New and improved – the best-ever Volvo XC90
What if we could make the best even better? With the new Volvo XC90, revealed on the 4th of September, Volvo has done exactly that. 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. It’s a premium seven-seater with ‘comfortable’ as its middle name, it’s one of the safest cars on the road, and 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. In fact, the data shows that around half of the distance covered by the latest plug-in hybrid Volvo cars is driven on pure electric power.**
And the Volvo XC90 has more power when you need it – for longer trips, the hybrid powertrain is paired with an efficient petrol engine to extend your range by more than 800km.† You can also opt for the full combined power of petrol and electric for constant all-wheel drive or off-road driving.
A new, more contemporary exterior design reinforces the Volvo XC90’s confident look. It reflects Volvo's ongoing transition towards full electrification and echoes elements of our newest, fully electric cars.
Yet arguably the biggest news comes inside. A renewed interior enhances practicality and brings Volvo's latest user experience, seen in the new EX90 and EX30 electric cars, into the Volvo XC90. A larger central touchscreen with higher resolution improves the user experience and opens up a world of new features, apps and of course regular over-the-air software updates.
"The new Volvo XC90 exudes confidence, and why wouldn’t it? Our hybrid flagship has been one of our best-selling models for years and it’s still a favourite among many customers,” says Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. “Whether it’s comfort, space, luxury, versatility or hybrid efficiency you look for, the Volvo XC90 delivers on all accounts. Put together, the Volvo XC90 and its fully electric Volvo EX90 sibling provide customers with the options that suit them best and equip us with a balanced portfolio as we continue our transition towards full electrification.”
A balanced product portfolio
Alongside the new line-up of fully electric cars, the plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90 T8 remains a popular choice for our customers and an important car for Volvo in terms of sales and profitability. Together with the fully electric models, plug-in hybrid cars like the Volvo XC90 and its siblings make up 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 the market of today, as the premium fully electric market is still developing in several key markets.
One of the safest cars on the road
As with every Volvo car, the Volvo 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 you, your loved ones and others on the road safe. Using radar and a front camera, the Volvo XC90 can detect if you’ve drifted into the oncoming lane and steer you safely back into your own lane to avoid the risk of a collision. It will also help you avoid inadvertently running off the road. And it can use braking and steering to help avoid collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals, such as the moose from Sweden.
Legendary comfort: standard
The ride in the Volvo 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 optimise both comfort and stability – for a more confident and relaxed driving experience. And if you want to go all in, 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, a Volvo XC90 with air suspension can lower itself by 20mm or raise itself by 40mm. On top of that we’ve added extra insulation to certain parts of the car, which means there’s even less 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.
Volvo has also reconfigured the cabin to make it even more practical in response to feedback from current Volvo XC90 owners. Additional storage space has been designed in the centre console, including an additional cupholder. The wireless phone charger has been placed behind the central tunnel, separate from the main storage area, for greater convenience.
The Volvo 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, a concert hall or a jazz club.
Finally, for customers who prefer it, we also offer 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 now available to order. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2024, with first customer deliveries set to start around the end of the year.††
If you are interested in finding out more about the Volvo XC90 and wish to register your interest and place your order call us at 01202 065555 or email sales@volvocarspoole.co.uk and a member of our Volvo Cars Poole sales team will be more than happy to help!
Terms and conditions:
* 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.
Accurate at the time of publication [September 2024].