The eagerly-awaited Volvo V90 was officially revealed in Stockholm, Sweden. The stylish and versatile V90 is the latest in the car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the XC90 SUV and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan.
Building on Volvo Cars’ indisputable heritage in the estate segment, that began over 60 years ago with the Volvo Duett, the new V90 takes the premium estate a clear step forward in terms of aesthetics, materials and finish, while living up to the practical nature of any true estate.
“We have a very strong position in the estate segment,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars. “In many people’s minds we are known as the definitive estate brand. While the Volvo brand today stands for more than estates, we are proud to carry forward this rich heritage with the V90.”
The new V90 is the third car unveiled in Volvo’s top-of-the-line 90 series, all of which are built on the company’s specially-designed and fully modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). SPA has opened up a range of new opportunities in terms of how Volvos can be designed, built and equipped.
“The modern premium estate is all about the intriguing combination of a luxurious experience with the functional origins of the estates silhouette. The sophisticated ambience of our new Volvo Interiors is combined with a great cargo space, providing the right kind of functionality – whether through connectivity or cargo and storage solutions,” said Thomas Ingenlath senior vice president for design at Volvo Cars.
The new V90 features cutting-edge Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive technology, with large animal detection and run-off road mitigation, and class-leading connectivity including smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay.
Volvo Cars has also worked tirelessly on driving dynamics in the new model delivering a totally new and refined driving experience characterised by a sense of engaging control and predictability.
In total, the V90 will be available with 5 different power units; 2 petrol, 1 hybrid and 2 diesels. The 254hp T5, 320hp T6 AWD and 407hp/472Nm T8 AWD make up the petrol/hybrid line-up, whereas 190hp D4 and 235hp D5 AWD units make up the diesel range.
“We have a very strong offer in the V90. Our PowerPulse technology is designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410hp and a pure electric range of around 50 km,” said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Cars.
The Volvo V90 estate will make its first public debut at the Geneva Motor Show which open its doors on 1 March 2016. The introduction of the S90 Sedan and V90 Estate will soon be followed by a sleek S90 Coupe before the end of the decade.
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