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2016 Volvo XC90

The all-new Volvo XC90 – model year 2016

2016 Volvo XC90
The all-new Volvo XC90 is a visually striking, premium quality seven seat SÚV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish.

The new XC90 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Volvo's history, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilising its new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology.

DESIGN

Volvo's new face

2016 Volvo XC90The new XC90 is the first Volvo to carry the company's new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with the T-shaped 'Thor's Hammer' DRL lights, the iron mark introduces an entirely new, distinctive and confident face for Volvo's forthcoming generation of cars.

The XC90's larger bonnet with its new topography, the beltline and the sharpened shoulders connecting with the tattoo-like, new rear lights are other important design signatures that will be mirrored across the range.

To add more visual muscle from the sides, the XC90 comes with a range of wheel sizes up to 22 inches.

Luxurious interior

2016 Volvo XC90
The XC90's interior is the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo. The most striking feature is a tablet-like touch screen control console, which forms the heart of an all-new in-car control system. This system is virtually button free, a simplicity that opens up generous surfaces and gives us the opportunity to create a modern, luxurious interior architecture.
The all-new XC90 interior combines materials such as finest Nappa leather and wood with handcrafted details, including a gear lever made of crystal glass from Orrefors, the famous Swedish glassmaker, and diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and volume control.

New trim level strategy

2016 Volvo XC90
Volvo Cars' reinvented trim level strategy resembles a tree with two branches. Kinetic is the base, followed by the very competitive Momentum level.

Inscription and R-Design form the two branches on the tree. The Inscription package is designed for customers that want an elegant look and a luxurious experience, while R-Design has a sporty and dynamic aura.

In principle, the previous top level has been replaced with the Inscription and R-Design versions. Both of them feature an elevated content, carefully chosen to emphasise each of their distinctive individual personalities.

New seats

2016 Volvo XC90
Volvo already enjoys a reputation for providing the most comfortable seats in the industry. The new XC90 enhances this reputation by offering innovatively designed seats that also free up interior space for passengers both in the second and third seat rows, helping to make the new XC90 a genuine 7-seater.

The full seat core has an ergonomic shape that resembles the human spine. A multitude of adjustment possibilities makes it possible for the individual user to create an ideal seating position. The new seats are available with adjustable side bolsters, seat cushion extension and massage.

The second row features three individual seats with recline adjustment. The sliding function can be used to create more legroom for the passengers in the third row – or to increase loading space. An integrated child booster cushion in the centre seat is optional.

The seats in the third row offer class-leading comfort for passengers with a height up to 170 cm.

CHASSIS & POWER TRAINS

Completely new chassis


When it comes to driving dynamics, the XC90 gives the smooth, solid ride of a premium SÚV combined with sharp handling and response. There is a completely new chassis, front and rear.
There are a double wishbone front suspension and a new integral link rear axle that also features a new transverse leaf spring, made of lightweight material. The XC90 can also be equipped with electronically controlled air suspension with a choice of five modes.

Únrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency

The new XC90 offers a range of two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains, all of which provide an outstanding combination of performance and fuel-efficiency.

The top of the range XC90 Twin Engine, which combines a supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor, offers an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation: 400 horsepower with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 59 g/km (NEDC driving cycle).

Normal driving is conducted in the default hybrid mode. But at the push of a button the driver can switch to quiet and emission-free city driving on pure electric power where the range will be more than 40 kilometres, and then, when needed, immediately revert back to the combined capacity of the petrol engine and electric motor. Combined maximum torque is 640 Nm, making the XC90 accelerate from 0 to 100 in 5.9 seconds.

Full range of other engine options

The Volvo XC90 range also includes the D5 twin turbo diesel engine with 225 hp, 470 Nm, best in class fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 km and the D4 turbo diesel engine with 190 hp, 400 Nm and a fuel consumption of 5.3l/100 km.

The range also offers two petrol engine options. The first is a T6 engine with supercharger and turbo with 320 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The second is a T5 with 254 hp and 350 Nm.

All engine versions come with Volvo Cars' 8-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

SENSÚS

Most modern control system on the market


The new Sensus user interface is without doubt the most modern in-car control system on the market. It completely reinvents the way drivers operate their cars.

The traditional selection of buttons and controls has been replaced with a smooth, intuitive interaction between a large tablet-like touch screen, controls on the steering wheel and a capable voice-control system.

The digital instrumentation and the head-up display in front of the driver make sure that the most relevant information is available when needed.

Sensus gives comfortable access to a wide selection of cloud-based applications. The outstanding in-car possibilities includes Internet radio, connected navigation, finding and paying for parking, seamless music streaming, the ability to mirror and use Apple and Android devices in the touch screen display, a hot spot for using a tablet in the car – and much more.

Also – the XC90 will not only tell the driver when it's time for service, but also suggest an appointment at a Volvo dealership.

Sensus - always on call
One of the most widely appreciated features related to the Sensus offer, Volvo On Call, allows Volvo drivers to communicate directly with their car via a smartphone application to lock, unlock, check fuel levels, pre-heat, pre-cool, locate and check mileage on the car.

For 2015 Volvo On Call will be updated, adding a completely new graphical user interface, enhanced send to car capabilities, diagnostics views and smartwatch support for Android Wear, Apple Watch, iPad support and also voice control via Cortana for Windows Phone.

Digital craftsmanship

The groundbreaking digital craftsmanship, interaction design, is based on extensive discussions with customers. The layout on the portrait screen can be described as a stack of flexible 'tiles', each of them displaying a key functionality.

Information, navigation and media are high up and easy to check. Phone controls, application icons and climate controls are located low, comfortable to reach and touch.

When one of the tiles on the touch screen expands on interaction, the others are compressed but still visible and instantly accessible.

This makes the touch screen exceptionally user-friendly, with no need to go via a main menu when switching between functions.

Four-zone climate system

The all-new Volvo XC90 can be specified with a four-zone climate system with individual settings for the occupants in the front seats and in the second row. A separate air-conditioning unit for the third row is standard or optional depending on the market.

Volvo Cars' CleanZone air purification system, one of the most efficient on the market, has been further improved by adding a new carbon filter for more efficient capture of small, harmful particles and pollen in the incoming air.

One of the top audio systems in the world

The XC90 features one of the top audio systems available in the automotive world. The top-of-the-line system in the XC90 features a 1,400 W Class D amplifier and 19 Bowers & Wilkins speakers. It also includes one of the first air-ventilated subwoofers in a car. Integrated into the car body, it turns the whole interior space into a giant subwoofer.

The latest sound processing software has ben used to manage the timing of the sound and co-ordination of the speakers. This brings the emotional experience of a world-class live performance into the car.

SAFETY AND SÚPPORT

Most comprehensive standard safety package


The all-new XC90 offers the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated standard safety package available in the automotive industry. It includes two world first safety technologies: a run-off road protection package and auto brake at intersection capability.

In a run-off road scenario, the all-new Volvo XC90 detects what is happening and the front safety belts are tightened to keep the occupants in position. To help prevent spine injuries, energy-absorbing functionality between the seat and seat frame cushions the vertical forces that can arise when the car encounters a hard landing in the terrain.

The XC90 is the first car in the world with technology that features automatic braking if the driver turns in front of an oncoming car. This is a common scenario at busy city crossings as well as on highways, where the speed limits are higher.

City Safety becomes the umbrella name for all of Volvo Cars' auto brake functions, which are standard equipment in the all-new XC90. It now covers vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians in front of the car, day and night.

Automatic support in queues

On the driver support side, the new Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot Assist enables safe and comfortable semi-autonomous driving by automatically following the vehicle ahead in stop-and-go traffic. Acceleration, braking and now also steering are controlled automatically.

Making sure that the driver remains in full control also when manoeuvring and reversing in tight spaces, the all-new XC90 features a 360° Surround view. It gives the driver a birds-eye view where information from all cameras are added up digitally to a one 360° image. The Park Assist Pilot now also offers automatic reversing into a parking bay.

Source - Volvo

All-new Volvo XC90 named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Again.

The Volvo XC90 has been named Motor Trend's SÚV of the Year for the second time.

Developed from the ground up on Volvo's unique Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), with a 316 horsepower, supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine featuring an EPA rating of 25 mpg highway, a tablet-like Sensus control system, and understated Scandinavian design, the all-new 2016 XC90 sets a new standard for the luxury SÚV segment. With its full suite of IntelliSafe features and two more world firsts for safety, the all-new Volvo XC90 is also the safest Volvo ever.

'Everyone at Volvo Cars is exceptionally proud to win the Motor Trend SÚV of the Year award,' said Lex Kerssemakers, president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. 'The all-new XC90 is a strong indicator of things to come at Volvo.'


2016 Volvo XC90Kerssemakers accepted the iconic Golden Calipers trophy at an award ceremony tonight near Motor Trend's offices in El Segundo, California.

When it was introduced in 2002, the original XC90 won Motor Trend's SÚV of the Year as it redefined the seven-passenger SÚV segment.

The Motor Trend SÚV of the Year award comes on the back of a strong sales performance in the Ú.S. with double-digit growth and more than 7,000 of the XC90 model already sold this year, further reinforcing Volvo's ÚS revival plan.

Source - Volvo

Polestar launches Performance Optimisation for the new Volvo XC90

The new generation Polestar Performance Optimisation is now available for the new Volvo XC90, making the car even more dynamic and responsive to drive.

'The new XC90 is by far the most advanced car from Volvo in terms of chassis and drivetrain, making it a thrill for us to work with. The Polestar optimisation takes the dynamics and responsiveness of the XC90 another step forward from an already high base level,' said Niels Möller, COO of Polestar, the Volvo Cars Performance Brand.

The key philosophy behind the new generation optimisation is for the entire drivetrain to be included, meaning optimised engine performance, throttle response, gearshift speed, gearshift precision and off-throttle response.


2016 Volvo XC90The development of the optimisations is based on the 20-year motorsport experience and expertise of the Polestar engineers and drivers.

'What we strive for when designing and fine-tuning our race cars is to create a completely balanced package. And this is exactly what we have focused on with the new generation Polestar optimisations for the XC90. Drivability is everything in racing; it is about having power available when you need it and to be in control. It is the very same thing when driving a road car actively, making this an essential part of what we have created with the new Polestar optimisation,' said Robert Dahlgren, racing and development driver for Polestar Cyan Racing.

The XC90 models available for Polestar optimisation are the T6 and D5*, with further optimisations to come in due course.


All changes of the Polestar optimisations are made with certified emissions, fuel consumption, service intervals and Volvo warranties unchanged.

Source - Volvo

Volvo Cars' award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive

2016 Volvo XC90
Drive-E powertrain program roll-out continues with high performance T6 AWD configuration
•Sensus Navigation system receives real-time traffic information
•Apple CarPlay available in XC90

Volvo Cars has announced a broad range of product updates, led by the continued roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain program.

Central to the powertrain upgrades is the award-winning high performance T6 petrol engine, now coming to the 60 cluster cars in an all-wheel drive variant delivering 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque, fulfilling Euro6 regulations and delivering best-in-class efficient performance. With this powertrain configuration the S60 is down to 161 g/km the V60 at 163 g/km and the XC60 down to 179 g/km CO2.

In the XC90 the T6 is coupled to a refined 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 320 hp and 400 Nm. This powertrain configuration will be available globally, alongside the T5 in the XC90 which delivers 254 hp and 350 Nm.

A new T2 position will be filled by a highly efficient petrol variant on the S/V60 models that delivers 122 hp and 220 Nm of torque while also meeting Euro6 demands. The 1.5l T3 front-wheel drive automatic variant on the S/V60 will also now be available in Japan.

Twin Engine
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine delivers the cleanest and most powerful plug-in hybrid propulsion system on the market in a 7-seat SÚV, and reflects the Swedish company's commitment to add new Twin Engine variants to the model range every year.

Diesel upgrades

2016 Volvo XC90The model year upgrade also includes the addition of a mid-performance front-wheel drive D4 variant for the S60 and XC60 for Euro 3 diesel markets, delivering 190 hp and 400Nm of torque. It is also available for Euro 6 diesel markets in the V60, the XC90 as well as in the V40 and V40 Cross Country. This will complement the D5 with 225 hp and 470 Nm added to the diesel range earlier in the year.

Sensus

2016 Volvo XC90
Volvo Cars' driver control interface Sensus receives updates in the XC90 including real-time traffic information and free map updates for the Sensus Navigation offer. Apple CarPlay functionality will now also be rolled out in the XC90.
Sensus Connect will offer new in-car apps including Yelp, an internet-based city guide that helps you to find restaurants, shopping and many more services and Glympse, a real-time location sharing application.

The popular smartphone app, Volvo On Call will also have additional functionality added, including engine remote start and preconditioning (cooling/heating). Volvo On Call will also offers Smartwatch support for both Apple Watch and Android Wear.

Design & Comfort

2016 Volvo XC90
In the 60 Series several new exterior colours including Onyx Black and Osmium Grey are being introduced as R-Design options. Rich Java, Magic Blue and Onyx Black will be added to the XC70. There will also be an updated upholstery matrix and several new wheel options across carlines. A new massage seat with five pre-programmed functions, three levels of intensity and three speed levels will be added to take the stress out of the everyday in the XC90.

Source - Volvo

All-new Volvo XC90 sets new standards with Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS

2016 Volvo XC90
Volvo Cars' XC90 has been awarded the Top Safety Pick+ rating from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).2016 Volvo XC90
The XC90 received a full score in all tests (crashworthiness and front crash prevention), excelling in both preventive and protective safety performance. The XC90 also scored top marks in recent Euro NCAP testing – further proof that XC90 is one of the safest cars on the roads today.

2016 Volvo XC90
'The independent testing result from IIHS once again highlights the exceptional nature of the work we do at Volvo Cars in taking car safety to a new level. Our combination of an ultra-high-strength steel safety cage with a patented front structure, advanced restraints and our standard auto braking system, City Safety, combine to deliver unparalleled performance,' said Cecilia Larsson, Director of Volvo Cars Safety Centre in Gothenburg.


2016 Volvo XC90Safety as standard

The IIHS crashworthiness category includes tests covering small overlap, moderate overlap, side, roof strength, head restraints and seats. Volvo achieved top scores in all of these tests and was deemed superior in front crash prevention thanks to the standard City Safety technology that is fitted in all new Volvo cars. The superior rating for front crash protection makes the XC90 one of the first cars with standard equipment to receive a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ award.

'Volvo Cars is committed to its vision: by 2020 no one will be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo car. Our work with solving real-life, real-world safety challenges is central to who we are at Volvo Cars. Recent research has shown how effective our auto braking technology is. We have achieved top scores in all independent safety testing that have been carried out. There is no question that the XC90 has set a new standard in car safety,' said Cecilia Larsson.


Volvo Cars uses a wide range of data sources – both ÚS, Swedish, and in-house – based on real life accidents and insurance claim statistics as the foundation for many of its safety innovations.

City Safety is the umbrella name for advanced collision avoidance functionality at the Swedish company. Úsing advanced RaCam, (Radar-Camera) technology positioned in the windscreen, City Safety delivers advanced vehicle-to-vehicle collision avoidance functionality and protects other vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists in a broad range of scenarios.

Source - Volvo

Volvo XC90 receives top five star rating in Euro NCAP assessment

2016 Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 has been awarded five stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro NCAP tests. The XC90 with standard City Safety technology stood out as the first car from any manufacturer to score full points in Euro NCAP Autonomous Emergency Braking Car to Car rear-end tests (AEB City & AEB Interurban). 2016 Volvo XC90
'This is further proof that with Volvo XC90 we have developed one of the safest cars in the world. In fact we scored one hundred per cent in the Safety Assist category. From an industry perspective Volvo Cars remains the leader in car safety innovation and miles ahead of the competition with our standard safety offer,' said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Car Group.

2016 Volvo XC90
One hundred percent in Safety Assist


2016 Volvo XC90
The XC90 scored one hundred per cent in the Safety Assist category and is also the first model achieve maximum score in the two Autonomous Emergency Braking tests AEB City & AEB Interurban. The XC90 also features advanced pedestrian protection functionality that independent safety regulators have yet to include in their testing protocols, demonstrating once again how the Swedish carmaker continues to dominate and innovate in the field of car safety.

'We are the first car manufacturer to surpass the criteria that Euro NCAP have applied to the AEB Interurban and City testing procedures. City Safety is one of the most advanced standard crash prevention offers you can find in a modern car. It addresses vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians in certain situations, day and night,' said Martin Magnusson, Principal Engineer at Volvo Car Group.

With Volvo Cars' long held Vision 2020 the Swedish carmaker aims to deliver cars in which no one is seriously injured or killed by the year 2020. The XC90's clear five star results in Euro NCAP's testing is a clear indication of Volvo Cars' continued innovation with the ultimate goal of creating cars that do not crash.

Source - Volvo

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine in a class of its own at 49 g/km CO2

•XC90 T8 Twin Engine is the world's most powerful and cleanest SÚV
•Delivers 49 g/km CO2, combined 407 hp*, 640 Nm, just 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km pure electric range

The XC90 T8 Twin Engine has exceeded all expectations when it comes to the no compromise equation of power and low fuel consumption, coupled with world class low emissions – and all in a 7-seat luxury SÚV.

The improvement over the earlier announced figures were achieved thanks to the continuous innovation cycle at the Swedish company. The result of further tuning is a drop of 10 g/km from the initial prognosis, bringing fuel consumption down to 2.1 l/100 km while also adding horsepower. This makes the XC90 T8 Twin Engine the clear leader in its segment, with an exceptional combination of low fuel consumption, emissions and pure power.


2016 Volvo XC90'We have been working hard to earn our competitive edge and to give our customers the ultimate combination of performance and low fuel consumption. Our Twin Engine technology has enabled us to build on our heritage of efficient powertrain development in a completely new way. Thanks to our new scalable product architecture, and our world class four-cylinder engines, we have a clear and leading position,' said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Group.

No other SÚV in this class can deliver 43 km of pure electric range, 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and provide combined power of 407 hp – all in a 7 seat configuration.

The XC90 T8 Twin Engine will be available later this spring in Volvo showrooms.

Source - Volvo

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