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Volvo V90
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
V90 T5 Inscription / D4 R-Design / T8 Recharge
Dealer listings
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 853 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,464 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,643 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,936 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Wheelbase
2,941 mm
Ground clearance
153 mm
Boot space
560 L (1,526 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,730 kg (1,980 kg PHEV)
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Drive-E Turbo Petrol / D4 Diesel / T8 Twin-Engine PHEV
Power
190 hp (D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 407 hp (T8 PHEV)
Torque
400 Nm (D4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
4.8 sec (T8 PHEV) – 8.2 sec (D4 Diesel)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 45.0 km/L (T8 PHEV)
City
12.0 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 17.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km EV Range (T8 PHEV)
Highway
18.0 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 23.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 15.5 km/L (Hybrid mode)
Tank size
55 L (PHEV) / 60 L (Petrol/Diesel)
CO₂ emissions
136 g/km (T5) / 46 g/km (T8 PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Volvo V90 (SPA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E)
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or AWD (BorgWarner)
Ground clearance
153 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Executive long-distance cruiser: Cavernous 560 L boot and 2,941 mm wheelbase provide limousine rear legroom and estate cargo practicality.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty savings: 2.0L Drive-E engines qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket across all outputs up to 407 hp.
- Outstanding D4 diesel & T8 PHEV efficiency: D4 returns 20.5 km/L highway economy while T8 offers 50 km pure EV commuting in Nairobi.
- World-class safety suite: Pilot Assist adaptive cruise with steering support, City Safety auto-braking, and Run-off Road Protection.
What’s not so good
- Low 153 mm ground clearance: Standard estate height requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- High-voltage PHEV maintenance: T8 battery and inverter systems require certified Volvo diagnostic tools.