Volvo's new generation XC90 debuts

Volvo held the premiere of the new generation XC90 in Stockholm, and the much-anticipated new luxury mid-size SUV came to us.

Before the new generation, XC90 is officially launched around the world and will also be launched as a limited edition model with T6 power limited to 1,927 units worldwide. In addition, the old XC90 will also be officially launched in mid-September this year, and after the new XC90 is launched, the new and old models will be sold together, which will be the only market selling the old XC90.

New car features

Shape design more atmospheric; headlights introduced LED light source

The exterior design of the new generation XC90 looks very atmospheric. The new car adopts Volvo's latest family-style design front face with a vertical grille shape. The new headlights use LED light sources, T-shaped LED daytime running lights chic, the shape of the Volvo design team called the "Thor's Hammer" (Thor's Hammer).

At the rear, the new car's design lines are very dynamic, LED split taillight shape is very characteristic, and the car also uses a bilateral two-out exhaust form. The new generation XC90 will be based on Volvo's latest SPA platform (Scalable Platform Architecture), and its body mass is reduced by 125kg compared to the old model. the body dimensions of the new car are 4950*2008*1775mm in length, width, and height, and the wheelbase is 2984mm.

In addition, the new generation XC90 will also be offered in two different styles of exterior packages, including the Luxury City Package, which consists of a series of body components embellished with polished stainless steel trim, including front trim frames, front and rear bumper guards and side welcome pedals, as well as unique 21-inch polished wheels; the Luxury Off-Road Package features matte black exterior trim, stainless steel bumper guards, side and another car The Luxury Off-Road Package reinforces the off-road look with matte black exterior trim, stainless steel bumper guards, side sills, and high-gloss integrated dual exhaust pipes. Also included in this package are 22-inch wheels.

New logo; more three-dimensional design

For the first time, the new generation of Volvo XC90 has adopted a more three-dimensional and luxurious design of the suspended logo. The new logo continues Volvo's famous arrowhead iron logo design, which is integrated with the diagonal span center mesh line. According to our information, this new badge will be used on the facelift and replacement models launched on the SPA platform in the future.

Interior design with a sense of class; optional crystal shifter

The new interior layout is atmospheric, with black center control, complemented by wood-grain trim and aluminum air vents below, while the seats and steering wheel are available in black and light colors, bringing two different styles. The new center control features a large LCD screen, replacing some of the traditional buttons.

Rich configuration, the first two safety configurations

In terms of configuration, the new XC90 adopts the Car-play system developed together with Apple, which can be used to complete the operation of air conditioning, entertainment system, etc. The new XC90 offers four-zone air conditioning, third-row seating, and the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio in the UK, which consists of a 1,400-watt amplifier and 19 speakers. According to official information, the XC90's third row of seats is capable of accommodating passengers as tall as 1.7m.

Safety features are an aspect that Volvo has always attached importance to, and on the new generation XC90, the new generation XC90 will also be equipped with two first-of-its-kind safety features, namely the Road Departure Protection Program and the Intersection Automatic Braking Technology. In addition, such tailgating preventive protection systems, the new generation of anti-roll stability control systems, City Safety urban safety systems, road traffic sign recognition systems, blind spot information systems and reverse car side warning systems, queuing assistance function, 360 ° panoramic camera, etc. will also appear in the car.

Rich power options, equipped with the new Drive-E powertrain

In terms of power, the new generation XC90 uses the new Drive-E powertrain, offering a variety of gasoline or diesel engines, of which the T6 model will be equipped with a 2.0L twin-charged engine (turbocharged + mechanical supercharging) with a maximum output of 325 hp (239kW) and peak torque of 400N-m; the T5 model (2.0L turbocharged) has an engine with a maximum The maximum output power of the T5 model (2.0L turbo) is 257hp (189kW) and the peak torque is 350N-m.

In terms of diesel, the D5 model of the new generation XC90 uses a twin-turbo diesel engine with a maximum power of 228hp (168kW) and peak torque of 470N-m; the D4 model is equipped with a single turbo engine with 193hp (142kW) and peak torque of 400N-m. In addition, the new generation XC90 will adopt an air suspension system and Front-wheel drive models are available.

In addition to the above power equipment, the new generation XC90 also offers a plug-in hybrid model (T8), which consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Drive-E gasoline engine with mechanical supercharging + turbo technology and an 80 hp (60 kW) electric motor, with a total output of 405 hp (298 kW) and a peak torque of 640 N-m. In the hybrid mode, the gasoline engine is responsible for driving the front wheels, and the electric motor is responsible for the rear wheels. In addition, the hybrid version is available in three driving modes: pure electric mode, performance mode, and four-wheel drive mode. In the electric-only mode, the car has a range of 40 kilometers. In the performance mode, the new car has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds.

New car background

The Volvo XC90 was launched at the Detroit Auto Show in early 2002 as the first generation and was only given a facelift in 2007. 12 years have passed, and although the car has been active in the mid-size SUV market, it has not been replaced to face the current market competition. The new generation of the car has been upgraded in all aspects, and it can be said to be transformed.

Competitors

The main rivals of the new car will be BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, and other mainstream mid-size SUV s. With the upgrades of the new generation, the XC90 will launch a new round of powerful impact on the competitors in the future.

Outlook for China / Summary

From the above introduction, the new generation of XC90 has a lot of upgrades compared to the old model, and the competitiveness of this car has grown significantly. It is expected that the new generation XC90 will be officially introduced into the domestic market next year. The new XC90 will be introduced to the domestic market next year.

Previously, in the old XC90's domestic declaration chart we exposed, the car may be sold in the domestic market under the name XC CLASSIC. In other words, when the new generation of XC90 is introduced next year, we may see a new generation of imported models and domestic sales of older models, which will also provide consumers with more room for choice.