Very. It's like deploying a drone every time you park.

 

I find the HUD useful.

The parking beeps are VERY useful in avoiding bumping into things.

The 360 camera, I think I used twice while parking to avoid clipping an object. For me the regular backup camera is more useful than 360.

 

It's nice, and it's not a big bump in price for what you get. That being said, yes you still get the sensors on a new car (2020 you needed advanced package to get the sensors too, which was stupid). The HUD is really handy if you're using factory navigation in heavy traffic areas, otherwise it's meh... plus, if you have polarized glasses it will be hard to see since the glasses reduce glare, and HUD is literally glare. Personally I wouldn't call it a deal breaker on the XC90... but on the smaller cars where you get adaptive cruise added with it, then it's a must have for me.

 

I have 360 in my Rav4 and it's become a deal breaker for me. Granted, my depth perception isn't the best but I also use it for how close am I to the curb/to the front and back markers when parallel parking. The audible warnings don't provide that and I often don't know if I trust the audible in cases of turns where only a corner of the car might be close to an obstacle.

 

We have the 360 camera in the 2017 (OSD individual option) and the 360 camera with advanced package on the 2021. The 360 camera is great! Volvo's system is a little behind though. There's no option to have both the backup camera and 360 camera on the same screen like many other manufacturers have.

One observation of differences: the 2017 doesn't have the parking sensors that the 2021 does have. This gets really frustrating in the 2021 every time I pull into our garage. The sensus screen jumps from the camera view to the parking sensors continuously. The sensors take over whatever is on the Sensus screen and will continue to do so until you're in park. Or when you manually turn the sensors off.

Also, I highly recommend having a protective film over the front camera, and even the side cameras under the mirrors. The 2017's has small chips in the lens that might have been mitiated if it had a clear film over it.

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I have, use constantly and love them all!

Would really miss it if my next car didn't have them.

Great tip on the film protection of the lenses.

 

I think 360 camera is a must in 2022, especially for a big car. I wouldn't buy one without it. The only exception to the rule was my Tesla Model 3 and I miss this feature a lot, especially given that it sits pretty low and it's easy to scratch the underside of the bumper if you get it over the curb. Ultrasonic sensors don't see the curb once you get too close.

I had 360 camera in my Mazda CX-9 and it made parking in tight spaces so much easier! I have it in my new X7 as well.

Volvo's 360 is nice, the stitching is probably the best out there, and it displays larger area around than other brands, but it would be great if they supported combined views. Not easy to do due to a vertical layout, though. And I wish Volvo had a physical button to turn on the camera view.

 

Going forward, won't buy a car without 360. Comes in very handy in tight spots and always use it when parallel parking.

 

On the 2022 [2023] at least there is a touch button on the main screen for quick access.

Edit... 2022 for XC60 with AAOS but XC90 waits till 2023

 

On the 2022 at least there is a touch button on the main screen for quick access.

That's also a good point. 21's and back you have to swipe to get the camera. I'd really like an easy single button to access it.

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I think it's going to be subjective to the driver's preference. Personally only use it once in a while to check those odd parking situations. The parking sensors I find are way more useful when trying to park into a tight spot. I don't think I would trust 100% the 360 view because the cameras might not be super accurate and there is some margin of error. But its definitely a nice to have when you need it.

 

Getting used to the car the 360 camera is great. Was using it in the drive through to make sure I don't rash those 21's the first month.

Regarding the HUD, was sad my Maui Jim's don't work. Great optics.
I bought some reasonably nice golf glasses with good optics that are non-polarized. They work great. From what I can tell, the full "PeakVision" line is like that, and it doesn't appear to be luxottica crap.

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The "auto tilt down rearview mirrors when in reverse" function is pretty solid too.

 

360 - just do it! Helps parking esp when there are super tall curbs. The mirror cams also help a lot too! I also love the ambient lighting - makes driving at night feel like you’re cruising in a 787. I think it’s totally worth it! I have had the car for 2 weeks now!

 

If the price for the advanced package is not a significant concern, go for it. I've gotten so used to the 360 Camera on my MY18 V90CC that I won't (rather, cannot) park my car without using one. I don't know how I'd park my previous cars, which had no cameras.

As for the HuD, it's beneficial as well. I like that it gives you the info you would want when driving (speed limit, your current speed, and directions if using the Volvo Maps). A thing to remember is that if you drive around wearing Polarized sunglasses, you might not be able to see the HuD clear and sharp in bright sunlight.

IMO both are excellent options to have & use and make your Volvo even more complete.

 

I use it every once in a while but I believe it’s required if you want the highway/steering assist function which I def use more often than using the 360 for parking.

 

Both are must haves for me. 360 camera is especially useful in tight parking lots and parallel parking.

I also use the 360 daily for parking in our garage because it’s fairly tight with two SUVs

HUD is useful to give you pertinent info while keeping your eyes on the road

 

360 is just annoying to get to in my 18. It's great, but I only use it if the parking situation is super weird. Not really needed for parallel parking, the sensors plus backup cam make it easy enough.

 

Do you not have it enabled so it is automatically on in reverse?

 

The 360° is a must-have for me. Very useful. The HUD on the other hand is useless to me. I wear polarized sunglasses even in cloudy weather (due to sensitivity) and it is invisible, and at night I find I don't look at it because I'm habituated to look at the instrument panel.

 

I've started using my polarized Oakleys again and I can still slightly see the HUD information. But I know what you're saying. Pretty much the only downside to it.

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I love both the 360 camera, and the HUD. The HUD allows me to monitor my speeding without looking down at the dash.

 

I have found the HUD school zone warning very helpful. Wasn’t expecting a yellow colored speed limit sign to pop up on the windshield.

 

I wear polarized sunglasses and developed a habit of tilting my head slightly to glance at my speed and adaptive cruise status. Preferred it to looking at the dash.

Will probably go non-polarized with my next prescription though.

 

Would not buy a car without the 360 camera view!

 

360 degree view is very useful for parallel parking because I can't see the curbside in side mirror.

HUD is very helpful when I often use PA.

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When in reverse, double tap the R or L button for the mirror, it will tilt/turn in to show the curb/wheel.

 

I am sooooooo spoiled, I constantly use the 360 degree view overhead view when parking, the heads up display, and the speed limit warning, ( I set it for ten over).

 

Absolutely!!! I love the heads up display and the map inside the odometer area. The 360 camera is fabulous! Must have for us.

 

I personally find heads up displays distracting and prefer not to have that feature. However, my rims would look a lot better if I had the 360° cameras. I also think that Volvo does a better job than any other car I've looked at when it comes to useful cameras.