The T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain gives the XC90 an electric-only driving range of up to 77 kilometers. Once the available battery charge is used, the vehicle continues in hybrid mode through a combination of gasoline and electric power.

This setup gives owners the option to complete some daily trips on electric power while keeping the range needed for travel outside the city. Strong power output also helps the seven-seat SUV carry passengers and cargo without losing the refined performance expected from a premium model.

“We are pleased to see the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV recognized by the drivers and families who experience its exceptional qualities every day,” HARI vice chairman, president and CEO Maria Fe Perez-Agudo said.

She added that the award reflects the XC90’s combination of advanced safety, comfort, versatility, technology and performance. The recognition also comes as HARI marks its 25th anniversary.

Volvo Cars Philippines is offering the XC90 through an exclusive zero-percent interest financing package with BPI until 31 August 2026. Interested customers may visit an authorized Volvo dealership or contact the distributor through (02) 8894 1051, 0908 891 4286 or inquiry@volvocarsph.com.