Engineers at Volvo are experts at building world-class cars and SUVs that put just as much stock into reducing emissions as they do into indulging your every want. One model in the brand’s all-star lineup is especially reflective of this: the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge.
The XC90 Recharge offers a delightful mix of hybridized power, timeless sophistication and limited zero-emissions performance -- a heady combination that has put the competition on notice. That includes the 2024 Lexus RX450+, a new PHEV that tries -- and fails -- to challenge the 2024 XC90 Recharge.
We’ve broken down in detail the many ways this plug-in hybrid Lexus falls woefully short of its Swedish competition in our Volvo XC90 Recharge vs. Lexus RX450h+ comparison. Check it out, then visit our Volvo dealer near Savannah to take home a new Volvo plug-in hybrid.
2024 Volvo XC90 RechargeSpecs Comparison
Deep within the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge hides a lion’s heart -- a high-powered PHEV powertrain that is equal parts muscular and efficient. Its 32-mile all-electric range is highly competitive, while its 455-horsepower T8 engine is capable of delivering a 0-60 mph time of five seconds flat. As for the Lexus RX450+? It can only muster 304 horsepower from its electrified engine, leaving it with a 150-plus horsepower deficit compared to the new XC90 Recharge. 0-60 mph takes a leisurely 6.2 seconds for the plug-in hybrid Lexus as a result.
Great range, phenomenal power, shockingly quick acceleration. What can’t the 2024 XC90 Recharge do? Its highly refined, well-rounded persona makes it a master of all trades, which is why we’re not surprised that the Volvo XC90 Recharge is rated third on Edmunds’ list of best plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs. As for the SUV that Edmunds considers No. 1? Another Volvo, of course.
2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV
- Powertrain: 4-cylinder turbocharged T8 eAWD engine / e-boost
- Horsepower: 455
- 0-60 MPH, sec.: 5.0
- All-Electric Range: 32
- An Edmunds Top-Rated Luxury PHEV: Yes
2024 Lexus RX450h+
- Powertrain: 4-cylinder engine w/ Lexus Plug-In Hybrid Drive
- Horsepower: 304
- 0-60 MPH, sec.: 6.2
- All-Electric Range: 37
- An Edmunds Top-Rated Luxury PHEV: No
Compare 2024 XC90 RechargeInterior Comparison
The Volvo XC90 interior is a masterclass in minimalist elegance -- and the garish Lexus cabin should take notes on how its Scandinavian rival so effortlessly exudes luxury without pandering to the latest fads. When it comes to design excellence, Volvo is unrivaled.
As for the 2024 XC90 Recharge cargo capacity, it maxes out at over 85 cubic feet, a figure that’s nearly double what the new RX450h+ can stow with all its seats folded. And speaking of seats, you’ll only find two rows of seating in the smaller RX450h+. With the XC90 Recharge, a spacious third row comes standard.
Whether you’ve got a full carload of passengers or not, this new Volvo SUV is ready to entertain with its available premium audio system by Bowers & Wilkins. This high-fidelity stereo brings crisp notes and excellent clarity for a complete concert-hall experience, one that will no doubt remind you why Volvo is the last word in luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs.
2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV
- Max Cargo Space (cu. ft.): 85.7
- Third Row: Standard
- Premium Sound System: Bowers & Wilkins high-fidelity audio
2024 Lexus RX450h+
- Max Cargo Space (cu. ft.): 46.2
- Third Row: N/A
- Premium Sound System: Mark Levinson® PurePlay Surround Sound
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With the 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge, Volvo has perfected its luxury car formula. However you slice it, the new XC90 Recharge is quiet, fast, comfortable and cossetting, and your treatment of the throttle is the only thing between you and zero-emissions driving or heart-pounding acceleration.
The pros at Edmunds recognize this, which is why the XC90 Recharge is one of their top-ranked PHEV SUVs -- and you’ll come to the same conclusion they did when you take an XC90 Recharge test-drive in Georgia. Contact Volvo Cars Hilton Head today to schedule your review of this masterful new SUV.
Further Reading: 2024 Volvo XC90 Review | Volvo Plug-In Hybrid Information