XC90 earns seven-seat crown

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.

The recognition was based on a survey of more than 160,000 UK motorists, with vehicle owners rating their cars according to their actual experience.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, said the award highlights the flagship sport utility vehicle’s mix of space, safety, comfort and performance.

The XC90 T8 PHEV seats seven passengers across three rows and offers flexible cargo space for family trips and everyday use. Its cabin follows Volvo’s Scandinavian design approach, with a clean layout and technology designed to be easy to operate.

Its Safe Space Technology System includes collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and Run-off Road Mitigation.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain can travel up to 77 kilometers using electric power alone before switching to hybrid operation. This gives owners the option to complete shorter drives without using the gasoline engine while retaining the range needed for longer journeys.

“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 recognition reflects the SUV’s ability to offer safety, comfort, versatility, technology and refined performance in one model.

The award also comes as HARI marks its 25th anniversary. The distributor handles Volvo passenger vehicles, Chevrolet passenger cars and Hyundai commercial vehicles in the Philippines.

Customers interested in the XC90 T8 PHEV may also avail themselves of an exclusive BPI zero-interest financing offer until 31 August 2026, subject to the promotion’s terms and conditions.