The XC90 is Volvo’s large, seven-seat SUV and the company’s flagship. It was the first car to be launched on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), Volvo’s advanced modular product platform that underpins all Volvo cars in the 90 and 60 series.
Like its siblings, the S90 and V90, the XC90 carries the proud and confident face of Volvo’s design language, along with classic Volvo styling cues. Key features include the iconic ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlight design.
In the cabin, the XC90 provides a calm and balanced environment with a blend of high-end materials such as wood, crystal and metal in a sophisticated Scandinavian design. New interior materials, including luxurious leather-free options, as well as the availability of the tailored steering wheel and gearshift, offer further possibilities for personalisation.
Connectivity and infotainment
All new Volvos are now connected, thanks to Volvo’s connectivity and infotainment system. It delivers an intuitive touchscreen interface that combines car functions, navigation, connected services and in-car entertainment applications such as Spotify and TuneIn. The portrait-oriented touchscreen enables easy and fast access to a host of functions and features. Smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also available.
Powertrain technology
The XC90 is powered by Volvo’s Drive-E powertrains, including a Recharge T8 AWD petrol-electric plug-in hybrid that delivers 390hp. It is also available with a range of 48-volt mild-hybrid petrol and diesel powertrains.
Volvo’s Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers all the benefits of a high-performance, low-emission petrol engine with an electric motor that delivers power on demand with ultra-low CO2 emissions and more than 25 miles of pure electric range. The company’s mild-hybrid technology, meanwhile, offers drivers up to 15 per cent fuel savings and emission reductions in real-world driving.
More details of the powertrain offer can be found in the Technical Specifications.
Safety and driver assistance
Volvo’s leadership in the field of automotive safety is confirmed in the XC90. The SPA platform has resulted in the strongest Volvo cars to date thanks to extensive use of boron steel, as well as numerous safety systems designed to protect people inside and outside the car.
Volvo’s City Safety technology, standard on all Volvo models, combines automatic braking functionality and collision-avoidance systems to cover a range of potential accident scenarios and help keep you safe. City Safety is the only system on the market that detects pedestrians, cyclists and large animals such as deer.
The Pilot Assist driver-assistance system works up to 80mph on clearly marked roads.
