So due to some unfortunate software update timing and/or a bad battery or something in some component of my Volvo On Call system, I've been spending a bit more quality time then I'd like with some loaner XC90s. Both of them have been T6s (2017 and 2018) where mine is a 2017 T8. As far as braking is concerned, I don't notice much of a difference in the stopping distance, force required to achieve that, or the ability for the brakes to hold at a full stop. There's a little but not much. I will say that in all cases, there is more force needed to keep the vehicle stopped then I'm used to in other makes/models. I do not use the auto brake feature as it's not to my liking. Also, when comparing the T6 Dynamic mode to the T8 Power mode, the T6 feels like it's more rearing to go when releasing the brake even a little vs. the T8. In the end, mashing the throttle is more responsive on the T8, but the amount of torque at idle is higher on the T6.
In comparison to my immediate prior vehicle which was also a hybrid, I am glad that the T8 has the B gear position. My last vehicle essentially operated in this B gear position at all times unless its "Tow Mode" was engaged which disabled the RBS and forced the ICE to run - so not very efficient. So I had about seven years of being used to a vehicle that would slow down when I took my foot off of the throttle. When I first got the T8, I felt like I was a bit out of control until I realized what B mode was and that I could drive in it all the time.
