Living with the Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra: My Ultimate Family SUV

I’ve been lucky enough to work with Volvo for just under a year now as one of their social media ambassadors, and in that time, the XC90 has been a huge part of my daily life. It’s taken me from content shoots to family getaways, through countless school runs, grocery hauls, and weekend road trips. Recently, I upgraded to the new Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra and honestly, it feels like the perfect evolution of a car I already loved.

A True Home on Wheels

The first thing I noticed when I started driving the XC90 last year was just how comfortable and calm it made every journey feel. With its spacious seven seats, it’s a car that genuinely feels ready for anything, whether it’s a day trip with Jasper, long drives with the family, or even loading it up with props for a shoot. The T8 Ultra takes that comfort to another level with luxurious touches like ventilated seats and a beautifully finished interior that makes even a quick drive to the shops feel like a moment to enjoy.

Power Meets Efficiency

One of the things I love about the T8 plug-in hybrid is how it blends power with efficiency. You get a serious boost when you put your foot down, but on most local trips, I can run entirely on electric power, quiet, smooth, and better for the environment. It’s exactly the kind of “best of both worlds” driving that suits my lifestyle, whether I’m heading into the city for a meeting or out to the countryside for the weekend.

Designed for Real Life

Life with a young family means practicality is everything. The sliding second row seats make it so much easier to get in and out of the third row, and the amount of space for bags, buggies, and everything else that comes with travelling with a baby is incredible. It’s also the little things, like the quiet cabin (perfect when Jasper is napping), or the ease of connecting my phone to the infotainment system, that make a big difference in day-to-day life.

My Kind of Driving Experience

The XC90 T8 Ultra is a car that feels just as happy on the motorway as it does winding through country lanes. It’s confident and smooth, with a ride quality that makes even long journeys feel effortless. And while it’s packed with tech, it never feels overwhelming, it’s intuitive, simple, and just works.

The Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra has become part of the rhythm of my life. It’s the car I trust to get us safely from A to B, but also the car that makes every journey, big or small, feel a little bit special.

If you’re looking for a spacious, luxurious, and adaptable SUV that’s perfect for family life, you can explore the XC90 here.