2023 Volvo EX90 (EV)

5 Heaviest vehicles CAR magazine tested in 2025

In 2025, CAR magazine road tested over 50 new vehicles on the South African market, each of which was weighed on our standardised scales. We’ve rounded up the five heaviest vehicles we tested in 2025.

5.⁠ ⁠Mercedes-Benz Vito 119 CDI Tourer Select – 2 387 kg

4.⁠ ⁠Audi RS Q8 quattro performance – 2 475 kg

3.⁠ ⁠Land Rover Defender Octa Edition One – 2 578 kg

2.⁠ ⁠BYD Shark 6 Premium AWD – 2 710 kg

1.⁠ ⁠Volvo EX90 Twin Performance Ultra – 2 712 kg

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5 Heaviest vehicles CAR magazine tested in 2025

In 2025, CAR magazine tested over 50 new vehicles. We’ve rounded up the five heaviest vehicles we've tested in 2025...
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2026 Volvo EX90 SUV EV Review - Team-BHP​

Volvo EX90 Pros​

• Volvo’s flagship electric SUV that looks and feels premium inside out
• Whopping 449 BHP and 670 Nm from the twin motors! 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds
• Real-world range of 500 km is easily achievable. 800V architecture enables very fast charging too
• Air suspension with different modes offers balanced ride quality. Active Chassis also aids in the handling & dynamics of the car
• Loaded with features such as heated / ventilated front seats with massage function, High Definition Pixel headlights, digital key, 4-zone climate control, electrochromic glass roof, one-pedal drive mode, 14.5-inch touchscreen with Google integration and more
• 1,610 Watt, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system is excellent. Audiophiles will be happy
• 5-star Euro NCAP rating, top-notch safety kit & ADAS to keep you safe

Volvo EX90 Cons​

• Way too many controls are integrated into the touchscreen, such as opening the glovebox, steering wheel adjustment, ORVM adjustment, drive modes, opening the boot, and even the climate control!
• Available in a single AWD spec. No entry-level RWD variant or the outright ‘Performance’ variant
• Average rear-seat experience. You miss out on rear sunshades and seat ventilation. The seats don’t recline as much and underthigh support isn’t great for tall passengers
• White-coloured interiors may not be to everyone’s liking. No option of a dark interior either
• 3rd row of seats is strictly for kids. Adults won’t be comfortable here
• Small dealership and service network isn't a patch on its German competitors

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Full detailed review with MANY more exterior & interior photos at the link below:

 
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