Should I swap my diesel for a petrol hybrid?

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Should I swap my diesel for a petrol hybrid?

Last year in July I bought a 2024 Volvo XC90 Core 2.0 B5 diesel and I bought extra 3 year warranty so 5 in total. Today my car has 8000 miles on the clock. I have been offered a trade in option for latest 2025.5 model XC90 with same extras and everything as mine, B5 petrol option. I would have to pay in £5-6k for this new car.

In your opinion should I go for this option or keep the car that I already have? My loss on my old car would be around more the less same amount as the one I would have to add now for the new one.

Is the new petrol engine any good and would this upgrade would be better for the future in your opinion?

Asked on 26 February 2025 by CasualDriver

Answered by Matt Robinson

We're yet to try the updated Volvo XC90 but the changes aren't significant enough to fundamentally alter the car. Plus, the mild hybrid petrol engine will prove much less economical than the diesel engine you currently have. Although diesel is a little out of fashion, we'd argue it makes sense in a large, heavy car like the Volvo XC90, so it's a shame Volvo has dropped the option of a diesel engine in the latest version of the car. With all that in mind, we recommend you stick with your current Volvo XC90 for now.

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