Technological Flagship: 2017 Volvo S90 sedan
Volvo Cars has introduced the highly-anticipated Volvo S90 luxury sedan on the heels of the company’s award-winning Volvo XC90 SUV. The all-new 2017 Volvo S90 sedan is a bold entry into the luxury sedan market and sets a new standard with superior materials, technology, comfort and class-leading semi-autonomous features.
The Volvo S90 combines Scandinavian design with cutting-edge safety and cloud-based applications and services. The interior makes use of the Sensus Connect touch screen that debuted in the XC90, providing a clutter-free interior with minimal dashboard buttons. The Volvo S90 introduces another step toward Volvo’s Vision 2020, which states that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by the year 2020, through world first safety technologies and highly advanced semi-autonomous features.
The S90’s proud yet non-aggressive face is characterized by a concave grille, itself a homage to the Volvo P1800 and is home to Volvo’s new Iron Mark. The T-shaped Thor’s Hammer lights deliver a powerful sense of direction that makes the S90 unmistakable on the road.
Offered in Momentum and Inception trim levels, power is generated by a choice of two variants of the automaker’s 2.0L four-cylinder engine: the turbocharged T5 and the turbocharged and supercharged T6. Torque is communicated to the wheels for both engines through an AW TG-81SC eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is also available.
Designed and engineered from the ground up, the S90 sedan is the second vehicle built on the Swedish car company’s new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), sharing this platform with the recently introduced XC90 SUV.
Inside the passenger cabin of this low, wide sedan, Volvo has taken cues from the success of its XC90 model and raised the bar with some stunning details on the new dashboard and instrument panel, including new air blades that stand vertically on each side of the Sensus user interface.
“We created our new flagship sedan, the Volvo S90, as a real game changer. It is classy and cool. The exterior is exceptionally well surfaced with a fantastic stance and the sort of clean lines that are singularly appropriate of a Scandinavian design. The interior masters the art of blending innovative technology and natural materials into an elegant, welcoming and tasteful ambience, Swedishness at its best,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President, Design at Volvo Car Group.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 115.8; overall length: 195.4; width: 79.5; height: 56.8
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 250 hp at 5500 rpm and 258 lbs-ft of torque at 1500 – 4800 rpm (T5); 2.0L four-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged – 316 hp at 5700 rpm and 295 lbs-ft of torque at 2200 – 5400 rpm (T6)
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 23 city/34 highway (T5); 22 city/31 hwy. (T6)
Cargo capacity: 17.7 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, dual inflatable curtains, SIPS airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, electronic brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, hill-start assist, adaptive cruise control, rain sensor, Bluetooth hands free phone system, Volvo On-Call, Pilot Assist – semi autonomous drive system, collision avoidance by City Safety, run-off road mitigation, run-off road protection, lane keeping aid, lane departure warning, road sign information, driver alert, LED headlights, LED fog lights with corner illumination, navigation system, keyless entry and drive, and rear park assist camera. Inscription adds full LED headlights with active bending lights, automatic high beam and daytime running lights.
Optional safety features include: blind spot information system, cross traffic alert, 350 degree Surround View camera, Park Assist Pilot, Front Park Assist, HomeLink universal transceiver,
Warranty
Basic: 4-year/50,000 mile
Roadside Assistance: 4-year/unlimited 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Volvo S90 sedan starts from $46,950 for the T5 Momentum upto $56,250 for the T6 Inscription. Destination charges add $995.
