2024 Volvo XC90 Earns TOP SAFETY PICK+ in IIHS Crash Test Evaluations

by Volvo | August 1, 2024

The 2024 Volvo XC90 midsize luxury SUV earned a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

To earn the Institute's highest safety award, a vehicle must pass a series of crash test evaluations, including the new and tougher version of the moderate overlap test, the small overlap front and updated side tests, pedestrian front crash prevention test, and headlight assessment. Updated in 2022, the moderate overlap test incorporates new metrics and emphasizes rear-safety by replicating what would happen from a frontal offset crash between two vehicles of the same weight going just under 40 miles per hour.

'Safety is at the core of everything we do at Volvo Cars,' said Mike Cottone, Head of USA and Canada at Volvo Cars. 'As part of our company's longstanding commitment to safety, we constantly strive to raise safety levels. The Volvo XC90 reflects our safety legacy, and we are proud it was recognized by the IIHS given our shared dedication to the advancement of automotive safety with the goal of reducing traffic related deaths and injuries.'

In its evaluation of the Volvo XC90, the IIHS concluded:

•Solid structural performance in the updated moderate overlap test

•Excellent passenger protection for the driver

•Good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side tests

The updated evaluation focuses on injuries most frequently seen in rear-seat occupants and based on extensive testing, the IIHS found that the XC90 met their requirements

The award-winning XC90 features six or seven seats, and offers premium comfort to all passengers. Critical to Volvo Cars' complete lineup, the Volvo XC90 is designed to help keep occupants safe and comes with various safety features such as forward collision warnings, automated emergency braking, lane-keeping aid, and lane departure warning as standard.

To learn more about the Volvo XC90 and the complete Volvo Cars lineup, please visit www.volvocars.com.

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