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Posted 04 September 2024
What if the best could be made even better? With the new Volvo XC90, revealed today, that goal has been achieved.
The XC90 is a Volvo Cars icon, and thanks to a broad suite of technology and design updates inside and out, the award-winning and best-selling flagship hybrid SUV is now better than ever before.
This premium seven-seater, known for its comfort, is one of the safest cars on the road. In plug-in hybrid form, it’s an outstanding electric car with a back-up plan, offering more than 70 kilometres of fully electric range on a single charge under the WLTP testing cycle.*
This means that many drivers will be able to do their day-to-day travel with zero tailpipe emissions. Data shows that around half of the distance covered by the latest plug-in hybrid Volvo cars is driven on pure electric power.**
The XC90 has more power when needed – for longer trips, the hybrid powertrain is paired with an efficient petrol engine to extend the range by more than 800km.† The full combined power of petrol and electric can also be used for constant all-wheel drive or off-road driving.
A new, more contemporary exterior design reinforces the XC90’s confident look. It reflects Volvo's ongoing transition towards full electrification and echoes elements of the newest fully electric cars.
Arguably, the biggest news comes inside. A renewed interior enhances practicality and brings the latest user experience, seen in the new EX90 and EX30 electric cars, into the XC90. A larger central touchscreen with higher resolution improves the user experience and opens up a world of new features, apps, and regular over-the-air software updates.
"The new XC90 exudes confidence, and why wouldn’t it? The hybrid flagship has been one of Volvo's best-selling models for years and remains a favourite among many customers,” says Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. “Whether it’s comfort, space, luxury, versatility, or hybrid efficiency you're looking for, the XC90 delivers on all accounts. Combined with the fully electric EX90 sibling, it provides customers with options that suit them best and equips Volvo with a balanced portfolio as the transition towards full electrification continues.”
Alongside the new line-up of fully electric cars, the plug-in hybrid XC90 T8 remains a popular choice for customers and an important car in terms of sales and profitability. Together with the fully electric models, plug-in hybrid cars like the XC90 and its siblings form an exciting and balanced global product portfolio for Volvo Cars, providing a strong bridge to a fully electrified future.
This balance between fully electric and plug-in hybrids is the right portfolio for today's market, as the premium fully electric market is still developing in several key regions. Plug-ins remain critical to sales and profit growth plans over the coming years.
As with every Volvo car, the XC90 is one of the safest cars available. It is equipped with an advanced safety cage, as well as a comprehensive suite of active safety features to help keep drivers, passengers, and others on the road safe.
Using radar and a front camera, the XC90 can detect if the vehicle has drifted into the oncoming lane and steer it safely back into its lane to avoid the risk of a collision. It will also help avoid inadvertently running off the road. Additionally, it can use braking and steering to help avoid collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and large animals.
The ride in the XC90 is better than ever before, with legendary seating comfort and improved suspension as standard. Each individual damper is now able to adapt mechanically to current road conditions to optimize both comfort and stability, providing a more confident and relaxed driving experience.
The optional air suspension works together with an active chassis that monitors the car, road, and driver 500 times per second to give the most comfortable ride possible.
Depending on whether you want easy access getting in or out, better aerodynamics at speed, or additional ride height for rough terrain, an XC90 with air suspension can lower itself by 20mm or raise itself by 40mm. Additional insulation in certain parts of the car reduces wind and road noise.
The renewed interior comes with a redesigned cabin that represents the best of contemporary Scandinavian design. The dashboard has a more horizontal shape than before, incorporates decorative panels made from premium recycled materials for a more textured finish, and is split by new vertical air vents. Enhanced illumination contributes to an even more luxurious feel at night.
The cabin has been reconfigured to make it even more practical in response to feedback from current XC90 owners. Designers created additional storage space in the centre console, including an extra cupholder, and placed the wireless phone charger behind the central tunnel, separate from the main storage area, for greater convenience.
The XC90 can be specified with one of the best-sounding audio systems in a car – the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system that can faithfully replicate the acoustics of a stage, concert hall, or jazz club.
For customers who prefer it, Volvo also offers a choice of two mild-hybrid petrol variants. Both the B5 and B6 are assisted by a 48v lithium-ion battery and an integrated starter/generator, which can help reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent in real-world driving.
The new Volvo XC90 is available to order from today. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2024, with first customer deliveries set to start around the end of the year.††
The small print
* Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary target. Final vehicle certification pending.
** Volvo Cars data covering long-range plug-in hybrid cars in global markets: on average 48% of distance driven uses electric-only power.
† Additional 800km+ not including electric-only range. Based on preliminary WLTP fuel economy figure of 8.6 l/km once high-voltage battery is depleted, starting with a full fuel tank. Real-world range may vary.
†† Launch timings will vary between markets.
